This place was pretty nice. The equipment was all in good shape which was a nice touch. The rooms are spread out into multiple areas so that part is a little strange. I think it would be nicer if they had all the rooms organized by category but that is a smaller detail. The cardio space had a nice variety of equipment. I watched the ping pong players for about 20 minutes. It was wild! So competitive and engaging. The pool was nice. I didn't get into it because there was a lot of people swimming laps. It didn't seem like the chill out relax type of pool so keep that in mind. The staff was friendly enough and most of the facility was quite clean. I would definitely come back read more

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Review: I had a deeply disappointing experience working at YMCA Chinatown The workplace conditions were far below professional standards, making it difficult for both staff and children to thrive. For starters, the environment was chaotic and poorly managed. Staff were frequently overworked and undervalued, with little support from leadership. It felt as though maintaining adequate staffing levels was never a priority, leaving employees to juggle an overwhelming number of responsibilities. This created unnecessary stress and burnout, making it impossible to provide the high level of care and attention that children deserve. For the children, the atmosphere was less than ideal. The lack of proper organization meant that schedules and routines were inconsistent, leaving kids feeling unsettled and frustrated. The classroom materials and resources were outdated or inadequate, limiting opportunities for creative and meaningful learning experiences. Safety protocols also appeared to be poorly enforced, which was extremely concerning. Additionally, the leadership team was unapproachable and dismissive of staff concerns. Suggestions for improvement were either ignored or met with resistance. It felt like their primary focus was on cutting costs rather than investing in the well-being of staff and the children in their care. Overall, this was not a positive environment for either employees or the children. I hope management takes immediate action to address these issues because the current state of the program is unacceptable. Maggie, Najee for you two to go the length for not just an employee but a parent! Fired her made sure she doesn't get unemployment then kick her child out is outrageous! And overall sad !!! read more

I work for them...but I also have been attending classes for a long time at the WANG. The Aquafit - Tuesdays and Thursdays- is awesome- covers every aspect of one's body needs- cardio/core/ strength/ warm up & cool down & it's a lot of fun! TAICHI classes Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings are really informative and varied. I only take one Zumba class, it's also Grreat!! The music is awesome from 60/70s, Salsa, Indian(!!), even a touch of N.Orleans zydeco - you know at tge end that you've had both a really fun time & a considerable workout! The instructors of both of these classes tend to vary & surprise us with tweaked & surprise*!!) new moves! I only take one Fit for Life class Wednesdays it's excellent & upbeat! ..so you should come and see what you like. The pool is great. There are the usual exercise machines/ personal trainers/ ping pong on certain days...swim classes always on Saturdays and a few in the afternoon of certain days...parking can be a bit of a challenge, but it's completely accessible by bus & trams... very close to the West End/the Commons/ downtown..anyway definitely worth a visit. ​ read more

I love the YMCA Wang. The staff are professional, helpful and courteous. The facility is an older building, but it is very clean. The Aqua Fitness, Fit for Life and Zumba classes are wonderful. Members are friendly. Christine M. read more

I can only speak of the pool facilities I went from a person with severe PTSD from a water incident at the age of 7 to a stage 4 swimmer within 8 months. I am also a recovering cancer patient with multiple health issues. The Y management listened to my concerns and with the help and support from Mike the Aquatics Director, I have overcome my fear, learning to trust myself and him as he has guided me through sheer panic to now diving in the deep end. I learned in a group during the weekends and moved to weekday nights when the pool is less busy and the class much smaller. I will continue to learn with Mike and have recently invested in private lessons for him and my son. My child has had a most positive experience with Mike and being a white mom of a black boy, the diversity of the staff and clients was a deciding factor to return to this facility each time! read more

Highly recommend the chair yoga class every Friday at 10 am. Nice group of seniors with an excellent teacher.

