Member Testimonials
There are very few patrons who do not wear masks walking around. I’ve watched patrons hold a mask to their face as they walk through check in and you never see them with a mask on again. The mask wearing policies are very lask
Clean and updated equipment
Dance/ Kids programs and Fitness classes. I love the involvement in the city schools teaching kids water safety!!
Engaging and consistent.
All the group exercise. The instructors make the classes fun and have a lot of energy.
I also enjoy the personal training aspect of the gym.
Several members of my family including myself have enjoyed having a personal trainer to help with our fitness goals.
Community
I haven't been to a YMCA program or activity is a long time. I go to the Wellness venter mostly to work out and do cardio
aquatics
Shortly after moving to Roanoke in 2003, we joined the Kirk YMCA. Early on I brought our grandchildren for various activities. Both learned to swim here. I participated in water aerobics. After some injuries, I now take Sarah Early's classes "Forever fit"," Chair Yoga" and Leah Wiley's class "Chair Zumba".
A very important aspect of coming to the Y is the social aspect. Love our social get-togethers. Now restricted during Covid time.
We will get through this pandemic.
In the mean time it is important to mindfully care for ourselves and others by following CDC guidelines.
Thank you,
Kirk YMCA
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Welcomes people from all walks of life. Affordable. Friendly.
With the pandemic surge continuing, please make certain that members wear masks at all times, especially in the Wellness Center. Perhaps those on a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike might be excepted (although I seriously question that), but there is no reason members using other equipment and free weights should be excused from wearing masks. Medical data indicates that gyms are especially conducive to the virus spreading, so please enforce the mask requirement more diligently. Thanks.
Considering Covid I think overall the Kirk Ave Y is doing a great job!
N/A at this time. I'm not participating in any of these right now.
I'm not aware of the programs and activities since I swim and that's about it.
I love the HIIT classes at lunchtime with Leigh and Jenn. The welcoming, positive community there has kept me motivated to come back for over a year and thus I have stayed in shape!
I do yoga and Pilates and the instructors are excellent. I take my daughter swimming, she enjoys the nursery from time to time as well, and I look forward to trying more classes. There are so many great classes to choose from and it’s an awesome way to start your day!
Excellent Pool and Swim Staff!
I love the equipment, the gym, and the pool
I find it to be a good place to work out. It is convenient for me . It is usually clean. One of the best aspects of the Y is seeing and talking to Sonday Shiplett each day. She is very helpful,
always in a good mood, and makes a sincere effort to meet all members. I think it would be good for the Y if more employees also got to know the members. Sonday is the only one who has appeared to make such an effort since Bill Zazinsky left a number of years ago.
The classes are great I really enjoy the group activity. One thing that is really disheartening is the inability to use the sauna. This is a big reason why I go there and I understand that because of COVID you are being cautious, however, has there been any discussion on how to make it so it can be used? Schedules? Signups? Cleaning schedules? I mean, we have taken away things that we enjoy using as part of our membership but I pay the same price as I did before with less amenities?
Access to various machines, a dedicated track, and the pool. Your staff are always helpful and courteous.
My kids love the stay and play. I love being able to run and exercise and know my kids are in a safe and clean environment.
I love the variety of classes available to members. I absolutely love the Zumba and Mixxedfit classes, and the special offerings of classes for those of us senior members like chair yoga and chair Zumba! The instructors are great!
Love the masters swimming!
You guys need more ab machines and tricep machines
Everyone I have dealt with at the Kirk family Ymca has been very attentive and helpful. I appreciate the individual attention.
I love Body Flow and Yoga and Sara is the best.
Mom and the kids love the swimming pool ! Lifeguards are so helpful and attentive ! My husband likes the workout area ! There is something for everybody :). Can’t wait for the coronavirus to be over , will utilize child watch more in the future for sure !
Availability even during a pandemic crisis.
I just use the track on rainy days right now. They YMCA has provided day school for my grandson for months now and they are terrific!
Thank goodness we have this program!