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YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Categories: Active Life Amateur Sports Teams Active Life Fitness & Instruction Amateur Sports Teams, Fitness & Instruction [Edit]
282 49th Ave WVancouver, BC V5Y 2Z5
Neighbourhood: Oakridge
(604) 324-9622
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for YMCA of Greater Vancouver
5 reviews in English
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Review from Lady C.
Vancouver, BC
10/21/2011
LOVE this gym!
Professional, friendly staff
Great equipment
Affordable prices
And none of that "Nightclub Gym" type of attitude. -
Review from Brian D.
Vancouver, BC
4/26/2012
I used to be a member here, and sometimes will drop in to join a friend for a workout. This place is great if you have a family or like variety. It has a swimming pool, basketball courts, tons of ping pong, squash courts, and an entertainment space for kids only (with computers and TVs). The staff members are always friendly.
There is an initiation fee for $50 if you join, and then a monthly fee of somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 a month depending on the category you are in. Also they have a robust financial aid program if you qualify that will partially subsidize your membership (you'll need ample proof and documentation here). Also, you will know that you are supporting a non-profit community based organization, which is always nice.
For a YMCA, they always get the latest and newest equipment. Somtimes pieces won't even seem that old before they are replaced with a brand new one. Unfortunately, it can get packed up in the lifting and cardio area during high times. The changeroom floors, simply as a function of the numbers of people who use them, aren't always clean. I also feel bad for some of the female members there sometimes, who are often the object of awkward not so subtle attention from the younger male meathead members (unless that is what they wanted in the first place).
That is the other thing. Kids and teenagers. If you don't mind them around the gym acting stupid (or they might be your kids) then its fine. I do mind kids, so I prefer to be at a gym where they don't loiter. Also watch your stuff, and bring a lock for your lockers, because I have lost many things here. If you leave say, your heart rate monitor behind, don't expect it to be in the lost and found the next day, it is as good as gone.
Anyway, a good place to be if you are budget conscious, and like to engage in a variety of indoor sports.Listed in: Pumping Iron
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Review from Emma L.
9/15/2011 26 Check-ins Here
I am so glad I joined this Y! It helps that it's right beside my new workplace, but I love the Y for a number of reasons.
1) The classes
After work on weekdays I can do spinning, kickboxing, step, yoga, and BOSU conditioning drop-in classes, with no cost outside of my membership.
2) The equipment
My old gym at a community centre just had a couple of TVs for everyone to share, but the cardio machines at this Y have the individual TV screens! Now I can watch all the Food Network shows I want while I work out. Bonus points for actually having a bunch of barbell equipment and squat racks/cages -- barbell strength training is the best. (I just don't know where exactly I'm supposed to do my deadlifts... Will ask someone next time I'm there.)
3) The pool
I haven't been yet, but there is a pool!
4) The price
I have the young adult (up to 35) membership, which is $45 a month. Totally reasonable price, and I like that it's set up to charge my credit card automatically. I don't have to think about it! But I like that the Y acknowledges that people will have different levels of disposable income at different times in their lives, and accommodates that. They also have negotiable prices if you really can't afford access.
5) The people
I love the dedication and attitude of all the fitness class instructors. My instructor last night, Tom, is hilarious and loves to talk about tv shows and Lady Gaga while we're kicking and boxing our calories away. So much fun. I can't imagine that sort of attitude at any other gym I've been to.
I just wish there were better classes around noon on weekdays. It's all stuff for seniors, which is great, but there are young folks who would also like a good workout on their lunch breaks!Listed in: The necessaries
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Review from JRJ J.
Vancouver, BC
Awesome Langara facility for young and older!, however, it's bursting at the seams! We need a bigger, improved facility here! Perfect place for children extracurricular activities and afterschool programs.
Great staff and support people at this family facility. -
Review from Luisa S.
Vancouver, BC
10/1/2008
Practically adjacent to Langara College, this place is the unofficial body building go-to for students. Its proximity guarantees youth as well as more family-type folks from the area. The vibe here is a bit cruise-y for my liking and they're a little inconsistent when it comes to the maintenance of their equipment and machines, but the prices are reasonable, which bodes well for the poor student lifestyle.
