Guilderland YMCA

Overview

• Guilderland YMCA is a comprehensive community fitness and wellness center operated by the Capital District YMCA, a non-profit organization focused on strengthening community through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. While not exclusively a sauna business, it features a sauna as part of its robust wellness amenities, alongside a steam room, whirlpool, indoor heated pool, and full fitness facilities.
• The overall atmosphere is welcoming, family-oriented, and inclusive, promoting a supportive environment for all ages and fitness levels. Members enjoy a vibrant community hub with group classes, open gym times, and relaxation areas like the sauna, fostering physical health, social connections, and personal growth in a safe, non-intimidating space.

Features & Amenities

• Wellness Center: Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stair climbers, assisted mobility trainers, free weights, and various weight machines.
• Aquatics: Indoor heated pool with open swim and lap lanes, whirlpool, steam room, and sauna for relaxation and recovery.
• Gym Facilities: Indoor running and walking track, basketball court, badminton, pickleball, gymnasium areas for open play and family time.
• Child Care: FREE baby-sitting (Child Watch) for family members – up to 2 one-hour slots per day via app/website.
• Group Exercise Studios: Dedicated spaces for yoga, Zumba, cycling, Pilates, and more.
• Additional Perks: Y360 on-demand virtual classes (free for full members), national YMCA reciprocity, volunteer opportunities, and goods for sale (goggles, swim gear).

Services

• Group Fitness Classes: Water aerobics, cycling, Zumba, Pilates, Cardio Conditioning, Yoga, Les Mills programs (BODYBALANCE, BODYPUMP, GRIT), SilverSneakers classes, Aqua-Fit, NIA, and more.
• Personal Training: Nationally certified trainers offering 1-on-1 or partner sessions (30/60 min), Kickstart packages ($125-$175 including nutrition consult), monthly recurring packages (e.g., 12x60-min sessions for $900), and sports performance options.
• Aquatics Programs: Lap swimming, open swim, swim lessons, swim team sessions.
• Youth & Family Programs: Afterschool programs, prime time for ages 6-11, family open gym.
• Specialized Offerings: Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Neuromotor Wellness, SilverSneakers for seniors, financial assistance via Annual Campaign scholarships.

Pricing

• Membership Monthly Rates:
  • Youth (18 & under): $36
  • Young Adult (19-29): $43
  • Senior Adult (65+): $60
  • Adult (30+): $65
  • One Adult Household: $86
  • Household: $106
• Joiner Fees: Youth $25, Young Adult $50, Others $100.
• Personal Training (member rates): Single 60-min $80; Packages e.g., 8x60-min $600; Partner training $60/person per session.
• Non-Member/Day Pass: Adult $20, Family $45; Program fees apply for community rate.
• Specials: FREE SilverSneakers membership for seniors; 30-day satisfaction guarantee with full refund; Financial assistance available.

Location & Hours

• Address: 250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084 (Phone: (518) 456-3634; Google Maps link available).
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 5:30am - 9pm
  • Friday: 5:30am - 7pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 7am - 7pm
• Holidays: Closed on Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day; Check announcements for others.

Notes

• What Makes This Special: As a non-profit YMCA, it prioritizes accessibility with financial aid, FREE senior programs via SilverSneakers, and no one turned away for inability to pay. The sauna, steam room, and whirlpool integrate seamlessly into a holistic wellness ecosystem, enhanced by family-friendly policies (e.g., child supervision rules, free Child Watch), nationwide reciprocity, and a focus on sustainable lifestyle changes through certified trainers and diverse classes. Community voting campaigns and volunteer opportunities underscore its role in local giving back, creating a uniquely supportive, value-driven alternative to commercial gyms.