Member Testimonials
Camaraderie
Good selection of classes.
One problem I see is lack of storage lockers for important safe keeping of sensitive items such as wallets, cell phones and other small important items that should not be keep in the locker room. The small personal lockers should be replaced for safe and secure keeping
Thanks
Martha Mitchell
Programs for the entire family
Our home Y is Decatur... we love swimming and there is very little open swim time there because they prioritize lap swimmers. We will come to East Lake more now. I haven't looked at class offerings, but will to use this facility more and get our money worth.
Your open pool hours are great for keeping my child active on a cold day.
I am very pleased to know that I can go to the ymca daily , also knowing that East Lake Family Ymca provides the programs, activities, exercise facilities, such as swimming pools ,steam room, sauna and world pool, day care, and of course my favorite, a basketball court.
I absolutely the YMCA. It is my place of peace and serenity. I love working out there. I enjoy the classes when I am able to attend. My family enjoys going to the Y. Sometimes when time permits we workout together as a family. I think the YMCA is one of the greatest places on earth.
People my age like minded are involved in the many activities
The instructor was phenomenol.
Different classed and activities
I have only been a member at the East Lake YMCA for a few weeks but I have appreciated the regular course offerings that have allowed me the flexibility to drop into several group classes at the last minute, including some challenging high intensity interval style training sessions.
Pickleball. Don’t do much else there, but it’s a new year and year and I may try some machines
The programs are great and activities are helpful.
Good communication, friendly staff, lots of options for class and self workouts
Variety of options. Great staff.
Yoga instructor, the room and great parking
Good instructors especially in Pilates and Barre- I personally love Darryl Christopher’s classes- he’s very dedicated to his students!
I like that they are there and I can participate in different classes.
Close, friendly, reliable
Everything!
I would like to see more high level yoga. And over 30s basketball
older client program
Variety of offerings, times, friendly staff, all affordable
One request: it’s taking far too long to fix/replace the bathing suit wringer in the women’s locker room.
I don’t take advantage of many of your offerings; just a quick in and out to work with the weight machines and use the treadmill. It has drastically improved my hip arthritis and everyone is friendly, while allowing you to workout peacefully.
Friendly environment, good classes, variety of activities and exercise options
What I like about the programs are the Active Older Organization, where seniors, such as I (71 yrs.young) have outings (Senior Mayor's Ball, YMCA Breakfast, Backyard at Mercedes Benz), where transportation is provided...I also the budget that the AOA receives which seniors the opportunity to fund trips that are suggested by seniors...events that we want to have, and other special events....
However, there is a need for "additional" senior classes that is geared toward our age and physical capacity.....the Y does offer "strength" traing for older adults as well as chair yoga...but some seniors seem to be offended when participating in regular Y classes with younger adults by their "uncomfortable" looks..their"insulting" demeanor....and "superior" attitude....Seniors feel unwanted and ultimately do not participate in those classes, which gives us a "limited" selections of activities to enjoy and gain from...
ALSO, I have been using the "steam room" lately and noticing the timer is inaccurate to allow the steam to come on.....I mentioned it to a "lifeguard" and it was explained that users "piur" water on the timer so it can come on at their leisure....it causes a "miscalculation " of the mechanism...I sat in there for 40 minutes when no steam....which caused a "great concetn"...therefore, once I brought it the lifeguard's attention, I understand why...this causes a lack of respect for others....
However, I thoroughly the downstairs weight machines...jogging around the track...yoga classes..and line dance classes..I.I LOVE the "balance, water flexibily" class...and looking forward to participating in the new "water aerobics" class...Continue to keep up the great work!
Debbie Akbar Active Older Adult Member
Supporting our community and the variety of classes being offered.
Swim coaches and workout classes
East lake associates are attentive and professional
The pool temperature is very warm. The sauna temp stays high enough to sweat properly. There are a myriad of rooms with a variety of strength training and aerobic equipment. You can get any kind of workout in.