Nu’uanu YMCA

I was a member for about a year at Nuuanu Y before I cancelled my membership. Nothing wrong about it; I just got busy and stopped going to the gym.
Pros:
— Pleasant staff
— There’s a Subway inside
— Ample amount of machines
— Clean lockers and workout areas
— Not intimidating; most of the clientele were older whenever I worked out
— Cheap rates
— 10 minute walking distance into town
— Lots of classes
— You’re allowed to bring guests
Cons:
— Towel service cost $ 6 a month
— Parking
— They fail to mention that if you bring a guest, they must be 18 or older. I bought my 16 year old brother with me once, but he couldn’t get in.
— Hours are limited
I can’t really comment on their child services, personal trainers or classes since I didn’t get to utilize them. The Nuuanu Y seems like an adorable place if you’re on a budget.

They still charge me after I cancelled the membership. And when I called and asked why, they asked me for proof which is the copy I threw away month ago. And the guy who helped me with my cancellation didn’t keep the original copy. So what did he do with my form???
Even though they said they are gonna refund me But it’s gonna be in a check and it will take 3−4weeks.
Ridiculous and Irresponsible.

Fairly new to the gym scene but I like it here. Not an intimidating atmosphere, staff is ok, equipment is clean and crowd is not to bad in the morning. I expect to make the «gains» here lol

One of my favorite place to be.

The open gym for basketball is unfair and players insist on the rules even though it differs from the posted rules.
For example, newcomers step-​on as soon as they arrive, even if there are people waiting. I’ve waited two hours for a game only to find 5 new players arrive late and cut in front of me. I don’t think players should be rewarded for arriving late.
It’s winners stay on, so the regulars stack the teams and will sub-​out their friends to improve their team. It’s absolutely impossible to tire out the ‘king of the court’ since they keep subbing out tired players for fresh ones of their choosing!
The rules create a lot of arguments that slow down the game, which makes it frustrating for those who are waiting.
If you do still love basketball and want to play at this location, go on Saturday mornings. Most of the ballers on Saturdays used to play at the Central Y location that closed recently. When they moved locations, they brought unity, sportsmanship, and comrade with them.
*The Nuuanu Y charges extra membership fees for towels (new this year). The Subway inside makes it convenient, but does not open as early as the gym itself.

Employees are great. Facilities are fine. Unfortunately, sheer number of members working out have made parking a nightmare and finding a cardio machine I want to use has become a chore. Classes seem to be squeezed into every available space and instructors (understandably) don’t want others using cardio machines when they are teaching their classes. Probably going to go back to 24-​Hr Fitness. Still crowded, but not like this. Sad because people are nice here…

I love this place.
PLENTY TO DO. Machines, treadmills, free weights, a small power-​lifting area, seated bikes with TVs, punching bag, swimming pool, basketball court, handball. There are also lots of classes: hula, dance fitness, aquatic exercise… I’m not 100% sure what classes there are because I’ve never taken one, but there’s a schedule up every week.
GOOD PRICE. The regular price is $ 45/​mo, but I get a killer special rate from my insurance. Look up «Active and Fit» if you have HMSA. Note: towel service now costs an additional $ 6/​mo, I think.
SUBWAY + LOUNGE + WIFI. There’s a Subway inside to get a meal. There’s also plenty of seats to hangout, eat, relax after your workout. I actually come here, workout, eat, and do work on my laptop.
SOME CONS. I often see cars waiting for spots to open during busier times. There is a 2^nd lot I think further down the block. There’s just a bunch of kids running around. But they go to classes, so if you’re in the weight room, you won’t see them at all. You will feel a bit of seismic activity. I believe this is from the basketball court, which seems to be located upstairs.

I’ve been going to this YMCA because the facilities are large and plentiful. There is a large swimming pool where the water depth ranges from 3 feet to 12 feet, A basketball court inside the building, 3 dance classrooms/​workout/​yoga rooms, a large spacious weightlifting room and a bunch of other sports courts. There is even a subway so you can fuel up with carbs instead of steroids. Parking can be very limited depending on the time. I once had to drive around for 10 minutes to find parking. Overall, this place deserves 5 stars.

My daughter comes here for the swimming lessons. She’s been coming here for 3 sessions and she enjoys it. The teachers are patient and friendly with my daughter. They have a family shower room. I wish they had a family bathroom too because I’m not really comfortable about letting my daughter alone in a public bathroom.

Three years with this excellent hula program and 7 years with the excellent youth program. Our family appreciates the Nuuanu Y children’s programs.

One stop shop! Weights, Cardio Room, Basketball court & a Swimming pool. And the best part, Child watch is included.

Awesome programs for kids. Leaders are great in the camps and A+ programs. Sure wish they had waiver programs for all school breaks and days off. Could be very helpful for working parents.

Facilities could use a little updating but this gym has everything you need!

NUUANU YMCA @1441 PALI HWY:
Located between Pali Hwy & Queens Emma St. + S. School St. & N. Vineyard Blvd. Convenient walking distance from downtown area.
My GF is a member here and I got a 7-​Visit Pass. There are so many classes that I wanted to try but I got to try only some. I loved Ultimate Boot Camp by Steph. C. and Steph. G. and Spin and Body Conditioning by Liberdy. Circuit Training by Herb and Steph. G. were nice too for muscles. Really push you to work harder!!!
They have a great summer deal for a few months package, which is perfect for me. Timing does not work for me this time. I see myself coming back here!

