Chinatown YMCA — Local services in San Francisco

June 12, 2025 My most favorite exercise at the Chinatown YMCA in San Francisco is BODYPUMP, instructed by a Carol L.

Her classes are always so much fun, in which she really knows how to motivate me to lift a particular weight and to make each movement count.

Her kind and generous attention to my condition, with a recent injured left arm is truly appreciated.

May 22, 2025 With a left "frozen shoulder," I hesitated but did attend an Aqua Fit group exercise in the salt water at the YMCA in Chinatown in San Francisco this Thursday's morning.

Before the exercise started, I informed our instructor, LaKee Brandin Tolliver, of my injured arm. He calmly advised me to go at my own pace.

Throughout the exercise, LaKee had often watched over and provided me with the needed encouragement, also clarification on specific proper movements. His instruction was clear, easy and fun to follow. A great...

Has potential- it's in a historic building with beautiful Asian elements. BUT, the center is old and in disrepair. The day I went, there was a homeless man sleeping on a bench, a busted main access door, and some guy in the workout area 3rd floor literally dropping weights with a noisy bang in complete disregard to others. Men's locker room is in a dismal state - moldy shower curtains, low water pressure, and old lockers. A disagreeable old man staring down at me for trying to get to our lockers was upsetting. There is apparently a lot of disrespect problems here as there are many posters and signs asking people to be respectful. I was so uncomfortable with the members here, I will not...

Denied financial assistance for membership. YMCA refused my paystubs and W2 forms. Ms. Ma started asking me invasive questions that has nothing to do with a YMCA membership; said she wasn't "allowed" to disclose what the financial limits were. I used to be a member before the pandemic but now I'm re-thinking being a member again. No one should have to go through this to apply for a membership. A lot of folks are going through economic hardships but they shouldn't be harassed for that. I'm looking at other gyms now, ones that are more welcoming and friendly to folks. We're honest, hard-working Americans and we...