YMCA of Greater New York App Reviews

I only re-joined the Dodge Y to use the pool. I can never get a reservation - every slot is always booked immediately no matter how instantaneously I hit the button at the appointed time - so I always join the waitlist for every session I can attend. I then get notifications that a spot has opened and even if I literally tap the alert notification the instant it appears it just takes me to the same time slot where it says the session is booked and that I’m on the waiting list. There’s never a way to actually book when there’s allegedly an open slot. This is a terrible system / app and the Y should not be charging membership fees if it can’t reliably provide access to the facilities those fees pay for. This is really, really disappointing.

When classes are full you can join waiting list. If someone cancels a notice is sent to everyone on waiting list. Even if you respond immediately your chances of getting in are slim. Obviously if there are a lot of people on the waiting list it’s frustrating. Notice should be sent to first person on waiting list and give them a few minutes, at least, to respond.
App is very poorly designed.

I can’t reach the developers so I’m writing here. Do not notify or prompt people to track their weight. It can be triggering to folks with disordered eating (including dieting), and can drive people away from membership. Let people exist as they are and utilize YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp as they see fit. Weight loss is only a signifier of buying into social bias in a world which devalues fat bodies. Concentrate on body movement and encouragement to participate in social activities. Don’t alienate folks or damage them.

I downloaded and then deleted YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp twice to see if it helped resolve this issue. I tried to create an account and when I hit submit button it would “think” then wouldn’t load the page and remained on the same page. I attempted to delete all fields and go back and refresh and still didn’t work. Then I attempted to see if I had an email address already on file and previous account that perhaps I already had an account but forgot I made one, I entered my email address and was told to double check spam folder for link to new password. It did not work, no email in inbox or junk. To make sure I did this multiple times. After to which I deleted YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp and reinstalled it. Again failure on both attempts at either recovering a previous account or making a new one. Not sure what the bug is or if it’s a bug on my phone, as this-problem occurred to me on another website last night? Anyway perhaps it is YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp so I don’t know but I’m deleting it again and not using it now.

The instructors are excellent. However, the air conditioner does not work in the gym. It only works in the lobby area. It is extremely hot and it’s worse when you are working out. It is a potential safety hazard. Members can pass out. Finally, there are not sufficient weights for members to use. I bring my own weights because there aren’t enough in the studio room for class. Numerous members have voiced these complaints for several weeks. Your attention to these issues for a resolution is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I like that I can reserve classes and check in and whatnot but the fact that YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp also has "fitness" features that are basically just fat shaming are very hard to avoid makes me never want to open it. Also required me to choose between male or female and ???? I just want to go lift some weights without being shamed ugh.

Instructors for Vanderbilt Y are listed but their classes (Jazz Dance and Circuit Training) don’t show up in app class schedule! And when an instructor for a class is absent that day, YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp still shows the class taking place or it also doesn’t show the class taking place though a substitute teacher is teaching!

I don’t like that I can’t tell where I am on the waitlist and I really dislike that the first on the waitlist isn’t automatically placed In the class when a spot opens up. Most times when I get a notification about an open spot it is gone by the time I get a chance to log into YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp . Not the best

Seriously?? Great all but everyone and their mom in New York has an Apple Watch and uses it for workouts which would be convenient because they could scan their card from their watch!
Come on YMCA get it together 💀

It’s somewhat challenging to get a spot for the 9a class. One morning class is not enough for seniors.
With 8 and 9a classes it was better to accommodate us. We are not too happy with this process and with only one morning class
I am now sitting here for 9 a so I can go and schedule on YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp before it fills up

This is important to your members and it has yet to be fixed. Who does one have to know to get it done properly?

I am excited about the new YMCA. YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp has made registering for a class easier allowing me to keep up with all the different classes that are available.

Th YMCA is well organized by showing the different schedules the times for check-in and activities in separate tabs and giving you information about was available. They update you when certain spaces are being closed for service. With that you can find out whether or not you need to register for a course for you just need to show up and YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp updates with an announcement about what is happening for certain periods of the years in particular for this summer what activities have started to become more available.
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I was depressed for a while. After starting to go to YMCA not only I’m keeping active with the group exercises, but I’m socializing and found community. I’m feeling very happy there!

I’m a member since 1995. I never had any complaints about this wonderful place. Very friendly stuff, fitness and aqua lessons are high quality and instructors are professional as well as caring. Equipment is super. Facilities clean. Sauna and steam room are excellent.

Lovely place. I would love it if there were longer hours on saturdays. I miss my chance to work out because my break is not till after 3 pm. I’m surprised it isn’t a lot busier considering the amount of traffic on parsons blvd.

When I can get a lane, which is often most of the time, swimming then a good shower is the best. The gym is spotless and thank you to all that have kept it all going during these difficult times. Got to go, the time is about to change and I don’t want to miss my spot

Every swim lane is booked up 5 seconds before the hour, and the join button doesn’t show up (on iOS, latest version). My guess is some versions of YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp let people in early, or someone hacked YMCAofGreaterNewYorkApp . Frustrating and unfair.

I am a senior member for more than 10 years. A former dancer I am particularly fond of the yoga, stretch, and Melt classes taught by Jane Selzer. Her newly added Dance Movement class is thrilling and accessible for both the novice and experienced dancer. I enjoy other classes aimed at seniors and the regular population. I have observed how beneficial access to such a facility is for seniors. Aside from physical health there is comraderie here that boosts one’s spirits. Joselyn MUHLEISEN. Ps. OLIVER director of ?? Is hands on in a way his predecessors weren’t. He seems genuinely interested in growing the programs and insuring they meet members needs👏👍

The Dodge Y is friendly, clean and in a great location. If you want a nice clean gym with serious workout equipment— good weight room, big gym floor and a well kept pool— join! oh — and great trainers that are willing to help you out.