Welp, this location is itty bitty. No parking. And limited equipment, but it'll get the job done. The staff was super nice. The lady answered all of my questions, and she was willing to show me around but I politely declined. The free weights go up to 60lb dumbbells. There's a dual cable machine near the 3 weight benches. There's a TRX band, sand bags, and twos sets of the small dumbbells. I just needed an hour bench workout, and I got it. The location is just off the main strip. A little walk around the area was nice. I found parking one street over in the residential area. The roads are tight and parking can be hard to find, but this place did good by me. read more

Albany Branch YMCA - YMCA Gym Front - Gyms Near Me - Albany, California

I was in Albany to do some shopping and needed to use the restroom on a rather emergancy basis. I walked into the YMCA that is on a side street and I'm pretty sure doesn't get much random traffic. Being older (72)... when these things need to happen, they need to happen quickly. The man at the desk flat turned me down saying restrooms are just for members. I told him I was very embarrassed about having to ask and asked if he could make an exception and he still refused. A lady at the desk said she would be happy to vouch for me since she was a member and he still refused. A totally avoidable very embarrassing situation. Hey...I thought the YMCA stood for YOUNG MAN'S CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION. I guess not. read more

The Albany branch is very good: friendly and helpful staff, all the cardio and weight equipment you could want, a great air filtration system, and many classes offered in the gym. The not so good is about poor customer service from the East Bay central office. They're not accessible, transparent, responsive or professional. I submitted an inquiry about certain deliberate, repeated and disruptive member behaviors, including a question about what help other members could expect from desk staff. The central office agreed it was disruptive, said they'd do XYZ, and then....no action, and silence for over half a year, unresponsive to a few follow-up inquiries. Then recently the Y central office emailed me that, in their experience, my experience didn't exist, never mind their earlier acknowledgement, and that it was up to me to suck it up and somehow deal with it. I am so disappointed with the East Bay YMCA member "services" crew, and with the complete lack of effective communication and recourse channels. read more

This is not a friendly place. Parking is a nightmare. I walked 1 1/2 miles from my house in the rain because the person on the phone told me I could do a drop in day pass for $20. After I got there they told me I needed two forms of photo ID plus a credit card even to get in the door so I trudged back home in the rain, and I will never try to go again. If the "entrance requirements" are so strict I should have been told that on the phone when I called. Also, I got the impression that the front desk staff sort of enjoyed turning me away - the ultimate gate keepers I guess. read more

I LOVE the Albany YMCA!!!!! The classes taught by Mary D'Elia are fantastic!!!!! The community of people who come to the Y brings so many people together! I have met lots of people who have become friends!!! The staff at the front desk are always helpful and welcoming! read more

Just the loveliest Y. Serves the community in so many helpful ways. Friendly, helpful staff. great classes. A community treasure!

I love this place. It is smaller than other places I have held a membership, but the community finds a way to make room. Parking is absolutely atrocious. Find a way to walk. I love the group exercise instructors - Mary is amazing and I am so glad she came back to teach. So are Chrissy, Cynthia, and Jenny. Jenny has given me great advice and seems to care about everyone! I wish there were more group ex classes on the weekend, if possible. read more

Another person here treated rudely by the front desk manager, seeking to check in using my card from a different YMCA. I didn't like her unfriendly mannerism. She doesn't seem to think she's there to help me and spoke sharply to me during the check-in, just because she had already called me to the computer, but wasn't at the screen yet for me to sign. I injured myself within 25 minutes and left. When adjusting the plate on the leg press, it comes slamming at you and struck my knee. I was totally fine, but just needed to rest it so I left. read more

Untrustworthy and bleak. I belonged here, years back. Every visit lowered the joy in my day. The people at the front desk were so unwelcoming and snotty. For example, when I needed to put my membership on pause, I was told "dont think that you can just do this all the time" even though I had never frozen it previously. (When they originally gave me the hard sell for membership, I mentioned upcoming planned travel and suggested that I should wait to start my membership. They insisted it was better to join that day, and assured me it would be no problem to pause... just saying anything to close the sale I guess.) They also lied about the fees during the sales process, and were very rude when I inquired about being charged extra money I said ok, and canceled it instead. read more

