Soundview Family Ymca

Great accessable central location with many classes, big pool, and very clean compared to many Ys.
Inconsistent counter staff; some super helpful and some bitchy. My advice? If you belong to another Y and the front desk gives you the hassle about «not being allowed to take classes here» nod, agree that you are only there to swim and workout, and then go do your thing. ;)
Clean: Changing area and showers; Nice oversized showers with seats and hose shower extender attached. Good hot water pressure, clean, and newly renovated.
Classes: Plenty of classes, inconsistent policy. If you belong I another Y, some staff will let you take classes and others won’t. Lots of Yoga. I took a few classes with Jo who was very involved, circles the class, offers corrections!
Facilities: Great big pool and Looks like there is an outdoor rock climbing wall for summer.

I belong to both Planet Fitness and the Shoreline YMCA. Planet Fitness is cheap and crowded. The people there are just there to work out and leave.
The YMCA has a friendly, professional staff and lots of programs. The staff couldn’t be more helpful or friendly. I use the Y for the pool for laps (which Planet Fitness does not have), the spinning room (which Planet Fitness does not have) and the weight/​cardio machine room.
True, Planet Fitness is cheap, but it is limited. If all you want is weights and machines, then its for you. It competes with the Y only with the weighs and cardio machines.
The YMCA is much more and offers much more for the family and the young and old. It really is apples and oranges. The Y offers diverse courses and opportunities. There are group programs and courses from young to old. There are spinning groups, mini triathlon groups, senior exercise groups and more. There are opportunities for children’s groups and parties.
To offer more as well as maintain two pools, costs more. The price is not over the top. Some people want everything for free. How do they expect the lifeguards, the staff and the group leaders to get paid?
i used to belong to a gym prior to Planet Fitness which cost more than the YMCA with no pool and no programs.
I use Planet Fitness when I just want to do cardio and nothing else, but when I want more, I go to the Y. Overall, I like the YMCA better, its more than just a gym. Its a place for families to learn, grow and exercise together.

Great facility, really nice staff and never too crowded. Has two pools, which is unlike any other club or gym around here. Membership is a little expensive compared to alternatives, but your health and happiness is worth a few extra dollars per month. Also, memberships are month-​to-​month here.