Member Testimonials
Diversity is wonderful! Absolutely love that people of all backgrounds can exercise together and feel safe and have a good time together!
The new arrangement of the exercise floor is better than before.
However, I wish there was more than just one machine for hip exercises. That was is practically always occupied and I worry that I am not the only one often choosing to skip a set of exercises that is so important for healthy function just because there's not enough machines. And the sanitary wipes dry out too quickly. He Y in Rocky Mount uses a different brand that feel better to handle and don't dry out as quickly.
I am hoping that in the future the Y will put an even bigger emphasis on encouraging especially women and people of advanced age to train for muscle strength! I see a lot of folx doing way too little weight and way too many reps. Unless there's an injury preventing weight increase, that is rarely an effective way to exercise. Please encourage folx to actually push themselves a little!
The feeling of family and the ability to exercise without judgement.
I really appreciate the Downtown Durham YMCA membership experience. I like that I can participate in different activities and that there is a great variety of exercises for people of all ages. The instructors are very responsible, kind, friendly, and helpful. They also give you advice and guidance if you have any pain or injury, which makes me feel supported and comfortable during my workouts.
The front desk staff is exceptional. They are always very helpful, kind, friendly, and responsible, and they make you feel welcome every time you come in.
Convenient location. I'm treated like family.
The group fitness classes.
As a new member, I feel welcomed and have not had a single negative experience.
Great teachers, friendly and supportive environment.
Variety of activities, friendly people
Wide variety of classes and equipment. Friendly staff. Melissa (Aqua) and Tracy (Zumba/Aqua) are awesome!
One of the primary reasons I would recommend the Downtown Durham YMCA is because of the staff. When visiting the facility, from the moment you walk in the door until the moment you leave, they make you feel like you really belong there. There are many other reasons, but this is one of the most important reasons for me.
All the Durham Ys have diverse staff & membership, they look like Durham. At the downtown Y I especially appreciate the indoor track which makes it comfortable to run when the weather doesn't cooperate.
It is helpful to seniors as well as youth
clean & well-maintained, great staff, ideal location
Easy to use, easy to sign up, nice facility, easy to navigate.
Excellent customer service.
It's conveniently located and I like the pool.
Great staff and staff instructors. Fun classes.
great class with Melissa R in the pool
Absolutely wonderful people at your front desk. Welcoming warm, helpful.
I like the pool even though it’s older. Yoga and gym equipment are just fine.
I love the professional, friendly, and helpful staff. The staff as well as the YMCA members.make you feel like family.
Friendly environment
Nice facility
Helpful and courteous staff
Very nice receptionist and workers. It’s also spacious
Don't like steam room not working.but like people
Yes we do. People are nice and very helpful, Alex is an example of giving right information. Thank you. Abdul Name removed.
Convenience and a staff that is always available to assist you.
Very close to my home.
Good classes
Location
Good facilities, helpful staffers, ability to use other branches of the Y.