I know this review will sound a little harsh, but…read more... I am a paying member of the YMCA. I don't get an income discount, I don't get a work discount, I just wanted a nice gym membership and so the Y was the first place I thought of. I know they are also a charitable organization and bless them for that...however at the downtown YMCA they allow people from a rehab across the street to shower and use the facilities. They do the same for several homeless shelters, etc. No one on the YMCA staff checks on these people. Once they are in the building, they're not just showering and leaving, they hanging out, sleeping in corners, and so on. I have been trying to add some weight training to my workout and a man was asleep on a free weight bench. He was not wearing workout clothes or anything you would wear to the gym to work out it. Eventually a YMCA worker came and woke him up and asked him to leave after I approached the front desk about this. I guess my problem here is that I was unaware that I was walking around in a building with drug addicts and homeless people. My daughter's hoodie was stolen off a machine. No big deal I guess. Frankly when you pay $50/month for a gym membership you just assume the people around you are all paying for the same service. That being said, I wouldn't be on guard for someone who pays for a membership to steal my daughter's sweatshirt. That's my own mistake for 'assuming', but until I asked about the man sleeping on the weight bench I had no idea that charities gave out shower passes to drug addicts and homeless people that they would be using the same locker rooms without ANY SUPERVISION or tracking from YMCA staff. Again I take no issues with their charity work and applaud them for doing it, I just think the average person who pays a fair amount of cash for a gym membership to a place with nice facilities does not automatically guard their belongings or themselves in the same manner you would as if you were walking down the street in an unsavory neighborhood. Right now it was only my daughter's sweatshirt. It could have been her phone, or her wallet. Yes they have free lock boxes at the front desk, but kids have come in with compact bolt cutters and cut her lock right off in the locker room. So even when you lock your stuff it could get stolen. The police don't care unless it's something like $50 or more. Appearances can be deceiving, and I would probably have signed up for a membership anyway, but a heads up about the company they keep would have been nice.

Nice facility located in downtown Erie,PA. The Avalon Hotel across the street offers free passes…read morefor guests. The staff was friendly and the equipment looked to be in good shape. The facility has three floors that are easily accessible by elevator or by stairs. They also offer a variety of classes from Body Pump to Zumba. I began my visit there with a private cardio session in a separate air conditioned room offered for those who may not feel comfortable exercising in an open space. I then moved the gym to do more cardio and ended my workout in the Rick Burr room where I did some ab work. I enjoyed my visit there and would recommend this facility for those visiting the downtown Erie area.

I really loved this gym when I was a member. It was modern and clean. The staff was always friendly…read moreand the owners were too. There are always classes and plenty of Trainers to schedule appts with. I would still be a member if I hadn't moved. There is also a little child care area if you have children.

There should be discounts for Chautauqua Institution enrollees who are here for a week at a time,…read morewhich applies to mist of the enrollees. $20 per visit is too high, especially if we're just using the treadmill and weights, not the pool

Very friendly staff. The gym offers all the machines and free weights for my workout. It's not up…read moreto date. Nice cardio machine options.

I'm very disappointed in the YMCA(Lakewood and Jamestown) NY. This is supposed to be for families…read more The prices are so much higher for everything. How can families afford it anymore? I have been a member for many, many years. It was always such a fun and healthy thing to do for me and my family. I've had many parties for my kids and grandkids at the Y, Family fun nights, swimming, and exercise with my husband and family. It's a sad day when we can't afford to do healthy, fun things with our family without it costing an arm and a leg. Customer service was not very friendly. So sad.

One of the original CrossFit "Garage-style gym' boxes. A great facility with knowledgeable coaches…read morewho are out to make you better. Fair prices with a great class schedule. It offers a great CrossFit for kids class as well! If you are a CrossFitter, or are interested in trying, this is the place to go.

I dropped in at CrossFit FBO this week and was extremely impressed. We walked through the olympic…read morelifts step by step with a heavy emphasis on technique and safety. It was clear the coaches are very knowledgeable and everyone here is well coached. I have dropped in at countless CrossFits throughout the world and have found very few with this level of coaching (I would put this in my top 3). Highly recommended.

