Member Testimonials
The pool allows me to exercise all my muscles without straining or impact. It's great for my back. I haven't been to the chiropractor since I started swimming.
Friendly staff , Kind to members , and task oriented.
I really enjoy the Aqua Fit classes. Having joint issues, this is the perfect exercise.
All staff are so friendly and helpful.
I'm looking forward to starting a personal fitness program .
Love water aerobics and classes inside.
I love swimming
I exclusively use the pool and I am very happy to be back. Lane swims are well organized.
The pool is great and the covid set up is excellent ..I feel very safe coming here
Great staff that helps with any questions or issues, good swimming pool.
I love aqua fit! So happy we can use the pool again. Will be happy when 6oga classes resume.
Facilities are clean and well managed, equipment well maintained and I love the group exercise classes
I like Aqua Fit, but I gave 9 points instead of 10 because it is currently accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. This is because members cannot attend any classes if they do not enter the first-come-first-served basis even after paying the membership fee.
Other than that, YMCA is always a 10 for me.
Great staff in St. Thomas. I miss the indoor classes but glad pool is open.
This is the only gym I have been a member of ( and Ive belonged to many) that makes me feel comfortable. Im never judged and I know there is always help if needed.
Aqua fit
I have always found all of the staff very accommodating and eager to help. Throughout the past two years, under extreme and unusual circumstances, Diane and Emily have strived to keep chairfit available to a large group of older clients. From driving to London to video lessons online, to inviting us to workout outside the building, to phoning to help register when they miss our name on the list, these two ladies have contributed to our mental and physical well being more than they will ever know.
I love the ymca sense of community 🥰
I like being in group fitness and aqua fit, I enjoy being with people and enjoy all the instructors. I am more motivated with a group then trying to exercise on my own,
Hopefully they resume soon! I enjoy many of them!
Pool is wonderful and staff are friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately due to struggling to regain strength, mobility and the Covid 19 pandemic, I have been concentrating on lane swimming. The lane swimming is going well. I enjoy having a set time and minimum people per lane but do look forward to having these restrictions lifted.
The instructors are good and the atmosphere is welcoming and efficient.As well, things are well maintained.
Variety of classes and times
Various options for all ages and abilities
Mostly enjoy the weight room
Inclusive to all
be glad when aquafit and yoga is back in the old time slots
Swimming
The programs are convenient and enthusiastically led
Not only are the activities geared to what I need and want, but the staff is knowledgeable, friendly and open to suggestions. The building itself is always very clean. During the lockdown restrictions, Diane held fitness classes in the parking lot when able and online three days a week when gatherings were restricted. We are pleased to have the Y in St Thomas and appreciate the work Jerrod and Diane put into the our branch.
The St Thomas Y has been there for me and my family throughout this Pandemic. One of the things I have enjoyed the most is the virtual fitness programming. It has not only been helpful with my physical fitness, but also has had the added benefit of adding structure to my day.
As a retiree, I've found doing a class at the Y, whether virtual or in person, to be very beneficial. I hope that the virtual classes can continue after the pandemic. That way, I could keep up with my Y fitness program even if I am out of town. I also want to make a comment about the staff at the St Thomas Y. I have found them to caring, enthusiastic, very friendly, accepting and super helpful and encouraging. This is an added bonus to my Y experience.
helpful staff

I like the openness, friendliness and variety of programs.