Jordan YMCA

Big fan of the Jordan Y! I love being a member here. Always top notch service from the staff and plenty of group exercise classes to participate in.
I became a member in the Winter so I am looking forward to all the outdoor activities during the spring.

I love The Y! This location can get pretty crowded at peak hours, but that’s to be expected. No different than any other gyms.
My favorite parts about this Y:
–TVs on all cardio equipment… and the channels include Food Network and HGTV! This is important. I don’t have cable at home!
–Outdoor pool that is great in the summer
–Sauna inside the locker rooms
–Good Zumba and spin classes
–Nifty water bottle fill-​up station
Cons of this Y:
–Crowded at times! And pretty much always full of kids, especially in the summer
–The classes aren’t at convenient times for me. They either start at 4:30 or 6:00 in the evenings. I get off work at 4:30, so neither of those times are great for me personally.
Overall, I like the Jordan Y a lot, and I like the Indy Y’s as a whole too. Love that my membership gives me entrance to all of the YMCA’s in the Indy area, so I can try different ones sometimes.

best place to workout and right next to the kids school

This pool is ridiculous! No one at the pool and a grown woman was eating a salad. The lifeguard comes over immediately to say no eating here. You have eat in the picnic area. And then she’s eating

I became a member to take adult swim lessons, and worked out for a number of years and continued to take lessons.
Let’s first talk about the basics. Diverse membership is easy going-​no need to put on a $ 100 worth of workout gear to workout here. Equipment good and usually well maintained. Crowded at peak times, be prepared. Please be alert to the neighborhood and do not store valuables in your vehicle and exercise caution after dark.
So much of my below average review depends on the people who work there. Don’t get me wrong, some are amazing, genuine and motivated, and connect with members while providing great service.
Others seem to go through the motions, or lack service skills, communication, etc.
My first swim lesson the instructor didn’t show. No one had let him know I was starting. The communication between the aquatics manager (responsible for tracking my attendance and any scheduling) and the teacher was poor.
Others staff I would often hear talking about other members cattily after interactions with members.
Some staff was great, others lacked any motivation or real care to provide great service. Most recently, when I went to cancel my membership, I was told it was taken care of, yet I still have been charged again. When I called, the person I spoke to was unable to help. I would have to come in again. And the charges would stick.

No «gym-​timidation» here. It’s great walking in and being greeted with friendly smiles and a great facility.
They have both cardio and weight equipment in the same floor, making it easy to hop off the treadmill and lift weights or transition to a machine.
They have tons of free class throughout the day that are led by fun and energetic instructors who are eager to help you reach your fitness goals.
They also have a child watch center which helps enable you to squeeze a workout in even if you are on baby duty.
Their indoor and outdoor pools are great; I wish they had more open lanes in the evening though.
My only complaints are lack of space for stretching and core exercises; the mats are usually packed and space is at a premium. The same is true for their parking lot: there isn’t much space for parking and at peak hours it’s tough to find a spot. But, with it’s proximity to the Monon it’s also easy and safe to bike here (yay! More exercise) and Huddles is also around the corner, so it’s great to treat yourself after a hard workout with some froyo! :)

I was forced to find a camp for my daughter at the last minute this Summer and a friend recommended the Jordan YMCA. It was convenient, offered a variety of programs and a corporate discount.
The security was top notch and she really enjoyed herself. My boyfriend has joined and I look forward to visiting with the entire family to take advantage of classes they offer.