Barely has any gym machines and had really bad hours especially for a gym. There's no reason to go here because there's better gyms around for way cheaper. Don't pay $50 per month for a small gym that doesn't even have proper plates. They have really bad barbells that only hold 2.5, 5, and 10 pound plates and the barbells can only hold 80 pounds. The Albany YMCA gym is not a good gym and doesn't even have a proper bench press or squat rack. The Albany YMCA almost expects that you won't even workout because they're missing so many essential machines, weights, and basic gym necessities not to mention the fact that they close at 8:00 PM and 4:00 on weekends so there's no way to go to the gym late. I would strongly no recommend the Albany YMCA because of the reasons I stated above, please save your money and just go to a really gym. read more

I lived on Madison Street in Albany between Solano Avenue and Buchanan Street for a little over three years and this was my go-to gym for that time period (I moved away in 2019). Membership here is a membership to YMCAs in the East Bay Area. This was nice as it allowed me to use the Downtown Berkeley YMCA when I wanted to get a workout in during a break at work. My routine usage of the facilities were the cardio room and the locker rooms/rest rooms. I enjoyed the set-up of the cardio room upstairs, there were a few each of different types of machines which enabled me to vary my workouts depending on how busy it was and what machines were open. I loved the stationary bicycles. They had programs/workouts you could do that provided natural scenery as you bicycled. As you biked up/down roads in the mountains and through towns the program would give you different trivia about the places. Fun and informative and helped make it feel like I wasn't in a gym while working out. The rowing machines were especially well placed. On some machines I have managed to move the machine backwards as I row... Here the machines are put so the back of the machine is against the wall. Helpful if you don't want to cover the gym floor on a stationary work out machine. Staff was friendly no matter the time of day I visited. When I made it in to the YMCA in the mornings it was a great start to my day. I also enjoyed evening workouts, the last hour or so before the gym closed it would quiet down a little. Great way to end the day too! read more

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I love this gym. Such a warm community feel. Small but has everything I need. On days I work alone, gives me sense of support. And for personal training, Jenny is amazing. Fun, funny, supportive and so knowledgeable. Always keeps it interesting. read more

They have changed and have a diverse staff of various ages and cultures. They are super friendly and the other members are more diverse in age and culture as well. Jenny, Casey (personal trainer and instructor )and the front desk staff are amazing with clients. The hours of operation have increased as well so working members can better utilise the facility. Bravo keep up the good work! read more

This gym is the best because they have light weight hand weights which no other gyms do. When I'm trying to get back into shape, I need 1, 2, 3 and 5 pound weights. Other gyms only have 1 set that is typically already being used or none. Also the staff at the Albany branch YMCA are too notch. They pay attention when I scanned in, pronounced my name correctly and went out of the yr way to sign me up for a class that I had missed. Clean, new equipment & warm accessible classes. Love this gym read more

I love this little YMCA! Yes it's small but with a great big heart. Mary D'Elia especially and the rest of the staff and wonderful community of people who attend this little gem of a place and make it a welcoming fun place to be. I'm talking mainly about the fitness classes because that's what I do there. Mary's classes are great! And I love the dance teacher. Cato plays great music and is terrific at coming up with new routines and making it fun. Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Senior strength training, Zumba! It's fun to be at the Albany YMCA! ‍ weightlifting read more