The fun is running through the lobby to attend water aerobics on Monday, Wed., and Fridays, they also have one on Sunday mornings. The locker rooms could use a facelift, but they are fully functional and clean. I like that there are plenty of lockers and they just recently changed out the hairdryers. They have 2 counters with long mirrors to do your hair. The showers are adequate and they supply you with a soap/shampoo in a wall dispenser in each shower stall. The Wang Y has a long history of serving the Chinatown Community, it is located in the heart of Chinatown, you will notice this as you enter the facility. People are nice here and the staff are nice. I have made a friend or two. They offer special times on the calendar every once in a while for seniors for Mah Jong, or another kind of get together. It is one big happy Y family. The water in the pool is alway above 82 degrees with an air temperature of at least that. The pool has steps to get in and out of as well as a ladder. Swimming lanes are plenty about 6 not crowded. WATER AEROBIC CLASSES: Aerobic classes are taught by several different excellent instructors, all good classes with different styles. You will get as little or as much of a workout that you want by putting the level of effort into the movements. There are options for everyone in the class to participate at their own level with guided excellent instructions. No swimming is needed for water aerobics, we stay in the shallow part of the pool. You do need a bathing cap, and if you don't have one you can purchased one at the desk for 10.00. It is a cloth kind, so your hair underneath is going to get wet, if you want a latex cap, shop for one. I can honestly say, I am walking, moving and feeling better since the second week of pool aerobics. Coming since October 2019. read more

Wang YMCA of Chinatown - Great pool plenty of space for laps. Offer pool aerobics m-w-f. - Trainers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have never been in the pool so this is just a review for the gym. First of all I pay $25 a month for this gym so that right there is about all I needed to join. You can't find a gym in boston for under $100 a month let alone $25!! The price cant be beat, but in this case you do get what you pay for. A nice plus is that the machines are new and equipped with TV's. You only get about 4 stations which is very strange in my opinion. There are also limited machines. If you go during peak hours you are going to have to wait. The weight room is also very small and there are only about 4 areas where you can work out on a mat. The Cons of this place are definitely the way the gym is run. There are kids everywhere in the workout stations which can get really annoying for people who actually want to work out. People are always talking and hogging machines and there is literally no management whatsoever. The gym is ALWAYS hot (I literally sweat just standing still), and the place doesn't look like its been cleaned in a long long time. The locker rooms are pretty nasty as well. They lockers are rusty and old and look like they have never been cleaned. The floors are always wet which is just nasty, and the bathroom usually smells. If you want a gym where you are going to be in and out on a budget, this is definitely your spot. Don't expect any perks from this place, and don't expect to have an enjoyable workout. read more

I can only speak to the weights and lifting machines areas that I used. The place was clean and has everything I needed to get in a good workout. Always like going to a local Y. Friendliest gyms around. read more

Wang YMCA is like your favorite grandparent -- old, quirky, sometimes confusing, and occasionally a little smelly -- but if you stick around long enough, it's well worth it. It may not be the newest gym, although they seem to keep it pretty clean. It may not be the most spacious gym, although there's enough to move around comfortably in. It may not be the best smelling gym, but ... actually, in recent days, it's improved a lot. To be honest, most days, it doesn't smell bad. It's just those few off days that sometimes gets me :P So why does the Wang Y gets 4 stars from me? First of all, it's shockingly affordable ($40/month if you make less than $35,000). Second, they have an incredible selection of machines, weights, gym, pool that is honestly as good as or better than any bigger (and more expensive) gym I've seen. What more can I ask for? read more

Wang YMCA of Chinatown - Outside - Trainers Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love the Wang YMCA. I had never been to this branch before but it's huge and has such good amenities. The tuft and TRX area is awesome for what I wanted to work on. I hope I'm in the area again soon so I can go more often! read more

Based on the fact that most of the reviews here have glowing reviews about the staff here, I was floored when my girlfriend came to me having ended her workout early because she felt unsafe at the pool. One of the lifeguards on staff was making lewd comments and cornering her in her section of the pool despite the fact that she told him to leave her alone. To the lifeguard who was working on Saturday 11/30/13 between 4-5pm, what you are doing counts as harassment and we will be in touch with your manager. Your job is to protect lives, not to make people feel like they might get assaulted. read more

The Wang is big!! I've heard people say the Wang has a weird smell and is dirty but I don't mind the way the Wang smells.. People say the Wang is not Big enough, but the size of the Wang works for me .... I'm always sore after the Wang And isn't that the point?? read more

It's not that this Y is poorly managed, it's more like is is UNmanaged. As others have mentioned, the weight room is often filled with a group of teen-aged kids who sit on the equipment while they eat, socialize, text and occasionally work out. It is more like an adolescent social hang-out than a gym. I realized that it's like this all the time and I politely mentioned the problem to the manager, who said that they have been getting lots of complaints about it and I could back out of my membership if I wanted. I other words, yes it's a problem, no I'm not going to do my job and take care of it. They have a nice pool and if you avoid certain times of the day, you have an empty weight room all to yourself-so it's not a bad deal. But it would be so much better if the management got a handle on the place. read more

