Member Testimonials
Silver sneakers and pickleball
Wide selection to choose from.
The weightlifting area needs more room. It's actually quite dangerous at times when there are too many people crammed into a small area-weights are lifted sideways times-nearly hitting people walking between weightlifters, IE.no walking area. Additionally, since there are too many treadmills machines being used, I would recommend removing about 10 or more of the machines and extending the weight area all the way across the mirror section. I have spoken to one of the people in charge and he said that at times the machines are used, although now after 4 months of going almost daily at various times, I have never seen more than 5 people on a row of almost 20 machines, while the weightlifting area is always packed. If you do extend the weight area-add at least one more rack of low weights, IE., weights lower than 50lbs which is commonly used. Most people use weights from 10-25lbs, but there is only 1 set, thus you have to wait often.
Having worked at the YMCA (Norwich, CT-many years ago), I understand the philosophy of the entity; however, it's become a babysitting place for kids from junior high for 2 hrs each day. These kids are lifting weights, without supervision, some look like they are going to get hurt; moreover, sometimes it's a circus with the kids-a distraction. Excluding the chaos at times, it's a liability for the YMCA. {I'm an attorney that has sued President's Health club when a minor was injured on a machine), [DON'T PUBLISH MY NAME!]
The pool
Pickleball
the silver sneakers program is just perfect for us. The leaders are the best and all of us have a great time.
Friendly staff
Water aerobics. Group classes
PICKLEBALL
Everything. Very clean, instructors know their stuff and makes exercise fun. In particular, Jennifer K. And Tracy Waddell.
Pickleball
Large variety
classes, weights, pickleball
Yoga and the machines.
I like that there are plenty of activities for all age ranges.
Water Aerobics classes.
It's up to date, very clean, and a great staff. Nothing to improve at this time.
Times they are scheduled. Different styles of yoga.
Would like Silver Sneakers classes.
good value
Very well organized. Friendly staff.
Wide variety of activities and equipment
The hours are good now that things are getting back closer to normal. The equipment is kept up, it's clean, the staff is friendly, and it's affordable. There is also something for everyone - my wife prefers yoga and pickleball while I'm more into the machines, weights, and the track.
Everything! They are engaging, fun and always getting participants to stretch themselves. I have only been able to work out on the machines, but would read the info. on what was being offered. I would have participated in several of them over the last few years, but always had limited time as I was raising my grandchildren. Now, I am going to have the time in the next few months, and I am excited to join an appropriate program!
The diversity of the programs in both type and times offered, the friendliness of the instructors, the knowledge of the instructors, and the constant challenges the Y administers to keep goal oriented folks like myself on our toes and setting and crushing goals.
Easy access
Everything
The wonderful variety, well equipped gym, walking track upstairs, and last but not least, the friendly associates who always greet with smiles and are so helpful. It is a very fine facility with programs for every age and fitness level.
There are programs and activities for all levels and ages in a safe and good environment.
I mainly use the weight equipment. The facility always seems clean.