Member Testimonials
i’ve been a y member off and on now i’m here to stay. lots of class to choose from now classes i see for the elderly! i love staff and became friends with some. met up with friends i have not seen.
Wide variety of classes, personal trainers and the hours it is open are accomadating.
The staff at check-in are always pleasant and welcoming. Access to the heated outdoor pool. The opportunity for socialization and meeting new friends. Water aerobics and the instructors, especially those who give clear non-verbal instructions as the I can’t hear or understand the verbal, even with the microphone. I like when water aerobic instructors show alternative exercise methods for deep water as the shallow end of the pool is very crowded and I have knee issues. I like when there is ample parking which is becoming an issue on some days. I like when the pool check-in system works consistently 30 minutes before class.
Many things. The various membership benefits have been used at different stages of my family's life. My son played on soccer and basketball teams while young and before he started to play club soccer. He even took piano lessons at 5 there. My daughter used the pickup volleyball a lot. We took friends of the kids to both inside and outside pool. My son worked out in the gym a lot even through college. I have taken yoga classes; I still often use the bike and steam room. We also loved taking my kids friends to the 4th of July fireworks. My son also used the middle school event at night where only middle schoolers were there with chaperones. They had all sorts of activities to do. He would take a buddy. In the summer they went to Camp Kanata. So many options that hit the need of various stages of life. I highly recommend.
I really enjoy the size of this YMCA. It's large enough to accommodate the people who come but not too large. I also enjoy the women's locker room. The lockers are an upgrade from the gym lockers in some of the other Ys. Also, I appreciate that the A. E. Finely YMCA feels like it's in a safer part of town. Sometimes I feel a little uneasy at the Alexander YMCA, especially at times when I have visited after dark. I would not hesitate to go to Finely YMCA before daybreak or in the evening.
Excellent staff, variety of classes, lap pools, modern workout equipment
Suggestion! Would love having class registration time expanded to 3days prior. I get shut out of some fitness classes b/c they’re full a day prior
The staff, classes, and people
Variety of offerings and activities. Great staff.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff from walking in the door to departing from a class or working out independently.
There is a good selection of yoga classes that fit my needs and schedule (senior who prefers gentle yoga and doesn't like to exercise before 10 AM).
All of the front desk staff are very helpful
Brenda classes
It is a well-maintained facility with diverse equipment and more than an adequate amount. Great staff, it’s just an all-around great value for the money.. as long as they keep that steam room operating, because it’s one of the best ones in the area I will maintain my membership. From my perspective if that ever goes, I will go…. And the principal managers of that facility need to be aware of how many men probably women as well feel the same way, but especially men. Please keep that thing functioning well, the way it is….
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean facility.
Welcoming and caring community
The sauna and steam room
What stands out is how friendly everyone is. It’s a very welcoming gym.
It is clean, well run, staff is friendly. Classes are taught professionally, start and end on time and there is a nice choice of classes.
Good upgrades like new treadmills and basketballs
Classes of every type available including adult pick up times for basketball
Friendly employees with beautiful smiles
Love the instructors and class offerings
Enjoyed the indoor swimming pool
people seem friendly, don't like that the stationary bike with a back support are only 5-- like to see a few more for us seniors
Great staff!
Great facilities
I love the barre class and instructors
Friendly staff, clean environment, beautiful facility.
Yes this is the best gym
I try to go to the y early afternoon. People r polite place is clean. It’s a great place to go and exercise.
Excellent staff, friendly and active members, overall community feeling.
However, facilities are in need of facelift when compared to other existing and newly built triangle YMCAs- the impression I get is that with our large and growing membership the facilities are becoming inadequate. Feels like we are overly subsidizing other less utilized Triangle YMCAs.
I love the vary of classes and the location.
I do wish the outdoor pool had a nicer changing room/shower facility. The stalls are too few and too small. And as an adult, I do not like to walk around in a towel or try to dress in front of children, much less other adults.