Goldring-Woldenberg JCC - Metairie

Positive experience: Let me say first, the staff here is so polite. They are so nice. I loved the thought of the gym because it had a pool, but there are like only two aqua aerobics classes a week in Metairie. That’s why I wanted to try the gym. I should’ve called around first. That’s my bad, but they also have a uptown gym with more classes and better times. I like evening classes, and most of Metairie’s id morning classes. You can see online. Uptown has way more classes and times. I called uptown to see if I could switch, and I explained why uptown would be better for me. I’m disabled, so I have silver sneakers. They said they don’t take that. Their policies are about to change, so the lady I spoke with tried to find out if that was one of the changes. When she called me back, she said that wouldn’t be one of the changes. That’s so bummed that both gyms don’t take the same insurance policies. To me, it makes no sense. I have an appointment today with Ochsner. I’m a patient there. Not only do they have a pool, they have hot tubs as well. Hope I like it, the classes, and times

Fantastic experience: My family and I have been members of the JCC in Metairie now for two years. Our primary reason for joining was to have access to an outdoor pool during the summer time, but we enjoy using the exercise facility as well. The staff are professional and I especially appreciate how the JCC has gone above and beyond to keep its members and staff safe during the Covid-19 lockdown. When the facility re-opened after the stay-at-home order, they made sure to implement best practices such as taking temperatures of everyone who walks into the facility, implementing extra cleaning protocols, requesting visitors where masks while entering and exiting the building, closing locker rooms so that no one was in close proximity to high-touch spaces. I just really appreciate everything they have done to try to continue providing services to their members while also balancing that with safety. While most group exercise classes are not meeting in person, they implemented online group exercise on Facebook. While I am not on Facebook for a variety of reasons, I have had friends who have enjoyed those classes.

Fantastic experience: I'm reading some negative reviews about the fitness staff in the weight room, but they seem inaccurate. The staff is uber friendly and extremely engaging as needed. But they also respect members' space and leave them to their workout, especially for the people that want to workout instead of socialize in the weight room. Shout out to the fitness staff :)

Fantastic experience: This is a wonderful fitness center and so much more. I keep discovering more and more things that JCC offers for it's members. They have lots of activities and classes for children as well as adults! You should really go to Michelle's Pilates Mat class on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. and her Core & More class on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. She is a really wonderful and experienced fitness instructor! :) The staff is very nice and professional here starting at the front desk downstairs. The front desk staff is very very nice and will do whatever it takes to help you with what you need to get started over there. The fitness manager Alexis is a great fitness professional there. They have many fitness classes to choose from each week a.m. and p.m. They have an indoor track for walking or running. They have a weight room and also lots of machines to work out on. A basketball court and gymnasium. Many pool to choose from. A lap pool, a family pool and a children's play pool! So impressed about that! The do have locker rooms and showers and changing areas. There is a school attached to the fitness center. Overall a great place and I will definitely recommend it to my friends.

Positive experience: Decent installations and monthly fees. Hours of operation could be better. Easy parking. Staff sometimes is not very engaging. Overal a great place to exercise in Metairie.