the lifeguards are amazing. they are always so friendly and welcoming. i support the mission of the YMCA and i am so hopeful that the Birmingham Y will survive. You should invite the editor of Downtown magazine to actually visit the Birmingham Y and see the diversity of people who are served by the YMCA. his recent editorial was quite damaging and shows no understanding of the value of the facility to the whole area- no just birmingham...the Y is a vital member of the whole region... good luck!
The instructors (Lynda) and her classes. They have inspired me to exercise regularly. I also use the bike/treadmill/weight machine room two days a week. The front desk staff is also great (especially Mary). I do wish the parking lot had greater capacity, especially in the summer.
I love the community feeling that I have gained from joining the Birmingham Y a few months ago. As a recent Birmingham boomarang resident, it can be tough to find your people in a new neighborhood, but all of the wellness classes and the instructors have been extremely welcoming and drive the attendees of their classes to be the same.
Even better, for me, I can walk to and from the center which adds another level of accessibility and connectedness for me.
YMCAs offer variety of physical activities for all ages, genders, and those with special needs.
The staff is pleasant, friendly, helpful, and treats everyone with at most respects.
I have established many nice friendship's with other members.
I love the Y
Mary at the front desk is amazing!!! She is so welcoming. Took my first chair yoga class today and I absolutely will return. The teacher was outstanding.