Low energy atmosphere, bad customer service, and terrible records management and handling.
Pros:
–Fairly new equipment.
–Extra facilities such as Lap pool, Tennis court, Indoor racquetball etc. etc.
–Great for kids
Cons:
–Cost (I pay $ 50 with corporate discount, as apposed to 39 at UFC without any discounts)
–Low energy and stagnate atmosphere (this may be a Pro for some people)
–Any account/​billing changes that are made must be done on paper, which are then put in a pile awaiting one of the teenagers that they higher to do the data entry into their computer whenever they feel like it. This equals a high margin for error and miss handling of customer’s sensitive personal and billing information. This specifically effected me, as they literally forgot to make a billing change on my account due to someone forgetting to put my form into the computer, and cause me to have to file a claim with my credit card company… Get with the times YMCA!
–No Pro Rated billing! You have to give them at least 30 days notice prior to canceling an account or making any changes, because they do not pro rate you if you cancel while well into your billing cycle, as do most gyms.
Conclusion:
If you’re over the age of 50, and looking for a gym that takes you back to the 1960s in terms of atmosphere and billing records management, then look no further. For everyone else looking for high energy, outgoing staff, that’s technologically up to date with headache free account management, AND cheaper monthly premiums, then look somewhere else like UFC, 24hr, or World gym. I do not see any compelling reason to sign up with YMCA.

Busy! Busy! Busy!
Coming here from the Central YMCA I was a bit apprehensive. Just like moving to a new city, or first time at a new school, or trying something new. Thankfully, all the staff here are very friendly and helpful that after the first day I did not have any anxiety coming here again and again.
While the staff is great, the parking here is a bit of a downer if you go after work, but it is better than fighting a hour or more traffic to get back to the west side of the island. Eventually, a stall will open up.
Coming here I had to alter my routine a bit because there are so many people and limited area for free weights and machines. There are plenty of machines but the number of people just overwhelms them. So I do some weights and if my next machine is being used I just hop on a cardio machine for 5 minutes and by then it’d be free. Adapt and overcome!
The only downside was when I called into the YMCA I got someone who was very unenthusiastic and misinformed. If you don’t know a answer just say you are not sure or go find out. If you give someone a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ and they find out the opposite you just inconvenience them.
Overall, I’ll be here again and again as traffic seems to be getting worse and worse.

I LOVE this Y. Being a member of the Y and a frequent gym rat at this one, I find it interesting how all of the Y’s are different.
This one in particular has great staff and new equipment. The staff at the front is friendly and always willing to help.
I enjoy working out here because it has a really big weight machine room and a lot of the really cool machines for legs and arms.
It also has a great cardio room which I enjoy.
The locker rooms are decent and overall it’s a great welcoming and non-​threatening place to workout!

We just moved to Hawaii from Oklahoma. We were looking for a family place to workout at. So far we are happy with the buy in.
Cons: Parking isn’t great, facility is older and it shows, babysitting area is a bit too small.
Pros: Lots of classes I can take part in, the people at the front desk have been very nice so far, they have a Subway to eat at, and they have good hours. Not expensive either.

After losing 50+ pounds from hiking Diamond Head and Koko Head Crater on a regular basis in a little over a two-​year period, it was time to tone the body so I joined Nu’uanu YMCA. I also looked into Bishop 24 Hour Fitness but found the Y to be more family-​oriented with people of all sorts. Another plus is that it’s slightly closer to my home. I feel more comfortable at the Y as there were too many Ken’s and Barbie’s walking around when I visited Bishop 24 Hour Fitness…
Because it has been years (since the mid 90’s) that I joined a gym, I am not that acquainted with the weights and facilities so I signed up for a personal trainer to get me into a regimen. I have been working w/​Jedd for about 6 months now and am glad to report decent progress. I highly recommend people to hire a personal trainer because in my case, he gets me out of my comfort zone and pushes me to the next level. I’ll admit it — I’m human and tend to be lazy at times so I need that push.
At times it is difficult to motivate myself to drag my body here but end up digging deep for strength and motivation. I have also made friends since coming to the Y and do my best to come here about 4x — 5x a week. This place is a GREAT outlet for stress release.
It is key that I am not expecting instant results. It took years for me to balloon to 260 lbs (I’m 5’7). It is not realistic for me to have my weight shed and body tone up in a short period of time. I am taking things gradually and will continue this program. I now weigh at about 157 and hoping to tone more but I definitely don’t want to bulk up.
There is a lot of parking here but can be a problem when they have a swim meet.
I also like to participate in their car wash and bake sale to help their Youth Program. It is a good cause to help the keiki’s. Not to mention, at times they have some great baked goods at such reasonable prices.

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The Nuuanu YMCA has been a staple center for fitness, families and plays an integral part of the community.
The reason why I enjoy coming to this location is the free weights selection, ample cardio machines and the friendly staff. They also have a basketball and racquetball courts, a swimming pool and free towel service. I don’t participate in the scheduled classes because I take full advantage of the weight room and their extensive equipment compared to the other gyms. They also have a single TRX which you can use.
There is plenty of parking space in their private lot and yes, they do check the cars if they have stayed more than two hours. Unfortunately, I had my side mirror stolen here in the evening and could have used more security (–1 star).
I’m a true believer of the YMCA and I have dedicated myself to their organization and their mission.