Member Testimonials
Variety of programs. Friendly staff.
The sense of community. The childcare. The affordability for families
Cardio equipment
I love how accessable the Y is! Love that I can work out and have child care, that my kids can do sports and activities and that we can swim during winter break!!
Keep up the good work!!!
Only thing i'd recommend is getting some class details worked out a little sooner than how they currently are.
Body Pump, CX Works and spinning clases
good job
Friendly staff, good surroundings
Inclusivity
Variety
I bought Everlast MMA Heavy Bag Gloves and hit the downtown YMCA. The distance, in boxing, refers to the full number of rounds in a match. It is frequently used in the expression "going the distance," which means fighting a full bout without being knocked out. In title fights, this is called "the championship distance," which once was 15 rounds but today usually means 12 rounds.
The timing of boxing involved 15 three-minute rounds with 14 one-minute intervals between each round, the preamble, and post-fight interviews—requiring around 70–75 minutes; in contrast, a 12-round bout lasts 47 minutes, which fits neatly into a one-hour time slot when pre- and post-fight programming.
Although many perceive Boxing to be quite a brutal and dangerous sport medical evidence has shown that compared to other contact sports boxing is relatively safe. Indeed in 1996 the National Safety Council accident report ranked amateur boxing 23rd on its list of injury-producing sports and rated it the safest of all contact sports behind football, gymnastics and in-line skating.
As with all contact sports there are risks of injury with some more common than others depending on the type of sport. With boxing the focus is fist fighting wearing boxing gloves where blows are focused at the upper body and head. Naturally, this can lead to injury but rarely is there severe lasting damage. Along with bruising to the face, hands and ribs, the most common boxing injuries are Boxers Fractures, Carpal Bossing, Cuts (Lacerations), Shoulder Dislocation and Concussion.
I like the wide availability of programs and activities. There's something for everyone and the schedules are pretty goo too, that most activities have a class during the day and also outside working hours (8-5). I love the fact that I can for a run to Town Lake, get back to the Y, do yoga, get into the hot tub and sauna afterwards.
Awesome
I love the front desk and how they are nice
The variety. There is a great assortment of classesto choose from.
The staff is incredible nice, the facilities are great and you have an awesome variety of programs and activities.
The yoga classes, but would like even more times offered.
Having childcare on site makes ALL the difference between being able to come and work out or not.
I like the women with weights class. I like that there is a pilates class everyday so allows me to attend when l can
Variety of classes. Fairly casual atmosphere.
Programs for all ages, plenty of variety in classes offered. The staff is friendly. Other opportunities to socialize, space to read and hang out. I've recently had to cut back on exercise because of a flare up in arthritis in my hip. I appreciate having the QiGong class and cycles. I'm going to try out the back pain class soon.
We loved the soccer program this fall, most notably the addition of practices to the younger age groups. Kristen did such a great job.
I like that there is such a wide range of programs to choose from, all made accessible by the price and location (being available at multipe locations).
I like that you provide so many programs and activities. The weight room isn’t over crowded or full of rude, intimidating people. The people are of all ages and stages of life. Everyone is there for better health and I love that. The major draw for me was that your connected to the town lake trail. I run on it everyday and then come into the gym to use the restroom, sit in the sauna, use the lockers and finish my workout with a little weight lifting. It’s a huge bonus that my 12 year old daughter can come and do most of that with me.
The instructors but don't change the classes so much.
We enjoy the water classes with Sandy, Q & Nate. Always a good workout & fun,too.
The availability of classes and wide range of scheduling
Great programs for our kids.
The large lap pool is a little cold though. My 6 yo freezes!
People, variety of activities
I like the diversity of the people who frequent the Y. The programs are pretty good, but while we have many good instructors, some don't know the routines, give bad information, and are somewhat unpleasant.
I am bothered by the manner that the Townlake Y attempts to integrate those with different abilities into programming. Using them as "greeters" makes me cringe. It is demeaning to the people you ask to do it. How would you feel if someone asked you to great people people you don't know and and give them a fist bump? That is not true inclusiveness.
I think your classes are the best part of the Y. Spin classes, pilates, yoga.
Convenience of location. And the pool
The Programs I use fit within my time frames. Classes start and end on time.The instruction is excellent and the routines are ever changing.