Member Testimonials
Classes
All programs and activities are very good!!
Your staff is extremely friendly and helpful at the front desk at Cecil Pruitt in Canton. Your water exercise classes have been a great benefit during this time of reduced interactions during COVID. Thank-you for your well-managed system.
Availability.
There is a wide variety of programs available for people of all ages. The instructors are great. The facility is well kept. The protocols for preventing COVID transmission are effective.
water aerobics classes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the variety of classes and workout equipment.
I have only used the GYM so far.
I love the encouragement and positivity from the instructors and other Y members.
As retirees with some health issues, we needed the pool for exercise. Everyone there was so nice and helpful and we started our memberships and walks and exercises in that wonderful pool. Then came Covid19. On limited income, we maintained our membership as long as we could. With no end to the pandemic in sight, the staff graciously placed our memberships on hold. Even though the Y reopened a couple months ago, it wasn't until our vaccinations did we feel comfortable enough to go back, even though we know every precaution is taken for a safe facility.
Upon returning, we were even recognized by aquatics staff. After a whole year.
Thank you for being there and a nice clean Y.
The different classes
I like the community focus, particularly during the pandemic, and that's why we continued our membership during the "shutdown" when we didn't go to our local YMCA for months. I now like being able to schedule a swim lane ahead of time and know that it's available when I arrive, and that I'll be the only person in that lane. That's been a positive to come out of the changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
My daughter have been a member here for years
The environment feels like family. The staff there are very friendly and personable and my group class instructors make me feel comfortable which encourages me to keep coming.
Senior class instructors are fabulous especially Tina and Judy (water aerobics). They are so kind and make you feel really special. the ladies at front desk always act like they truly are glad to see you. It's a happy place.
Love all the water classes. Love Windy's Thursday spinning classes.
Clean and not crowded---friendly staff
I absolutely love the atmosphere. Everyone greets you with a smile. They even say your name which makes you feel like your special.
Love Love Zumba!!! Lucy Pence is the best. She makes everyone feel special. She greets everyone from beginners to novelist.
She makes exercising fun. I try to recruit her to all my Co-workers. Join the Y. Zumba will change your life
N/A, only use for pool
Variety of workout machines, indoor track and multiple classes. also, the camaraderie with other members.
Friends
Wife likes classes
Love the Canton Y, great facility, staff is pleasant and very helpful.
I go there to work out 5 or 6 days a week and always clean and
feel welcome. Only wish Y would remain open from 1:00PM to 3:00 pm.
Dave
Water aerobics helps me strengthen my body and makes me feel so much better!
Prior to Covid 19 shut down, Aqua Aerobics classes!
After Covid 19 shut down, Y dedication to safety, masking, cleaning, social distancing, providing sanitizing spray bottles, AND:
*Lap Lane Reservation system allows me to book a lane, and I have used it usually 5 days a week, increasing my strength, flexibility and overall health.
*My husband has started coming with me, working upstairs on the equipment and track, and has increased his strength, and improved his running, and has now joined Cherokee Senior Softball.
Because of the Y, we are in better health, stronger, and more fit than ever before. Thanks to everyone who makes it possible.
I love the classes and people ! Its AWESOME !!
I wish the kids classes could reinstate, gymnastics and dance. My girls are So Excited and Want to Start !!
I love that I can reserve a swim lane. It use to be I would show up to swim and have to sit and wait before I could swim. Often I would easily wait 20 minutes
doing great
This is a great place to work out. The staff is so friendly and the facility is beautiful. I love swimming and the pool reservations have made that even better. I already recommend the Y to friends. Thanks for all you do
Love the classes, the instructors and the people. Everyone is so inviting and friendly.

Enjoy the instructors & staff