YMCA of Birmingham

I love this gym! I had been an infrequent gym member in the past, but when my husband and I decided to get serious about it last year, we decided to join the Y. Not only are their prices unbeatable, but this location of the Y in particular has undergone a face lift since I had visited it during high school (in the early 2000s). It’s really nice!! also, the class schedule has something for everyone. The instructors are very approachable and helpful. And, there is no scary, intimidating «meathead» vibe like you sometimes get in bigger gyms. Although there are plenty of serious athletes who work out here, there are also plenty of average joes just trying to burn some extra cals. The only negative I have is that it does get pretty packed between 5 and 6 on weekday afternoons/​evenings, but you don’t usually have to wait long for a treadmill or elliptical. It’s a great place to work out, and is convenient to many different over-​the-​mountain areas.

It’s a bit older in spots, but overall this is a great facility full of great people. Super nice workout area and pool. Got a sauna, stream room, basketball gym, indoor pool, outdoor pool, indoor track, outdoor track, locker rooms, showers, free towels, free locker, group exercises, personal trainers. And other good stuff.
I can see myself coming here often to stay fit. It is a very family friendly environment and neighborhood. The new look of some areas is very cool, and other parts have the old school, classic feel.
I’ve loved using the equipment, and attending a lot of great, free group exercise classes.