| Tue | 05:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Sat | 07:30 am -09:00 pm |
| Sun | 07:30 am -09:00 pm |
This place is allot bigger than it looks. There's a huge basement level with gyms, machines, treadmills, pool, hot tub and more. Than the upstairs has meeting rooms, more workout equipment, treadmills and more. There are a ton of FREE classes. The staff is amazing. I would recommend at the least that you come in for a look around.
So-so local gym
We were looking around for gym memberships when we relocated to our new location for years ago. While they're reasonably good, the customer service and housekeeping often leaves to be desired. They have a great pool but accessibility is very limited because of programming for those of us who have to arrange lap swimming around busy work schedules.if we didn't agree with a mission statement and they weren't so close to us we may consider switching.
Coolest gym in the world. Everyone is truly welcome and accepted here. Great coaches and great people to work out with.
Nice pool and great atmosphere! They also offer varieties of free group exercise classes. Very friendly and helpful staff here too!
I've been a member here for over 20 years. The transformation of this gym in that time has been amazing. It's a gorgeous facility. Love the pool. Equipment is frequently updated. It's a comfortable exercise venue.
Not worth the price unless you can get this subsidized by your insurance.
I was member for about 5 years and recently left due to moving out of the area and not being completely happy with the YWCA anymore. Overall the facility is great and offers many free classes to members. However, during the after work hours, it is just too busy and the midtown location parking lot is a nightmare. Too many non-members (mostly people using the sports center attached to the midtown location) use the parking lot without penalty. And their solution? Make members pay for parking in addition to their membership, rather than ticketing those who shouldn't be using the lot in the first place.
How very unhappy they are constructing pool so I have to walk too far to get a changing room. And now they want to charge for parking to cover the construction cost
How very unhappy they are constructing pool so I have to walk too far to get a changing room. And now they want to charge for parking to cover the construction cost
I've been coming here while the Midtown YWCA's locker rooms are under construction. Let me say that the locker rooms at Uptown are A+, very classy, clean, and they provide keys so you don't have to worry about a lock and private shower stalls.
Positives:
Locker rooms - super fancy (imho)
Staff - They feel a little more friendly and personable than Midtown, on the other hand, I've had a chance to get to know the Uptown staff more than I did at Midtown, so I recognize faces.
Parking - paying for it sucks, being able to park in covered ramp on a sunny or rainy day is great though.
Quiet - Not many kids, not much chatter, everything feels very calm
There are two negatives about this location: the equipment is a little older than what's at Midtown, all perfect serviceable, and I don't really have any complaints, but after starting on the fancy new stuff at Midtown, these feel like a step back. But weights are weights and ellipticals are ellipticals at the end of the day, right? The bells and whistles aren't what matters. Also the main exercise floor is at basement level, so it's a little blah, but high ceilings and good lighting help mitigate that feeling somewhat.
The other thing that I think is a BIG negative: You have to pay for parking. Worse, I haven't been able to find clear communication on what parking costs. It seems to be about $1 an hour (which is very reasonable for the area), at least for the first hour (hour and a half?). If you're someone like me, though, who goes for 2-3 hours 4ish times a week, that starts to get pricey. I'm already paying for my membership, paying for parking effectively increases my membership cost by $20 a month. That seems unreasonable. I'm putting up with it while Midtown is being renovated, but if this was my "regular" gym, I would have definitely thought twice about a membership. There's got to be a better option for parking (pass cards?)
Things that can go either way depending on your personal preference:
Kids- there aren't many here. There is child care (I don't have kids so I can't speak to what it's like), but there aren't too many kids running around the facility itself. Midtown is definitely family/kid friendly, Uptown is geared more towards adults.
Pool- The pool is a little bigger with 1 or 2 more lanes than Midtown, the water is varying degrees of cold (a plus for lap swimmers, probably more of a negative for more recreational folks). I've taken some of the water aerobics classes, and they're okay but definitely geared at the 55+ crowd.
Classes - (I assume this is true for all locations, though I've only taken classes at Uptown) Because of the 'drop in' nature of the classes, there tends not to be much explanation as to what the heck you're doing. Water aerobics instruct would say something like 'lets polar bears.' and I'd have to look around and watch everyone around me. There's some narrative assistance to clue you in, but not always. It's not terrible, but expect to spend the first class you attend one beat off from everyone else as you try to sort out what you're supposed to be doing. It's the trade off for not having to sign up and take the classes in a progression.
Over all, a very nice experience. I love the YWCA, love having multiple locations I can go to, and have overall had a great experience with only occasional minor annoyances. As someone of size, this was the best gym-going experience I could hope to have, it's great and I recommend it.
I've been coming here while the Midtown YWCA's locker rooms are under construction. Let me say that the locker rooms at Uptown are A+, very classy, clean, and they provide keys so you don't have to worry about a lock and private shower stalls.
Positives:
Locker rooms - super fancy (imho)
Staff - They feel a little more friendly and personable than Midtown, on the other hand, I've had a chance to get to know the Uptown staff more than I did at Midtown, so I recognize faces.
Parking - paying for it sucks, being able to park in covered ramp on a sunny or rainy day is great though.
