Member Testimonials
Great community!
I appreciate the care & dedication each teacher has shown in classes I've participated in.
I WOULD like to ask that discontinuing the Stretch class on Saturdays @ 4:00 be
re-examined/revisited!! There were at the very least, 10-12 participants each time and many of us need a class of that nature as opposed to Pilates or Cardio or classes w/ more strenuous planks, etc.
If it's hard to find the teachers (like Cuqiu or Jody) for that date & time, PLEASE consider offering it for another date & time.....PLEASE. I have injuries that are benefiting from that class.
Thanks much,
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Thanks!
I think the YMCA does a great job! All the directors for each sport are very responsive, friendly, and professional. The YMCA provides a wonderful atmosphere for kids to play and learn different sports!
Friendly staff and sense of community.
The community and group fitness class instructors are the best ever. Not to mention the coffee.😁
This is my favorite Y in the Raleigh area. The pool and sauna are fantastic and all of the facilities are so clean. The staff is super friendly and a variety of interesting classes are held here.
I feel very fortunate to have this Y available!
Great location and super amenities. The people are always friendly and helpful
I’m loving my ymca ae Finley membership. It’s always clean, everyone is friendly, I can always get a treadmill, weights etc.
Friendly professional staff and great facility.
The instructors are wonderful! But can you please bring volleyball back to AE Finley?
Pretty much everything!
Great equipment, great classes, great instructors and great coffee😉! And everyone is just so nice!
Staff is friendly and willing to assist. instructors are also very good
The facility is always well-maintained & the staff is courteous & helpful.
Variety of classes, great instructors, friendly employees at the front desk and the outdoor pool.
We love the barre class that Stephanie leads. We also like to come in and do the treadmill once a week. We love the way it just feels like such a great community and we’re proud to be a part of it.
Close to home, clean, friendly and heated outdoor pool! :)
Good Thrive classes - but more classes are needed.
The people and all that is offered. It’s also reasonably priced.
Everything! Classes, sauna, price point. It’s always very clean and stay is super friendly. I LOVE THE YMCA
I really enjoy being a member at A.E. Finley YMCA. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and ready with a smile it makes such a difference! The other members are kind and respectful, which creates a positive and supportive atmosphere. It truly feels like an extension of my home. I’m grateful to be part of this community!
I enjoy using your facility. The staff is great. I have only tried one class, which was fun (had to quit due to illness). Only real downside is lack of an indoor pool. Also, I used the Y in North Raleigh recently and noticed that they had signs not to linger on the workout equipment. That might be good in Garner, too. It's frustrating watching someone sit at a machine, staring at their phone for 10 minutes, when it's the last thing I need to do to complete a workout. Happens too frequently.
Great locker room
The friendly helpful staff, and the classes offered are good especially the Thrive classes.
choices of classes available
Friendly staff
Outdoor pool
Friendly staff. Positive atmosphere.
I especially like the variety of classes and the instructors. All the staff are wonderful.
Everyone is so welcoming and friendly.
I do wish the stairway from the downstairs locker room would get some attention. I know that it's a difficult area to keep looking good, but right now it's a mess.
Thank you for all you do.
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Good fitness classes and instructors. The staff is friendly and the faculty and equipment are well kept.
Community
Staff

Sports at Finley always focus on the right thing - skill-building and sportsmanship over winning.
The leadership from Alex is top notch.