Member Testimonials
We really enjoy the variety of activities and the friendlyness of the staff.
Many many varied programs to meet the needs of most age groups.
B8g weight room!
It offers a well rounded experience. I normally stick to the weight room but if I'm looking for heavy cardio or a class I'm set. Decatur is my favorite Y.
great staff, great atmosphere, diversity of the clients, great classes
I love the instructors, especially turbo kick and body pump... I'd like to see more options for these classes: I really enjoy turbo kick at 9:30 on fridays and would really like to follow it with the 10:30 body pump, but the bars for body pump are almost always all taken even if I leave the 9:30 class early..it seems like you have to get to body pump at least 15 minutes early to secure a spot, so it's almost impossible to take both classes even though they are sequential on the schedule.
All of the coaches and students are so welcoming to new people, and very willing to help.
I like that you added the gentle yoga class on Sunday at 4:00. I find that it is just what I needed. Hopefully you can add more gentle yoga classes.
I like too many aspects to list. I think the DFY programs and activities are the best. As a single dad raising a boy and girl, DFY has been a huge and irreplaceable support system. Thank you!
Friendly and efficient staff at the front desk and helpful/knowledgeable staff in the weight and treadmill areas.
Lisa is wonderful. She is always kind, does not mind explaining the same thing over and over and she even is enthusiastic about repeating the same information. She is also very knowledgeable. I am very lucky to have her as my trainer
Excellent service and staff
I like that there is always something going on and something that we can participate in.
I like the skill level of fitness instructors and state of the art equipment. In fact, I drive to the DeKalb YMCA and pass a facility within 5 miles of my house. The environment, results and education are important to my health and wellness.
Wide variety of classes for all ages
Number of types of water aerobics classes
Coaching on weights and equipment
Instructors are caring, pace things well, and there are a variety of options.
Very client friendly, the environment and customer care personnel and programs. We my family and I have been members of the YMCA for over 10 years. The Decatur has always been our favorite, thank for the service your provide.
All the employees are always super helpful and friendly. Can't say enough about Donna, Ruth, Doug, Joanna, Tanya, Tracy, Kayla, Patrick, and anyone else I left out.
Just joined so not enough time to replu
Pickleball
I like the dance, barre and body pump classes
I love the friendliness of the instructors and the welcoming atmostphere!
Inclusive, fun and affordable! Thank you!
I love the Barre & Pilates classes. I wish there were more Barre classes offered, but I try to go whenever I’m off work.
Great childcare center, friendly staff, lots of machines and weights, and a very clean facility.
Keep-up with the good work!
Body Pump! Please add more sessions!
Add more spin classes. It would be great to have RPM the Les Mills version of these as well.
The gym is wonderful. Also I enjoy the mixture of people. Young, old and of various ethnicity.
I LOVE Cyndi and Safiah! They ALWAYS make my visits to the Decatur YMCA pleasurable and fun!
I get frustrated when I show up and a class has been cancelled. I drive from 25 min away and check before each class to make sure that the class hasn’t been cancelled only to get there and the class is cancelled.

I'd like to see a different variety of early morning classes. Spin seems to get the good spots at all of the metro YMCAs