Member Testimonials
Enjoy all the classes but concerned with the schedules since Y adopted a 'rotation' among trainers - never real sure if or who will show up, or what their idea of the workout should be.... several fill-in trainers who have their own flavor for activities - specifically what used to be body pump can now can mean many things depending on who is instructing - 50/50 chance of personal satisfaction for the class. I loved pump because of low impact and personal choice of weight... with what appears to be a movement towards a more cross-fit approach doesn't work well for some of us with joint issues. There are specific classes for cross-fit-type workouts and I don't think trainers should bring it into BP/sculpt.
Also, I have decided that Sunday has become hit or miss since rotation scheduling and I will not be coming on Sundays since there have been too many times when people haven't shown up. It feels as though our Y is going through a transition period, short-staffed maybe?
It would be wonderful to offer TRX on Thursday or Friday evenings at 6PM. I am not aware of any TRX classes at night and there seems to be enough interest that it makes sense to add at least one evening class on either Thursday or Friday (later in the week when it wouldn't compete as much with other classes where members would have to opt out of their other classes to take it).
Having aired all that - I really love the Y and refer people all the time, and believe it is still the best work-out facility in our area! I try to do my part to raise money and awareness for Robert Fowler Y. The staff and members do an amazing job serving our community! We're a close group where relationships extend far beyond the walls of the Y.
Family oriented and friendly atmosphere
Friendly environment!
Programs are engaging, fun and energizing!!
Affordable and safe!!
I enjoy the fitness classes and cardio room
Love how involved in the community the Fowler Y is; love the variety of programs offered; love the dedication of the staff; love the upkeep and cleanliness of the Y.
gentle yoga - yeah!!!!
The instructors are wonderful and offerings are plentiful.
Love the seniors programs, friendly people, and cleanliness.
Great staff, clean facilities and it's not overcrowded! Thank you to all of you there.
The programs for seniors and Parkinson's are greatly appreciated.
The efforts of M/M Fong, in keeping the facility spotless are worthy of note.
Facility is clean and well maintained. I attend couple of programs, they are very efficient and
Professional.
The friendliness of your staff.
The personal training from Melinda Haab.
Everything!!!
Generally well run facility, clean, accessible, friendly staff
Great mission, staff and programs. The YMCA offers so much more than other workout facilities.
I wish the YMCA had programs like in the 70s. When men could rent rooms and get off the streets.
I enjoy the family friendly atmosphere and the fact that the facility is geared toward regular people just wanting to get in better shape.
My wife and I enjoy the classes offered as well (for all age ranges and fitness levels).
They are close by.
I like the various workout boot camps that are offered. The trainers that work one-on-one with me. I like sauna and the my daughter loves the pool.
The Y is especially clean! I really value that and want to thank those who make that a priority.
But I am really unhappy about the next issue and want to take this opportunity to report it.
I was walking around the track on the very first day of summer camp, and watching the little children playing "duck. duck, goose" below me. It was around 9:30 AM. The Staff member, a young girl, had her phone ALWAYS in her hand, and was typing on her phone rather than playing with the kids. I walked about 30 minutes, and saw that she never put her phone down, and rarely even looked up from it to attend to the kids.
I'd be very angry if my child were in this group! Such inattention! So rude to those children! Let's hire Staff who WANT to be with our children, not those too bored with themselves and our children to interact with them.
Can you believe this was the very first day of camp? And during one of the very first hours of summer camp? How can summer camp proceed with any meaning if this happens on the very first day?
Families trust the Y to ENGAGE with children. What a terrible role model for these young kids--to feel that they are not important enough to engage with, or attend to.
I realize our culture is addicted to the phone, but a Y staff member, paid or volunteer, should be doing her job exclusively. She does damage by ignoring our children. And risks liability should such inattention lead to injury.
Please train these young staff members better! Prohibit phone use. Our children deserve better, and staff must respect that families are entrusting our most precious children to their care.
Thanks for making this a priority!
The variety of group activities and times available. Additionally, the ability for independent workouts with a full offering of machines available. For the beginner, the “coach approach” program is also offered to gain confidence in your workout.
The Y staff is very caring and knowledgeable
Chair Yoga, senior strength training, the people, definitely the teachers and access to machines
There are options for Everyone in our family
Great yoga classes, great teachers, especially Lin and Jody. Great pilates and 20,20,20 with Dominique.
Fabulous instructors!!!!
Lauren, personal trainer is a doll!! Love her!!
Everyone at welcome/membership desk is friendly and helpful.
Mr and Mrs Song are extremely.nice, too.
Childcare is provided. Closest gym to my house.
Love walking on the track!
Really like yoga with Lin and pickleball.
I love the staff! Everyone at the Y is so friendly and helpful. It is truly a family..
We are new to the Y, but we are very happy! We have not done any programs, but have come mostly for the gym and the pool. Only issue we have found are the dressing rooms for the pool could use a little more attention. Every time we go, the floor is pretty dirty with strands of peoples hair throughout. Thought it could be an isolated incident, but it is every time we go. Other than that, we are very happy!