Member Testimonials
I love how there’s enough room for everyone to spread out and enjoy their workout! I like being able to go somewhere to exercise that feels calm and nonjudgmental. So many other gyms feel like everyone’s right on top of each other and can be very overstimulating.
The kids really enjoy the instructors. The instructors are attentive to the students
The instructor was very supportive of my daughter. I appreiated her positivity and expertise.
At 75, I am not looking for the fountain of youth, only that I age well and stay healthy. I typically do two or my three different workouts each visit, and go to the Y 3-4 times per week. The first is my therapy homework (strength and balance exercises) for my knees and feet which takes about 30 minutes. The second is my strength workout on the LifeFitness equipment which takes about 50 minutes. The third is my cardio on the exercise bike where I do 5 miles at the highest resistance I can muster. I am a cyclist with 100k miles over the years...and still get out on the bike. The Y is clean, the staff are friendly and attentive. The equipment, locker rooms, rest rooms are clean and well maintained.
John Lawler
Retired
clean amenities and very friendly staff!
It is close to home and easy for me to come every day if need be.
I enjoy the classes. The instructors are very knowledgeable and engaging. It is a very welcoming place with interesting classes, diverse athletic facilities, and friendly instructors and staff.
I really like this Y so far. However, the mens locker room water fountain doesn't work.
Might be somewhat silly, also replacing the Styrofoam coffee cups with cardboard would be a bit more environmentally conscious.
Friendly, non-competitive. It has been a great experience for my kid and has helped him feel more comfortable with his skills!
I love the warmth and caring that front desk gives you. I love Teresa, matter of fact all who work the front desk are awesome.
You have the best water instructors They are so engaged in making sure their exercises are helping to strengthen our bodies.
Great instructors. Aquafit instructors and chairyoga by Henri Thomas are amazing. Friendly and caring staff makes you feel you belong to a community
Free childcare at the kids zone while I workout! The only thing that would make my experience better is adding more hours during the morning/afternoon for stay at home parents who want to work out during the day.
Good facilities, pleasant staff, good classes.
Friendly staff
Water aerobics classes
Great staff
Facility is well maintained
swimming pool and a variety of classes
I have a lot of love for my Y. I am fond of most of the people who work there! I like how culturally representative it feels. I am very grateful for the Sunday hours changing.
I don't love how often the equipment breaks (and how long it can sometimes takes to fix). I don't love that the women's locker room is FREEZING. The chlorine in the pool is extreme and I am sad about the modified pool hours.
The variety of machines on the wellness floor, availability of free weights and yoga mats.
Close proximity to my home.
I love the Y in Chapel Hill. It’s always clean, the staff are friendly and greet you by name. It’s always busy but never so crowded you can’t get what you need. As a woman who lifts, I feel very safe and comfortable in the weight room. Things that are broken get fixed quickly. The afterschool program is huge but contained and doesn’t interrupt other functions of the space. The parking lot used to be a nightmare, but they’ve redone it and it’s a lot better. Strong work from the YMCA 💕
Water fitness, yoga and tai chi classes, Meadowmont pool in the summer, and great hours of operation.
The water aerobic classes are excellent. Their instructors are knowledgeable and fun, and I love the Community.
The Y is a place where people get stronger through exercise; yes, that is true. With a wide range of fun and effective fitness classes, there is something for everyone. The Y also reaches out to neighbors who need extra support, whether that means help with reading or the opportunity to enjoy a week of summer camp.
When you join the Y, you are not just joining a gym. You are becoming part of something that makes our entire town stronger, healthier, and more connected. Come and be part of it.
There is a great range of classes. The gym is well equipped.
I like the community of people who go the Y. Range ls from children to older people.
Great class offerings and instructors. Friendly staff.
The only thing that is not great is the staff announce the facility is closed before the official closing time especially on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. They start turning lights, TV’s, and fans off 10-15 minutes before closing time and then walk around saying the Y is closed a few minutes before it is actually closed. I think the closing staff should not turn off lights, fans, etc until the actual closing time.
I like the laid-back all-ages low-pressure community atmosphere. I love my person trainer (Chantal Montagnet) who I get through the Y. And I love the classes that I take (mainly BodyPump & Athletic Conditioning)
Great steam room, excellent equiptment, terrific pool
Variety of equipment options, friendly welcoming staff, and early hours!!!
Friendly staff and members
Excellent equipment
Best Yoga teacher (Alta)
Pleasant enviroment
clean facilities
good parking
UNC newspaper stand
Great instructors and classes
Good facilities and friendly staff