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    Leeward Branch YMCA

    4.8 (53 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pool. Heated nicely.
    Renee K.

    I absolutely love this YMCA! It is because of the staff that really engages with members. They remember your name! Most of the workers are young adults and they are so respectful to all member! They worked and work so hard to keep our place safe. This is the best place to go for exercise and nutritional information. Very Ohana style. You Won't regret it.

    Infamous green rings!
    Aggie C.

    So Leeward Y is still awesome on my book. The big change is there is no more free towel service. I was bummed at first, but when you think of the bigger picture, they aren't a corporate gym with billions of dollars backing them up. But, it's no biggie. It's a little more better to bring your own towel and not share germs. Some fab changes have happened! They have a lot of new equipment that came from Central Y. (The sweatbox is here!!!) They also have implemented a LOT more classes, meeting groups and kid programs. (Ballet, choir, Dance etc...) What I really want to give kudos to is the staff. I think we had a THOUSAND questions when we starting a new workout routine which included weights. They are so helpful and knowledgeable. I'm so glad they have people that are there to help you with form and to show you how it's done correctly. I would have hurt myself for sure. So overall, I still enjoy the Y! The staff are super awesome. And if you really want a challenge, take the spinning, TRX or the total body conditioning class. It will kick the fat out of you! Lol!

    Monday-Friday!!! Cardio workout

    Who doesn't love the GYM? I've been coming here for years, never put my gym card to dust lol. The staff is awesome, meaning they're friendly with big smiles. They also make conversations time to time which eh that is something good yah when you come in for work out. As of today I am so happy I finally can say I lost my weight that I been struggling for years & I'm so happy with the body I have. Thanks to this gym, thanks for my diets & a big pat on my shoulder for sticking to it. YMCA is the best. Especially Waipahu's one!!! Ps! I figure yelp it. Hopefully more people would join the Y instead UFC or 24 hours fitness. Best decision I made yet.

    Katherine S.

    The YMCA staff here is amazing. They did a lovely job with our students for the SPLASH program that lets elementary students come and take swim lessons for a week. They watch the kids swim and place them in groups to teach them on their level. The kids had a lot of fun, and it was cool to watch them make so much progress in just a week! Some of the kids who couldn't make it 5 feet could then swim across the pool. They also taught the students about pool safety. Some of the instructors were from other YMCAs and come specifically for this program. The staff also entertained the students that needed to wait until it was their turn to swim with chants and Zumba. The staff took care of our kids and made sure the students were safe when an incident with another member occurred. Basically, come here because of the great staff!

    Home sweet home
    Katy P.

    I really enjoy going to the Leeward YMCA. It is so family oriented and everyone is so friendly. I attend several different classes several times a week and each is unique in its own way. They offer a wide variety of classes with several different schedules depending on the day of the week. The instructors are so awesome. They truly care about their members and their health. I especially enjoys classes that Lindsey's, Chrystal, Jocelyn and Jo offer. These classes are no joke. Be prepared to get you #%*! kicked. These ladies mean business and will bring it every time. I have taken many classes and have enjoyed the pain of every class the Y offers. Their are many classes to choose from depending on your pain tolerance and modifications are offered for those needing low impact moves. The classes are never boring because every week these instructor will mix it up. If you are looking for a gym that you can be yourself, meet great people and train with awesome instructors the Leeward YMCA is the place for you....

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    Ask the Community - Leeward Branch YMCA

    Are there yoga classes?

    Yes, we offer yoga classes, both in-person and online. You can view our current class schedule here: https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/schedules

    What's the cost of a drop-in for a non-YMCA member?

    At this time, we don't offer drop-in memberships.

    Is it open on Holidays Like: King Kamehameha Day?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Leeward Branch YMCA

    I enjoy coming to the Leeward YMCA because it is such a positive place for myself and more importantly for my family.

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    UPDATE! I'm not sure how or why, but my message about my…read moreexperience trying to sign up at the UFC Gym must have reached the right people. I received a call last night offering me the deal exactly as it was originally presented--no extra conditions or changes. I'm really happy and feel like they made things right. Today... I'm heading in to break a sweat!

    24 Hour Fitness - Pearl City

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    Sadly, they are eliminating their indoor basketball court & turning their basketball court into an…read morearea covered in indoor turf. So if you're joining for basketball - stop right now and don't join! I figured other basketball lovers would want this heads up. My husband only joined 24 hour fitness because it has an indoor basketball court. He and many of his friends that he plays basketball with there also are members because of the basketball court. They are looking at leaving as well. In fact, my husband went to talk to someone at the desk about a refund since he got an annual membership (because that's how he excited he was about the basketball court, and the staff said yesterday 'everybody is upset and there are so many people that use that basketball court' -like even she's confused.) This is the only 24 hour fitness on the island (to my knowledge) with an indoor basketball court. In fact, indoor courts are really hard to find on the island. It boggles my mind that leadership doesn't understand how big-time basketball is on this island. This basketball court is always full generally of people playing basketball, but also people working out. On an island full of outdoor grass with beautiful weather with plenty of access to grass, you're gonna close the basketball court? With the current set up, people can work out indoors in the rain. Adding a turf area doesn't change that. With a current set up, people can play basketball indoors during the rainy season. Removing the basketball court means losing an important market of people who want to play basketball when it rains and during bad weather. I guess they're ready to lose a lot of members, and lose future members. It's a sad day for Oahu.

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