Member Testimonials
I do shallow water aerobics 3x a week. I have been taking classes for over 20 years at the Ft Ben Y. I like our instructors a lot. I know there is sometimes a shortage of aquatics subs in case someone is out sick or has scheduling conflicts.
I am not looking forward to the outdoor pool closing for the season! It can be very noisy when all the kids are back inside and its hard to concentrate on our classes. Some kids do not have adult supervision. Sometimes teenage boys are rough housing around in the water and some lifeguards seem too timid to call them out. The aquatics director is practically invisible.
It’s really good for my Family our enjoy must time
I exercise at the Y weekly. I appreciate the courtesy and attention of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility and quality of the workout equipment.
A nice variety would like more land classs other than dance at night
I go to Chair One class. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and make the class enjoyable. They are welcoming and encouraging. Chair One is exactly the kind of class I need and am able to do, and it's at a time of day that I can attend easily. The staff at the desk is cordial every time, and the atmosphere at the Y is very welcoming. What a gift the Y is!
The variety of programming for all ages and fitness levels is great. I like to take classes rather than try to do it on my own. Instructors are friendly and professional.
I like the small group exercises, but we really need more equipment. Often times we can't find everything we need. Mostly hand weights, etc. but since we pay extra for the classes, we should have access to the equipment we need.
The fitness center is kept very clean, which is not always the case with other locations.
I like the Cycling classes with Kam and Melissa. I also enjoy the gym, it provides all the equipment necessary for a multitude of good workouts.
The updated weight machines are amazing! The pool is always well maintained. The staff is great, always welcoming.
Great instructors
Varied options for classes, front desk is always helpful, most of the time class size is small enough.
I love the outdoor pool. It’s perfect for little kids and bigger kids too. I think the lifeguard staff is kind. They have nice facilities.
Outstanding Staff and Facility.
I love the chair one classes that Quanay and Sonia facilitate. It makes exercise fun. I wish there were online classes available for chair one, especially when the instructor cannot make it to class.
Mostly use the free weights and rowing machines.
When it is open, I enjoy swimming in the lap pool. But the web page that is supposed to list the times it is open is never accurate. I don't like using the lap lanes in the outdoor pool because there are always mostly kids, sometimes adults, just standing in the lap lanes, not swimming. The lifeguards need to tell people to get out of the lap lanes unless they are actually swimming laps, not just lounging in the water. Also, the swim trunk drying machine has been out of order all summer, and there is only one shower in the men's locker room with decent water pressure.
The positive energy and variety of options
Have not used yet
The great staff, instructors, the class times, it’s very clean, I love the YMCA!
Lifeguards for the pool and both a lap and rec pool.
I like to use the lap pool or outdoor pool. I have been happy with hours that they have been open. Staff is attentive and friendly.
Your staff are incredible! From Sherry greeting at the front when I check in to Sonya leading Cardio dance, they are amazing! I always feel so welcomed and like I fit in. I really love the pool and my kids never want to leave! I actually have friends drive 20-25 minutes to come to the Fort Ben outdoor pool because they love it so much!
Availability
What I like about the YMCA’s programs and activities is the variety of choices that are available. Moreover, the participation of the staff in offering advice and assistance in customizing programs towards my goals is always offered with a smile and a great attitude!
Finally, the people that I’ve met who come to work out or participate in a class have been very friendly and welcoming!
Kind staff, clean environment, work out equipment in good working order.
The Gym is very clean, has many programs, classes, big spaces to work out, All staff is friendly all the time! And What I love most is so many choices of machines to work out on ! I LOVE IT!! U will not be disappointed! And secondly People come to work out and not sit on the machines with their phones, This is a big plus !!!.
I attend the water aerobics classes, and the instructors (April, Grace, Joyce, and the rest) are excellent! I've participated in water aerobics classes at two other facilities in the past 5+ years, and by far Fort Ben's program is the best. The rec pool is well maintained and ample room for everyone.
Plenty of variety of classes offered. Friendly staff at front desk. The personal trainers are kind and friendly, they are skilled and knowledgeable when teaching classes.
The water classes are the best
Wonderful instructors who care. Being greeted by name.