I joined the J in August when I moved to Birmingham. It's so close to my home, which makes making…read moreit to the gym in the morning much more doable. The front desk staff are always so friendly - even early in the morning. I have enjoyed a variety of classes, such as spinning, body pump, grit, body flow, etc. The fitness instructors are encouraging and make the classes fun. I have met some really great people through the group exercise classes. The cardio equipment is a bit older, but there are plenty of machines. I almost never have a problem finding an open machine. While I haven't been a member through the summer yet, I am already looking forward to getting to spend time poolside in the summer. The cardio equipment room has a great view of the pool and it's making me excited for summer! For anyone considering joining or wanting more information, the J gives a free week pass. Utilizing one of these passes is how I first decided to join the J myself. My only complaint is the frequency of closures during Jewish holidays, but the staff does a good job of putting out reminders. On those days I just find home exercise videos or get outside for a run.

I've been hearing great things about the JCC for years now, but have never had the chance to visit…read moreuntil yesterday. I live less than 1 minute away, so it was about time I showed up! A friend gave me a free week pass and I decided to try out their RPM spin class with her. I am SO glad I went! Upon walking in we were greeted at the front door by a security guard smiling then the desk by two workers who checked us in. The building needs some updates, but I believe that is already in the works. After checking in, we walked up some stairs and I noticed an enclosed basketball court with a track held above for walkers while other folks can play ball below. We walked over to the gym to grab some water and I noticed several useful equipment and out the window a pool area. Can't wait to try that out! The gym wasn't packed but it wasn't vacant either - it had the perfect amount of people there. We then headed to the cycle room and to my surprise had several stationary bikes in there. More bikes than what you would see in a YMCA. There were two instructors present - one was training while the other taught the majority of the class. By the time class started, there were about 10 people total in the studio. The tunes were upbeat and fun which really helped guide me through the intense workout. You can tell major calories were burned in the 50 minute class. I'm looking forward to experiencing more classes and potentially becoming a member of the LJCC!

Trainer, Keith Washington, is always dependable and ready to work out. He is the absolute best!!!…read moreGym owner, Lisa Hall, is always kind and helpful. The gym is clean and the bathrooms always has adequate supplies. Besides Keith and Lisa, my favorite part of the gym are the two friendly doodles who let me hug and pet them every time I see them. It is my happy place.

great facility! my son loves getting in cage work there! It is well kept, expansive and Lisa is so…read morevery helpful!

Very friendly people on the phone and at the desk. I was in need of an indoor pool so I could…read moreavoid sun exposure. I have been assigned a water walking program for arthritis in my left knee. I had never done that type of exercises before. It's been surprising what a good workout just walking in the water provides - chest high, not wading. I have now been twice and even though it's about a twenty minute drive I plan to come on a regular basis. There are several tings that are really excellent. The women's locker room is split into one for adult women and the other iis for women and girls under 16 and boys younger than 6 (I think the boys age is correct). I also like the sign at the pool entrance area that says to shower before you get in the pool. That is such a good idea. I have only used the indoor pool so the other areas are unknown to me.

An asset to our community. Fitness while practicing social distancing, and cleanlinessread more

I was recently at this YMCA location for the first time. I'm not exactly sure what I expected, but…read moreit far surpassed it. Knowing this wasn't a new building, I was blown away by how nice the facility was. The setup of the multiple levels was impressive. As you went up in floors, you could still observe what was going on down below at the pool and basketball court. It all had an open feel. Overall, I've always been happy the the YMCA. This location was no different.

I have been back to the Birmingham YMCA after missing it during the Covid shut down. I am so…read morepleased with everything they have do to keep everyone protected. I love the personal training that I receive. The staff are all so nice and professional. I highly recommend Kevin as a personal trainer. He works well with every age group and fitness level. Renee P

We had such a wonderful experience at La Petite Academy. The management and staff were absolutely…read moreamazing--kind, caring, and welcoming. Thank you all for showing my family so much love and making us feel truly appreciated. We are so grateful for each of you!

My ten month old son goes here and we absolutely love it!!! These ladies truly love their job and…read morethe children they've been hired to care for! I highly recommend the Pelham location!!! They have an app for your phone which updates everything throughout the day like when and what they eat, diaper changes ect. You are also welcome to come anytime and check on your child or just watch the video monitor if you don't want to be seen. My son Loves them so much we will be here until he starts kindergarten, when I drop him off he just smiles and goes straight to his teacher and friends he has never cried about me leaving him!!

This is a nice workout studio with very kind folks who work there. However, the workout routine did…read morenot help much (probably because it takes time), and the price is a bit high. It's in a good location.

Love this place! BJ knows his stuff. Unpretentious, and always a super-positive attitude towards…read moremembers. Very clean and well-maintained facility and equipment. I never dread my workouts anymore.

I'm pretty new to the gym scene, but sadly my love of trying new restaurants to review on Yelp has…read morenecessitated a gym membership! Workout Anytime in Calera is located just around the corner from my house, and because I work weird hours as a nurse, I love that they are open 24/7. I ALSO appreciate the fact that it is very clean. Each patron is given a clean washcloth and bottle of cleaning spray when they walk in, and you are required to wipe down everything you use before and after you use it. It's never been terribly crowded when I've gone. There are a bunch of treadmills and exercise bikes, and apparently a decent selection of weights. Probably my favorite part of this gym is the hydromassager! Even when I'm not feeling motivated, the thought of getting to use that at the end of my workout keeps me going! They also have a tanning bad, but I'm not trying to get melanoma over here. ‍ All in all, a great gym with friendly staff and reasonable prices!

My daughter went to Pioneer for preschool and was leaps and bounds above the majority of the…read morechildren when she started Kindergarten. As a matter of fact her teacher asked her to help the other children in the class who were struggling with the basics, i.e. phonics, writing and following directions. If you are looking for a preschool that will prepare your child for school, Pioneer is an excellent choice. Robert

My daughter Yana White loves this place. I can see why. It's amazing there. I was amazed the…read moreactivity they have for the kids. Stephanie is awesome. She's great to work with. I recommend this place 100%. Thanks to all of you for your great work.