Quiet - Not many kids, not much chatter, everything feels very calm
There are two negatives about this location: the equipment is a little older than what's at Midtown, all perfect serviceable, and I don't really have any complaints, but after starting on the fancy new stuff at Midtown, these feel like a step back. But weights are weights and ellipticals are ellipticals at the end of the day, right? The bells and whistles aren't what matters. Also the main exercise floor is at basement level, so it's a little blah, but high ceilings and good lighting help mitigate that feeling somewhat.
The other thing that I think is a BIG negative: You have to pay for parking. Worse, I haven't been able to find clear communication on what parking costs. It seems to be about $1 an hour (which is very reasonable for the area), at least for the first hour (hour and a half?). If you're someone like me, though, who goes for 2-3 hours 4ish times a week, that starts to get pricey. I'm already paying for my membership, paying for parking effectively increases my membership cost by $20 a month. That seems unreasonable. I'm putting up with it while Midtown is being renovated, but if this was my "regular" gym, I would have definitely thought twice about a membership. There's got to be a better option for parking (pass cards?)
Things that can go either way depending on your personal preference:
Kids- there aren't many here. There is child care (I don't have kids so I can't speak to what it's like), but there aren't too many kids running around the facility itself. Midtown is definitely family/kid friendly, Uptown is geared more towards adults.
Pool- The pool is a little bigger with 1 or 2 more lanes than Midtown, the water is varying degrees of cold (a plus for lap swimmers, probably more of a negative for more recreational folks). I've taken some of the water aerobics classes, and they're okay but definitely geared at the 55+ crowd.
Classes - (I assume this is true for all locations, though I've only taken classes at Uptown) Because of the 'drop in' nature of the classes, there tends not to be much explanation as to what the heck you're doing. Water aerobics instruct would say something like 'lets polar bears.' and I'd have to look around and watch everyone around me. There's some narrative assistance to clue you in, but not always. It's not terrible, but expect to spend the first class you attend one beat off from everyone else as you try to sort out what you're supposed to be doing. It's the trade off for not having to sign up and take the classes in a progression.
Over all, a very nice experience. I love the YWCA, love having multiple locations I can go to, and have overall had a great experience with only occasional minor annoyances. As someone of size, this was the best gym-going experience I could hope to have, it's great and I recommend it.
I enjoy working out here, good facility. I accidentally left my watch there one day. Called and asked if the staff could check if it was in the locker I used. The staff had an attitude after asking. Said she would go check. After a minute she was back and said she couldn't find it. I went in right away to check myself and it was sitting in the middle of the locker I used. When I saw the women at the front desk she said, "Well at least you found it." Wish she would've been more friendly and proactive.
I enjoy working out here, good facility. I accidentally left my watch there one day. Called and asked if the staff could check if it was in the locker I used. The staff had an attitude after asking. Said she would go check. After a minute she was back and said she couldn't find it. I went in right away to check myself and it was sitting in the middle of the locker I used. When I saw the women at the front desk she said, "Well at least you found it." Wish she would've been more friendly and proactive.
It was my first class last night and what an incredible class it was! It was very welcoming, staff helped me as I had no idea what to do, and the instructor was inspiring. Will be back
It was my first class last night and what an incredible class it was! It was very welcoming, staff helped me as I had no idea what to do, and the instructor was inspiring. Will be back
So many ways to be active! Classes, personal trainers, weights, pool, track, treadmills, hot tub, sauna, and the best front desk staff ever.
Clean, comfortable facilities, friendly, professional staff, and if you have children the kids zone is one of the best things ever.
Clean, updated great facility with parking ramp. Easy!
The YMCA Uptown is a great place to get a good work out. Although the place is a bit pricey, they try to help out as much as they can with cost. The hot tub is amazing and the facilities are the really good. They have a machine that tests your blood pressure and I really think that's a plus for them. If you love basket ball, they have open gym on Wednesday and it gets really fun and competitive often so you are getting a good work out and improving your skills at the same time
I can't think of a better gym in Minneapolis, especially for the price! I'm a HUGE fan of the locker room system, with your ID card granting you a free temporary locker: GOODBYE PADLOCKS! Also, the staff here is AMAZING. They're always helping out, and making sure everyone has everything they need. They've personally helped me out more than once! It's great to see a place with such a noble mission do so much for the neighborhood, while also providing a service that members of all socio-economic backgrounds can enjoy!
I like it here more than other workout spots (Lifetime, Anytime, etc.) The Y staff are always friendly and approachable and I feel super comfortable with the dynamic of the gym.
good facilities, clean, good lighting, kind staff
Welcoming and experienced staff, great pool, and inclusive community. Basketball courts could be updated, but the facility is well kept for the most part.
The staff are so friendly and wonderful! They regularly service the machines and equipment so I always feel safe and there's always an extra place for me, even during peak hours. The best gym in the cities!
Been coming here for almost 2 years and they have the worst customer service. Membership is over priced, they charge for towels, and you have to pay extra for parking.
It's a nice facility but the staff is very lackluster. I could go to the Midtown or downtown location and get better customer service.
The staff are so friendly and wonderful! They regularly service the machines and equipment so I always feel safe and there's always an extra place for me, even during peak hours. The best gym in the cities!