I would give this YMCA 5 stars but Im going to give them 3. The reason why I am giving them three stars is because I always seem to be accosted by little children in the YMCA camp. it is very uncomfortable. Okay, I will give them 4 stars. They did hire this sexy coach/trainer. He was really nice and cute. He is the reason why I went to the gym every morning. I think he stopped working though, I was so sad---three stars it is. read more

The location at this YMCA is extremely convenient, because it is right next door to the Tufts medical station on the orange line. You walk out, 100 feet, and you are in the YMCA. That is a major plus. The locker room is not much to look at; many of the lockers are bent, damaged, and the room consistently feels steamy. It is essentially a case of athletes foot, waiting to happen. You are better off not lounging too long in the locker room, because it is a place to get dressed, and get on with business. Now, one thing you need to know about Jonathan S is that he takes his work outs very seriously. They are my me time, a chance to clear my thoughts, go on autopilot while lifting all that my puny muscles will allow. I need to be prepared for that next tug of war, or zombie apocalypse, whatever comes first. The weight room its self is totally fine. It is fairly small, but has all of the stations I want. In the mornings it is practically empty save a few, brave souls. You have your pick of the litter, and can get through your routine, and on with the day. My main gripe with the weight room in this facility is the weight lifters during peak hours. I love to lift things up, and put them down as much as the next guy, but this place is filled with teen power lifters. I am all for being all you can be at a young age, but I would personally love it if they exercised a little consideration, and discipline. During peak hours the weight room will be absolutely littered with plates all over the floor like lily pads on a pond. Why? These lifters are obsessed with dead lift, and use every available bar to do so. Cool, get swole, brothers, but also clean up after your selves. Most gyms are also reasonably quiet with either predictable music, or no sound at all. There is still no music here, but these teens make up for it with their constant chatter. The weight room is social hour for them, and they are out in force: lounging on stations they are not using, crowding up the room, and being boisterously loud. You get enough teen boys in a room, and it is bound to happen. Then they punctuate their loud, raucous laughter by dropping every dead lift straight onto the floor. That is a great way to damage a the equipment, extremely unnecessary (lift less, and keep it under control), and is a nice, jarring sound to break through your headphones when you are focused on your own stuff. The rest of the facility is just fine as far as I can see. The YMCA runs youth programs, yoga, and martial arts classes. They set up ping pong tables on the court some times, and every one has a great time, every one except for mature, responsible lifters. This is the most contact I have with teens most of the time, so I am fairly lucky, and I know it. My only request at this point is a moment of silence for the teachers out there: jumping on that teenaged grenade every day so that others may have sane, adult lives. read more

Tight hamstrings? Cardio boredom? Not anymore! The Wang now has stretching machines (unfortunately with the misspelling "flexability" plastered all over them) that automate the hip flexor stretches and this buddy hamstring stretch: http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/flexibilityexercises/ht/Buddystretch.htm. It also has this new machine called the "Wave." The "Wave" is an elliptical that moves your legs in different planes of motion (e.g., diagonal and back, diagonal and side). Fascinating! read more

As a visitor from out-of-town, with a YMCA membership on the other side of the country (Seattle), I was warmly welcomed by Luke, with whom I exchanged a couple of emails. Luke informed that there would be no charge, either, because of a reciprocal arrangement between Y's. This, in itself, was somewhat astonishing, considering that most of my emails to staff at my home YMCA are almost never acknowledged, much less replied to. So, in other words, the staff here go out of their way to be helpful and work very hard. With the Huntington YMCA undergoing renovation, the Chinatown YMCA remains one of the few viable alternatives for YMCA members. The locker room seemed dingy and dark, with many lockers unusable, because of break-ins, which is not the fault of the YMCA, which like all Y's, is open to all, including those on the fringes. That still does not explain the lack of soap in the shower areas. Or maybe it's just an East Coast thing ("bring your own soap to the gym"). But all, in all, the place seemed very cramped, especially with the apparent overflow from the closed Huntington Y. I was able to do a little yoga in the corner of one of the studios while a class was going on. The pool had at least five lanes but was only 20 yards long. The Y also draws people from the adjoining hotel, a rather bizarre arrangement. The "T" actually is Tufts Medical School, not Chinatown, on the Orange line. read more

