YMCA of Greater Seattle: Highline YMCA

I like this gym. It feels very homey. I try to avoid rush hours which are between 530pm to 7pm. They have a lot of different classes you can attend for free with a membership. You can even attend the free classes when use a free guess pass. I do wish their hours were open later though, especially on the weekends.

Average sized center, I strongly suggest that this location should seriously think about trying to expand because of how busy it gets inside. For this specific reason is why I work out at another location even though it’s more expensive. But, I have to come to realization that this is supposed to be made for all ages for an entire family to be able to be used.

Great, clean, friendly staff. It’s a nice Y, small but most everything most Y’s have a pool but no hot tub, steam room or sauna, but everything else.

For the price, you just can’t beat the Y. The space, though not gigantic, is kept very clean, no icky gym smell. Like Lissa M, I mourn the loss of the rowing machine. It apparently broke several months back, and despite my pleadings and even the letter I sent, it hasn’t been seen since. However, they do have all the other stuff. Their locker rooms (well, I can only speak for the womens’) are well stocked with decent towels, Costco-​brand toiletries and, most importantly, very good showers! Plus you can feel comfortable here — this is definitely not a meat market. Their real standout staff, laurence, moved on to a different club, but their other staff is very cheery and helpful, particularly gracious when put on the spot with a request for a lesson or help. They’re building a great big fancy new Y to replace this one, set to open in 2009.

The staff is nice, especially –cough– the previous reviewer. But she doesn’t work in the fitness center, so I promise you she’s not biased.
There are plenty of machines here, though I wish they had a rowing machine or two. Other than that, they have all the basics: steppers, treadmills, bikes, elliptical, weight machines and a full set of free weights. The cardio machines all face out to a tranquil forest – please ignore the strip malls beyond. They keep the music at a reasonable level so you can distract yourself if you want, or drown it out with your iPod. And there’s always plenty of magazines around for further distraction if needed. I find I can get through my cardio routine much more happily if I can learn about Brangelina at the same time.
It’s air-​conditioned, though not excessively so. I try to go early on warm days. The showers are fine; ¾ of them have good pressure and all of them are hot. They provide, towels, toiletries, etc – just bring your razor. They also have filtered water in cups, but no bottles.
I think I’d appreciate this place even more if I had kids; there always seems to be something going on whenever I’m there: a fiesta, day camp, kids’ fitness classes, whatever. If there’s not something kid-​specific going on, there’s the kids’ corner next door so parents can work out in peace. This is an affordable, fun place for the whole family.

This is a great place to work out — staff are friendly and informed — particularly Melissa. She is always quick to say good morning with a smile!
You won’t find ladies in skimpy gym wear here — its a comfortable place to come as yourself and not worry about being checked out.
There are plenty of machines to go around and rarely do you have to wait.
Parking is usually not a problem — two lots, one paved the other gravel.
The real gem of this place is for kids and teens. Kids have the run of the place during the summer — at Camp Highline. A great day-​camp for school-​aged kids. They swim at an on-​sight pool, archery, and climb on the rock wall. All while learning positive YMCA values such as responsibility, caring, respect, faith, fun, and honesty.
The Y also offers great and innovative programs for teens. I don’t know much about these — but I keep hearing great things!
Its fun to stay at the Y-​M-​C-​A!!!