Downtown St. Louis YMCA at the MX — Local services in St. Louis

The Downtown Y is an excellent choice for those looking for a straightforward workout experience. While the space is not as large as other YMCA locations in the region, the size suits the space and crowd very well.

Beyond the general exercise area where there are the are the aerobic machines, weight machines, and free weights, the space also includes two large classrooms that are used for a variety of classes offered by the Y (yoga, spinning, etc). The machines all are in good condition and are up-to-date. WiFi is also available throughout the facility. The locker rooms are spacious and offer many of the amenities one might expect (steam room, showers, hairdryers, and so on).

The staff is very courteous and friendly, while definitely promoting the YMCA's core mission and fostering a communal space. The space is kept clean and looks very welcoming. The crowd using the gym is primarily composed of folks from around Downtown and the office workers nearby.

The YMCA at the MX is great for those who have relatively basis workout needs. If your athletic regiment is more unorthodox (CrossFit or extreme powerlifting), you should probably...

I like the leg press in this place since the range of motion is greater than most 45° leg presses I've used. It's great they have plenty of 2.5 Ib plates since I've run into too many guns where I need to bring my own. I haven't used it, but they have a 12 inch plyo box that I'm familiar with that's great for box squats. For the size it's pretty and has a nice variety of equipment.

This is not the main gym I train at, but it's a good option for those that live downtown that have hybrid/remote work. It's great they have Saturday hours, and they don't give you the run around if you cancel a membership. I need to not forget the price, it's...

An sleek outer appearance more inline to the jazz of nearby upscale hotels and ballpark village storefronts. The staff are eager to assist with personal recommendations in exercise equipment. The lighting captures an update modern feel and on a good day which are plentiful throughout the week you can walk in and witness a slew of members pumping it out. Then there are the others who prefer to quietly practice the shifting, holding, and rotating through aerobic activities. It's not the largest facility but it's consistent with...