The place went through several updates since my last review, so it's only appropriate to write an update. Most of the rooms went through a makeover - new equipment, new layout, and new paint on the walls lol. The machine area and the free weights area actually look more spacious now. Albeit still in limited supply (so make sure to time your arrival to avoid the bro rush lol), the place looks much better now. I like that they got new machines because a handful of them broke every now and then. The staff is still 50/50 (the friendliest one I know is the woman with the blonde hair and glasses), but it looks like they have a bunch of new people in, so hopefully they'll be friendlier. They also took out the towel service earlier on before the renovations, but I think the trade-off was worth it. I'm still getting a good deal for $31/month for membership, so I can't complain. The renovations definitely bumped it up to a solid 4 stars. Bonus: they also have free WiFi now! read more

This will be Masters swim evaulation #4! The Wang Center YMCA masters program is a pretty new one. It was recently started by its Master's coach, Curt. He put the whole program together on his own and started recruiting people. It only allows 12 people per session, but not a lot of members have been showing up. This means you're usually swimming with 2 or 3 other people only. In terms of workouts, there is zero coaching. Curt swims with the swimmers instead of coaching, which is no helpful if you're looking for direction as a more advanced swimmer. If you're new to swimming general, Curt will be able to point some stuff out to you. But on the whole, it's just basically lap swim with other people. Curt has workouts printed out that you just follow along. We have been doing about 2000 yards per hour practice. Sometimes there are time intervals, but most of the time we just try and wait for everyone to finish. Price wise isn't too bad- for two months, two days a week, it's about $120. The pool is pretty dinky though- we get 3 lanes but it's a pretty tiny cramped pool. They also have plenty of BROKEN pace clocks, which I hope the Y will spend some money to replace. It's hard to workout when there are no pace clocks around. I think because the program is so new, it's not quite up to par as the other masters programs I've tried. There needs to be more coaching and well, more attendees! read more

As far as the pool - can't tell you. As far as the gym - the other reviewers are right. There are kids and elderly people milling around all the time. There are limited machines, so schedule your time right in order to avoid the rush and the work crowd if you can. The machines are newer and there are separate smaller weight lifting areas and mats for girls who don't actually want to go into the weight room. That's a plus for me. As far as the classes. Gladys is awful. Don't take her cardio salsa unless you're 70+ because it's pointless. Patricia does Zumba and Zumba Gold, but her regular Zumba class is no different than her Zumba Gold class. Also pointless. Cynthia and Param, though, they're awesome. Best Zumba instructors I've ever had. read more

This is hands down my favorite YMCA! I used to consistently go to the Y 5 minutes from my house in Roxbury, but needed a Y that was bigger, and with updated equipment. I randomly showed up one morning not knowing where anything was, and one of the greeters politely informed me of where everything was, and made me feel like I had been a member for years. When I don't work the morning shift, I go here around 640am, and the greeters are always pleasant. I'm always greeted with a "good morning", and "how are you". The other workers are just as nice, and helpful. The gym equipment is amazing! They have newer elliptical, treadmill, leg press/extension, and glute kickback machines that I never knew existed! The machines are clean, non rusty, and get fixed pretty quickly if they become broken. I genuinely enjoy coming to this gym to work out before or after work. There are only a couple of downsides to this gym. The lockers are rusty/old, and need to be replaced. Sometimes the showers are gross, but I always see someone cleaning. I feel like this isn't something they can control considering there are signs up that say no spitting in the sink and shower, but I still end up hearing someone being nasty and going against those orders. The shower curtains can be dirty (how someone manages to dirty up a shower curtain is beyond me). More than a few times I wasn't able to wipe/clean off my machine because there were no paper towels. Other than those things, I still enjoy coming to this gym, and will continue doing so for a while. read more

I loved the hot tub/spa my body felt amazing and the water is very soft; my hair and skin thank the YMCA for providing that. Friendly staff and the aqua aerobics instructor Lynn is great as well. The lockers are old and rusty but still usable. I appreciate the nice wooden seats outside of the showers to put my things on while I shower. If you are this close to Chinatown take advantage of eating and shopping at the local businesses. read more

