I'll be honest. My first month here was not my favorite due to specific rules they require when swimming. But today, this place has been a second home for our family! It's not only a facility for getting healthy but also a place to bring the local community together. They have monthly events for all different ages. I attended a cocktail 101 class with my wife and loved it! Most staff are pretty nice. My only big beef is that the cafe inside had better hours. But I love the indoor walking track. The local police are there everyday to make sure everyone stays safe and that gives me much comfort for my lgbtq family. Lots of parking outside and plenty of handicap spaces as well. read more

I absolutely Love this place! It's very clean and I especially love that feature. It's very relaxing and there's always something going on. The J has great exercise classes for Seniors. read more

The lifeguards are very helpful and kind. The curly haired kid helped my son with a cut on his leg and was very respectful. I will say the gym is lacking equipment and size especially because it gets packed in the afternoon read more

Been on the waiting list for 1 year old over two years. Took our $200 deposit with no intention of fulfilling our request. No thanks.

"The J" as many call it, is a recreation center similar to the YMCA. Multiple levels of excitement. All sorts of fitness, swimming, art, music and dance classes are available. A state of the art fitness center is available, as is an indoor pool. Classes for both adults and children. Preschool and child care are also available. While we have attended several event over the years, we are not members. We find the initiation and monthly fees high for how far we have to travel to get there. We just would not make it over there enough. Many of the amenities are free with membership. Some amenities are a discounted rate for members. It always seems like the member all know each other. Many community events that are open to the public. For many, The J is truly a place of community. A cafe is located inside. I have yet to try anything from it. Located just off the Ronald Reagan Highway. Lots of free parking. read more

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I can't find anything bad to say about the J! It's truly one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. They have a great YP rate that gives you access to fitness classes, an indoor and outdoor pool, and fantastic workout equipment. They have reasonably priced small-group personal training classes with excellent trainers, and the gym is never overcrowded. Overall, the facilities are super clean and well maintained. You can also grab a good lunch or breakfast and an iced coffee to go or work at the cafe with their guest wifi. read more

Rating purely from the viewpoint of a lifter, I dont do much at all in the form of cardio and I dont take advantage of any of the other facilities. Hours: unfortunately opens at 530 so its really impossible for me to use it as an AM workout facility as I have to be at work at 645 or so - the nice thing is it is open on christmas which is great and on the weekend it opens at 7AM and stays open until 7PM which really nice Equipment: Pros: 1) has a deadlift/olympic lifting platform with many different variations of bars (trap bars, safety squat bars) and has a myriad of bands that can be hooked to the platform. if you are a power lifter or oly lifter they have everything you need for a great barbell workout. 2) The trainers are actually quite knowledgable and good, its not the typical LA fitness trainers who make people do some odd and ludicrous workouts, they teach barbell movements and are quite organized. There was one trainer that I did believe was for lack of a better term fleecing customers but I'm told they are no longer there. The trainer I have the most experience with is Jay, my significant other uses him and he actually corrected her deadlift form something I had failed at for quite sometime which makes him worth any price 3) low density - its hardly ever super busy, even at the 5PM rush the weight section is usually not that busy 4) equipment seems to be constantly upgraded, in the last 2 years that I have been there they have added/replaced a ton of equipment 5) locker room is very clean and nice Cons: 1) the bars are all 31mm and I like 28.5mm but honestly thats a small complaint 2) The hours as stated above, I really wish it opened at 5AM so I could workout there in the AM 3) Cost, its certainly cheaper than a crossfit box but its more expensive then the typical LA fitness type gym, I dont want to post exact numbers but I pay probably 50% more for this membership than my LA fitness one ----------- Overall Its a great gym and easily one of the best gym's I have been to in Cincinnati, I will note that especially if you have a family it may be a great option for you as there does seem to be a ton of kids stuff. Also if you skipped through the review I'll re-iterate again, if you are looking for a trainer you should hire Jay - he's fantastic read more

I'm very thankful for the J in my community and my life. I see the J being a pillar to peoples lives and have nothing but respect for a company that does what the do. I've since left due to their limited hours of operation. I'm too much of a morning person and go to another colossal gym that opens earlier. I've utilized their weight room, cardio equipment, trainers, lap pools, and activities for my children. And I still am impressed with what they offer in terms of health and wellness. I imagine it's even more beneficial to the lives of members of the Jewish faith. Not reflecting on JCC but more of an opinion on the atmosphere and the other members. My wife and I both agree and felt that the other members were overall grumpy. And only a handful would ever smile back or return a "good morning". read more

