YMCA of Central Virginia — Attraction in Lynchburg

This is probably my favorite YMCA. I am originally from the West Coast and have been to YMCAs in 15+ states. This one is TOP notch.

The location is clean and the staff seem to really love their jobs. I use the sauna, which is always clean. The work out equipment (weights and cardio equipment) is great. We have various options for working muscle groups or getting a good cardio sweat. Again, everything in these areas are so clean. Zumba, Yoga, Body Pump/Functional Fitness -- they are all phenomenal classes. The instructors seem happy to be present and motivated to make all of us work! I've heard great things (while sitting in the sauna) from the gals who participate in the water based classes but have yet to try it out. On weekends sometimes I bring kiddos to play in the indoor pool which has a slide and water dumping buckets (check the schedule for exact time these are open); it's a HIT.

I know I've mentioned it but the staff here love their jobs and it plays out wonderfully when you have a question about a sore muscle group, new exercise or even a lost water bottle. Everyone is helpful and engaged.

GREAT place to exercise and connect with people in our...

Love this facility, however the Horus of operation do not accommodate for those who prefer late night workouts. 6:30 pm closing on a Friday and barely open on the weekends. I wish they would expand their hours back to 9pm or 10pm. Early morning workouts are tough because of how busy it can get between 9 am - 12pm. Because of this, I have a secondary gym membership to another local facility...

Phenomenal people work here! The group fitness classes are energetic or low key. Both are available. Many are designed for people who are older, but several are for people who really want to burn up. The weight room can get crowded but the other users are generally respectful and allow you to work in if not find a...