I recently moved from California and was looking for a comparable gym to either 24 Fitness or LA Fitness and this was one of the cheaper and bigger gyms in the area. It seems to me that Boston isn't as big into the whole weightlifting/bodybuilding fad as California is. Most of the equipment that are occupied here are the cardio machines and the weightlifting machine/stations are relatively empty. They have what you need in terms of weightlifting but there is not enough IMO. In total, there are 2 squat racks, 1 Smith machine, 1 incline bench, and 3 adjustable benches. The rest are resistance machines. The dumbells don't go past 110. Also, all of the machines are separated into many different sections of the gym which are quite far from each other. I have also only found one water fountain which is strange. None of the showers have curtains so no private showers. You will find an abundance of old naked men walking about in the locker rooms. The general age category is pretty evenly spread out all the way from little kids to seniors. For a 1 month pass, it is $31 and if you are a student you can get a discount and only pay $20/month. But most likely your school will have a gym anyways. read more

Average YMCA here with alot of asians since it's in chinatown. The staff is friendly but they keep an eye on you. I came here for open gym basketball on a saturday but had to end up being kicked around due to day camps. It's hot in the gym and there's no air conditioning. On hot days, it must be torture here. On the flip side, the weight rooms are blazing cold with fans and there's a minimal amount of weights here, it's not a Retro. Overall, I'm not coming back since this was a free trial and I don't want to pay every month for this. read more

I've been going to this Y since last August. I started off with a Groupon and enjoyed it, so I decided to join! I was pleasantly surprised to find that this Y has tons of cardio equipment. Tons! There are three separate areas with equipment. I've got my preferred section and I tend to stick with it- I can usually find a free treadmill there. I also like the other upstairs area where there are some free weights. It can be a back-and-forth game for the particular weights depending on the time of day you're there/how many people are there. They don't have a lot of the lower-weight free weights. I've met with a trainer twice and I feel like I've got a good plan going. Laura was very helpful in listening to my struggles and goals and then setting me up with a plan. Most of the staff I've encountered have been very helpful and nice. Overall, the place is really clean. I've been in other facilities where this isn't the case. The showers are decent, but the one thing I wish they'd do is install shelves for your toiletries. There are several of those white plastic benches around- you know, the ones made for elderly people? Those get shuffled around between stalls and sometimes you find the small benches from the locker area in there, too. The shower heads in a couple of the stalls leak which bothers me a little. I've brought it to the staff's attention, what more can I do? This particular location means that the place is filled with older Asian folks. Not a bad thing- just be prepared! Those ladies can be loud! I'm glad I joined. The nice part about this Y is that it's two blocks from my office, so I go on my way in to work most times. I've also been able to use my membership to go to the Y in my hometown, which was nice. I miss swimming, though. I took Aqua Aerobics through another program in Cambridge, but the schedule here doesn't seem to allow for that for me. I guess I'll be on the cardio equipment! I took one pilates class back in August and did not enjoy it. I'd been going to Boston Body Pilates for almost two years so I am really familiar with pilates and I did not care for this instructor's style at all. I am looking forward to trying other classes, though. read more

Took a great yoga class here on a Saturday morning while I was staying at the adjacent Doubletree. It was unlike any other yoga class I'd been in - not really athletic, not really requiring too much flexibility, but I learned so so so much about technique and things that I will take with me to focus on when I get back home to my regular yoga class. Only took off 1 star because the class time was mis-published. It was actually 15 minutes later than the published time, which meant that my hubs and I had to leave 15 minutes before it was over to get back on our schedule. Otherwise though, it was lovely! read more

I reviewed this in March. Only one other person has reviewed it since then. Come on! I've been a member for 7 months now, and I'm just has happy as when I've started. Everyone is so friendly! And the staff is so supportive. I ran my first 4k with the help and encouragement of the Y staff. The work out areas are really clean, the machines are new, things are rarely (if ever) out of order. I can always find an open treadmill or elliptical, even though I go at peak hours (6-7 pm). Things I wish would change are: The locker rooms really need to be cleaned better/more frequently. They are a little smelly, but now with the air conditioner on, it's less mildew-y. I know this isn't their fault (they can't change the architecture of the building) but it's very hard to find open space to stretch. Boo! I love the Y and don't think I'll ever leave. It's my second home :) read more

In my own personal experience, I think that this place is a bit run down and needs to update equipment and place as a whole.

