I love the location and instructors. However, compared to the Y at Thousand Oaks, this gym's single water fountain doesn't effectively fill water bottles. People slowly filling their bottles creates a long line. The plate weights in the big room are old and too few. We often run out of the regular plates and resort to using hand weights. The weights at the Thousand Oaks Y are new, colorful, and abundant.

I wish there were better hours on Sunday

Lovely members, friendly staff

More evening pilates mat and yoga please!

I like the layout of the gym and the different equipment plus lots of weights to use

The Y is very convenient for me. The staff is helpful and friendly. The equipment is always in good working order and clean. I would recommend it to anyone.

Still far too many people using cell phones on the Precor machines.

Enforce proper use of exercise equipment. People should not be monopolizing machines by taking long rests, looking at their phones, or talking to others while sitting on equipment.

Enforce rules/standards that are posted. No cell use while on equip; no talking on cell phones; while down equip; put up equip and weights; keep the parking lot and grounds clean.

Staff and gym are impeccable with a wide variety of classes. Our favorite being yoga flow on thursday mornings with tori b.

The ymca should consider a tier gym location system like other gyms do. The dr semmes location is lacking in amenities compared to the 151 and Thousands Oaks, yet we are billed the same.

Encourage people to not use their phones while sitting on machines. Rest between sets for no more than one minute on the machines.

I have recommended D.R.Semmes to very many people. It is a lovely community where everyone is accepting and welcoming. The instructors and members are patient and supportive and very knowledgeable on our body’s needs. It provides a very positive atmosphere where you want to come everyday. ❤️

Keep up with repairs on the treadmills for example.

All the issues we've had in the locker room are primarily still there. There has been some improvement but not anything significant.

I enjoy the overall environment of the Y. It’s somehow relaxed, despite what we are doing there. The facilities are always clean. The staff is friendly.

I’d like to see this Y open until 7pm on Sat and Sun.

I have been most fortunate in having Kyle Horstman as a personal trainer, he is a fantastic trainer; patient, kind, knowledgeable, he really likes people and likes what he does. I’m 85 yo a retired physician, through Kyle I “discovered” muscles I didn’t know I had (true) ☺️, my wife noticed that I have improved my gate and my posture….thanks to Kyle! He is the most punctual and always smiling and with words of encouragement, never “in a rush” always attentive and kind. In short, Kyle is a 10 (from 0 to 10)!! My wife and I will take an 8 week trip to South America to visit our family, I’m looking forward to resume my personal training with Kyle when back from my trip. Thank you.
Arturo Molina, M.D.

I love my classes

I always feel and see a positive, supportive, kind environment when I go to the gym. It’s peaceful and everyone smiles and hugs and helps each other.

The equipment is always clean and well kept. The ladies that work at the child watch are so sweet and make me feel so comfortable leaving my little one with them.

Facilities are clean, the exercise equipment is modern and has a variety that meet every need of level of workouts.

Very good value for price, friendly, family oriented, inclusive, non pretentious culture

Have more live group exercise classes for seniors (like Silversneakers classes), 5-6 days/week. Have some of these classes in afternoons.

I always recommend the Y to others. Why? Because the staff and exercises are very helpful to my health goals. But most of all this is an organization based on Christian faith and values. I love seeing the bible open with a bowl of take home scriptures for encouragement. I appreciate the scriptures I see around the gym too.

Main area carpet is stained, filthy. The back red weight room has carabiners which need to be replaced. Additionally the over head pipes and edging looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in years. The Rep Td crew who work out there around noon everyday are unprofessional. They constantly drop weights unnecessarily and I believe on purpose. They overtake the area as they owned it. All the other trainers I observe in the back are courteous and mindful of others. The Rep TD crew is not. This is a recurring issue. They come across as entitled. All members of the Y should be able to work out there without being subjected to unnecessary weight dropping and unprofessional behavior.

Really love the pilates reformer classes.

I wish there were more classes for youth at this location. I wish you did the e-games events for kids. I wish there were more time options for yoga and Pilates classes.

A great place to spend time to better yourself.

This YMCA facility is big enough to offer a variety of classes and has plenty work out machines which are always kept functional and clean. All the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Love the facility

I love the group classes that are offered. I love the Y!

It was mostly the childcare. I hate the technology room... I don't want a zombie space without interaction, I miss the tree house. My oldest son begged to go in the computer room and I ended up letting him because there were no kids his age to play with in the childcare room...but he didn't interact with anyone.. he has too much screen time as is... we do not need another space without movement. I don't know if we'll return except on rare occasions...

I love the classes.

I like best Silver Sneakers.
Essential for aging and osteoporosis.

Staff is friendly and equipment

clean

Of the staff – – Caroline, autumn, and Rene.

Francisco’s boot camp class on Saturday mornings is the one class I try to never miss.

Cleaner showers, clean and repair lockers in dressing room.

I have been coming to the DR Semmes YMCA for st least 15 years. I absolutely love th

Waaaay too many locked lockers that I’m sure aren’t being paid for. You need to take care of that.

Concept 2 rowing machines. The stair master rowing machines are trash.

Location is open, clean, and good equipment. Just wish it had an indoor pool.

I have had a couple of people join the Y, and they are glad they did. It is a very welcoming environment.

The staff is friendly and helpful and the facility is clean and well-maintained. Some of the weight equipment needs to be replaced. I would also like the DR Semmes location to offer more evening yoga classes. Other locations seem to have more classes available throughout the week.

Staff and equipment are first class and advice always available. A healthy and safe environment for all ages.

I like the people and the mission of the YMCA. I think it is a great organization.

The class schedule for the evenings (the only time I can go) is very repetitive. I love the Reps FX class but can only go on work holidays. I’m tired of Zumba and Yoga. Would love a better mix.
Also, the bathroom is sometime a little gross.

I’d like to see some Hammer Strength style machines included for upper body. Also. Being open later (until at least 6 pm) on Sunday’s would be appreciated.

People very kind and ready to help