Reviews of Prospect Park YMCA. (Personal Trainer) in New York (New York).

Prospect Park YMCA

399 Reviews

151 Comments

Personal Trainer

Fitness center

357 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States

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Information of Prospect Park YMCA, Personal Trainer in New York (New York)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Prospect Park YMCA

Chospal

The pool is clean however it can get super busy during busy hours (frequently 3-4 people sharing one lane). Sometimes they close a lane for classes which doesn't help. Also like others have mentioned, they don't enforce the fast lane, everyone can swim in it, including the slower swimmers. I hope they have longer pool hours given how popular it gets.

shirley wright

One of the best public fitness facilities I've to workout. Offers all type of classes on health and wellness.

Ravi Kamble

Great family atmosphere with no attitude. Amazing aquatics program with not one but two swimming pools (the new one really needs to be seen to be appreciated). Staff is friendly and helpful.

Gary Biester

On the plus side, all of the staff here always been very nice and the pricing is, of course, quite good compared to high-end corporate gyms like NYSC or Equinox. My main complaint is that I am a competitive (masters) swimmer and I actually go here to train. There is absolutely zero attempt to police/enforce who goes in the fast lane. When I brought it up to the aquatics director, I was told, "We can't do this." Why not? Some people have no real idea how fast (or slow) they swim. There should be clear signage saying you should not swim in the fast lane unless you can maintain a pace of 25 seconds per lap. Anyone causing people to queue up in the lane should be asked to move to a slower lane. Another solution would be to have a single training lane certain times of the day for competitive swimmers, triathletes, etc. Also, there are people who stand in the lap lanes and do stretches and dance poses. Lap lanes are for laps. If you want to do dance poses, do it during adult free swim. If you want to do warm-up or warm-down stretches, do them on the pool deck. Again, there is no enforcement. I also don't understand why we still have truncated hours, in light of the state's loosening of restrictions. The pool and gym should return to being opened until 11:00 PM. 3 PM on the weekends is just ridiculous while we continue to pay full price.

Shoshana Berkovic

Go early on weekends. The pool isn't too busy then. I don't go to the gym parts so I don't know about that, but i imagine it's the same. Also about 5 pm on a weeknight isnt bad either. Women's changing area has 2 blow dryers. I rent a locker and keep towels and toiletries and a spare bathing suit in it so I don't need to schlep stuff to work and then to the Y when I go after work

M Alghazalizoom

I used to go there just for swimming. They got two pools one small and one big. Very clean and organized gym

Kaito

This place is great. The staff is helpful if you lose something, and helps you with weights if you need it. The community here are pretty chill they aren't rude and mostly mind their own business unless you need help. Equipment isn't rusty and old and this place looks really clean with things for everyone to do.

Marcelle Craig

2 pools, lots of classes, lots of equipment. Bathrooms and locker rooms are generally clean (although I've sometimes wished the showers were cleaner). Class instructors are friendly although general staff isn't as much. Overall, no major complaints.

Sarah Semlear

This place is huge! I went on a day pass and did laps in the pool. The big pool is great, wonderful for laps. It was busy but not busy enough that you had to wait to get in. Make sure you bring a swim cap, it's required for the pool. The only down side is this place is a bit of a maze, and to get to the big pool from the locker room you have to go down some stairs, and there isn't super clear signage. People were helpful in directions though

Evan McNeeley

Thanks 'Prospect Park Y' ...you have been there for as long as I can remember for us! I attended 'Camp Friendship' in Maine (the State) with this Y when I was very young... two times ...and the 'Summer Camp' program for 'I don't know how many years as an adolescent. The new pool is one of the best in the whole city! The 'aquatic center' renovation (showers, pools, steam room, lockers) is awesome... really brought it all up to an excellent level! They had a great 'pool program' when I was a kid (I achieved 'polliwog' & 'Shark' I believe in the 'Junior Lifeguard program during the 70s) ...and still do today. A lifeguard Certificate from the YMCA is held in very high regard... a necessary requirement to attain a life-guarding position ...and it is available to all.