I chose the Wang YMCA due to its location and price - conveniently located in Chinatown (just a few minutes from my workplace) and probably the least expensive gym in Boston (I get a very small discount through work but the regular monthly fee is quite affordable). I've been to YMCA in other cities. This one is relatively small and the equipment is not the newest. I would say it is sufficient for someone like me who just wants to stay active. The facility gets packed around 5-7 pm on weekdays, but so far I haven't had to fight with anyone over a treadmill or anything - there're enough machines for everybody. I can't speak about the pool - never used it and probably never will. The free weights room seem very small and may be limited in terms of supplies. It's usually occupied by a bunch of dudes, so I tend to avoid that area. Lol jk. But really I don't do free weights. One of my girlfriends who does has complained about the lack of space. I've been meaning to try some of the group classes, so I'll be back to add more to this review once I have done that. Honestly this gym is not bad at all, especially for the price. However, if you want BSC-quality, just know that you will not that here. read more

I've been going to the Wang YMCA for about 7 years. A few things I really like: - There is a good number of cardio equipment. I've only had to wait to get a preferred machine in the evening during prime months (Jan. & Feb.) - The layout is interesting (with the basketball court being in the middle, surrounded by glass... Gives you something to look at while working out!) - The group exercise classes that I've tried have been overall awesome. Classes with Ryan, Liz, Janae, & Cam are really fun. They're really personable and great trainers. The biggest downside are the locker rooms. The women's locker room desperately needs to be renovated (old, rusty lockers, etc.) I can't speak on the pool or weight room, as I've never used them. Overall, I really enjoy this Y and will continue to be a regular! read more

I've been a member here for quite some time and its better then other ymca's in the area. There machines are up to date as well as clean. The gym is fairly large as well as many option for free classes; from Chinese dance for kids 4-18 to tai chi to zumba. The staff member always greet you with a joyful greeting as well as a smile. It's a family environment where your kids can also excersise with you. The pool is a tad small with only five lanes in total and really green when I go. Im aware that there is a lot of people and all but still. I also wish that the lifeguards would be more friendly and at least smile when they look at you, instead of looking away. The locker rooms need a total update. There are random sticker and rust everywhere and it can't be trusted. I hear many stories where people have there personal stuff stolen after returning from a workout. I would have to carry my stuff with me but certain areas don't allow me bringing big bags. If I do my membership would be suspended for a week. Plus there is always random times where the shower would only spit out only cold water or hot water, which is annoying. The women's bathroom off the weight room always has this odor that is sour. I guess it might be the paint and all. I also find this one lady who works there interpeculare very annoying. She plays ping pong with the guest but does not really give the guest there a chance because she keeps playing. Im starting to wonder if she is playing instead of working. She yells at kids in the lobby for being little kids and laughing really loud. But all the other staffs there is really friendly. I also wish there was a room for just birthday parties because using that fish bowl (some daycare room with toys everywhere...very messy) off the pool is not really the answer. This ymca is also close to the train and food places so thats a plus. There is also a playground for toddlers near by (not part of the ymca), but still nice to visit. read more

This Y is just not good compared to the others. It is very grungy and their set up is weird. Feels very dirty as well. They desperately need to renovate this place unless you like the feel of being back in the 80s. Haha. read more

The Wang YMCA has the best community for weightlifters out of all the Y's in Boston. Everyone is friendly and pretty much knows each other. There is no judgement here and the regulars try to keep the weight room as inviting as possible, even though these guys have been lifting competitively for years. I've met a lot of cool people here that have helped me reach my fitness goals and became friends with. Although sometimes there's a DYEL atmosphere in there, it's all for fun. There are powerlifters, bodybuilders, and your average joes coming from work to get a run in, who all help each other out and give advice or a spot when needed. The best part is you can have your me time or you can find a buddy to work out with. As for the condition of the place, it's not bad, a bit on the medium side but theres everything you need in there. Two squat racks, 1 flatbench, 1 incline bench, 3 adjustable benches, row machine, cable fly, smith machine, lat pull down machine, and 1 weight set up to 100 lb. Then there is the machine room, the cardio room above that adjacent to the mini gym upstairs with light weights, mats, a few cardio machines, mostly where women can get their workout in when the weightroom is full of dudes. Also, theres a studio for classes like Zumba and shit. All this surrounds the basketball court. On Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, theres badminton and table tennis with a bunch of old Chinese people who, while deceivingly frail, will embarrass you while you contemplate even coming back next time. But I did, and I will continue until I beat them. read more

The Wang YMCA provided some firsts for us in visiting different locations in many states. Was not expecting the lavish style of the T Boone Pickens in Downtown Dallas. Certainly not as much history as the Wabash in Chicago. And most definitely not as charming as our local YMCA. One first? Seeing members munching lo mien in the weight room while others worked around them to get their lifts in. The Wang Y also does not have any towels, of any size, poolside or otherwise. There are some paper towel dispensers, and a couple of sanitize wipe stations. But if you want a towel, bring your own! If you ask a staff member something, be prepared to find yourself misinformed. This Y is very kid friendly, so 2 stars! Needs better management. read more

Nora for the win. This is a downtown YMCA in the heart of Chinatown. For the price, awesome.

