Safe and Welcoming Facilities
The health and safety of our members and staff have been our top priority throughout the pandemic, and we have consistently followed the CDC’s recommendations and governmental orders and guidelines to make the gym experience safe and welcoming for all. YWCA Minneapolis is a community that takes care of one another!
Reservation Update: Reservations for in-person group fitness classes and YWCA Live! Virtual classes are still required.
Safety Precautions
Safety PrecautionsHere is what you can expect when coming to our fitness facilities:
- We use enhanced cleaning protocols and procedures, including frequently cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and surfaces with disinfectant.
- We provide self-cleaning stations with easy, readily available equipment disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer.
- We use higher-level air filters with 40% fresh air exchange three times per hour.
- We provide options for social distancing throughout the facility.
- We ask for your help. If you are not feeling well, have a fever or other flu-like symptoms, we ask that you stay home.
- Fitness members and visitors to our fitness centers are not required to wear a mask while in our facilities; however, we strongly recommend face masks be worn by all fitness members and visitors while in our facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
What services are being offered?
We are offering many services, both virtually and in person. Below are the services we are currently offering.
Group Fitness Classes
In-Person and Virtual
Personal Training
In-Person
Personal Training
Virtual
Yoga Training
In-Person and Virtual
Nutrition Coaching
In-Person and Virtual
Endurance Sports Coaching
In-Person and Virtual
Group Swim Lessons
In-Person
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Family POD Activities
In-Person
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Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons
In-Person
Masters Swim Team
In-Person
Otters Swim Team
In-Person
Massage
In-Person
Facility FAQs
To prioritize the health and safety of our members and staff, we have put new protocols in place including making changes to our hours, classes and services.
Are masks required?
Following guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and in light of declining COVID-19 rates in the Twin Cities and the lifting of mask mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are taking the following steps to best serve our diverse audiences, effective Saturday, Feb. 26:
- YWCA Minneapolis fitness members and visitors to our fitness centers will no longer be required to wear a mask while in our facilities
- We strongly recommend face masks be worn by all fitness members and visitors while in our facilities, regardless of vaccination status
Read more about our masking policy.
Are there any protocols around pool use?
- Towel rentals are not available, so please bring your own towel.
- Showering is required before entry into the pool. Please use the deck or locker room showers.
- Kickboards, fins, pull buoys, noodles and water fitness equipment will not be provided. Please arrange to bring your own if needed.
- Water fountains on deck are unavailable for member use, so water bottles should be filled before entry to the pool area.
- Swimmers are expected to store swim equipment in designated areas and stop only at the assigned end.
- To provide necessary spacing, swimmers will start in alternating shallow and deep ends of the pool, and use these ends as their primary resting areas.