Member Testimonials
I love spin class but it's hard to find a spin teacher that can make it exciting. Shelby Katz at the Robert Fowler YMCA does just that. I wish there was one as good as her at the Decatur Y.
I love BodyPump. Why does the Cowart YMCA not have it?
Basketball, workout gym, lockers, showers, pool, pool, sauna, jacuzzi, excellent employees
The safest environment.
Everything. I want an abdominal twister machine, though
Pool classes, whirlpool
Also great staff-friendly and helpful
Lots to choose from
Support for children in our community
Lots of choices for yoga classes!
The Decatur Family Y has the best & most dedicated teachers & staff possible. They offer more diverse classes than any other Y & the day care is amazing. It is truly a family atmosphere there & everyone cares about everyone else. It takes the pain out of working out & makes you enjoy yourself!!!
Variety of offerings and friendly leadership.
Clean up scale tons of choices
Perhaps more evening one full hour cardio classes? Then I can really sell the Y to my full-time working friends.
The steam room was clean and operated properly
Swimming pool & steam room
I love the gym facilities offered at Decatur Y. I am thrilled with the fact that they are now offering children's services two days per week so that I can work out.
Multiple classes, family oriented friendly stick by rules ref to cell phone of others on phone while working out
My husband and I enjoy a different facility for the classes we want to attend. Meeting new people .
Group exercise classes especially Body Pump and Yoga
Wish you had more exercise programs for seniors. Also health and wellness classes. And a book club for seniors. I'm sure there are plenty of nurses like myself who exercise there and would be willing to teach a health and wellness class. The Y can be a place of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness and not just exercise. Thanks. Judi Cohen
I love "Fierce Funk" class with Jess and Ash--they make group exercise a BLAST! I have never had so much fun sweating!
I love the big, bright, cardio machine room! So many choices and machines....
I like the variety of exercise events to choose from.
I like the time offerings that are available.
I have held a family membership in the YMCA for about 30 years.I currently divide my time between the Wade Walker YMCA and the Decatur-Dekalb YMCA. Like most Y's, these two have many common characteristics of the YMCA's in Atlanta but also have some differing character and cultural aspects. I have utilized about 6 or 7 YMCA branches over the ears as my routines and lifestyle have changed. I like that the YMCA is a family-friendly environment that has met my needs and my family's needs for health and physical activities for many years as those desires have evolved and changed. The Y has provided opportunities for members of my family to first get involved with healthy, physical activities and to continue to be involved as their interests and needs have changed over the years. As the times and the community have changed over the years, so has the YMCA and its approach to physical (and mental and even some spiritual) wellness. I have liked that the Y has maintained facilities and programs that have evolved and changed with the times and the communities that they serve. The facilities and programs cater to the needs of the younger family members on up through the older family members.I particularly like that the YMCA in general reaches out to provide opportunities and services and activities to children whose families may not be members of the YMCA. And one of the best constants over the years has been the presence of a helpful, courteous, friendly staff.
I love barre class with Ife! She keeps us moving and is awesome! Some pilates classes go into too much about anatomy and history of Pilates. For most of us, we just want to work out. thanks
Yoga (Kim and Robin)
water aerobics – Lloyd
Fun instructors! Fun members!
good atmosphere
I love the pool! It is clean, staff friendly and almost always has an open lane. Patrick is a very nice guy.
The coach approach has been great. Donna is my coach, and she’s had helpful suggestions.

Classes & instructors are great!