Great state of the art facility with plenty of things to keep you busy. The class list is extensive, especially during the day. Everything from spinning (with heart rate monitor readouts), yoga, total body, Zumba and dance. If you are looking for weights their machines are "Smart" and for a few extra bucks you pick up this key card that you plug into each of the machines that not only tells you the settings for each machine but also records how much you've lifted, etc. At the end you take it to this station and it gives you a run down of your workout and you can brag to your friends that you lifted 20,000lbs that day..total BA macho woman. Indoor/Outdoor pools are nice along with the locker rooms, each locker has a key pad so need to worry if you forget your lock. Also because its a Jewish Community Center they are respectful and have certain hours for women only or men only swimming, also a smaller light weight room that follows a similar schedule. They have a spa but I havent had the pleasure of receiving a massage or pedicure...hmm, note to self. Cafe has pretty basic food/snacks. The community center part has many activities and also offers classes for adults and kids alike (extra fee) Overall a very nice facility, trainers are a little apathetic if you arent doing a personal session but the individual instructors are helpful in classes. read more

I feel like maybe I shouldn't review this place and keep it a secret....Oh what the heck. This is a great fitness center. They have an indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool has two water slides and a lazy river. The fitness center is state of the art, and they have a wide variety of exercise classes. Yes, this is attached the Jewish Community Center, but the fitness center is open to the public. As far as pricing goes, it is on the upper end of fitness centers, and is in the same price range as the Cincinnati Sports Club, however, unlike that facility, you actually get what you pay for. read more

My family and I were members from 2014-2017 and just rejoined a few months ago. We stopped using the membership because we had our son and honestly found that we weren't going. However, now that our son is older-we actually just joined again and are still just as happy as when we were members before. From the family side-it is wonderful! They have drop in daycare, the pools are amazing, and it is all very kid friendly. The gym is the best in the city. Its never too busy, it is very clean, and it is nice that all cardio machines come with their own TV. The work out rooms are amazing, the classes are great, and the cycling classes are fantastic. They even have an indoor track that is really nice! Unlike some of the other indoor tracks, this one is not circling around the gym for everyone to watch you walk-it is it's own place in the gym. They have basketball courts that you can rent as well. The food is also great and affordable. You can charge everything to your account. They also have a spa that my husband said was enjoyable. Bonus- if you are of young professional age, there are major discounts. They even have a YP family account (you just have to ask for it, they do not advertise it from my understanding). Overall, we love this gym and are so happy to be back at it! read more

The faculty is really nice, but that's because it is relatively new. I am not impressed with their staff and whoever is running the show. Staff members are not polite, and some of the instructors seem to have an agenda. I imagine thIs comes from the top and that their culture is not one of inclusIveness. The whole vibe is political, combined with where you are on their social ladder. Bad vibes and bad karma leach from this place! read more

I've never been to a gym/club I enjoyed more. It is clean and well run and the price for all that you get is much more reasonable than other clubs in the area. I have never had to wait to use any of the machines or weights. While it's not huge, there is plenty of room to do whatever it is you love to do while working out. The cardio machines all have TVs with many channels and the pool is usually free. (There is single gender swim during the week on a schedule, but I have never found a time where I couldn't swim when I wanted). There is a nice indoor track for walking or running. If you have kids, the pool is also great for them which has a lazy river and fun looking toys to play on. The J has an attached spa where I have had a massage and really ejoyed it. There is also a small cafe which doesn't have the greatest hours but have a pretty decent selcetion. read more

I have worked out over decades at many facilities mostly in the midwest and east coast. To date the new JCC is my favorite. I was slow to visit the new facility having spent considerable time at the old building in Roselawn. When I finally made it to the Amberley location, it exceeded all expectations. Of the things I appreciate, I would put cleanliness at the top. i have never experienced a sparkling locker room at a workout facility before. Here I found they clean the showers virtually after every use almost without fail. I do not require that level of cleanliness personally but it is a pleasure to witness. To tick a few more exceptional amenities off, the indoor pool, where I typically swim between a half mile and a mile, is lovely - very clean, the outdoor pool is relaxing, the weight facility, I got my first weights 45 years ago and haven't stopped since, is top notch, the steam room is very enjoyable, again the experience is enhanced by cleanliness, the basketball courts are great for a family game like I had with my son(I won) and finally locker rooms are luxurious. I truly love this place and find myself happy to jump out of my car and get going on a workout because the facility is so outstanding. I can not say that has happened before anywhere else to my memory as working out is a chore. BTW I have found the staff to be nothing but diligent and welcoming which only adds to the overall magnanimous vibe. Best of all, and full disclosure of conflicts of interest, if you want a great swim lesson, my daughter her college's record holder in the 200 free, is there to help you. read more

Beautiful facility with a fantastic gym. Every sort of cardio machine you can imagine and free weights and lifting machines as well. Staff is friendly. Absolutely great place! read more

