Member Testimonials
I love the YMCA and grew up going to the YMCA to play sports and work out. I think the East Lake location needs to seriously improve its gym/weightlifting area. Many of the YMCAs that I have been to have large weightlifting areas that include many squat racks, deadlift platforms, plenty of barbells, and rubber bumper plates for olympic/power lifting. This location has only one squat rack and a total of 4 barbells. There is no place to do deadlifts and no rubber bumper plates. There are many activity rooms at East Lake that could be easily be re-purposed for additional weightlifting space.
I'm a happy supporter of the YMCA and have been for many years - I think it is a great place for people to engage in a healthy lifestyle. But East Lake's weight room is so lacking that I pay to go to a non-YMCA gym to lift weights. Thanks for your time.
Nice pool. And like indoor pickle ball.
Pool, yoga class, spin class
I love the family-friendly environment, my kids love the pool, the workout facility is amazing (inclusive of the sauna and steam rooms). We are over the moon happy with our membership.
I like everything about the y. Camaraderie staff classes you name it.
Never crowded, clean, helpful staff, clean pool, pool availability
I love the variety and how people at that they work for people at all levels
Love them all, but the outdoor pool is in desperate need of more lounge chairs!
Outdoor pool, exercise classes, babysitting
Very friendly, lots of options.
The early times fit better into my weekly routine.
Line dance class
I like the fact that there many activities to choose from not to mention an abundance of exercise equipment also like minded people my age
I've had so much trouble losing weight until I signed up to take Joy F. Class and coach approach. She is serious about her craft and has a level of understanding about how to shape and strengthen the body that's rarely seen. Im surprised but grateful the Y has an instructor of such caliber. She is a rare!
I love the pickle ball. But the courts are not maintained, you can barely see the lines.
I love the family-friendly and laid-back atmosphere. It's not fussy. I love the childcare options - free play center drop-off and inexpensive Parents' Night Out. We hang out at the outdoor pool with friends all summer!
Various programs an activities
Pool & camps
Good weight room and a lot of space - clean
Outdoor pool. Kids swim lessons (though quality varies by coach and how diverse the skill level of kids in the class). Adult group classes
I love the East Lake Y! I use the indoor pool, whirlpool, and outdoor pool multiple times a week. My favorite offering is the water aerobics class with Elfreda, she makes the class so special and fun people get hooked after trying it once! The Y should increase the class size limit for her water aerobics class or see if she'd be interested in teaching the class at 7 am and then again at 8 am because it can be very hard to get a spot, especially in the summer. Last week I went to sign up for a Thursday class exactly 24 hours ahead of time and even though I signed up at 7 am, I was the fourth person on the wait list and didn't get a spot in the class. It's a shame that many people are prevented from joining the class because it's so hard to get a spot. A lot of people who come to the class mostly use the Y for water aerobics over the other facilities and we all deserve reasonable access to this class we're paying for.
As a female young adult, having a safe space to workout is hard to come by. YMCA of Metro Atlanta always makes me feel safe.
Variety & Diversity
The facility is clean and there are a variety of classes to from. The only concern at this moment is dry paper towels are not provided to dry equipment before sitting. Disinfectant wipes are available but dry paper towels are needed to dry seat after sanitizing. I visited other locations and they provide dry paper towels.
Eastlake please provide the towels
Thanks
I love how friendly and helpful the staff is. It’s just a positive zone full of excitement
Love Parent's Night Out and Summer/School break camps and so does my son! I enjoy the variety of group fitness classes offered and the instructors are so welcoming and encouraging. I do wish that the outdoor pool opened earlier than 11 to maximize time out with my kids in the morning before lunch/nap times but also understand it may be difficult to staff.
People are so friendly. Loved Terrence’s line dance class. He’s awesome. Front desk folks were kind. Machines are new. Pool is big.
Everything!!!
The gym has quality equipment and is clean. The indoor and outdoor pool facilities are nice and well staffed. Summer day camp and on-site child care have been great for our daughter.
I like it because it offers family-friendly programs for all ages, with a good team and disciplined coaches."