I have been coming to this branch since 2013. This is a very, very small branch, without a pool, and is part of the East Bay YMCA Association. They used to belong to the YMCA of the Central Bay Area before they merger with East Bay YMCA in 2017. Before that, they were part of the Berkeley-Albany Association in 2011 or so. It is located on a crowded, one-way residential block where there are a few apartment buildings and houses. Members of this YMCA can use at other YMCA in the association, such as the Hilltop YMCA in Richmond, Downtown Berkeley YMCA, Downtown Oakland YMCA, and Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA in Pleasant Hill. They also can use almost any YMCA in northern California through the My Y is Every Y Program, as well get limited use of other YMCA's in the country and Canada through the AWAY Program (Always Welcome at the Y). They give you a regular wallet card, but not a keychain card, that you scan when you enter. They used to keep your card while in the facility, but that changed when they modernized in 2017. There is an app too, but it is just basic and not well maintained. I am not even sure why they have it. This branch underwent extensive renovations in 2017. They added a brand-new upstairs cardio room (used to be offices), which have a view to the downstairs gym/classes. So there are now two cardio rooms: upstairs and downstairs. There is no elevator or accessibility for the upstairs though. Both rooms have Precor AMT's, Precor treadmills, and Precor ellipticals. There are bikes both upstairs and down stairs, but they vary in type. The rowing machines are upstairs. I believe there is a stair stepper downstairs (the kind where you push your feet up and down and hold the grips, not the escalator type). They also added a new front facade, renovated the locker rooms, renovated the front desk area, enlarged the downstairs office area, and added first floor stretching, free weight, and TRX areas. They also added improved handicap accessibility and added climate control. They added new bike racks too outside. I think they still have child care, but I am not sure where it went, as they turned it into a free weight area. Both machine and free weights are on the first floor. There are also new medicine balls, kettle bells, rollers, and exercise balls on the first floor. There are stretching areas both upstairs and downstairs. There is a small gym where they have classes. I suppose you could also shoot baskets when available, but I have never seen anyone do this. Some people run around the perimeter. They do (or used to??) have a children's kindergym on the weekend where toddlers can play on a playground they bring in. They do not have spin class, since they lack the bikes and space to put them. There are men's and women's locker rooms with showers on the first floor. The women's locker room has three showers, including one handicap accessible, three toilets, and four sinks. There is a hair dryer to use. I am not sure about the men's. Access to the women's locker room is through the fitness area, unless the gym is not in use. There is no towel service or lockers for rent. There used to be towel service for a fee, but they ended that in 2015 or so. There is free wifi, which is strong. Some cardio machines have cardio theaters with cable channels. They have water dispensers that accommodate bottles. There are no small outside lockers, but they do have cubby holes for storage. There is a can by the door to put your wet umbrellas. There is no free coffee or senior citizens group. There is a plush, but small, waiting area. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. There are at least three external defibrillator machines throughout. Parking is hit or miss. There is no lot, and you must park on the street, but parking is very tight, even at night, unless you come before 7 AM on weekdays or before 8 AM on weekends. Most people bike or walk. There are plenty of bike racks outside. You might have to walk a half-block or block after finding parking. Certain upper-level employees have their own private parking a half-block away. The employees are very polite and friendly. They also feature summer camp for kids. They used to have a shut-down week each year for maintenance and cleaning, but no longer. I am giving them only four stars since they lack parking. I like gyms without pools, since kids use them, and they can be a nightmare in the locker rooms (always screaming and crying and spilling Cheerios all over the floor). The locker rooms are cleaner too, without water everywhere. read more

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Very updated and even fancy compared to most Ys. Especially the shower area and bathroom. Wonderful central location in the walkable town. Yoga was very chill compared to CT (says a lot right?) all the classes were wonderful and I like both locations. It's fun to do yoga where all the kids play. read more

I started coming to this gym since it's closer to me than the Berkeley YMCA and it's a good weekend alternative if I want a quick workout! There aren't as many cardio machines here as a bigger YMCA, and there are very few weight machines compared to most other gyms, which would be my biggest complaint. Only 1 ab machine, a small handful of arm machines, and a few leg machines - if they ever had more room, I'd love to see more of those. However, there's tons of free parking nearby and a space to do free weights, so if you have a YMCA membership in the Bay Area and need a fast workout without going out of your way, this is the place to stop by! read more

This rogue organization does not honor the national YMCA membership and provides no reciprocity to members of out of town YMCA's.

Wow! I just had a terrible experience at the Albany YMCA Saturday 9:45 Yoga class. This was going to be my first yoga class at the Albany YMCA. Unfortunately, I was 10 minutes late due to not knowing the class was in another building. The front desk advised me to check my child into the child care center, and to walk up the street to attend the yoga class. When I got to the class the door was locked. A student in the class graciously opened the door for me. I quietly signed in and and began to join the class. The teacher stopped the class and publicly humiliated me. She said that I was late and that I should leave because she didn't even know me. I apologized for being late. She then proceeded to tell me if I really needed yoga today day I could stay. I did really "need" yoga today. What I didn't "need" was to waste an hour of my time and be publicly humiliated. I understand being tardy to a class isn't great. I can understand this might be disruptive. This was a major turn off for me. In all my years of attending yoga classes I have never come across such a rude militant teacher. read more

I transferred my membership from the Berkeley Y to the Albany Y, which was like breaking up with George Clooney to date Pauly Shore. They have this 20 minute rule on all of the equipment and if no one is waiting, you still have to get off your machine, sign in again, and get back on. Also, there's no cable machine, which I thought was pretty standard in any gym. However, monthly dues are cheaper than dirt and the hours are reasonable. Also, the kids area looks really great for being such a small facility, but I've never seen more than a couple of kids in there. If your workout consists mostly of cardio and you don't mind hopping on and off your machine for a lengthier workout, Albany Y is the place for you! read more