I was a member here. I did love this gym! Not so much anymore! The membership office needs to work on their customer service skills a bit. Also be careful when you make any changes to your membership account. If there is a problem with your account they don't reach out to their customers! No email, no phone calls nothing! Honestly for what I was paying month to month I expected better. If you notice your payment hasn't posted on it's due date call them! if not your personal checking account will take a hit. They also never return your phone calls. I left 3-4 messages and never heard back from anyone in the membership office. read more

This is the greatest gym I have ever been to. I am with Mariana when I say I wish I could keep this place a secret. It is always fantastically clean with high-quality equipment. Some of the other gyms I have belonged to often took weeks to repair broken equipment, but not here! The dance studio is my favorite place to be, and members are free to use it if there isn't a class taking place at that time. The locker rooms (with STEAM ROOMS!!!) are always in great shape and the pools are awesome. I have never enjoyed working out as much as I do at the J. Membership is a little pricey, but I am convinced that joining the J is one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

Quite simply the best fitness/community center in town. I have been a member of a few different gyms and this takes the cake. They have something for everyone: indoor & outdoor pools (complete with a lazy river, water slides, etc.), track, plenty of exercise equipment, and lots of classes offered including barre! There are small touches like a swimsuit dryer in the locker room, and locks already on the doors so you don't have to bring your own. All the facilities are extremely well maintained and clean. I used to dread going to the gym until I joined the J! read more

If you're not Jewish or a Democrat don't go here. Ladies' in swim aerobics class talk politics and call the President names disregarding anyone else's political persuasion. Nicole Forbus, an employee, has criticized me on a neighborhood email list for being a Conservative and was very hurtful. I have been a member for 8 months and I just cancelled my membership. You would think Jewish people would have more tolerance considering their past history. Not so! read more

This is a great fitness center -- there are plenty of classes, equipment, etc. I never have to wait for a machine. Some of their classes (spinning) require a reservation ahead of time, but never an issue. There is a large indoor pool area with several water slides, lazy river as well as a nice outdoor pool. I love the Barre Fitness classes -- and much less expensive than some other well-known studios. Highly recommend! read more

The Mayerson JCC is an amazing facility with great staff and trainers. There is something for everybody. They have great small group training classes. I highly recommend the small group pilates reformer classes. My back feels so much better since I started pilates reformer training a year ago. It's a great class that focuses on proper alignment and core strength. read more

Joining the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center is one of the better decisions we made when moving to Cincinnati. After reviewing many other local options, this facility stood above the rest when it came to having some of our basic expectations (good equipment, indoor/outdoor pool, good for kids, good classes). The club is only a few years old. If you're looking for a club that always has open equipment and friendly members, this is definitely the place. If you have children, the JCC has a good size outdoor pool and a separate toddler pool. In addition, they have a heated indoor pool with a fun kids area that includes multiple slides. A few areas where they need improvement: 1) Membership staff was not very friendly. They rushed through showing us the place, and did not place any follow up calls after our trial to see how everything was going. The lack of interest in adding a new member seemed very strange. 2) J Play (or child care) area needs some improvement with its staff. While the child care is typically fairly empty, the staff showed a lack of interest in playing with our daughter while she adjusted to the new surroundings. For an area that handles infants and toddlers, I would expect a more interested staff. read more

super cool and super nice. i was here for a benefit for a school in peru. great banquet hall. my fiance, kt m., spins here and other assorted healthy activities for the body. she tells me it rocks. i take her word for it. this is a very cool place. good on ya, mayersons. read more

I've been a member of the J since August 2010. I rarely miss the twice a week Aqualaties & Deep Water Aerobics classes. I live 3 blocks from Powell Crosley Y, but continuing going to the J because of Kelly Gray, the water instructor. Kelly is an outstanding instructor, she takes time with each new student and graciously spends extra time with any of us regulars. I also have fun with the Wii Bowling! I'm no longer working out on the machines, but Rachel was a big help when I did. read more

A hidden little gem in Cincinnati. Great workout facilities that are clean and not busy. There has never be more than a few minute wait for equipment. Indoor and outdoor pool and they have an indoor watermark for kids. Friendly staff. Reasonable rates. read more

Fabulous amenities and a helpful community atmosphere! A great place for everyone in your family!

I think the others reviewers have adequately covered the positives of the JCC. To be fair there are a lot of them. Facilities are too notch. I've been a member for about a year and a half. My ONLY complaint is that the staff are unfriendly. Not overtly rude mind you, but just not accommodating or nice. I feel like every time I go to the pool I'm being scolded for violating some rule of which I had been previously unaware. I have no objection to following rules, but when it's pointed out to me I just don't think it's necessary to scold me. And there are so many unwritten rules that it happens every single time I'm there. You would think we run rampant through the pool acting like animals, but this is most assuredly not the case. Sometimes it's just a matter of certain pools being closed of which I am informed after we've begun swimming. Why that can be conveyed politely is a mystery to me. It's getting old fast as it's making it not fun to be there. read more