I have been debating on joining an all purpose facility for a LONG time. I have researched several options in my immediate area and after a few recs, checked out the Jordan YMCA one day with my friends. Affordability is important and the value. I checked into the Monon, as it seems to be the true «go to» in Carmel, but honestly, for what you GET, it’s just not a great value. The Y offers a 2 hour childcare option included while you work out, swim laps or just chill in the rec room along with paid care for up to 3 hours should you need to leave the area. From the Jordan location, you can walk the Monon, which is a nice perk of this particular Y.
There are plenty of freebie classes, a nice gym, oversized locker rooms with exercise equipment inside them (which I’ve never seen anyone use), a huge outdoor pool with splash pad and baby zero entry option. There is plenty of parking, everyone seems really nice when we are there and the pool is not really that crowded. I HATE crowds of kids and people and this was my biggest fear joining the Y. Well, with regard to Jordan, it is NOT that bad. The pool employees are always really nice to my very inquisitive son and of all the amenities, the $ 84/​month is WELL worth the use of this pool area.
We also will also be taking advantage of Parents Night Out, where they will watch the kiddos, play a movie, have arts/​crafts and serve pizza and popcorn all for a very affordable babysitting rate three times a month. Very cool!
I have never NOT regretted joining something so much. Usually I just waste a membership but in the two weeks I’ve been a member, we have gone at least three times a week and I think it will increase over the hotter parts of the summer!
I highly recommend this location. The nice thing with the membership is that we can go to any of the greater Indy area Y’s. That’s an awesome perk as well as we can get a discount to visit another Y in another city. NICE!
For now, we’ll stick to the Jordan location but I am looking forward to checking out Fishers. There really is a little something for everyone.

I was a member at Cardinal for years, then switched to the big LA fitness, a friend said to check out the YMCA. It’s nice and clean. There is one guy that smiles and says hello, other than that, I have tried to say hello or smile at other workers or trainers and get nothing in return. I like that I can get in there around 7:30 ish and there is no large crowd, just the usuall people I see almost everytime I go. Machines always in working order, weights always put back and fresh towels. Just wish for more friendly employees.

Jordan YMCA summer camp for kids is the best reason to join YMCA. The staff, although sometimes overwhelmed, really love their jobs as counselors. It shows in the love that the kids have for them. Several times we have run into various couselors outside of camp and my kid always remembers each and every one of them and runs to give them a hug.
The facilities here are really clean and in great shape too, especially considering the age of the facility.
They have continually upgraded and added on to the facility throughout the year. There is the indoor and outdoor pools AND a brand new splash park, along with the exercise and cardio, basketball gym/​multipurpose. The facility is not large and parking can be tough, but the staff is definitely what makes this place outstanding.

I have really enjoyed my time so far as a member of this gym. The staff is friendly, and the facilities are nice. The place has a weights/​cardio area that offers all of the usual cardio equipment, and has both free weights as well as machines so you can do whatever you are most comfortable with. There is also a basketball gym, racquetball courts, and an indoor pool. The locker rooms are kept up well, and have plenty of showers as well as lots of lockers to store gear. There is an outdoor pool are that I have not yet had the opportunity to take advantage of, and it includes both a lap pool and kids play area. My biggest draw here, and probably the reason that I chose this gym, is its location that allows for access from the Monon Trail. There is a trail that cuts off of the Monon straight to the parking lot, and they provide plenty of outdoor bike racks if you decide to ride in.
There are a lot of people that attend the gym, but it never is too crowded to get a workout in. You might end up waiting for someone to get done with a piece of equipment for a little while, but that happens at most gyms I have been to. The only time I have had to wait on cardio equipment was during the 2 weeks that people still had motivation to complete their New Year’s resolutions, but I haven’t had any issues since then. There are TV’s that you can see from one side of the cardio area, and the other is mostly treadmills that have their own personal TV’s that you can change. You can’t see any of them them from the weights area though. The pool does tend to get crowded and I have usually had to end up sharing a lane with another swimmer, which has never really been a problem, but between sharing the pool time with aquatics classes, lap swimmers, open pool time, and the multifit group that gets their own lanes, you want to be sure to check the pool schedule to make sure there is lap swimming available. The pool has a large timing clock on the wall so you can keep track of your times, and has both a shallow and deep area. There are always towels available to use for free, but remember to grab one from the front desk before you go to the pool area, because they don’t offer them there. It would be really convenient if they would take a stack in there so forgetful people like myself aren’t walking through the lobby in swim gear to grab the towel you forgot.
My biggest complaint with this location is the price. There is only one price that is available for a membership, so you end up paying for all of the things it has to offer even if you don’t use them all. I think it would be nice if you could only pay for use of the workout area or pool or things like that, so that they don’t wrap the price of the workout classes or child care or access to all YMCAs and things like that into what you pay even if you don’t plan to ever use that service. The way it is currently set up is very open and welcoming, so making that change would be a big modification for them that would change the culture of the gym, so I’m sure it isn’t worth the time, but it is just my two cents if I could have it any way I wanted. Even with this, I think the price is still comparable to gyms that offer the same services. The only other thing I have found to be inconvenient is their hours. The gym closes at 10 during the week, so if you like to get in late you might not get all the time in that you prefer before it closes. It also closes at 7 on Saturday and is only open from 11 – 6 on Sunday, which is really inconvenient for my schedule.
All in all, it has a lot to offer if you are willing to pay a little more than some other places. It is clean and well maintained, and the staff is always friendly.

