“I want to know if I like the Y before I commit.”
That is a completely fair thought! We know you have options for fitness in Alexandria.
Choosing a gym is a big deal. While your health is the best investment you can make, we want you to feel at home here before you sign up.
Does the YMCA Offer a Free Trial?
Technically, we don’t offer a traditional “trial period.” However, there are plenty of ways to test the YMCA waters before diving in.
- Break In Through a Window: THIS IS A JOKE! Please, do not break into the YMCA. It’s illegal.
Now that we’re all out of jokes, let’s get to the real list of options.
- Take a guided tour: One of our YMCA staff members would be happy to show you around the entire YMCA and answer any questions before you make your decision.
- Ask a Friend: If you’re lucky enough to have a friend or family member who’s a YMCA member, buy them some flowers and ask if they’d be willing to bring you along. Each YMCA member gets 4 guest passes per calendar year and can bring you with them for free!
Bonus: It's Member Get a Member in February. Turn that day pass into a month pass.
- Buy a Day Pass: If you don’t have any Y member friends, first, get different friends, then you can purchase a day pass, and have full access to the Y. It’s like having a one-day membership.
- Sign Up for a Program: You don't have to be a member to join our programs. Register for swim lessons or a small group training session. You'll see why there’s no place like this place.
- Les Mills Launch Weeks: The Alexandria Area Y offers a few Les Mills Launch Weeks every year where non-members can participate in Les Mills classes for free for a week! It's the perfect way to get a feel for group exercise at the Y.
After stepping into the Y and connecting with our community, we have a pretty good feeling you’re going to feel that you’re right where you belong.
We hope to see you at the Y on Karl Drive in Alexandria, soon!