Gilbert Pierre-Louis

Great staff but like anything else in New York City this place is over-populated with clients. At High Times you can't get the use of machines or space to stretch and there is a heavy sweat body odor in the air after all it is a gym but with two pools and a huge facility it is great for the local community because it offers a lot for families and everybody seems to get along.

J. Alexander Photography

Been a member at this YMCA for about 2 years now and I love the atmosphere here. It's not a traditional gym like a planet fitness with weights everywhere but it has what you need to get a great workout. All the classes are free with membership, they have 2 pools and a full size basketball court. There is a weight room but it's not very large but there is plenty of treadmill and cardio equipment.

Ferdinanda Nichols

The absolute best customer service- ever! I arrived around 10 am, to inquire about swimming services. I was greeted by two courteous and amazing young men and assisted by an equally courteous, knowledgeable and patient young lady. I misplaced the piece of paper with the spelling of her name, but I know it begins with the letter " D". She went above and beyond to service me and answered all of my questions and even helped me with a question about my membership. All three YMCA representatives are leaders and prime examples of employees and should be given due notice. Thank you!

Elena _ fly little bird!

Great location, excellent variety of activities, but staff could be more polite. Some of the people who work there act bossy like they are your supervisors. I purchased services from Y, they receive salary and have to act professionally and be nice to clients.

Amy Mak

I have been members of YMCA Park Slope for a long time. I used to love going to the YMCA and use their facility to swim, yoga, and everything else. My kids grew up there practically. They have two pools. However, with my most recent visit, I noticed the gym has gotten so much more crowded. The line for the woman shower was LONG. There were at least 10 people waiting for shower. The towels were always outside of the bathroom. So, some people grab yours by mistake, you are out of luck! Worse of all the water of the pool was not as clean as I remember. After the most recent use, I had sore throat for a whole week. After my recovery, we canceled our membership. I am glad, it's so popular and gotten much more traffic. However, I need my personal space when I work out. Sorry.

topel laster

Very friendly location. Classes are always good and challenging rather than intimidating. The only outstanding issue that remains a conundrum is the steam room in the men's locker is constantly out of service. How this fell out of the scope as 2 new swimming pools were installed is similar to attempting to understand the calculus.

Ana Mohar

Staff is nice, equipment is great, a great variety of classes plus a summer offer well worth its money. I love the fact that there are the two swimming pools and classes in the water. For the most part, the trainers are professional, I would like to give a special thumps up for Michael at zumba, it was the best experience going to his zumba classes!

Serge Shpontak

Coming there for years. By habit. But cleanliness , especially in locker room, two stars. Sauna and steam room don't work properly half of the time. Cleaning staff just shrugs about cockroaches complains. Lockers are blocked by cleaning crew belongings. Drains in shower area stink. Expensive.

GP HC/HR Coach & Consultant

Clean, neat, friendly and helpful staff. Great customer experience!

Tommy O'Connell

Considering this is in New York, the price is reasonable for a membership. It is a convenient place with a good variety of equipment, treadmills, and workout rooms on multiple levels. Plus they have a good locker room with towels in the basement

Anders Ramsay

Nice no-frills gym. Also, if you’re lucky, you might catch Bill de Blasio huffing and puffing away on an exercise bike, lol.

Traci

I've belonged to this gym twice during the past 8 years and have seen it change, for the better. It's not the fanciest of gyms, and maybe because I've seen it upgraded, I appreciate it more, but for around $50 month for admission to this gym, it's the best value around. Join with a family member and it's $92/month for both of you. Since this is the only full-service (read pool) gym in the area, yes, it's always packed and yes, the cardio room sometimes gets sweaty. Before joining, just know that: - if you want to take a popular class, grab a ticket 30 minutes prior to the start time (and go do some cardio upstairs while you wait) - make sure you know the pool schedule in advance, lots of classes = not a lot of time for free swim - locker rentals come after a few years on a wait list Note: my lapse in membership was to go to the NYSC near work in the city, which I left and returned to the Y closer to home.