Dear Mama and Daddy, Thank you for calling the Albany YMCA Kindergym for my 6th birthday party. I've wanted to go there ever since my friend had a party there and I loved it. When you found out there were two openings in the next two weeks before my birthday, I was super-excited! You kept calling and leaving messages for three days until you got the nice party lady. She said the party times were still good! She told you all the rules and about cleaning up and leaving before the next party and all that. The party lady said she would look for someone to work at the party, and all I could think about was that great trapeze swing and how much fun we would have! Then something happened. You kept calling the party lady but she didn't know if we could have the party. Some party people told her they didn't want to work those times and others didn't call back. Now nearly a week had gone by and it was almost my birthday! The last time my mom talked to the party lady, she said she still didn't know. She was still nice but her voice was kind of tight and she said she also "had a million other things to do besides this." And now it was too late! So my mom told me sorry, honey, we can't have the party there. And I cried and cried and crawled under the table where no one could see me. And mom said I blame myself for telling you and don't worry, honey, we'll have it at the park. So now I feel better but don't say "Albany YMCA" or I might start crying again. Love, L read more

I am new to the Y. I am very happy with all staff. Always enough equipment and space to meet my needs. As a new member I am using 4 coaching sessions. Allison has been my coach. I especially want to acknowledge Allison for the coaching sessions provided. This is very individualized attention starting with my goals, my aches or vulnerable body areas, establishing base lines, and clearly delivering instructions. We go at my pace, giving me time to repeat again and again to get it right. In my profession I would call her ongoing feedback and attention as client centered and strength based, continuous positive reinforcement and encouragement by acknowledging when I am doing it "right" and gently instructing corrections during coaching exercises. Additionally she is both listening to what I say and reading my reactions. Checks it out with me and offering suggestions. When something is too difficult she has offered an alternative way to the same end, ie reduce weight, change from this method to that method, move from this cardio machine to that machine etc. During our last session of strengthening with weights and core exercises, I came into the session unaware of my diminished capacity, by the end I expressed doubt that I could do all, I mean remember all I was instructed. Her response was to say that was ok, and suggested priorities. And took time to review the instructions again. And, seeing her around the Albany Y, her greeting me as we pass is another form of ongoing encouragement. read more

This is the smallest Y on the planet. It has less equipment than a Mariott hotel. The class schedule is decent, and it seems like a good place for local families, but it is really just for the most basic of basic working out. The locker room is so tiny that you really can't have more than 2 people changing their clothes at the same time, and there are so few freeweights and very little space to use them. The stretching room is a tight squeeze for any more than 3 people. The cardio equipment is minimal and often in disrepair. Yet they are so close to my house that I work out because of the convenience. It is better to over pay for a tiny gym and use it a lot, than pay less for a gym that I never use. So this is ONLY the right gym if you live close by and/or have a family that will make use of the kids programs. Oh- and for the first few months the desk staff was so snarky with me, until they got to know me and now they treat me like an old friend. It is very much a "guests not really welcome' kind of environment, and it is impossible to pay for a day pass. The only way to work out without using a member's limited number of guest passes, is to pay an initiation fee and join. If you are the same distance from the Berkeley Y, join that one. It is about 10 times the size, has everything you'd ever want for your workout, and is just slightly more expensive. read more

The Albany Y is one of the greatest bargains in the history of humanity. Absolutely! A small, but well equipped gym, friendly staff, and the classes.... Pilates, yoga, kick boxing, Zumba, etc. Great instructors, especially Sue in Pilates. All this for $47 monthly!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where else in the high-priced world of gyms and exercise venues can you get that kind of deal? Nowhere!! Of, and yes, there is child care. People who give this place less than a 5* review are missing the point: It's only $47. If you take only two classes per week and NEVER use the gym, it is still a super value. Of, and by the way, there is a great bakery/coffee shop right down the street. read more

Out- of-state members: Steer far away from Albany YMCA. The membership department is neglectful and berating. As a member from another YMCA, it was disgusting how the front desk berated me for my out-of-state membership, refused to assist in calling my home YMCA, and neglected to offer a solution. Such a poorly run state of affairs. read more

