YMCA

The classes and instructors are good but the weight is the unfunniest joke I have ever seen at any gym that has ever been in existence. … So if you don’t use free weights i guess it’s alright.

As I was reading through the reviews, I noticed that parking is one of people’s biggest complaints. You would think that if you’re going to the gym, a 5 to 10-​minute walk wouldn’t kill ya, au contraire– it would warm ya up. I live a little less than two miles away, which is a nice 15-​minute jog from my place to the gym. I’m not saying cardio is for everyone… all I’m saying is parking shouldn’t be the biggest complaint in this case.
Anyway. I’m not picky with gyms. Not a lifelong gym goer, so I wouldn’t know about gym luxuries. All I know is that I go to use machines to strengthen my legs, arms, torso, etc. when I have the time, and that’s what the Y offers. I love that membership allows you access to any dance classes you feel like entering. I always thought you had to pay for dance classes separately, so it’s nice that you don’t.
It does get crowded, but it’s just something that comes with the territory so I won’t embitter my life complaining about that– it’s a small community gym that many people use, so it’s just the natural effect to the cause. What DOES annoy me, though, are the gossiping ladies who use the machines as lounge chairs for their socializing. I usually try to be quick on the machines because I assume there’s someone waiting. It’s a small gym, as noted, so the least we can do is be economical with our time and try to get as much work from the machine as we can while we’re on it. Gossip can wait.

Parking lot is very small, always having to park a block away. It’s a small gym, usually always full. Sometimes having to wait to use a machine.

there are little bit of machines and so many people go. but its over all ok not as bad.

this ymca has so

I was a member for about a month and a half before I had to relocate for a job. If I wasn’t relocating, I would have stayed!
While the location is small and can be crowded during peak times (namely right after work during the week), that is the case with any small gym, or any gym in general really.
I don’t speak a stitch of Spanish, and the demographics of the area are exactly that: heavy Spanish-​speaking influence. If it wasn’t for my roommate, who spoke Spanish, I probably would have felt very awkward at first. We attended some of the classes together, and while most of them are in Spanish, all you really need to do is perform the same moves or actions everyone is in the class is doing.
Arturo, who worked at the front desk, always greeted me with a smile, and Mike, who taught kick boxing some week nights and on Saturdays, was a great motivator.
The equipment is fairly new, and I recall seeing a notice that the cardio equipment was going to be upgraded around the end of 2013/​beginning of 2014. The side yard has the older machines, but pretty much everything still works. Some are missing the pins though, so you’ll have to grab one from a machine not being used, to set the weight you desire.
I never had to park, as I lived about a block’s walk or less, but I recall seeing that the lot was always full. I believe people can easily park on the street in the neighborhoods and walk though.
Bathroom/​locker room was always clean or being cleaned around the time of my departure.
One thing I also really liked was the sense of community, and the occasional potlucks or barbecues for the approaching holiday, and the effort to make the place just a little festive with decorations (such as for Christmas).

Just started attending today. It’s a small place but it’s nice. I loved they’re hula y ori and cardio kickboxing class. Really got a work out. Instructors were very nice and under standing. I will definitely come again.

I learned how to swim here and i had a fun experience as a child except for the mean teacher but the rest was fine until i grew up and was old enough to use the weight rooms i did not like the experience (felt really uncomfortable because the gym was filled with mostly men amd felt i was being starred at 80 percent of the time) and i dont think i will ever step in there again. I live 3 mins away but choose to go to the fitness evolution in santa monica because staff there and people there mind there own business and feel i do get my moneys worth.

Front Staff is friendly. I’m very disappointed in the classes they offer. Parking lot is always full. I tried to go to exercise around 1:00 pm and child care wasn’t available. Also I dislike that classes available in the morning are limited in the evenings. At times one instructor gives all the classes except for yoga i believe that his name is Oscar. He doesn’t adjust to beginners level and puts new members at risk. Instructors tend to speak more Spanish and my husband that only speaks English had a hard time understanding. Im thinking of canceling my membership. I haven’t felt motivated to go there since is always the same thing. Not cool at all.

Parking here sucks. I was a member here for 3 months. The place was always crowded when I had time to go. People sit around in the machines looking at their cell phones. Old ladies gossiping, exercising their mouths not their bodies.
I used to go to the YMCA when I was 15 that is 12 years ago and the same husky lady still works here. No motivation!!! If I worked in a gym I would take full free advantage of this place. Did I mentioned the parking here sucks!

I have to give this place 4 stars, most of them are tribute to the fact that I’ve been coming to this little gym since I was just a little kid! I learned how to swim here. Then I got older and played basketball here for a while; then I got older and started using the weight rooms. That’s where I’m at right now; a combination of weight-​training, cardio and yoga.
It’s a pretty diverse Gym that’s capable of catering to a lot of what the average person is looking for. Is it small? Definitely, yes, but if you choose the right time for your workout it wont be as obvious to you.
They offer a wide range of classes here, everything from Ballet to Yoga and Zumba.
Ladies beware.. .
There are a lot of older men at this gym if you frequent the weight room at the wrong time you will be eye-​candy to the majority of them.
I see it every day and while grossly inappropriate it’s not unexpected.
It’s not as modern or as well-​equipped as some of the other gyms i’ve been too, but it’s got a lot of character. For the solitary guy or girl looking for a great place to workout, maybe try somewhere else. This place is ideal for those who don’t have a lot of money to spare on fitness and absolutely PERFECT for families looking for activities for everyone.

