Member Testimonials
I like the friendly staff and general vibe of the location. Everyone is welcoming and non-judgmental. Just a good all-around place to work out!
Vibrant active place
Fitness classes are awesome and keep me motivated.
The people. Both members and staff are great to be around.
Nice environment with a lot of opportunity
Random observation on weekday evening: A woman in all black, full face Niqab, only her eyes visible, is showing another woman in brightly colored fitness attire, how change the settings on a treadmill. In the weight area, a Caucasian man in his early 50s compares workouts with an African American man who I know to be aged 90. A Caucasian mentally challenged young woman briskly walks on a treadmill singing aloud her version of Bad Romance, “rah ra ah ah ah,” and no one stares at her in judgment. She asks the older African American woman on the treadmill next to her, “having fun?” And the woman says she is. “Me too,“ the young woman cheerfully replies. She asks the same question again two minutes later to a physically challenged Hispanic woman a few machines down. They engage in conversation across the machines. The young woman changes treadmills when one opens up next to her new friend and they chatter happily for a few minutes. Then she resumes her singing, Gwen Stefani, maybe (“b a n a n a s”). A crowd waits for the next aerobic class to begin. Two Caucasian women in fitness ensembles talk with an older Asian man. They appear to know each other from the class. Families with young children of every skin tone, each dressed in a karate gi, clamor into the building. An Asian boy and a Caucasian girl walk out hand in hand. This is my Y. Howard County, MD.
Friendliness and programs....pickleball!
Clean, plenty of classes and equipment, friendly staff.
They have a lot of programs and classes and free childcare.
Friendly people, ping pong and PICKELBALL!! Love Charlie!
The scheduling and set-up of swim lessons has really improved in past year.
Friendly instructors, and they try hard to make the classes fun.
The staff is always friendly, especially at the Stay and Play
Mr Stan is the reason why we keep coming back to pee wee basketball. You have true asset that gives 110 percent all the time, he deserves a raise or recognition!
My granddaughter is in the stroke class. I think she would benefit more in a stroke class that concentrates on the free style stroke only and how to swim with turning your head to the side. She needs to master that stroke before learning the back stroke, butterfly and others. I think a class that concentrates on the free style stroke only would be beneficial. Free style stroke is the one we use the most!
The swimming class for parent and child with Buffy as the teacher is excellent. The pace and activities are perfect for small children up to age 3. Buffy is a wonderful instructor who helps parents get their children used to the water w/o fear and pushing. It's been a wonderful experience for my grandchild and me.
Clean facilities, not too crowded, Pilates and Yoga classes included with membership, and friendly staff.
A place to meet friends.
The Seido Karate classes and instructors are first rate. They are excellent teachers and mentors to youth and adults alike.
The offerings and diversity in programs. Something for everyone.
Small class size and rigorous instruction
Excellent
Like y programs.
It’s fun. Everyone is polite. The teen center is great place to hang out.
Training is good
The coaches were fantastic - they really met the kids where they were and provided clear instruction.
I registered for the beginner swim class and I am having a great time learning to swim. The instructor Alex is very interactive, knows his stuff, patient and I will miss him when I move up to the next level. I enjoyed the other members of the class - friendly folks!
The teacher are friendly and the front desk.
Community and family health oriented!
Gym environment and basketball courts.