Weekley Family YMCA

We toured this Y because we’ve relocated from Boston. There are many classes included with the monthly dues, but too many that were additional fees. We were both taken aback that this Y cost more than the crowded Northeast, yet was smaller and had less to offer. The parking situation was tight on our visit and people were having to wait for equipment, which is not a good sign. They offer daycare for parents, which is great.

I am so disappointed in this Y. I don’t plan to return. We have been coming to the pool here for 2 summers. There are so many rules, and the lifeguards are constantly blowing their whistles and being rude. Also, every time we come, the slide and deep end are closed. They say there aren’t enough life guards. Or like today my kids took the swim test and they closed the deep end 5 mins later. Could they have told us there is no point in taking the swim test? Super frustrated and done w this place.

I really enjoy coming to this gym. Very clean and well maintained itself. I am not a gym fan but like to do some cardio two times a week. It’s a perfect place for cardio because they offer many choices to choose from. No lines.

This is by far one of the cleanest gyms I’ve ever used. They get 5 stars for that alone. Besides that, the staff is incredibly friendly, and they offer a wide variety of classes. If you are looking for a super intense atmosphere with lots of loud grunting jock types, this isn’t the place for you. The clientele here range from geriatric to early twenties (not counting youth programs of course), which contributes to a congenial atmosphere. In other words, generally, people don’t come here to show off their bulging torsos in the weights area or cruise for dates. Just exercising and friendly socializing. The neighborhood is quite nice, and the facilities feel safe.

I joined the Y after I learned the nonprofit I work for has a great discounted membership — less than $ 15/​month for just me! I also wanted to get back into lifting weights (for health), and their cardio/​weight room is great. Many, many treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals, and there is always one open when I go.
The downside to the facility is that there aren’t a lot of weight machines or a large free weight area. When it is busy, I’ve had to wait for a machine or bench to clear, or I had to modify my workout.
I’ve only attended one class thus far, but it was great! The instructor was friendly and communicated well. The schedule is packed with different types of classes and intensity/​skill levels!
If I could change one thing, I would add stair climbers in the cardio area. (I just really want some killer calves!) Otherwise, this Y is great, especially for the membership I am able to pay.

just recently cancelled my membership. it’s really not a bad gym but i think their lack of parking during peak hours makes it less appealing to even remain a member. i used to live in the galleria area and loved the Trotter facility but this one is more of a family oriented location and doesn’t have a women’s only section. i do miss Tuesday night Body Pump workout with instructor Lisa. i have no problem with the kids being around but it’s the middle school kids that practically loitered or goofed around the treadmills that annoyed me. The facility was always clean, plenty of lockers, decent steam room, nice pool, plenty of treadmills, lots of exercise classes at all times, but the parking was the deal breaker.

One of the best YMCAs in the city if not THE best!
Countless group fitness classes, plentiful machines, clean locker rooms and bathrooms, immense community and multicultural interactions, and caring staff.
The kickboxing class and the perfectly diverse members are my favorite things about Weekley.
All are welcome, all are wanted, all are loved.

Family Friday Soccer at the“Y”… Love it! Parents-​kids match… The facilities were recently improved, expanded and renovated since last time we visited. Today’s weather makes it even better.

This Y isn’t perfect, but its great for me. Specifically I like:
1. The Family Friendly pools
2. The constantly updating Precor Elliptical machines
3. The Kid’s zone for watching your kids while working out
There are a few minor peeves I have. They are:
1. Not enough benches for free weights
2. Restrictive family pool hours
3. Not enough parking during the afternoon rush