I had come to Jamestown on a business trip and decided to check out the local academy because I…read morelove training whenever I can. I came in during the middle of the class and one of the professors greeted me warmly and encouraged me to get in on the class! I was really impressed with the class and the great instruction. In a small town, they really created a strong atmosphere for learning and community. The instructors were very clear on the details and went around and made sure we were executing them correctly, which is definitely not always easy to do with a large class. Even their fundamental classes had great details that a seasoned grappler can benefit from! Lastly, the sparring was great. People were friendly, competent, and competitive! In my rolls, I felt safe with my training partners and didn't feel anyone was trying to win at all costs. I highly recommend this place for all people and will be back if I'm ever in the area.

One of the top things on my list of goals for 2017 was to finally begin some mixed martial arts…read moretraining, specifically - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. After moving to Warren, PA for work in January, I began my search for a place to train. Fortunately, about 30 minutes north of me in Jamestown, NY, I found Kinetix Combat Sports & Fitness. Kinetix offers BJJ and Muay Thai for both adults and youth - as well as a Women's Kickboxing class. For Jiu Jitsu - all of the instructors have their Black or Brown belts through the BJJ Revolution Team under Julio "Foca" Fernandez. For Muay Thai - all instructors are certified through the Thai Boxing Association of USA. For a beginner like myself - the smaller class sizes are a huge advantage, as I am able to gain more personal feedback and instruction during regular classes. Every partner or instructor I have ever rolled with or drilled with has been humble and patient with me as I try to improve my skills. After a few classes and getting to know the familiar faces, Kinetix starts to feel like family. Get in touch with Kinetix, come in for a class, and see what you've been missing out on. See you on the mat.

Recently, it's been city after city . It seems like one is a lifetime away from home . One thing I…read morecan count on is Planet Fitness to keep me fit. If you're a black card member, the benefits are endless. You can literally go to any planet fitness in the whole wide universe of the United Staes . I'm in some pretty little town off the northern hemisphere beltway in New York. My home is currently in Las Vegas . I get to go in and work out here because of the Planet Fitness perks. Thank you . Membership has its perks, truly. Where I'm from Planet Fitness is twenty four hours. Luckily I came into town where they were 24-7 open too. Only certain days of the week . The outside seems weird . This little town seems small to me and quiet. The club inside is absolutely amazing and mimics my Planet Fitness at home . The staff is alive and awake this morning. Mind you it's two a.m. It's time to go to the gym!! You feel like you have the whole place to yourself . After a great workout, I'm ready to hit the long road again . Make sure and get relaxed in those huge comfy chairs. The massage is truly amazing . Really to repeat myself again, membership has its perks. For me, working out is the way that I feel sane. It's how I get rid of anxiety and stress. I replace it with strength and love so my mind and soul are in sync . Find your happy place to keep the energy flowing in and out . Now let's go to the gym .

Well - I put off finishing my review until I had enough interactions with the owner and to give…read moreMikey a chance to let me know his thoughts on this place - and as I suspected - this place and Norm are fantastic! My only wish is that I could have had a place like this when I was a kid. It's not just Karata or MMA - it's a culture and I am so glad my friends highly recommended it to me! My grandson is learning so much more than grappling or karate - it's nice to know he is learning about a culture and able to speak some Japanese too!

I met Norm traveling with Gokor , and Ken Harte. He was A…read morepassionate instructor, his son is also a beast on the mat. If you're in the New York area don't hesitate to train here.

Kid friendly. Great people that work there. Bowling league is awesome for kids. Very clean in the…read moreinside.

If you ever moved away and came back to visit or moved back home.... You visit this place... if you…read morewant to revisit childhood , you visit this place. This is a place you go where you see familiar faces, staff genuinely loves to be there. The owner always has a smile on his face and has for over 30+ years. You feel at home here and have a great time. I can't even talk about experience , it is just a feeling of knowing you are where you belong