YMCA of Saginaw

No idea how this place has over 4 stars. The equipment and gym area look super dingy, old and gross. The locker rooms also disgusting and outdated. The women get a sauna in their room but men have to pay extra to access the gross and moldy MAC room for their sauna/steam room(kinda sexist though I wouldn't want to shower in mold anyway). The pool and hot tub are the only acceptable parts of this place, the rest needs to be completely redone. I was excited when I heard they were planning construction to redo a lot of stuff, turns out its only for the daycare and event room stuff. This place looks identical to when I went there 20 years ago as a kid and I thought it looked gross back then. Saginaw needs a nice gym with a pool. Unfortunately YMCA is our only option and the place is borderline scary. Save your money, go to planet fitness, it doesn't have a pool but it's cheaper and 10 times nicer inside.

I am a Y national member and visit this Y when in the area. It is next to a nice walking path. Nearby walking group. They also have an indoor walk/run track. It usually has coffee (by donation) and some basic food items, drinks for sale. The food is healthier but nothing GF, Veg*n, allergen friendly. There are plenty of free day lockers, bring a lock. There are trainers if wanted. This is an older building, went to the Y summer camp when I was a kid. However there are plenty of machines, weights and a good flow of guests. A stretching room. The staff is helpful. The areas are clean. There is a pool, jacuzzi and a lot of classes for all age ranges. There is basketball and pickleball. There is a lot of community spaces, community bulletin board, meeting rooms and activities about what they do in the community. They host veteran programs and there is a day every week that veterans can visit for free. I think the best way to learn about what the Y offers as a fitness facility and what they do in the local community is to visit one and see for yourself. They also host community open houses for veterans or the elderly. Y's are not always the latest but they are right up there with community. Plenty of free parking. Good hours of operation, opens early. They have a wide range of clients be it age or ability.

Part 2......their job as if that was my disability. Now the one thing that I know for a fact I can do very well, and that is swim. I am very responsible, and my eyes do work. I'm also very quick on my feet. So I would have made an excellent lifeguard. I've cried many days over this. It was a lot of mental anguish for me. So if you are not young, and you don't have the look that Sandra wants, do not bother!

I'm glad I started a membership. Here's to hoping that I keep it. I really need the machines for cardio and strength. I'm glad they have adequate Locker rooms, a Sona, And a pool. It's a good community, and they have classes. I walk there and back home most days. I need this place to get out of the house and to do something positive. I can either keep having the same Million excuses why I don't go. or I can look to the million plus reasons why I should keep a membership.

Well I am completely embarrassed to say this but this man is out of shape so I am going to try and do something about it. Well this is week 2 and I am OUT OF SERIOUS SHAPE WOW!! BUT THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE STAFF AT THE YMCA!! I am getting into shape!!