Member Testimonials
Lots of machines, excellent lay out, friendly staff
so far so good.
Family enviroment, cleanliness and friendly staff always make us feel welcome.
Close by, I can walk to and back, good equipment well maintained. Pool if I elect to use it
I love the Catonsville Y. It's been great for me with all your offerings. Early on I got an email from Lenny Cheatham reaching out to me about the Y (probably because I gave it a low rating when I first started). I wrote back to him, but never heard back. This is what I wrote back on 1/30/20. Thank you.
Hello Lenny,
Thank you for reaching out to me. I have been utilizing the Y in Catonsville and Ellicott City about 3x a week since I joined around Thanksgiving. I have also gone to about 4 yoga classes, one Zumba, and attended all of the FitQuest sessions. I really love both facilities (Catonsville is closest to me, so I go there most often). I have found that the yoga classes, designated as level 1 or any level, are pretty intense. I've only been to one where the teacher asked what issues people had (shoulder, hip, etc.) and made accommodations. It was very much appreciated by all. I'd like to attend a real level 1 or beginner yoga class where the pace is a bit slower and the teacher provides more instruction for how to get into the poses. (I've been doing yoga for at least 20 years, but have slowed down a bit as I've gotten older... I'm 69 years young.) I still work full-time so I can't attend the chair yoga (and really that's not me, yet). Also, it would be nice to see some beginner or intro sessions (Yoga, Zumba, etc.) for newbies, and/or classes to strengthen poses so you're doing them the correct way. It would also be a nice touch to have a coach (during the FitQuest sessions?) explain the different types of classes and how to start attending as a newbie. My next quest is to attend swim yoga classes.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Love to swim throughout the winter
easy access to activites. frendly staff
The Amenities that the waverly doesn't have
All staff are very friendly and equipment is always maintained and safe.
Friendly staff!
I love the group exercise classes. The staff is very friendly and the hours are great. Also the price for the membership is very reasonable considering how much the gym offers.
Attentive staff, yoga class.
Ease of parking. Availability
My over all experience has been great. The swim class was disappointing but the exercise classes & equipment are great.
My daughter goes to the after school program and she loves it, the staff is very nice and friendly.
Great communication!
Welcoming environment
Thank you for putting in an additional stair master in the Catonsville Y! Also, we Love the Tuesday kids yoga class!! The 30 minute sculpt class at the same time is perfect! They are both such great classes and gives us time to get home from school, have a snack, and get up there before dinner time. Please try to continue this combo!
Swim Classes
Very family oriented
Friendly and quiet place to learn and do all work out you want.
Janet Jarvis makes everyone feel important and helps without embarrassment when individual help is needed. She also varies the workout so that it is not boring..
I like the facilities, clean and well maintained
Good swim lessons
Good teacher. Patient with the little ones.
Very family oriented, and welcoming. Also very informative and supportive in regards to health and fitness!!
Conviviality, family oriented, modern equipment, convenient locations, child care options, family activities, and abundance of hours to use the facilities.
Has all I need
Easy access and friendly staff