Member Testimonials
Water Aerobics
The YMCA staff and members treat you like family they're very nice, kind . Parking is nice and safe. The staff goes above and beyond to help you with your needs.
The Decatur Y offers a lot of different activities for all age groups and fitness level, which is great! I've definitely recommended a few to friends when they're thinking about joining.
Variety and availability of classes. Really nice facility
The best!
Friendly & helpful staff. Variety of classes & exercise equipment.
The cardio machines and weight area were clean and not too crowded
The pool is warm and the staff are nice
Water Aerobic and walking
I love the pool, especially when it’s warmer and there is music playing. Some life guards are very polite and friendly, not all.
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The women’s dressing area and restrooms are clean. I like going to the Kimberly’s yoga classes best.
Terrific instructors who offer numerous high quality classes.
Friendly and helpful staff
Friendly members.
Variety and knowledgeable instructors
The staff is super nice and helpful
Love spin with Andre
Want to try pickle ball
Enjoy the free weights & Cardio stations
A wide variety of offerings. Open many hours of the day.
Great instructors, and a variety of activities.
Clean pool, whirlpool and steam and are hardly ever closed. Multi-generational members. Friendly vibe. Great spin instructors, especially Joseph L.
Good class selection, clean equipment. I wish there were more classes after 5 and more yoga classes, but overall happy with everything.
I use the pool at Decatur/Dekalb Y. I really appreciate how well maintained the pool is as well as how clean the locker room is.
However, I was disappointed to learn that the lane reservation system has been discontinued. I am not a very proficient swimmer so I am very uncomfortable trying to share a lane. As a result I have not been swimming very much this month (January) especially with all the "New Years Resolution" members. I was using the pool for physical therapy for my hip, but now my hip has suffered bc I'm not at the pool as much.
Your "commitment to inclusion" seems to apply to the pool only if you are already an accomplished swimmer. :-(
everything
I attended class "Dance Party" with instructor Alexz for the first time on 1/25. I throughly enjoyed the class...it was upbeat, high energy, great music! In spite of the lenghty drive...I'll be coming back:) Corrinne C.
Frequency
I like the variety of weight and cardio equipment and also having access to a pool.
The pool and child care center have.been awesome for us. I also took a Monday dance class and had so much fun!
The great care of the staff and volunteers!
Like Classes
We used the swimming pool once with our kids. They love the pool. I would like to suggest that you open up the hot tub for kids (maybe allowing > 6 yo). My kids love the hot tub, but they are not allowed to use it due to the > 18 yo age limit.
We have been using the machines in the gym. Some of the machines are not working for a while. I am curious if their are plans to repair them and by when if so.
Overall, our family loves going there to exercise.
I love the community aspect of the Y and the instructors are terrific!
I do have one request --- can we PLEASE get more light weights (2 and 5 lbs) for the outdoor body pump classes. We have been told that these are on the way but these weights have not arrived and are still needed. Thank you.
The Decatur Y has fantastic classes and instructors. I, and classmates, appreciate the camaraderie, plus the exercise opportunities. It is a jewel in Decatur’s crown.