YMCA-Peninsula Metropolitan

I like it here. Living in Hampton is hard to find a nearby affordable gym. The Y, has fun classes that run all day not just early morning and evenings. The Zumba classes are amazing here, as well as Yoga weight training spinning they have it all. The people at the desk are really friendly and welcoming. And the membership is affordable for what you’re getting which includes a huge pool! So far I’m very happy with the Y at Hampton.

Sometimes the HPT gets a bad rap, and normally rightfully so, but I like the Y.
I’ve been a member for a few years now, but only recently have started going 4 – 5 times a week. The people at the front desk are friendly and helpful, they always answer my questions, ask me how I’m doing and tell me to have a good workout.
Last time I was there I had a question about some of the newer equipment, not only did the guy on the fitness floor answer it, he then spent 30 minutes showing me all the new stuff and the ways to use it. He went out of his way to make sure that I didn’t have a SINGLE question left and that I could comfortably use all the machines.
Even the scary guys that hang out in the free weights area are actually all very friendly, good people. They always give me tips on my fantasy football team. I’ve taken the zumba and spinning classes, both I liked a lot.
If you’re thinking about joining a gym and you think some fad place or 24 hour thing in a stripmall is the way to go, I’d encourage you to check out the Y first. It’s affordable and I feel like I’m part of a community there.