Member Testimonials
I enjoy the reformer classes and love our trainer Heather Shook
Great atmosphere.
The personalization of the water exercise instructor
everyone from the office staff to the trainers are very personable. The people I have come across in group classes as well as just going up to work out are always the nicest and if asked willing to help. The gym is always clean and I have yet to be there when it is so crowded that you can't get a workout in.
Excellent facility, great staff and always a good place to work out amongst super friendly people.
Friendly staff
Great staff and friendly members.
My four year old felt comfortable and has really enjoyed her lessons while also improving in some very basic skills.
My son had a great time at camp and looks forward to returning next year! The accommodations for camp were great, the food was awesome, and all of the activities made camp memorable! The staff were also top notch and my son had nothing but good things to say!
Clean, friendly staff, great equipment and good selection of daily classes
Treadmills and weights
The clean facilities and most of the staff are very courteous and professional
Hours are good, clean environment. Helpful personnel
My son and I love the Ft Monroe location. Beautiful building, friendly staff and it is not very crowded!
Good review of facility and good introduction of weight machines!
Activities, planning, friendliness and professionalism of staff and counselors. Variety of activities. Camper CIT had the BEST time. Staff made this the success it was! Thank you!
The people that work there are fantastic
The staff were always so friendly and helpful.
I love the Silver Sneakers class !
I also enjoy being in that beautiful, historic building. I always feel safe at the Fort and quite often drive through the old Fort and over to the waterfront for the wonderful view. It is a special place!
I enjoy attending the Y. It is clean and we have state-of-the-art equipment. The employees are always friendly and helpful!
Provides for thetsy@ exercise
Clean facility and friendly and professional staff
Great staff and great lifeguards!
The front desk associates and Group Class Instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming
The customer service of the front desk and the instructors were consistently excellent each day we attended for swim lessons. The swim instructors were engaging, fun, and worked around each child’s strengths and areas of growth, while pushing each of them to move a little out of their current comfort zone. It always felt safe and regulated.
We love the ymca! Thank you. A few suggestions. I would love to see it serve the Denbigh (uptown) Newport News area. I will continue to advocate this on my feedbacks :). I have visited several Ys across other states. An outdoor pool would be welcomed! Upgraded rowing machines are needed. Several weight machines have taped up cushions. A dedicated longer walking trail would be welcomed as well, currently it is very small circling the weights and cardio machines. Other locations have dedicated walking trails on a second floor location, overlooking the gym or basketball. It would also be nice to have some later evening hours on the weekend, especially on Sundays.
Friendly knowledgeable staff
Great classes. Great equipment. Friendly people.
It's such a lovely place. I come there with my daughter who has a disability. I am so happy to be able to bring her there, let her swim and take advantage of the accessible shower room. It makes the experience that much easier for us. Thank you.

I like the variety of classes and the great instructors.