I’ll keep my review very short and concise.
The positive: The Y is a great place for the community! There are so many families partaking in various activity, everyone is happy, and most importantly the staff is awesome and accommodating! Also, I’ve never had issues with getting on a cardio machine during the rush hour.
The not-​so-​positive: The gym facilities are cramped, a little dirty, equipment is everywhere but where it should be, and last but not least… many of the male members tend to gawk! It gives a new meaning to the stare-​master. Geez.

Even though this is a smaller gym, i love it!
Very convinient and affordable.
They have everything the big gyms have. Over all my experience at this gym has been great and have no complians so far. Another thing they offer is daycare.
I usually take my son to the daycare and they take great care of him. I Really recommend this gym to all mothers or people that live nearby.

The staff are very friendly and always greet you once you step in. I love how there is a wide variety of free classes and services. I never take advantage of them:/. Inside the gym they have an area for weights, exercise equipment, and I noticed the staff and members consistently do their best to keep the cleanliness of all the workout areas. I love how they have a smaller studio which is called the stretch room, (aside from the studio where they hold aerobics classes). In this room you are free to do ab workouts, stretch or work on free weights. I give this facility 5 stars because they have great friendly staff, good selection of exercise equipment, aerobics classes, and most importantly their gym is always clean:). I guarantee that anyone who is serious about working about to take a look into this YMCA gym to get a look see for your own-​self. You will not be disappointed. :)

I used to volunteer with the YMCA camping program through this location, So I couldn’t tell you exactly how much membership is other than it was always pretty low and since I was a face to remember they used to just let me walk on by.
The benefits to this location is that they have this huge indoor pool that was always well taken care of and didn’t have a shower room that was scary or anything. So it was always worth it to come in for a lap or two.
The gym room is well stocked and has a wide selection of good equipment for all your gym needs. The customer service desk always had a lot of friendly faces and the space felt like a pretty high end fitness center with other benefits such as dance class and what not.
I guess that’s a bit of a surprise since the location of this YMCA is, well, pretty much smack dab in the middle of the ghetto area. So bonus points for maintaining such a good looking YMCA in a really questionable part of town and providing a local service at a fairly low rate.
The parking could be a bit better as I always had a hard time, or at least a small wait to see who was leaving before I was able to snag a spot. But over all, you’re probably not going to find a better place to work out in this area other than walking around a cemetery for potential health maintenance.

The sight of health conscious Latinos running on treadmills as you pass by Whittier blvd. can be very influential not just for youth but for adults who aspire to get fit.
The Wiengart YMCA is not only one of the nicest facilities in the area but a gem in the community when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Right when you walk in you are greeted by Mirna, a sweet, hip, Latina with a type of soccer mom concern for your health and for your pocket. She will do what she can to help you figure out the best payment plan for you and will let you do a test run for a couple of days, FREE.
The facility has a nice locker room, a stretch room, a weight/​exercise room, a cycle room and an indoor pool. Also a couple of recreational rooms for yoga, pilates, salsa, aerobics, etc.
This YMCA is great for children, with programs all year long including summer camps, volunteer service and possible internships for teens.
The overall atmosphere is the real prize, people of all ages attend daily who are empowered by common ground, to get their lives into shape, to build confidence, stamina and discipline. It also helps when you got R&B, oldies and cumbia music you could move your nalgas to.
Service: A+
Facilities: A
Family: A
Price: $

this ymca is soooo close to me so convenience is obviously a big factor for me bc as cletus from the simpsons would say, «dannnng it, ive got no wheels» haha this ymca gets an B rating from me bc they have the elements and essentials of a good gym, such as a nice staff thats helpful most of the time, a weight room, a good amount of treadmills so that theres always a free one, a POOL, a stretching room, dancing classes, karate and other services as well. i havnt gone to this gym as much as i would want to bc i was living in the hollywood/​koreatown area for a couple months and my membership restricted me to going to other ymca locations for a max 2 times a month so that blows. however, i think its great that they allow you to bring a different friend each time for a max 5times total i believe. also, they have LOW membership rates. i paid six months in advance and it was like $ 150, not bad. uh oh i better start going to make it worth my moolah. i’ve only been maybe 20times hey im gonna get back on it bahhhhh

I think that people don’t realize all of the services they can get at the YMCA. This one in particular has a full gym with free weights & exercise equipment. There are classes offered from yoga to kickboxing to salsa. Also there is a huge indoor pool. Personal trainers are offered as part of the membership. The memberships are pretty affordable and there are NO contracts to sign, it’s on a month to month basis. The staff is very friendly & are always available to help. I’ve belonged to various gyms and have never been as satisfied as I am with the Y. :)