Brandywine YMCA

Best gym. Free babysitting. Love the body pump classes!
Mar 28th, 2024

If this gym closed at 10pm it would be perfect
Mar 20th, 2024

I absolutely love my early morning workouts at the Brandywine YMCA! The serene atmosphere from 6:30am to 7:30am, with the sun rising, is truly invigorating. It's the perfect time to exercise without the crowds. Although I miss the extended hours until 10pm, I still appreciate the facility's dedication to providing a welcoming environment for all. The Kid Zone is fantastic for parents like me; my children love playing there while I work out. A special shoutout to Ms. Liz and Cassidy in the Kid Zonethey've formed a wonderful bond with my children. Their care and attention make me feel at ease knowing my kids are in good hands. Please bring back the extra hour; it's much needed!
Feb 24th, 2024

One of the best YMCAs that exists currently. The 2nd floor gym got a major face-lift about 4 years ago and now every other YMCA seems outdated to some degree. They have free classes ranging from body-combat to spin, pools, a sauna, tons of cardio equipment, weightlifting equipment, a basketball court, a child care center, an outdoor lounge, and even more. One of the best things about this Y is that none of the gym is equipment is locked behind a door that nobody is around to unlock for you *cough* Central YMCA *cough*. The staff are super friendly and the gym is equipped with everything and anything. My favorite Y. Only drawback is the sauna is massively outdated, small, and is CO-ED and placed in a HIGH TRAFFIC area, so its always packed. Please update the sauna!
Mar 23rd, 2024

Just joined the Y Brandywine and took the Virtual Bodypump class. It left a LOT to be desired. For the price of membership, you'd think they could afford to pay for real instructors! The video didn't start on time...no one came to make sure it did. Classmates had to figure out how to turn it on. They eventually did, but was not as good as a real instructor, and then the video cut out early, so we didn't finish our workout. It's also unfortunate that they don't offer any classes between the approximate hours of 1 to 4/5pm. I sometimes get off work around this time, or often take long lunches and would like to be able to take a class at this time, but none are available. So I have to wait until 7 or 8 pm for the type of classes preferred. Again, with the price of membership, you'd think they'd have a wider variety of class times WITH real instructors. It feels like the Y is just a glorified kids camp or daycare.
Feb 8th, 2024