Member Testimonials
Love the expresso bikes - I am hooked after only 2 weeks. Very motivating to see your progress against others of same age range.
I enjoy everything the ambiance the temperature of the pool the fire place working out and the awesome staff.
The staff has been friendly and helpful. The gym area is well organized and the locker room is clean!!!
Convenient, value, amenities all superb
I really like the accessibility of the various locations. Great instructors and classes. Plenty of amenities, friendly and helpful staff.
Affordable, always enough machines to use, nice pool
Christina is amazing she works hard for us the classes are great
I am so happy to see all the positive changes in our local Y!
The facility is very pleasant and well set up. I love the fireplace. Staff are friendly.
The fact that you don't have to sign up for classes. I exercised at the senior center in Catonsville for several years but became very disillusioned with the sign up process. Also much cheaper at the Y!
Everything
The teacher Rachel was wonderful and my 20 months old daughter had a lot of fun. However, the water was too cold for her so I bought her a thermal suit for 20 dollars which made her much happier in water.
The staff are consistently friendly and helpful. The Activtrax app keeps me working to stay fit. And the pool is the best for swimming. But don't tell anyone because the pool is already really busy and it's beginning to mean competition for lap time.
This new class (archery) has been awesome - thank you fro continuing to add exciting new classes!
I love the y
Coach Jordan was amazing!!
The ladies locker room is bright and always looks clean! In the locker area, the spaciousness, the well kept stalls, tidy appearance, and even the flooring contributes to a positive experience. This is such a pleasant and stark contrast to the Ellicot City location where the locker area is very cramped, water is perpetually all over the floor, and it has an unwelcoming (almost prison like) vibe.
The Catonsville gym is large overall and well maintained. I love the two different fitness rooms, the bright open spaces, and the natural light. I am a fan of natural light, as I believe it contributes to a bright and positive environment. Again, this is in contrast to the EC location which always feels cramped, sweaty, and dim. The Catonsville staff is friendly, and they seem willing to help when needed.
I do have 3 suggestions for improvement.
1. In the interest of lifting safety and being able to maintain proper form, I would highly recommend and advocate that a mirror be placed in front of the squat racks. Staring at a wall while squatting isn't exactly the most motivating or helpful.
2. Another suggestion would be the addition of another stair master or 2. It's a struggle when there's only one available to members at any given time.
3. Finally, it would be so so helpful if the dumbbell weight rack could be cleaned or replaced. I know most people don't really notice this sort of thing, but I can't help but see that every crevice of the weight rack is covered in dirt, grime, and dust. It would make such a huge and noticeable difference to the overall quality of the lifting experience if the weight rack was updated or heavily cleaned.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend the Catonsville location. In fact, I live about 8 minutes away from the Ellicott City location, but will drive double that, about 15 minutes in the opposite direction just to go to Catonsville. Keep up the great work!
Peaceful and well organized!
Only because the Y is not what everyone is looking for. But thanks for being your awesome selves.
So much to do in YMCA , a huge variety of different exercises good for your body, from low impact to body building, self guided or with a trainer, great atmosphere, friendly staffs and very clean place
EVERYONE was so courteous, informative, and professional. The atmosphere was warm and friendly.
add an outdoor pool and/or bigger pool :)
Family friendly
Other than the class being cancelled because of the heater breaking it was fine. They gave me a rescheduled time in November and comped my cost.
I love my Zumba instructors, Kalindi, Natasha, and Liz, they make working out fun.
Friendly, welcoming, clean, well-equipped.
One issue: many many folks do not wipe machines after use; and often these are people who exercise hard and sweat a lot. Can the Y staff please do more to remind patrons with signs and verbally. Thanks!
The staff is always friendly and helpful and the place is always clean.
I enjoy the classes that are offered.
The pools (the only thing I use!) and that our memberships are reciprocal not only within Central MD Y's but in other parts of the country, too.
Friendliness of staffs