Member Testimonials
Competent and great instructors...Programs for all to take part!
Expansive workout area and well maintained whirlpool area
Extensive, cleaned, and well-maintained facility. And a great coach (Eddie Knox).
The friendly atmosphere and the classes Active Adult, Water Zumba, Water Aerobic and the exercise equipment.
I love the way the childcare room is set up and just how kind and welcoming each of the caregivers are. My kiddo was so nervous to switch gyms and go to a new childcare room. All the people there were so helpful in making him feel safe and ready to walk in!
Many exercises programs.
Sense of community.
Friendliness
Love the aqua classes. I like the fact that the YMCA has a feel of community.
I liked the coffee nook. I thought the basketball court had a good amount of space. Locker room was clean and people/staff were pleasant.
Everything that I need to do when it comes to physically working out my body is in this place.
I love chairs yogurt, and I am going to start learning how to swim
Swim lessons for grandkids in late spring and senior exercise classes
The water fitness instructors are excellent, as is Sheri the chair, yoga instructor. Class times are convenient, and the facility is clean and well maintained. People are very friendly.
Many activities - all ages. Capable staff, no shrikers.
Place is kept very clean.
I LOVE the hiking/ running videos available for viewing on the display screens while using the treadmill. I can “see trails around the world” while getting steps at my local Y 👏👏👏
The current offering works well for my family..
I do have a recommendation regarding the parking lot.
The recent renovation should have included the parking lot.
The lot needs resurfacing and striping. Which takes away from the renovated exterior!
Well equipped and friendly staff.
Love the instructors, very patient and explains everything
Love that the teachers and coaches are so personable and make an effort to learn people’s name. Sherry cares so much about the people in her class. So, not only are you getting a good work out physically, but it also benefits you socially. People become friends in class.
Just really, really wish they would completely replace that crumbling parking lot!! It certainly does not give visitors a good first impression! After all the time and money spent improving the building, and the first thing visitors see - the parking lot - is in a really sad state. Not safe for cars or for walking!
The Family like atmosphere is amazing. It provides a fun safe place for all ages
Great opportunities such as weight lifting, running mikes, basketball, swimming, great staff, and the list goes on!
Teachers know each student and welcome and encourage new students. Instructors explain benefits of each move. A variety of equipment is utilized. I benefit from the following classes: Chair Yoga, Active Senior Strength and Stretching.
It’s helpful and all activities are good 👍🏼
About twenty years ago, plus or minus, I participated in a survey at the Decatur YMCA. They had about 30 people come to a class room and explain their answers to the question that you are now asking. What I learned from that meeting is that most people do Not come to the YMCA for the reasons that I do. It's been about 10 years since I dropped my Y membership of 30 to 36 years and I am, for now, also a member of Planet Fitness.
Planet Fitness and the YMCA have almost the same equipment but in different numbers. So what does the Y have that PF doesn't. In-door Tracks and a Pool. The Pool is why the majority of people in the class were members of the YMCA. I go for the INDOOR TRACK, so I've got to drive 25 miles or so because Tull doesn't have one. However, Tull's equipment appears to be new and there is a sauna and steam room that I like. Also, PF is Very crowded and for now the Y's and Tull are not and I like that because it's easier to get on the equipment and there is less conflict.
So the real reason I came back to the Y is the TRACK. The reason that I left the Y was complicated. In the end I left because I couldn't use the track because of physical reasons. I'm back and at 75 I will be trying to use the track even if it's only for walking.
So why stay, a PF? It's a 10 min trip and is open all night 4 days a week and the Y is a 15 min trip and closes between 9 and 10. I went to PF at 11 pm last night.
Also, through Silver Sneakers I used LA Fitness. And while it's ok and they have a sauna and a small pool, I just didn't like it as well as I like the Y.
So there it is, the simple answer to your question is that I go to the Y for the INDOOR TRACK and the EQUIPMENT. Each Y is unique so at this point I don't have a favorite facility. And let's not forget the AWAY Program. I loved that, and because of that I have been to Y's in Green Bay, Dallas, Nashville and Birmingham. FUN ! Well, it was until I walked into the Y W CA in Green Bay thinking it was the Y M CA. It was very embarrassing. ;o) Seems that they said I could use the YWCA . . . with a smile.
Sincerely,
Victor Langlois
My daughter loves the play area and my wife loves the classes
The different activities offered throughout the day.
I enjoy the older adult exercises as well as the sauna and steam rooms.
The pool. The helpfulness of coaches and instructors.
Question: when will the parking lot be restriped? This is something that desperately needs to be done.
Friendly and Personable
They are friendly and the facility is clean.
Availability, friendly trainer