Member Testimonials
Great content in a positive atmosphere.
It’s very inclusive to everybody. All different skill sets everywhere and the team aspect is promoted.
Love group fitness!
Aquafit classes are great!
I only use the plus room for the steam room.
We love the ymca so much. Great community and wonderful staff
Very attentive while in the pool I feel the instructors could speek louder.
Love the warm pool. Lifeguards are friendly, change room is large and clean. Staff is courteous.
How programs are offered at different times. Some programs in morning and some later in the day.
Haven't used anything but the gym so far, it's very clean and equipment is excellent.
The building is Clean, the staff is helpful and Professional, the equipment is exceptional. I use the walking track and it is never crowded at the time I go.
Group classes and your fabulous trainer Abby
The swimming pool. And the flexibility of the membership.
It should be more affordable and you would have more members for sure.
Friendly staff
Fun
Overall welcoming environment
Pleasant front desk employees. Pool is at a good temp. Love the fitness classes being offered.
Good variety of programs for all ages.
All classes that I attend are great. Ron loves the work weight room. It’s a 10
Everything
Friendly environment...
I'm a new retiree to Chatham.
Just recently joined.
Thank you Helen for the tour. You were great.
Facilities and staff are awesome.
I've just turned 70 and look forward to feeling younger at the Y.
Thanks to all.
My focus is aquafit.
I like the pool size. The instructors.
The length of the class.
The friendliness of the fellow swimmers
Accessible geared to my needs. Staff are always friendly and welcoming
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Pool is also well maintained and plenty of swim times
Swimming pool is great… friendly staff!. Change rooms are neat and clean!
I like the aqua fit classes and the Y is the only place in Chatham to offer this
Pool is fantastic
I only do the adult swim and find the instructions great.
I love the pool. It is the only part of the facility I am interested in and use. However I do appreciate that I have access to the full range of fitness activities.
Just so you are aware. I have been doing aquafit for 40 years since my doctor told me to do any exercise I wish as long as it is in the water. I am scheduled for a hip replacement next week. When I went for my assessment last month, the physio therapist told me that because of my strength and range of motion, I won't require Physio prior to the surgery. She also told me that people who participate in hydrotherapy do better and she is considering it as a fitness go to.
I know people who walked longer, participated in life longer and more comfortably because of their pool exercises. I even knew one man who was spared heart surgery because of his participation in aquafit. He lived into his 90s.My good friend is 80 and has had heart surgery and never misses the class. Many of us depend on this for the quality of our lives.
The pool staff is friendly, helpful and conscientious. The pool is consistent in clarity and temperature and I've watched the chemistry being checked by the lifeguards. I'm a lifer.
This might not be what you wanted. I hope you appreciate knowing.
There is a great variety and all abilities are welcome.
Why Group Power is awesome. July 21, 2023
I like the fact that it is a cardio and weight combined workout without the boot camp attitude.
The instructors (Tanya and Candise) give very clear instructions and suggest variations in the routine to accommodate those of us who cannot do all the regular physical movements. They encourage us to keep the weight low at first and focus on the physical movement which results in better posture and fewer injuries. Once I learn the proper movement in a routine, I then gradually increase the weight to give the muscle group more of a workout. Changing the routine every 3 months keeps it interesting and challenges different muscle groups.
I also like the fact that group power routines have been created by MOSSA and have stood the test of time. They are safe, effective, and enjoyable.
As older adults we face sarcopenia (muscle loss) that can lead to a decline in our functional capacity. For us it is of increasing importance to do strength training such as found in group power. Such physical activity has been proven to slow the inevitable senescence. The absence of physical activity lets aging run amok.
Our biggest reason for our Y memberships is taking the strength class.
Our problem is for people still working, there are not enough classes to support our need.
A) The minimum/week we need are 3 classes.
B) The classes need to be spaced out (ie: not consecutive days) for recovery (muscle tears) and muscle building.
C) They need to be available either before or after work 6-7:30 am or 4-6:30 pm Mon-Fri (as well as Sun/Sat classes).
While we can go ourselves and do 1 class/week on our own, the difficulty is getting the use of the workout room. If Group Power is cancelled the time/room has been taken over by other classes, thus negating availability. The weights are too cumbersome to move, I use 6 XL plates on 1 bar for the legs portion per session.
James Stonehouse and Diane Duncan