Member Testimonials
I have only used the pool for exercise and it’s great.
Suitable for seniors.
Special Olympics and kids program s
I like the group cardio classes. Wis you had more instructors
I'm new. I like the egym. Staff is friendly.
I attend water aerobics 5 days a week year round. Perfect exercise for my age (80 plus). My husband uses the weight room also 80 plus. Grateful for year round access to a water aerobic class. Debbie is the best instructor I have ever had in my many years of water aerobic classes in many different states and facilities.
I love the heated pool and hot tub!!
Youth Activities
Water aerobics
Exercise gym
Yoga
Group exercise
Etc
I like Morgan, my trainer. I like that Shadowbend is not as crowded. Front desk staff are very helpful.
wide variety of opportunities for exercise. The other gyms I looked at were all geared toward people who were already fit. Here there are activities, classes, and equipment for a wide range of abilities. There is someone around to answer questions. The seated elliptical machine is exactly like what I used in physical therapy. So I knew that there was one machine I could use. That machine stays busy since there is only one. Someone suggested that I use a bike and showed me the room with the stationary bikes. But that is a different motion. With the bike your stroke is in a circle which hurts my knees every stroke. The elliptical is a straight push forward, or down, and does not hurt. I have waited for over an hour and still not been able to use that machine because there is only one. Yes there is the one behind it, but it is similar, not quite the same. One day as I was checking in two others with walkers were coming in. One said that he was coming for the elliptical and the other clearly was not able to use any other machine. That is the machine that someone can use if they can not use any other machine - so it is often busy with people waiting to use it next. Since you have so many of the other machines. (I have never seen all the regular elliptical, stair step, or treadmill machines in use.) It would be great if you would get another seated elliptical machine.
Enjoy low cardio classes. Wonderful instructor.
The instructors are fantastic
Great staff. Super instructors. Clean and well maintained
I love the pool
I enjoy the pool. The lifeguards are very professional and friendly.
The pool is always clean and inviting.
Julie
Good seniors programs.
Water aerobics and swimming
I haven't participated in any programs or activities yet. I am enjoying the facility very much and I plan to investigate some programs soon.
Clean facilities, great hours, staff is fantastic!
My wife and I use a couple of the Senior programs and find them enjoyable and beneficial.
There’s something for everyone of all ages.
Variety. Neighborhood feel. Any level. Comfortable.
I love the card games for the friendships built and time spent away from home. Being with people for a couple of hours. It gives us 84 yr.olds something to do besides sitting home alone.
Also, love water aerobics. Wish we had 6 days a week. We also need deed water. We have lost some deep water ladies because they cannot do shallow. The instructors are all shallow water except Andrea. But I go to all the classes offered and do my thing and do what can in deep water.
Cannot do weights in the gym, but can do them in water. In fact it gives me some muscles that I did not know I had.
I would like some travel excursions to interesting places by bus that older people can go to that have walkers or canes. I went with a church to the PAINTED CHURCHES, and had lunch out, and it was very interesting. The churches are painted inside to look like wood, marble, etc. Very beautiful churches. I think the ladies would enjoy.
I also like the LUNCH BUNCH, where we get to see each other in clothes and makeup. Go to different restaurants and it is a lot of fun and fellowship.
The Shadowbend ymca is very well balanced in programs for all ages.
My suggestion is only for the woman’s shower room- there needs to be hooks on each side of all the showers to hang our bags and towels when we shower- there are not enough. The extra stools are very much appreciated.
Very open and friendly, easy to join in
Variety of programs👍👍
Variety of classes and they have an indoor pool.
Body balance
The ability to access a nice swimming pool and the clean bright and updated facility
I like the equipment and it's a big place that's never overcrowded.