Member Testimonials
We’ve had such a great experience with the YMCA lately! My child absolutely loves T-ball — the coaches are encouraging, patient, and make learning the game so much fun. It’s been amazing to watch the kids grow in confidence and teamwork each week. The program is well-organized, and the positive atmosphere makes it something we truly look forward to. Thank you for making this such a great experience for families!
I like it
I like the classes, but would like more meth con and strength classes to choose from earlier in the day
Very friendly and welcoming staff.
The studio is still VERY COLD. It has been over a year.
Very nice and also very clean
Adults only floor and locker rooms. Plenty of workout equipment and classes. Two pools. Steam room and dry sauna.
The mission, the staff, the community, the professional engagement opportunities, the uplift of the Triangle.
We loove that is for a family and everyone its really nuce and always wants to help, plus there is a bunch of activities for everyone
The good quality of instructors is the strong point.
I would like to see all of the machines in the fitness room working at top notch and I would like someone to clean all the dust off them to accommodate people with dust allergies.
Thank you.
They've added new classes, and the Les Mills options online are a great supplement. Everyone is always friendly and supportive. And I think Brenda is the best teacher- does a fantastic job keeping folks motivated - i really feel like i've gotten the most out of my time after a Brenda class :) Also enjoying the different teachers for Pilates on Monday night.
Lots of classes to choose from. Good facility
The staff is fantastic. Love the outdoor pool.
However, I am disappointed that the number of lanes for lap swimming has been reduced from 5 to 4 in the outdoor pool. I realize there may be regulations concerning lane size for the swim team, but it is too bad that on the weekends or in the mornings when typically seniors swim that the lanes could be resized for a few hours. In addition to seniors, professionals in the Triangle who have flexibility in their schedules often dash to the Y just to swim for 30-40 minutes, and they would appreciate this, too. (I used to be one of those before I recently retired, and I observe these sometimes-frustrated younger folks now!)
MANY thanks for all that you do.
A very nice place not only to exercise but to meet a wonderful group of people, staff and members.
People are so friendly & a community. Great variety of classes
There are enough workout options to choose from. The staff are pleasant,helpful, and professional.
You all finally stopped cranking music over the audio system, so it’s peaceful and we don’t have to crank up the volume on our earbuds. Listening to someone else’s music choices makes workouts harder and annoying. Hanks!!
I like the trhrive classes and nice variety of equipment, particularly the recumbent bikes. Mary Jay, Jodie K, and Laurie are great yoga instructors.
The staff is wonderful and I appreciate no visitors allowed on weekends and holidays to help decrease how crowded the outdoor pool will be during the summer hopefully.
I am very likely to recommend it because we love it! But admittedly do not want it to become even more crowded, parking is hard as is!
Love the pilates, core classes and yoga. All instructors are very professional and really know the ins and outs of teaching. I could not be more pleased that I joined.
This is a home away from home.
Exercise classes, yoga, strenght building, virtual classes offered
Have been a member of a YMCA everywhere I have lived. Appreciate the resources, spaces, and classes offered. My experience here at Finley has been particularly helpful and special.
I joined and signed up for a LiveStrong class, led by Lisa and Jenny. This is the most valuable help and support I have had since finishing cancer treatment.
I have also taken other classes with Lisa Strong, with support from Jenny, and they have been great.
These are very skilled and gifted guides and are a huge part of my involvement in this Y.
I love A.E Finley. I spend every day at this facility if possible. I love the classes. The instructors and staff are amazing and so kind. They are one of the reasons I come to the gym besides wanting to work out and lose weight. I have lost the weight I gained thanks to visiting this facility and improved my balance thanks to the Better Balance class. I love the Kid Zone because you help me with my young daughter while I work out. I look forward to come work out at this facility every day if possible. I try to work my schedule to come every day. The Live Strong program was one of my favorite classes. I love Chair yoga. I will miss Vicki who taught Thai Chi one of my favorite classes. But I love every class I attend. It has helped with my strength, weight loss and especially balance.
Everyone is always helpful and friendly and happy to see each member. I usually swim for exercise but was recommended by me GP to do some weight baring and utilize the equipment to build muscle. I signed up for an equipment into and was pleasantly surprised with the experience. Grace was very thorough introducing the equipment. She took time to explain what each piece of equipment was and made sure our group tried each machine we were interested in. I plan to work a few times with a Y trainer, to make sure I get a good healthy routine.
The ambience is pleasant.There are plenty of equipments to use. We are enjoying this place.
Friendly, welcoming, happy staff and instructors. The Y is a "Happy Place"!
Exercise classes that are well prepared and lead by very qualified instructors who enjoy what they are doing.
A large variety of classes and machines for all levels and ages of members.
Extra help, activities and social events. For example, the Balance class is very beneficial for me.
An atmosphere and feeling of "Christian Values" and caring
Coffee area downstairs :-) Clean locker room.
Excellent facility and equipment. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed 29 year membership and now that moving will continue with a new Y branch.
I like how close it is to my house and my mom's nursing home. I like the group classes. It is is always clean and neat. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful.