Member Testimonials
Welcoming environment, great class offerings, clean facilities. Gym/weigh training area is a little tight on busy days but is well equipped and managed.
Everyone is very friendly
It was clean and the staff was helpful and friendly
Wonderful community of likeminded, good people.
The staff set a great example of happy, positive fellowship.
Particularly enjoy the clean, well maintained gym facilities at the Garner YMCA.
I like the safety provided by a well monitored entrance and that the equipment is regularly operable.
Good atmosphere; friendly, helpful staff; mostly considerate members; clean showers; walking track.
The best staff the best front desk ever they make you feel home
Everyone is so friendly from the people at the desk, all the group fitness instructors and administrators that we see in the complex. I always feel welcome!
My work hours don’t always allow my time to volunteer for some of the events the Poole YMCA has but I love reading about how they help the community on social media platforms.
Great times and awesome staff
Nice place to lift weights. I love the sauna and I'm looking forward to shooting some hoops.
This particular gym is the best gym I have ever been a member of!! In terms of cleanliness, the Poole gym is remarkably well kept up, and impeccably clean. I am sure that the other YMCA gyms in this area are equally as impressive, but what makes this particular gym stand out is the PEOPLE. The folks who work here are all incredibly kind, extremely helpful, and they CARE about each person who walks in the door. We are all greeted part of a group of friends. The Poole YMCA is a very special space!
Service
Friendly and helpful
The community attachment, seeing the same people, great staff
It’s just a very enjoyable experience. From the staff to the people who go everyday!
Staff very friendly and helpful, excellent classes and you give the best tshirts!!
Cleanliness of facility and friendliness of staff
I love it
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
In my time in working out and going to various gyms, this is one of my favorites. The staff is so nice, the facilities are clean and so many benefits to working out here. My personal favorite is the sauna! I love this place!
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It was easy so sign up and I like that you can visit any location nationwide
Class instructors are committed and great at what they do, class variety, members are asked what they want in terms of classes. There is a positive atmosphere to work out in.
Staff, facilities, selection of exercise groups.
The staff at the front desk often welcome you the YMCA, by name! Awesome they can remember by name that many people.
The locker room is kept clean.
Just a pleasant place to work out and meet new friends
Modern amenities
The fitness classes
Variety of classes are offered
Everything

I really appreciate that I can drop in and work out 2 or 3 times a week - whenever my schedule permits. The gym is clean and staff and members are welcoming.
My wife is now a member as well!!