I've been going here for almost a year. Love the price and the staff is really nice. It's definitely an interesting place and I feel like I now have a lot of Wang YMCA memories that i'll remember forever. I love going on weekends when the ping pong tables are out. Right above the gym floor there are a row of ellipticals that give you a bird's eye view of the ping pong matches. Feel like i'm watching Forest Gump all over again they are so good at ping pong. You get a lot of people who don't speak any English asking you for help with the weight machines. Sometimes they just come right up to you and watch while you lift. It can be a little awkward especially since I like my personal space bubble, but everyone is so friendly. The gym is very sectioned off. It's basically a normal sized basketball court with long narrow rooms around the court. Three rooms and dedicated to cardio and two rooms are weight lifting equipment. I've never taken any classes there, but they have things like Zumba gold (Zumba for seniors). There is a swimming pool that i've used many times. It has all of your basic needs. The equipment is okay, some of it breaks a lot and is really old. I've been there quite a few times when the AC seems to not work well, so it can get really hot and stuffy. It is a YMCA so during the day there may be a bunch of kids running around the basketball court. At times there are school gym classes that come over, so it can get crowded in the cardio/weight rooms with teenagers. read more

I've been a member for years. It's close to home and their hours are fairly good and the price just can't be beat. So why only two stars... First (and not the main reason for two stars but a big reason for this review), they are undergoing renovations and that means half of an already crowded gym is closed. Instead of moving equipment to one of the basketball courts for use they expect people to hang out and wait for one of twelve pieces of cardio or weight lifting equipment to become available. Second... they got rid of their towel service because it was too expensive for them. My membership price hasn't dropped with this new found savings, nor do I see a swath of new shiny equipment or any improvements from the renovations other than newly painted walls and a shiny floor. Third... Its overcrowded. Broken equipment takes a while to get fixed and even working equipment isn't working very well (read an elliptical that thinks your heart rate is 190 when you just took your first step). Fourth... there is a lack of equipment in general. There are only a handful of ellipticals, so if, like me you want to run and burn off calories you have to plan your schedule around when its not busy so you can actually get a piece of equipment. While I don't mind, this is a family gym, there are a lot of little kids and teenagers running around so that might not be what everyone is looking for. If you happen to like basketball it seems like a great place for a pick up game but frankly I'm looking elsewhere as this place is more of a hassle with lack of equipment and fantastic modern amenities that a few extra bucks a month will get me from other close by gyms. read more

This gym definitely worth your money! For 30 bucks you get pool, bball court and 2 levels of machines to use. All the equipments are new and clean, and for those who doesn't like hearing meatheads moaning and screaming this would be the prefect place to be! The population of this gym is pretty much 60% Asian seniors and 40% Asian kids. The staffs here are also friendly and helpful. The only thing that takes a star away from this place is the women's locker room. It's super stuffy and steamy( poor ventilation) and its kinda smelly too. Plenty of lockers but they are pretty old and dirty looking. Overall this is a great gym with a great monthly fee. I would recommend this place to my friends read more

So my Bf and I recently signed up for a membership. He likes to stay active and well I am the complete opposite. When we lived in FL, we had both signed up and I went once and got on the elliptical and could barely breathe after 5 minutes. I think more cuz I am wicked out of shape and it was literally 100 degrees in there since the place was tiny. But anyway, this place is pretty cool. Its very clean and has good work out equipment. the pool is small.. So i am finally really starting to work out again and it feels great . I think the thought of going is what get me everytime but once i am there and on the elliptical ( this time i can stay on for 25 mins!) , i feel energized to do more. PLus this place is fairly well ventilated with huge fans all over , so it doesnt smell like a sweaty armpit. The equipment is clean as ppl usually disinfect after use. PLus they have ping pong and badmintion set up some days and its fun watching ppl play. they also offer some free classes with other that you have to pay for. The staff there is really nice too.! read more