In Indianapolis, I’ve been a member of Cardinal Fitness, Gold’s Gym, LA Fitness, and most recently, the Jordan YMCA.
Cardinal was no thrills, never really busy, and cheap. Towards the end of its existence, we really felt it wasn’t being cleaned properly… so we moved onto Gold’s!
Gold’s was tacky? We did not stick with it for long.
LA Fitness was HUGE, always INSANELY BUSY, and really stuffy. For all the money they took from me, why couldn’t I get some damn AC? Plus, getting out of their contract was a bitch. Still, it worked when I lived nearby.
And now… the Jordan Y. The workers (there are so many!) are super friendly. The Y has classes, though the most popular ones (yoga, pilates) require a fee. Boo.
I love their sliding scale. I love that they offer free childcare.
Unfortunately, the actual workout room feels small to me. I’m used to weight-​machine OPTIONS, people. I’m used to so many elliptical machines, I don’t have to work out next to ANYONE. Oh well. It adds the community vibe, in a way.
Avoid Saturday mornings and after 6 pm weekdays — too busy. But Sunday mornings are pleasantly chill (thank you, Y members, for going to church!)

Best Y in the city!

I wish the Indy YMCA had a branch closer to my house… maybe somewhere south of Broad Ripple or on Keystone… but whatever. I understand.
That being said, I LOVE the Jordan YMCA. Huge, clean locker rooms and decent towels included in your monthly fee. Never a wait at a *cardio* machine (often a line at the weights though). They have this Fitlinx pro system that lets you log in to all the weight machines. Fitlinx keeps track of how much you lift/​press/​pump/​show-​off. You can log into it at the YMCA or from home to see how you are shaping up (get it? haha) as well as log your cadio activity manually. I like to look at my progress charts for motivation. The Fitlinx as well as a trainer session to show you how to personalize/​set the machines is included in the monthly membership.
Membership fee is very reasonable for what you get. Watch for a membership drive so you can save $$ by joining when they waive the initiation fee (which can amount to a $ 100+ savings).
The staff in the fitness room wear bright blue shirts so you can always find them if you need help. They are so nice and always helpful. When I first moved to Indy this was the one place I felt at home for weeks. Seriously. I just feel I belong there.

I’m not hating on the Y.
I do love it. It’s clean and the people are nice, the location is great (although, I do wish there was one in Butler Tarkington) and the childwatch staff is amazing.
I anxiously await the day that the outdoor pool opens. Although, at the rate I’m going I’ll get to spend about 10 minutes there before I have to go pick up my screaming child from childwatch since she thinks I’m going to abandon her and sign her care over to Trevor. That leads me to Trevor. He’s a childwatch staff. All of the childwatch staff have been very nice but Trevor is soooo nice and he is soooo good with the kids. Keep him Jordan Y, he’s a gem. Katherine is also great and deals very well with all of the kiddos.
I think the price is decent. I haven’t found another place with all the amenities and classes AND childcare for this price.
I just can’t give it 5 stars, maybe it’s because I’m greedy, grumpy or jealous?
I’ll tell you why the Jordan Y is missing it’s 5^th star.
I wish there were more classes offered. When I go look at the schedule and compare it to the Fishers YMCA class schedule, I’m insulted. Why does Fishers have better classes, more classes, a packed schedule? I don’t want to drive up there UGH! And, it’s expensive. $ 71 for a single person + a 1 year old is. expensive.

