YMCA – Bardmoor

I have been a member here for 5 months. It is new and the staff is great. They always have wipes available to clean the machines AND the MEMBERS USE them, which was not the case at the last two gyms I went to. This facility is very clean. They do open at 5 AM, with the staff usually letting you in at 4:45 AM. The locker room is really clean. The BEST feature in my book is the wifi which available while you are on the cardio machines! The wifi was spotty when I joined and the membership director was amazing in following up to make sure it got corrected. Yes, it is a little more pricey than the others gyms I have joined in the area, but you are paying for cleanliness, wifi, a community feeling, coffee with creamer all day long, basketball courts, and a friendly smile every time you enter and leave. I look forward to my workouts here.

I joined this gym because I like the causes the YMCA supports and it feels brand new inside. However, I have canceled my membership for several reasons:
–Weekend Hours are TERRIBLE– seriously, it doesn’t open until 11am on Sunday… evening hours aren’t great either for us working people under 65
–They DON’T provide towels– what? It’s a brand new shiny gym, with people that walk around with old dish towels from home while they use ‘state of the art equipment’
–The fees are high considering childcare is not included on a single membership for about $ 45/​month and a $ 90 sign up fee. To use the childcare area, you have to have a family membership or something and it’s REALLY expensive compared to other gyms in the area.
–Gym area has nice machines, but is just too small
–Front Desk staff are nice, but didn’t really care when I wanted to sign up, never got a tour of the building and have seen this happen many times with other newbies when they join.
–Showers have bodywash or something in the dispensers, but it’s not labeled– also, other high priced gyms I have been to provide shampoo, conditioner and bodywash in the dispensers for convenience.
I just feel this gym wants top dollar for their memberships with very little perks. I have toured several other gyms nearby after becoming unhappy with my membership at the YMCA and unfortunately they are all cheaper and provide more amenities, even the other smaller gyms like this one.

ASHTON:
Thank you so much for your constructive feedback regarding the new Barmoor YMCA. As you might already be aware, many changes have been made based on member comments, as well as staff and guest recommendations, since we opened late last summer. Specific to your concerns, the Tuesday/​Thursday cycling instruction has improved, dramatically, with the addition of new instructors and much more current music. I have received many positive comments regarding the new instructor for that time slot and have taken the class myself and found it motivating, inspiring, energetic and a phenomenal workout! I hope you will give it a try.
SALLY:
Thank you for your feedback, as well. I will pass along your kudos on our staff. Regarding hours and classes, could you let me know what times of day you are most interested in? We are open to considering additions to both our weekend hours and class offerings. Easiest if you stop and visit me when you are at the Y, or shoot me an email. Happy to assist in making your Y a place for families!
Again, thank you for both sharing this feedback with us. Please let me know if there are other ways we can improve and make your Y membership more valuable. You can reach me at the Y any time or via email at
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Beth Maday
Executive Director

Brand new facility and an incredibly kind staff… but the hours truly cater to retired folks and, I guess Stay at Home Moms, teachers or nurses??? Very limited weekend hours and evening classes are also slightly limited and crowded.

I decided to join YMCA Bardmoor because it is not only the newest YMCA in the area, but it is also right around the corner from work.
The gym equipment is all shiny, new and high tech. They also have some trendy equipment like TRX bands. Its a bit tight the weight lifting area, but the open design makes you feel like you have a bit more breathing room.
The flow of the locker room is a bit off. the showers are on the far end of the lockers themselves with the bathroom located in the middle. I prefer the Palm Harbor location where the lockers are surrounding the shower area. The lockers are nice and new, but the are a bit too narrow and shallow for even the smallest of gym bags like my own.
I took a spin class recently with the tuesday night instructor and was not impressed. The music wasn’t current and the energy of the instructor was low. I go to a dark room with strangers to ride a stationary bike not only for a good workout, but also for the motivating energy of the instructor. If the instructor doesn’t seem pumped to be there, then that makes me not all that pumped to be there.
I won’t try the spin again, unless with another instructor and probably stick to the weight room/​cardio area.
All-​in-​all its a nice gym going through growing pains. I always prefer to go to the YMCA because its generally a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Even with a few complaints I would still choose the YMCA over LA or Anytime Fitness.