Member Testimonials

Wide variety. Good equipment but could use a couple more standing lifecycled.

Great family atmosphere

Large variety and very friendly staff

I like the pool(when the heater is working), the adult locker room, the lovely women I meet in the locker room, and the staircase, which is beautiful.

I truly admire the YMCA for offering such a wide array of programs and activities that serve to benefit such a large number of Chattanooga’s citizenry. The YMCA’s well- trained staff are knowledgeable, courteous and professional in the performance of their duties making for a safe and enjoyable environment in which the programs and activities take place.

Classes are as good as anything you'd get at a private gym!

I work out in the basement with Brice! LOVE the facilities friendships and programs!!!

I like the downtown facility. Please bring back the speed bag. I used it for a big part of my workout. Also, consider adding some self defense classes. Judo, Hapkido, Aikido, Jujitsu, Boxing, and Wrestling would all be excellent offerings. Thanks. John

Instructors are excellent
Facility is clean
Friendly environment
Plenty parking
Variety of classes & times

Facility very nice and modern.

I get the advice and help I needed to from the staff

I am able to find activities that are suitable and safe for me to be a part. Also the knowledgeable staff and their expertise.

I'm a creaky old person and I like the pool, whirlpool, and in general the reasonable levels of cleanliness.

You should look into the condition of the showers in the Adult Women's locker room:

- Handicapped shower water pressure is so low it is almost impossible to rinse off, and seldom does the water temperature get warm enough for a warm shower. It's pretty sad that the handicapped shower is the worst shower amongst all the showers.

- Quite a few other showers suffer from low water pressure and/or not enough flow of hot water to be able to take a warm shower. It could be improved.

- Why not set up a 2nd handicapped shower with a handheld sprayer? It could be the last shower as you head to the pool. It's a decent size and the water pressure is much better than the present handicapped shower.

Your Staff and programs all your activities ! I look forward to going to the YMCA, my Friends I see all the time.

I think the downtown center is top notch. I am just excited to finally see the Hixson YMCA get some of the face lift and equipment a better location than it has been over the past three years. Keep that up!!!

Everything! The friendly helpful staff as well as members. I use the machines, the open stride elliptical machine is currently my favorite. Yoga classes are another favorite. I enjoy the pool along with the hot tub and steam room. I also very much appreciate the community outreach that the Y does. Great job!

Great trainer program. Thanks

Varied; definitely something for everyone!

Going to the Y reminds me of grade school, in a good way. Every class had helpers, who were always ready to assist the teacher or fellow classmates whenever needed. I have found the Y to be full of just that kind of people, ready to help. It has been a great place to make new friends.

I like the fact that the people who go to the Y come from different backgrounds, yet everyone is there to get or stay in shape, and we are all in the Y boat together. I can't think of anyplace I have been that places more different people together, giving us an opportunity to get to know each other and appreciate how alike we are, rather than how different. I watch the diversity in the child care area, and can't think of any better way to introduce children to people who are different than their families, but kind and loving and friendly. It bodes well for the future.

I have definitely benefited from the classes I have taken, and appreciate the fact that I have never once felt embarassed or inept that I couldn't do something. Most everything has become easier and more fun, and I continue to work on others. Every instructor I have come in contact with was wonderful, and gave it the light touch, making everyone feel good and included, no matter what fitness level.

I like the friendly environment and the different options of classes and equipment

CrossFit and Bridge City Strength and performance have the best community of people and coaches.

Large space, plenty of class times!

Zumba, exercise classes, child watch

Very high quality personal fitness training with Bruno Martins. Competent staff. Clean locker room and bathrooms. Multiple fitness options, great wellness center. So many happy people of all ages and from all stages of life. I love the diversity and we always feel welcome.

I like everything. I truly look forward to my Pilattes Class!

Enjoy the deep water areboic classes the friendly and helpful people

I love the workout class options and the teachers.

They have been an amazing. We absolutely loved the Homeschool PE classes offered at the Hixson Tennessee YMCA. It gave me a break to workout as a Mom and helped to educate my children and goes them a workout. We also love the recreational soccer. My children have played for years on the YMCA team and both my husband and I have even been volunteer coaches and love it. The programs and activities are amazing. I would love to see a Homeschool PE class offered at the downtown Chattanooga Tennessee location. I would even volunteer to lead and teach it.

Love the lap pool

Love the new set up of the wellness floor.