Weightlifters, this is your review. This is a small community Y. Strictly on extent of facilities I'd give it 3 stars, but on its own merits: friendliness of front staff, cleanliness of locker rooms, and general easygoing vibe I'd give it 5 stars. So averaging the two, four stars. The sort of place where you do your treadmill work or cycle, take a yoga class, and maybe use weight machines. Recently rennovated, the place is clean and the equipment new. For free weights, fuhgeddaboutit. Dumbbells only (up to 65lbs) and a bench, with room for at most two people to work out. No squat rack, barbells, or any other basic free weight equipment -- there just isn't room. If you want free weights, get a Bay Area Y membership and save Albany for your cardio days. It's a pleasant place. read more

Dear Mama and Dada, Thank you so much for having my 3rd birthday party at the Albany YMCA Kindergym. I mean, it's high time you had a party for me. Not to take away from the trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on my first birthday and the, well, what did we do for my second?... but, really, I was starting to wonder about that whole "we love you both equally" thing. Being the second kid really stinks. You managed to make up for it, though. It's fun to play wildly (and safely) with all my friends, and we had a whole two hours to climb, slide, swing, crawl, rock, and just run around. What a blast! And it was easy on you guys, too. You brought some food, juice, a cake, and a few decorations (I especially loved the balloons.) You had to set up and clean up, but the rest was just having fun watching me have fun. Is it too early to discuss my fourth birthday? I love you, TJ read more

I've been a member for almost 5 years and go to various aerobic classes. It's FAMILY here! This is my "home away from home." Cato is the absolute best jazz dance teacher. Mary is always smiling and taking care of us. Very highly recommended, especially for seniors. I like that they are continuing to offer East Coast Swing classes now on Saturday evenings. read more

After visiting all of the gyms near Solano Avenue, I recently chose to join the Albany YMCA. Their recent remodeling improved upon their former gym. Today, their clean spacious facility offers many choices for working out with machines and with weights, and for taking an array of classes. (Note: I never have to wait to use the machines.) The Albany Y's options offer more variety than other nearby gyms at a more reasonable price. Moreover, the Y's membership includes using any Bay Area Y, so, for example, for those who like to swim, you can visit the Berkeley Y for free with your Albany membership. Oh, and the friendly staff here are knowledgeable about advising how to work out to maintain strength, flexiblity, and overall health. Five stars for the Albany Y. read more

Great place to workout and pump some iron! Beautifully remodeled too! It's been a bit of a pain with all the closures for remodeling, but otherwise a real find. read more

I love this Y. It's super close to my house so having walking distance is a huge plus. In terms of the gym itself it always is clean and never too busy. I love the boot camp and yoga classes. Everyone working here is nice and helpful. It's also incredibly affordable compared to any other gym. Perfect fit! Very happy three months in. read more

I've been working-out at the Albany YMCA since I was a pre-teen. Although it is smaller than most gyms and does not have the latest and greatest equipment available, I prefer going here over 24 Hr. Fitness/Planet Fitness/etc. Its charm for me is the friendly staff, the convenience of being close-by to where I live, and the hours usually work well with my schedule. Now I've had friends look at me sideways when I tell them I still go here to lift weights, but the Albany YMCA just feels more comfortable to me. I know most of the staff here, I recognize some of the regulars that go here and its not full of dudes who try to act like they did time in San Quentin! Its really laid-back, you can do your own thing without being bothered and the trainers are always there if you need fitness advice. I don't do cardio here(I prefer the track) and if that's the primary reason you go to the gym then I'd advise you go somewhere else. There is a 20 minute limit to the cardio machines and they seem to be the more popular than the anaerobic stuff. They have a variety of dumbbells, upper and lower strengthening machines, a stretching room and a large area used for exercise groups and parties. Their membership renewal fee per month for adults is $49. Its a little steep for what you get and its the only reason I knocked a star off for this review. I have been tempted to switch gyms, but I would miss the people I have befriended here quite a bit! I recommend the Albany YMCA if you prefer a smaller environment, a more personal and warm interaction with the staff and if you want to get into better shape. read more

i have been a member for about 4 years and only go because its so close and cheaper than ALL IN ONE FITNESS and there some nice folks that work there, but about half of them are rude, and very entitled people....i had a staff member ask me to make less noise when using the bench press because the plates where making a smacking noise when a released the bars.....i was benching 255 lbs 10 times x3....so that's 3 smacks. sorry lady for a guy my age that's a lot....my release was about 2 inches... that's friggin good......i was embarrassed and pissed off.... that's not why i go to work out . the folks that work out there mostly nice but some are real grumpy,entitled and mean. and the 20 min rule on cardio machines are silly. read more

