Member Testimonials
I best like that the facility is clean! I am impressed at how helpful the employees are when I have questions. I would recommend the Salem Y to everyone working on path of wellness.
Great yoga classes
Large variety of activities.
Great exercise programs & instructors
great classes!
Lots of classes to pick from.
Like equipment room and family pool-- one of which I use DAILY. I love the water temps that should stay in the 88-89 degree range for comfort of the users.... It would appreciated to poll all your members on what improvements they feel should be made-- NOT just the happy positive stuff!!
Everything!!!
I like the variety of different types of classes
The water aerobics classes are fun and challenging
The barre class is a wonderful workout
The desk staff are always smiling and helpful
The locker room is clean
I just use the weight room and the break room . Look both of those areas .
The staff and patrons are always friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed
I like the trainers. They are knowledgeable. The machines and weights are convenient!
Please……..close down the sauna in the mens locker room permanently. Everything else about the Salem YMCA is great!
Great facility
The social interactions and fun (doesn't feel like "exercising"
I Like the stay and play, wellness center hours and cleanliness.
Always clean, always polite, friendly atmosphere...I appreciate the environment you have, very much UNLIKE the Kirk facility...
Good family pool and facilities in Salem, fun activities that are of interest to our family.
FAMILY ORIENTED. EXCELLENT VARIETY OF CLASSES & ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES.
RESPECTFUL & PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
I like the Aqua Moves class with Candy. I also go to Kirk for the chair yoga and sometimes I have gone to the Botetourt Y for Aqua Moves class as well.
Group exercise instructors and all the people are very helpful
The Salem Y is truly a community. Members are friendly, there are a variety of activities for all ages, and the cost is very reasonable. It’s a wonderful facility that is well maintained and clean.
It is easy to work with the staff at the YMCA.
It meets my families needs!
The group exercises!!! Barre with Christen and body balance with Meg are great! Thank you
I really only ride the bikes because I participate in exercise classes at my church.
The health person that I talked to showed me three pieces of equipment I could use in the wellness center I've started using those and I want to try the yoga I've already done aquatics in the waiting pool as well as just going in and walking on my own the sauna after getting out of the pool is really nice and I have already recommended the Salem family y to other people
The facility is very nice, the equipment is clean and I good shape, but most of all, the kids program!! The director is fabulous and all of the workers are supportive and patient with the kids. We are very thankful for the kids program.
Consistently good quality and friendly instructors and staff.

I like lots of classes, especially WATER! with varying times. I'd like to see water yoga at 7 am on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & Friday.