Member Testimonials
I love the pool
First and foremost is that Wade Walker is a friendly place, with smiles, greetings and encouragement in abundance! Secondly, it is the closest Y to me, and has excellent equipment and resources. There is a warm, welcoming vibe there. My only complaint is that some people "camp out" looking at their cell phones while others are waiting for a station to be freed up. I suggest having signs around the room encouraging people to be aware of others waiting for various stations, and if lots of people are there, suggest limit 2 sets per station in such cases.
The programs are many and targets each need. Staff are supportive and friendly. It is the right place to belong
I like some of the classes. I would like to see a consistent daily schedule, for example: Body Pump Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am, rather than the current schedule with random classes throughout the morning.
Variety of beneficial programs with knowledgeable instructors.
Great instructors and variety of classes
Water classes, lap swim
Exercise classes
I just use the machines.
Love the Pilates-Fusion class with Linda
Love the new equipment
Would love yo have a Women’s “free weights” class ,
Excellent exercise equipment. Superb summer programs for the kids. Highly professional and friendly staff. Very clean facility. Need I say more?
Good variety of classes and activities. Pool is good too with hot tub and steam room.
Would like to have a Sauna, can one be added?
Staff is friendly and helpful.
I help with volunteer activities, it’s convenient and I can fit it in my schedule
Helpful caring staff. Very clean. Equipment in very good condition.Terrific for most ages.
The staff and the members. I go early in the morning, however, and many members who go later in the day complain that they have to wait a long time to get access to the weights and workout equipment in the room with the treadmills. That needs to be expanded with additional equipment.
I love that there is so much to do and any piece of equipment I want to use is available to me. I'm still new and getting engaged but I can't wait to take part in classes and other activities
Excellent gym facilities, pool and yoga classes. I appreciate all of the windows and being able to look out at the tees.
I like the exercise equipment, the pool, and the orderly running of the facility.
I LOOOOOOOVE the variety of classes offered at the Decatur location. The facility is always clean. The front desk could be more friendlier. They rarely/never speak when guest enter (well only to the guest they know). But other than that, I love the Decatur location :-)
Great instructors (Lindsay) and a wide variety of class offerings at different times, clean facilities.
ample parking available. welcoming staff. clean facility. large variety of equipment in fitness room. frequent upgrades to equipment on floor. clean, easily accessible steam room. track is too narrow and hard to access. nice post-workout area by pool
I love the classes and instructors! The gym is also really great - excellent equipment.
However, I wish there was a more effective way to keep people from using the weight machines as a place to sit and scroll/text/chat on their mobiles. The wait time for the machines is ridiculous! People are oblivious to all the signs about limiting time/scrolling while on the machines.
I only can appreciate everything they do. The staffs are so friendly and well mannered, that I feel comfortable and happy going there. Classes are well organized. This is a real family friendly organization.
Thanks to all the staffs at our Decatur YMCA.
Broad range of programs for all ages.
The staff; the playcenter opening hours ; how clean they keep facility
Cycling classes are solid! Workout area is nice.
Especially like the Barre classes when Julia B teaches them! She's an excellent teacher!! Hope she stays around! I also like the pool.
Since the new fitness machines were installed, there is often a wait at a couple of them that now only have one machine. (Abduction/Adduction machine. Used to have two, now one.)
Also, the abdominal machine. Used to have two of those as well. Some of these seem to be built or adjusted for taller, larger people, (likely men).
Thank you for keeping all machines and workout areas clean and working!
Great gym for triathlon training.
The water aerobics programs
I love the classes and the times that they are offered. The facilities are clean and the staff is BEYOND helpful and friendly.
I really like some of the instructors. I’ve developed personal relationships with them and they really understand and encourage me. This Y also has a very active and encouraging weight room environment.