I love my Y.
Why?
Lemme count the ways…
First and foremost, this puppy is located between work and home, right smack dab next to the Monon (with a convenient access trail to it from the parking lot), and super close to Kroger, Whole Foods and Target.
Second, group exercise classes are included in the price of membership and I love me some zumba. There are a ton of classes offered, including spinning, strength classes and more. A few are an additional cost, but the vast majority are included.
Third, they have cardio machines with TVs. I can workout and watch Food TV at the same time. Hooray for multitasking!
Fourth, pools. One indoors and one out. Oh and a spa and sauna in the women’s locker room.
Fifth, programming. There is always a special event, some new program to try or something to learn.
Bonus: I don’t have kiddos, but there is free childwatch, which I’m sure moms and dads love!

This is a great affordable gym. The workout area has any machine or weights that you could want, and all of them are well-​maintained. I have never had a problem with having to wait for one (I usually go mid-​afternoon, though). However, I doubt anyone would ever have to wait to workout at peak hours if they were willing to be a little flexible with their workout rotation. The parking lot is enormous, and even when they had this huge event, we found a parking space. You might have to walk for 30 seconds longer if you’re at the far end of the lot, but you’re there to work out, right? I’ve never done any of the classes, but my mother has done several of them, and she loves going. The classes are either free or extremely cheap. I’ve done some personal training, though, and for ½ hour twice a week, it was surprisingly affordable and has really helped me safely get into a workout routine while I recover from a serious year-​long illness. All of the instructors and trainers seem knowledgable and friendly.
Yes, parts of the building look a little dated, but fortunately, those parts are not the pool or workout areas. Those are new and are brightly lit. The locker rooms (well, the women’s, anyway) look a little shabby, but they are clean, secure, and are easily usable. I will take a little worn carpeting and crappy florescent lighting in a non-​essential part of the gym if that keeps my membership rate affordable.
Oh, and they appear to have an affordable child-​care service for people who just need to drop of their kids for an hour while they work out. I’ve never seen that at other gyms and was impressed by it.

I joined the Y a few months ago, and I’m very happy with it.
I usually use the pool. They have both an indoor pool and a large outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is much larger, so there is more availability for lap swimming in the summer.
The locker rooms are clean. They have lockers in the locker rooms and there are also small token lockers in the hallway if you forget a lock (tokens are free at the front desk).
They have free towel service too!
I’m looking forward to trying some of their classes!

Five bullet points to explain my 5 stars:
1) Location, location, location. Right near the Monon, easily accessible from major streets.
2) Fitness classes are great. My favorite free ones are Turbo Kick (the instructor here rocks, Brittany I think?) and the Core Sculpt. You don’t have to sign up for the free ones ahead of time (except for group cycling). Yoga and Pilates are an extra fee, but still not too outrageous.
3) Clean locker rooms, equipment, floors, pool.
4) A sliding scale to determine the amount you pay each month. All you have to do is bring in two pay stubs and they will help you find a monthly plan which works with your budget.
5) The general friendliness, lack of pressure, and great vibe. Old and young come together to get healthy and encourage one another! The values of the Y really shine through at this facility and I’m so happy I joined here and not LA Fitness.

Can you walk to your workout facility? Or run home even if it’s raining? We can. This is why I like the Jordan Y. Once upon a time it was backed up to a railroad. Now it is backed up to the Monon Rail Trail. So we can walk there in less than 5 minutes. Quicker than I can drive there.
All the other stuff is there: childcare, preschool? Check. Outdoor pool for summer? Check. Friendly people? Check. Classes/​Trainers? Check. Etc. Etc. For us, it’s part of our daily life. And we love it.