Kisha K-W (BrooklynShoeBabe)

I've been a member of this Y for just about over a year. I go for the Beginners' Yoga and the People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) classes. Although I am 41 years old, I have never been made to feel ashamed or embarrassed for being the only non-senior citizen person in the class. As an overweight and gym phobic woman, I got nothing but a welcoming vibe in the PACE classes. I also never felt out of place using the stationary bikes. My only problem was trying to set up an appointment with a personal trainer who fit my schedule. Not a huge deal. My schedule is complicated. I took the swimming class for adults. I didn't finish it, but that is due more to my own lack of comfort of being in the water.

Jackie Wasilczyk

It may not be the fanciest option, but it's a clean, affordable neighborhood facility that offers a wide variety of classes (zumba, step, strength training etc.) that caters to all fitness levels. A pool is a bonus - but if you're out of practice, come with confidence...there is a regular crowd there that isn't necessarily welcoming.

M. G. R.

Great place, but the men’s locker room can sometimes smell like something died in there. Also, it would be great if the small pool had more free-swim sessions.

Daniel Ramos

As pricey as a high end gym but then again there equipment are up to date. Sauna and steam room needs to be bigger and can use a renovation.

Tom Hadley

Sauna is never working, small pool is out of commission, and weight room is usually crowded. Much cleaner and less crowded than cheaper gyms though.

Louise Rita Contino

My school had field day here they provide a lot of fun activities and our sponsor Goldman Sachs get along. And if there is not enough room they would bring the kids from the lower school to a big football field just two blocks away

CRAWFFORD JAMESON

Clean location, Professional, Members are like family. YMCA's Efficiency is Awesome. I've had my membership problems resolved, I've been encouraged during my surgery - I even left the Y, and came back. That says alot!! There's no other gym for me😀 Staff/Instructors are Great - Especially Beau - Drena - Catherine - Tiffany - Juanita - France Luz - Michael - Daniel - Petra - Lilka - Louis I can't name them all. Whatever you need, they WILL help you. Especially physically LoL

Elston Colon

Excellent facility, many classes for different types of ages n families. Best price going for gym n pool. Been a member for over 30 years.

Lisa Monaco

Clean and well maintained location. They've added a lot more classes which is nice

Fitzgerald Hamblin Jr

The YMCA residential is the very much needed as a source for transitional development for the homeless & students that are out there struggling within common society I feel that the Y helps many within communities to regain survival control & responsibility even brings all kinds of resources Grant's protective programs that brings money within helping the community with on demand job/educational training . That what my community needs of Brownsville & Crown Heights & Bedsty & Flatbush & North Flatbush. More developments like this would benefit so many that are struggling single homeless or students that needs transitional housing assistance. Something to consider within conference the joining Y's of Brooklyn NYC.

maria ortega

I loved it. I visited by using my "one day pass" and I want to get the membership. Very good installations and they offer different kinds of activities for everybody

Julio Mejia

The gym is very clean, family friendly and a great atmosphere. 2 swimming areas saunas and steam rooms when you are done with your work out.

Kate

A community gem. Has 2 pools, daily fitness classes, daily open gym for little kids (<3), classes for older kids. Free childcare available. Also camp, ESL Classes, citizenship exam classes. LOVE THEM.

Charles Lambert

Free weight area is a bit small but serves its purpose. Staff is friendly, nice pool and clean towels. Great spot overall!

Anna Abeyta

The facility is VERY clean, not crowded and has a very helpful staff. I travel an hour to get there but it's worth it!

Boris Nazarenko

Excellent gym. Pool, treadmill, steps and many other machines. Classes too.

danny ramos

I really enjoy going to the pool. I've been to a few classes and they were great. They have a weight room, cardio room, a track area, a baseball court, and a room with weight machines.

Jeff Yablon

This is a solid gym, with good enough facilities. It's clean enough. It's safe enough. But I don't actually like it very much. It's... Fine.

Emir O'Hara

Am always able to get into a lane in lap swim. clean, sauna and steam room are acceptable. Very family oriented

kesonac23

They always lack of towels,and in the big pool water is cold,which apparently they are fine with even when kids (2-3years) have class there

Saman Sarraf

Relatively good exercise equipments, friendly staff, and the best YMCA pool in BK in terms of always having some open lanes for lap swimming

Ambelique Malebranche

This Y has what you need in the Park Slope area. If you don't want to go far and live in the posh hood then this is your best bet. It's great for kids and family workouts. I would go back only if I had to but this is a decent Y.

