Member Testimonials
Swimming pool & steam room
I love the gym facilities offered at Decatur Y. I am thrilled with the fact that they are now offering children's services two days per week so that I can work out.
Multiple classes, family oriented friendly stick by rules ref to cell phone of others on phone while working out
My husband and I enjoy a different facility for the classes we want to attend. Meeting new people .
Group exercise classes especially Body Pump and Yoga
Wish you had more exercise programs for seniors. Also health and wellness classes. And a book club for seniors. I'm sure there are plenty of nurses like myself who exercise there and would be willing to teach a health and wellness class. The Y can be a place of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness and not just exercise. Thanks. Judi Cohen
I love "Fierce Funk" class with Jess and Ash--they make group exercise a BLAST! I have never had so much fun sweating!
I love the big, bright, cardio machine room! So many choices and machines....
I like the variety of exercise events to choose from.
I like the time offerings that are available.
I have held a family membership in the YMCA for about 30 years.I currently divide my time between the Wade Walker YMCA and the Decatur-Dekalb YMCA. Like most Y's, these two have many common characteristics of the YMCA's in Atlanta but also have some differing character and cultural aspects. I have utilized about 6 or 7 YMCA branches over the ears as my routines and lifestyle have changed. I like that the YMCA is a family-friendly environment that has met my needs and my family's needs for health and physical activities for many years as those desires have evolved and changed. The Y has provided opportunities for members of my family to first get involved with healthy, physical activities and to continue to be involved as their interests and needs have changed over the years. As the times and the community have changed over the years, so has the YMCA and its approach to physical (and mental and even some spiritual) wellness. I have liked that the Y has maintained facilities and programs that have evolved and changed with the times and the communities that they serve. The facilities and programs cater to the needs of the younger family members on up through the older family members.I particularly like that the YMCA in general reaches out to provide opportunities and services and activities to children whose families may not be members of the YMCA. And one of the best constants over the years has been the presence of a helpful, courteous, friendly staff.
I love barre class with Ife! She keeps us moving and is awesome! Some pilates classes go into too much about anatomy and history of Pilates. For most of us, we just want to work out. thanks
Yoga (Kim and Robin)
water aerobics – Lloyd
Fun instructors! Fun members!
good atmosphere
I love the pool! It is clean, staff friendly and almost always has an open lane. Patrick is a very nice guy.
The coach approach has been great. Donna is my coach, and she’s had helpful suggestions.
Affordable and accessible.
Staff at the Decatur Y is awesome
Body pump
La blast
Cycle
Zumba
Kick boxing
I like that you offer classes at many times of day, no excuse not to go
All instructors seem knowledgeable and very welcoming
Nice facility
A nice range of offerings and generally very nice people, staff and members.
We love pickleball BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH GYM TIME. Sometimes there are so many people waiting that we just leave.
The workout space upstairs is excellent.
The shower room is fine, but there should be shampoo in the dispensers.
A large selection of machines , exercise /fitness equipment and classes gor everyone.
Variety of activities for all ages. Outreach to disadvantaged populations and to disabled adults.
Our exercise class was fun and well instructed. We will certainly be back.
Availability and versatility of classes
BOdy Pump classes and Barre.
The spinning classes.
I love the Coach Approach program and I adore my coach (Lisa). She is so friendly, motivating, supportive, and non-judgmental.
I am enjoying all the water classes. With an injury this type of activity is critical Maintaining my strength and agility.
Excellent!

The steam room was clean and operated properly