Member Testimonials
My membership Y is the Decatur branch, but I go to both (and the EL branch is closer to where I live now). I mostly swim and go to yoga classes at the EL location. I love the indoor pool and that there is usually space to swim laps. I enjoy the outdoor pool (though the lack of adult swim time this year has taken away from the experience - please please please reinstate that!!!!). Have been happy with all of the yoga class leaders.
The community atmosphere!
I love to lap swim especially on Friday mornings when there’s an aquatic class instructor who plays fun music.
The whirlpool, sauna, and steam room are available after my swim.
The facility is clean and the staff is friendly and courteous.
Great environment for adults and children.
I enjoy the water aerobic classes.
I love the swim lessons for kids, I love the work out classes for adults like spin and yoga!
Y Staff are always friendly and the facilities are clean. I do not currently take any group classes, just exercise on my own. But I always feel welcomed and taken care of. Broken machines are fixed promptly and I love having towels!
Variety and well trained instructors
I like the yoga classes but need more of them.
Play center availability and staff!
I like the yoga and Pilates classes-
BUT MOSTLY, I wish there was a good space dedicated to stretching out, with mats and bands, etc.
I absolutely love your steam room. It's the best I've ever experienced!!!
I love Elgin's step class. I have been attending it for about six or so years now, and love how Elgin plays great music, provides an excellent (always consistent) work-out, and the entire class feels like a supportive community.
You have mostly good instructors (a few duds, but it's bound to happen) and lots of classes to choose from. I could do with more midday/afternoon yoga options, but I know my schedule is not the same as most. Your scholarship programs are awesome, and your support of local kids is great!
Variety
Great group fitness classes. Beautiful facilities.
This has been my home since 2005...I wouldn't trade it for any other gym.
I took the 8:30 water class it was Great, the lady name was Stephanie. I will be coming back on Monday and I think Friday just to take her Amazing class. Stephanie is the reason I will be back. My sister was in town with me from West Virginia and she was so impressed that she said that she was going to sign up for the Y when she got back to West Virginia. Thank you Stephanie for your Great spirit.
I like the varied group classes.
The location and the facilities.
You have the most classes and programs anywhere, especially included in the membership. It's a great environment for anyone and a lot of people are helped through the Y.
I like the variety of group fitness classes you offer. My home y (Decatur) does not offer body sculpting so many people who live near the Decatur Y have to travel to your facility to take these classes. Thank you for offering them.
Nice clean facility with an array of programs and activities available weekdays and weekends. Facility is ideally located on tree-lined street with easy access from Memorial Drive, Glenwood Road, I-20 or I-285. Friendly staff, great instructors and trainers.
Nice pool
Indoor pool. Outdoor pool with waterslide right up the street. Basketball courts. Family changing rooms. All exercise equipment.
It's a great space. Everyone is so friendly and I love that is always feels calm and is quiet in there.
I wish there were more classes offered around 4:30 or 5 and would love to see a bootcamp!
I really like when you have special events. Please bring back the breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus!!
My children most enjoy the pool how its usually warm and the lifegautds are nice and attentive.
Zumba!
Water aerobics!
Age appropriate and contemporary.
You offer several different classes