Irene Zimmerman

Great good and nice. The weights room is in a secret, someone stank location and needs better cleaning but everything else 🙌🏻 …

Zaw Nyein Aye

Very good facility. I expect the staff to be nicer. They seems impatient. I visited the swimming pool which is unisex and overcrowded.

Isabel Draves

The new pool is great. Sarah's dance and body conditioning classes are great. Otherwise, it's just a normal place.

Wyatt Williams

They were super helpful and accommodating.Enjoyed interacting with Peta and her colleague.Very friendly and patient.These 5-🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 are for them.We left smiling from 👂 to 👂.Excellent customer service. …

Michael Radparvar

Overall vibe is warm and inviting. Impressive selection of classes and equipment. Great hours. Everything you need to get a well rounded work.

Tony Jones

Very crowded and not too many machines to work out but the Olympic size pool is a great addition but a little pricey for the membership

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The gym is very well-maintained and I love that it caters to everyone -- young, old, families, etc.

Nicole Constant

Great place to bring your children to enjoy games, innovative storytime, arts and crafts. There are also adult activity to enjoy.

Philip Jacob

Clean, friendly and pretty newly renovated. Gents changing rooms don't smell terribly pretty however.

Jule Sane

YMCA best pool in the area!more amenities than other YMCA male staffers nice and courteous female membership office could be nicer and more helpful to members.

Melissa Schulz

Great place. Big pool, nice staff, and the kid's ballet classes with Ms. Sarah are THE best!

Family Fan

Most of the staff are great but there are a few individuals, including supervisors, that are awful and have no business being there with complete lack of empathy for families with kids, which is crazy since most of the people there are families.

Adeline Crites-Moore

Nice enough; nothing too fancy and at peak times it's crowded. It's clean, and the bathroom is recently renovated.

Elias Salomão Helou Neto

They have everything in this gym. I have even meet mayor DeBlasio there once. It is a weird laid out building, buy still ok.

Jimmy Jimenez

There is a bit of everything here: a mini track, lots of cardio equipment, classes, studios you can use when classes are not going on, TRX, TWO swimming pools, free weights and machines, and family friendly activities!

ken james

The place is well maintained, has every fitness for all age groups.

Albert Wong

My has it improved through the years - now with an additional pool. Classes are a bit boring but they still get the job done.

alonzo Peterkin

My mother lives there. Also it's the Y that our own Mayor uses, how much more of an endorsement do you need.

Anastasia Lisitsyna

Nice clean place and got a lot to offer (pool, classes, gym, cardio, weights )

James Cullen

I find the workers very helpful’ I wish the administration would have the steam room fixed quicker.

Dayari Veras

Has amazing things inside, everything is maintained clean also has a lot of different activities which is great.👍 …

Zackary Touraity

Love the cardio love the pool not ideal for weight training unless your experienced

Woodrow Llewellyn

Warm place. People are helpful. I haven't utilized the facility as yet: but it looks promising.

Elijah Saintonge

Great pools and gym. My wife loves the prenatal yoga classes

Themcenter Brooklyn

Ok. Needs some locker room clean up. Too many kids on weekends. Needs more types of classes.

Steven Espinoza

Pretty good... They Recently received new machines which is great and people are friendly.

Basar Kazi

Amazing gym, great staff and two fantastic pools

Phoebe Mok

Love the pool, usually not packed on thursday. Will recommend

Matt Meany

Clean place. Had two pools. Used the 25 yard pool that has 5 lanes.

Kurt Martig

Just an overall great neighborhood gym with great classes, facilities, and employees.

milfsworld milfinhot

It’s a great place to workout Staff is somewhat friendly

John Taylor

Love this place. The personal trainer Stanley Mills is one of the YMCA's greatest assets!

A Kanyuk

The pool is janky but their machines are always working and the locker rooms are clean.

Stiv Brown

Nice Y. Pool is pretty good. Sometimes they go a bit heavy on chlorine.

Tofi Lakhani

Great location, excellent variety of activities and very efficient people to work with

ka do

Helpful staff, has a variety of exercise equipment and class options. Clean.