Better than I remembered! I used to come to the Weekley Y during high school and early college (8 – 5 years ago), and this has place has changed so much since then, and for the better!
I recently purchased a corporate membership here ($ 38 per month) and have been coming 3 – 4 days a week for the last couple of weeks. There are so many more programs here than they had in the past, including more opportunities for kids’ team sports and after school events, as well as expanded group exercise classes and TONS of cardio equipment in the gym. They even offer a parents’ night out one Saturday every month from 6:30 — 10:30 p.m., where you can drop off your kids and head out for date night. At $ 15 per kid, it’s much cheaper than a babysitter, and probably more fun for the kids, too!
The Wellness Center (a.k.a. the gym — this is not to be confused with the basketball court, which is what the Y calls the gym… confusing, I know) can be a little busy at peak hours, e.g. weeknights between 5 – 7 p.m. and early Saturday mornings, but I have never had to wait to use any any cardio equipment, and wait times are always minimal for the weight machines. There’s plenty of space, large mats and floor-​to-​ceiling mirrors in the free weight section, too. There are typically several employees walking around the Wellness Center and they’re happy to help if you need a spotter or require assistance when using a machine
The group exercise classes are great. I have always loved spin classes, and while the ones here are not as challenging as others, they get the job done and you can certainly challenge yourself as much or as little as you’d like. They also have step classes, Zumba, Pilates, H.I.I.T., kickboxing, and several different Yoga classes of varying practices, among many more. Basically, if you can dream it up, they have it here. You can also sign up for personal training sessions, as well as group classes like boot camp, for an additional cost. There are several classes for «active older adults,» too, including line dancing! What a hoot.
The women’s locker room is always clean (I obviously can’t speak for the men’s), but it is a bit dated when compared with the rest of the facility. In the locker room there are plenty of showers, bathroom stalls, and changing rooms, so you can get in and out quickly. There are a few mini-​hairdryers lying around, too. The steam room is my MOST FAVORITE THING EVER, and it’s always completely empty. It’s a great way to wind down after an intense workout. What I like most about the steam room here, is that it is not shared between men and women like at some other gyms (looking at you, Meyerland 24-​Hour Fitness). That means, I can strip down to a sports bra & undies and sit on a towel while I soak up the steam, rather than having to dress more modestly in a shared steam room.
If I had one complaint about the Weekley YMCA, it would be that there are too many children running around, but I suppose that’s what I get for signing up at a *family* gym. The upside of this «complaint» is that because the Weekley YMCA is a family place, there are no creepy gym rats here to distract you from your workout or catcall, which is a problem I’ve had at places like the Meyerland 24 Hour Fitness I mentioned previously. I could also do without the Bible verses on the wall, but again, that’s just me.
One more thing to note — this location doesn’t open until after noon on Sundays, which I initially found a bit annoying, but I’m guessing it was designed this way to give employees and members time to worship and rest. It is just something to take into account when planning your Sunday workout. If you haven’t been here in a while, it’s definitely time to come in for a second look!

I came to this YMCA two summers in a row and really enjoyed it! I loved coming here in the morning when it was super empty. (:
They have a fitness app on all of the weight/​cardio machines, so you can track your activities. You have to set up an appointment to get registered on each machine, but then it even keeps track of how much you’ve lifted (or ran/​ellipticalled?) and the settings you need for each machine. You can also manually enter any classes you’ve taken.
The locker room is pretty big, and the steam room is also located in there.
I only went swimming here once, but the lap pool is a decent size!
A lot of the times the parking lot is full, so you have to park further away on the street by Pershing. But more walking is good, right?
My favorite classes are kickboxing with Laura and yoga with Dwayne. I also used to really enjoy nightclub cardio with Robyn, but I don’t think she teaches there anymore.):
Yay for providing unlimited towels!

They are on top of it here. Clean locker rooms. Clean equipment. Plenty of classes. Nice staff.

Okay after one of my co-​workers young husband recently died of a heart attack, I decided that I need to start getting back into shape. I have 2 kids (3 year old and 1 year old), so I did not want them to grow up without a father. since my parents died when I was very young… so I know how it feels.
So I decided that I need to join a gym. I drive past the YMCA Weekly every day coming home from work. So I stopped by to take a tour of the facility and see what they had to offer.
They seem to have a lot of nice programs/​classes that would benefit me and my wife. Also they had a lot of activities for young children (swimming, soccer, etc). The workout room/​equipment room is up to date. They had a great variety of fitness/​resistance equipment. I did not see a long line to use anything. Also they are more updated (using technology), so I can keep track of my progress.
Also a big plus is they have a big pool for the kids and adults to swim in during those hot summer days. This to me is worth the membership cost. My children love the water.
What I really like about the place is they have childcare facility that is broken up by age group. So I cannot wait to utilize this.
So I cannot wait to get the most of my membership… Lets see if I can whip myself into shape.