This is the smallest Y I've ever been to. I have Bay Area membership and used this Y because I happened to be in the area. Cons: No towel service. Tiny free weight area. The workout equipments are crammed together. Tiny and dated (the paint on the wall is peeling off and the shower looks like it's from the 60s) men's locker room. You have to give up your membership card in the front desk when you enter for unknown reason. Pros: It seems very community-oriented. The kickboxing class is a good workout. I heard the membership fee here is dirt cheap. read more

just joined the y and turns out, i really like it here. not sure why i've always stuck with the big name gyms prior to this year. the people who work out here and the front desk folks seem friendly, well friendly enough for a gym. the orientation trainer that i had was super nice & gave great tips for using the machines and also work outs i can do to help with my concerns. they offer a variety of classes & though small, there's enough variety with the machines and equipment. there isn't rows and rows of treadmills, but i think it serves it's purpose well as a gym for a small town like albany. 6 pm is busy at every gym and the albany y is no different. i do wish there were a few more evening classes (like maybe barre or vinyasa yoga in the evenings) and cleaner showers -- but these 2 things i could probably say about all gyms as well. i did go to the solano location once. the floors are a bit dirtier there, but there's also little kids running around, so it's different and again, expected. overall, a nice place to work out and get in and out. read more

I'm basing this review just on the yoga classes, most of which are held a block up Solano at the YMCA daycare facility. The reasons I love the yoga program here: 1. Wonderful yoga teachers, most in the Iyengar style. (I like Iyengar because the teachers go through extensive training.) The classes help me test my limits and develop my yoga poses WITHOUT injuring myself. Scotty's classes tend to be on the gentle side. I love him, he's like Santa Claus, but like the other teachers who make me sweat. 2. The atomosphere is laid back; it's not a fitness fashion contest. 3. Very reasonable pricing. Free to Albany Y members, $5 if you belong to another bay area Y, I think $12 for others. The major con is that many of the classes are popular, that is, crowded. Best to be there a few minutes early. read more

This Y is just plain lame. Showers/no towels, bball courts/ no hoops, limited space and equipment, no pool. Better off at another Y or gym. read more

Wonderful Yoga and Pilates teachers. Many different Cardio machines. Been a member here 12 years. Staff feels like family.

I was a member for 7 months and used it daily for cardio workouts. I wasn't looking for amenities, exercise classes, or even use of a locker room, and just wanted a convenient, cheap, no-frills gym. But I have finally given up in frustration and transferred my membership to the Hilltop Y in Richmond. Longer drive, more expensive, but a far better experience overall with their cardio room and weight machines if, like me, that's what you're looking for. Haven't seen or experienced any of the problems noted below. As noted by others, the Albany Y is cramped, to the point where the fixed hand rails on some of the ellipticals actually touch and overlap the adjacent machines. You sometimes need to agree with neighbors about who's going to put their hands where on the side rails, and you'll still bump elbows sometimes. Watch out for people using free weights in these tight quarters, since some seem oblivious to others around them despite the mirrored walls. Sometimes difficult to even get around them to the weight machines, and some are not as careful or considerate as they should be. Ditto for people who bring excess clothing, gym bags and the entire Sunday NY Times into the cramped workout area and place them on or around the equipment, instead of using the convenient cubbies, coat hooks or lockers. I've had sweatshirts, books, magazines, water bottles, and other items from adjacent machines actually fall onto my machine. And be careful not to trip over their stuff left on the floor between machines when dismounting your machine. But the last straw for me me was increasing difficulty accessing the cardio equipment, even during non-peak hours. A significant number of members simply ignore the sign-up rules altogether, and/or once on a machine, continue past their 20-minute limit when others are waiting (instead of following the rules and dismounting and signing up for an additional 20 minutes if no one is waiting). A polite reminder is often shrugged off or ignored (and I've been cursed at on two occasions). Filling out a complaint form at the front desk about another member doesn't seem like an effective solution or deterrent. It would be helpful if the staff on the floor, as part of their duties, would spot-check to see if people using the equipment are signed up with their start times, and if so, if they have exceeded their 20 minutes. This would serve as a deterrent, and afford immediate relief to those patiently waiting their turn. But in fairness, I agree with other reviewers that it looks like they do a wonderful job with their classes and programs for people of all ages, shapes and sizes, which seem very popular and well-attended. And I have been especially impressed by the care and assistance shown by the staff to older members with mobility issues. read more