Maurice Reid

Overall good gym but i wouldn't recommend for hardcore lifters

Vincent Downing

Worth every penny. Classes, pools, steam room. I go there a lot.

KENNY

Small weight room, 2 pools, one of the better YMCA locations...

Blanca Estaba

Great atmosphere love the exercise classes. Instructors are great.

louie noriega

Great environment. Good quality equipment and facilities

Chris Li

Great staff. Place smells kind funky and little stuffy.

Triston Charter

Best place to do anything really, this is the non congested version of Central Park

wayne williams

The staff there was so helpful and the place is spotless very clean

Nicole Teeny

Love the sauna and pool. Wish it were cheaper

dominic lepore

Expect to wait for the sauna . lots of clean towels . go ahead take 2

Daisuke Oh

Has a pool, basketball court, small weight room, and a huge number of treadmills

Ceyda Acun

Great location. Some of the staff could be nicer .

Suzanne Stack

Great classes. Friendly staff. Super clean.

Josh Jasper

Great place to host a kids party. Helpful staff.

Andrew Bogart

Great facility. Kids classes are amazing.

hope matechick

The staff needs improvement. How about a smile? And some competence?

Alan Stein

Good gym, nice price, good community feel

Reese Armstrong

This Place Is AWSOME! I Can Play Basketball, Track And More!

Bruce Friedman

The ymca is top of the line for you and your family great for toddlers

Randy Lewis

Great facilities. Deep class schedule.

joseph neal

Nice and clean the way all others should be

Evan Miller

Clean gym, friendly staff, multiple pools

Mary Elizabeth Micari

It's ok. They try. I go for the pool

Patrick Nichols

Top notch neighborhood Y with plenty of amenities.

diane levenson

Love the aquasize classes. Hate the parking situation.

Brank Napp Negashi

I adore this place...whole family are members

Pablo Barrio

Well equipped and nice hours of operation!

edisxnn

The penthouse is a great place to rent out

Jj Jj

So much great place to work out

Celeste Walker

A great place to experience and exercise in peace

Andres Rodriguez

Clean and good work out machines

Katrina Brownlee

Very clean good for children

A B

Very nice, very difficult to park

TheSunija

Wonderful staff very energetic and helpful

Norbert Laux

Nice warm pool for kids

Cinthya Chalen

Place is clean and well organized

Michael Perreca

MUCH better with the new pool!

Sandra Logan

Best gum in Brooklyn by far

Taryn Abrams

Good pool

Jay “JayG63” Gerber

Clean and well-equipped.

Sangok Moon

clean,near from I stay,kind people

JJ Cardona (Jay)

Great for kids and adults

guadalupe perez

My kids love it!

Alice Wu

Best Y in the country.

Marshall Sitten

Great resources, friendly staff

Marsha D

Great place for kids and family

Michael Ring

Did not see the mayor

Elisa Rivera

Lots of family activities!

Cassandra Scurry

Love it

June Flores

Friendly community gym

Josh Loeb

Okay, I love this Y.

Barry Friedberg Brooklyn Judo Academy

Beautiful done!

Bryan anglade

Really nice place

Edward Chen

There was a pool.

Evgeny Grobov

Great place.

Vato grdzelishvili

Awesome

Khadija Shaimi

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Jake- Brawl Stars

Great team

David G

Overpriced gym

Pamela Woods

Great community

Richard Vazquez

Services and Staff.

Alex Duran

Good exercise

Candace DeBartolo

Clean, progressive.

John Od

Wonderful!!!

Mark Weston

Gréât place

Julien Paquier-Galliard

A very good service the facilities are clean and there is a lot of sport to do top There are two swimming pools, one small and one where you can do lengths (don't forget to take a cap) If you are passing through, you can request a guest pass which will allow you to use the facilities for free. Don't forget an ID

Angelika Mandlik

Toller Park. Spielplätze Möglichkeit zum Entspannen, aber auch ausgewiesene Plätze zum Grillen. Baseball Felder. Pool für Hunde...

dolores moreira

It is a very good place to do sports. They have many activities.

Mario Rodriguez

The best gym I've seen in New York

Julio Manuel Merino #LocalGuides

Excellent place to spend the day with the family.

Roger Correa

Excellent

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