I will start off by saying that I only joined for the group fitness classes and to use the free weights and occasionally the treadmill in the wellness center, so my review only covers those aspects of this YMCA.
The facility itself is excellent — everything is nice and clean, including the bathrooms/​locker rooms.
The classes are enjoyable and there’s a whole bunch of them, at all hours of the day. Yoga, pilates, nightclub dance, BodyCombat, and kickboxing were some of the ones I tried. I enjoyed most of the classes, but one in particular worried me – the Les Mills BodyPump class. It was pretty crowded in there and the instructor didn’t seem too interested in making sure each person had proper form. Considering people can get really hurt in situations like that, it was a bit worrisome to see people swinging around barbells without having any idea about proper form, and an instructor who didn’t want to take the time to explain it.
Every time I needed to talk to someone at the front desk, I was made to feel like I was somehow «bothering» them. Also, the free weight section is pathetically small and only has two flat benches. If I have to fight for a bench at 6 in the morning, I’d hate to think how impossible it would be to work out during busier times! Half the time people take weights to different areas of the gym and then don’t put them back, so you can’t always find the ones you need. If you try to do squats with the barbells in front of the mirror, get ready to have to stop and move out of the way if someone needs to get to the bathroom. Also watch out for the lady who walks in, throws her purse and water bottle on one of the benches, then starts using other equipment – thereby taking up a whole flat bench that someone else could be using.
All this wouldn’t bother me as much if it was cheap, but $ 60/​month for an individual is ridiculous! I can see how families with children would benefit from one of the family plans, but it doesn’t make sense to do this as a single person. I found out from another member that they have reduced rates for people who fall below a certain income level, which would have benefited me. It would have been nice if someone at the front desk had mentioned that to me when I signed up! When I went to ask about the reduced rate, I was given a form and told to fill it out. As soon as I sat down to complete the form, I realized it just wasn’t worth the effort.
I ended up canceling my membership and getting a special at 24-​Hour Fitness for $ 25/​month. The nearest 24HF to my apartment is huge and you know what? When I walk in at 6:00 in the morning, I can have a bench to myself and all the weights are right where they are supposed to be. Call me crazy but I think that’s a way better deal.

This Y is still my 5-​star fitness resort when visiting Houston. It’s worth the 9.64 miles I drive from where I’m staying to this place. I can’t add any more to my previous review except to say that they still have really high standards here for making everyone feel welcome and pursuing fitness.
I did notice a few things which don’t necessarily detract from the review, but are more notes. I was amazed how many people use the resistance equipment. Even with two sets of virtually the same Selectorized machines (currently Precor and older models of Cybex), I had a difficult time completing circuit training in the order I hoped to accomplish. Even on a late Saturday, there were at least 10 people hoping around, doing their FitLinxx circuit. One of the guys who works there said they’re eventually getting rid of the Cybex machines in favor of the Precor machines.
Another thing: if you’re going to use the locker rooms, wear flip-​flops or shower shoes. Don’t walk around with bare feet. Just don’t.

This Y has a ton of classes, equipment, space — lots of everything (much of which has been highlighted well in other reviews). It is well maintained and a great location.
I use the childcare often for my infant son, and it is a good facility with separate spaces for different ages, and the daycare workers are really great with my son. He is always in a good mood when I pick him up and happy to see the staff when I drop him off. I waited until he was about seven months old to take him and rarely leave him for more than an hour, but I feel good about the time he is there.
My only complaint is that the locker rooms are pretty sparse. They could use an upgrade, but overall they aren’t bad.
A great YMCA — I’ve really gotten a lot of use out of my membership and i really recommend this location.

I’ve been a member here for over 5 years and I have to say it’s a pretty consistent establishment with tons of positive energy. The gentlemen that greets you at the door every morning is a gem, his smile and sincere salutations really add to my day.
The entire facility is pretty clean for the most part, at least in comparison to 24 hr where I’m also a member. I’m at the gym 3 – 4 times per week and rotate between the two. I use the locker rooms including the steam room at the YMCA, something I would never do at 24hr.
The classes are hit or miss. Since they cater to a range of people, you have to make sure you get in the right class. I do all my Zumba at 24 hr and have yet to find someone I like at the Y. For Yoga/​Pilates at this YMCA location Tomoko is my favorite… for intermediate Olga is great! They have a room designated for yoga that’s really nice and they offer reformer classes for an extra fee. Most of the step and sculpting classes are challenging although the rooms are pretty small so you have to arrive early.
I initially joined for my kids and the sports programs are a great way to introduce your child to a sport they have never tried. My son began soccer here and now he’s been playing for a competitive league (EDDOA) for almost 7 years. We recently returned to the Y to introduce him to football and the experience has been good. They aren’t as organized as say some of the larger competitive leagues but the coaches are great and the spirit is positive. I also had my niece play tennis with the Y for 3 – 4 seasons and she loved it. Coach Ralph is a character but he’s good and the kids really love him.
I have had a few mishaps here and there with some of the staff but overall I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a good family fitness facility.

I’m so lucky to be living within walking distance of this fitness/​community mecca! This Y was so popular that it had to undergo an expansion. The place is usually heaving but in a good way and usually the crowd eases up a bit later on in the evening. I really enjoy and appreciate the diverse crowd this place draws, old, young, professional, non professional, students, international, as well as pure local.
I spent a whole summer in college lounging by the pool with my neighbors kids when I babysat, back then they only had one pool, today there are 3 and one is strictly reserved for lap swimming! I’ve mainly attended the Group Exercise classes, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, cycling, etc. and all the instructors have been great and most importantly helpful.
For an inexperienced gym user like myself they have a program called FitLinxx which teams you up with a worker over a couple sessions and introduces you to all the workout machinery in the building. FitLinxx, which is a computerized system –you punch in your personal ID into every exercise machine, also helps the more experienced keep track of their workouts, brilliant right?!
The Y offers tons of other programs including team sports, bootcamps, personal training and yesterday I picked up a flyer advertising boxing, yes the real deal! It peaked my interest for sure! The atmosphere at this location is really cozy and I’m always happy to see the same friendly faces in my yoga class that I’m getting to know more and more as I’ve intensified my practice.
I’m going to finish this review off by copying and pasting something off their home page this place is seriously really nice:
Weekley Family YMCA Amenities include:
* Expanded lobby with a smoothie and sandwich shop with WiFi. Menu items include healthy favorites at reasonable prices, such as smoothies, juices, breakfast tacos, salads, wraps, sandwiches, etc. Island Café features items with no sugar added, Boars Head deli meat and the best hummus in town! You can workout and grab a healthy meal or snack before returning to your daily routine.
* Over 150 group exercise classes offered weekly (Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump, Indoor Cycle, etc)
* Fitness programs with FitLinxx, a computerized system that will add an «intelligent» dimension to your workout!
* An expanded Kid’s Zone (we’ll take care of the kids while you workout at no additional cost) that encompasses 2,100 sq ft., a covered outdoor playground, and age specific play areas, yes, even for those 8 – 12 year olds!
* 3 pools to serve your entire family at one location, a heated Lap Pool open year round for lap swim, water aerobics, and swim lessons; a Toddler Pool designed for those new to water that is 1 ft in depth and Family Recreational Pool open in the summer to serve all ages with a slide, tipping buckets, and much more.
* Pool Services building that houses 3 outdoor changing rooms, lockers, and restrooms for easy pool access.
* Expanded Locker Rooms including more than 80 lockers per room.
* A dedicated Indoor Cycling studio with projector. Studio accommodates 38 state of the art cycles.
* A dedicated Group Exercise room for Mind-​Body classes such as Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi.
* Newly expanded Wellness Center to include a total of 10,000 sq ft.
* 90+ cardio machines each with Personalized Viewing Screen televisions, as well as additional strength and free weight equipment.
* Dedicated Stretching and Personal Training areas.
* More convenient parking.
* Free Coffee and Towel Service.
* Monthly Family Night Out events.
* Family and Youth Fitness classes.
* Reduced rates for members on programs such as Boot Camp, After School Care, Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, Day Camp, Parents Night Out, Adventure Guides and much, much more!
* Monthly rates based on annual household income.
All of this and much more is included in your monthly membership rate! Come by for a tour and free guest pass to try the Y.
**Membership Rates as low as $ 27-​$ 85/​month depending on the type of membership and city wide access.
**No contracts!

I have been a member of the YMCA family for about 4 years. I can say that this place just feels like home to me. The staff is very friendly and always helpful. The YMCA itself is always finding way to improve from different programs to upgrades in the building.
Recently there has been a lots of construction around the YMCA. The pool, locker rooms and weight room have all been upgraded. Several rooms have been added as well. I believe a smoothie bar/​café is being added. Only one word describe all of this is wow!
Where else in Houston can you receive soo many benefits and pay soo little?

I joined this Y in November and it was an excellent decision, considering the fact that I love to go out to eat so much! It’s around $ 50/​month for a single person with a $ 100 initiation fee, but you get a discount if your annual income is less than a certain threshhold (they can run the exact numbers for you) So I’m paying $ 38 a month for services I’d get elsewhere for WAY more $$.
There are more exercise classes at this location than Carter has pills. Here’s an example:
Cardio kickboxing — went this morning. Instructor Lisa kicks your butt and makes you feel good about it. It’s my favorite class.
Power Yoga — this kind of yoga wakes you up and makes you strong. It’s vinyasa, so there’s a lot of movement and different poses. I promise you, you won’t be bored, and you’ll always be challenged.
Chiseled — the most fun class of all time. Instructor Niki has a sequined top and long, blonde hair. She’s hilarious, and you don’t feel like you’re working hard even though the workout is intense.
There must be at least 100 classes a week. Examples include BodyPump (a weights class), Salsa, World Dance, Deep Water Exercise, Cardio Step, Pilates, Cycling, and so much more.
All in all, I’m stronger, leaner, and love working out because of the Y. Sign up and join me for a class or two!