Member Testimonials
Coffee ...gym is nice equipment and good gym staff
There are so many things that come with the membership and also have access to book classes through the app.
The instructors of the Y Thrive classes are very committed to constructing classes appropriate to our age group.
The staff at the Y are very nice and helpful. Overall, I have loved my 10 + years of going to the AE Finley YMCA.
Staff are so kind, friendly, and positive. It is such a happy place! Love the classes!!!
The Staff!!
Welcome Feeling
Cleanliness
I love the group lessons. I also like the thrive options that are available for 65 and older instead of 55 like everyone else. 65 is whern we really start becoming aware of our physical limitations snd need the optional extra support that Thrive provides .
Staff, instructors, fellow participants, classes, cleanliness, towels available, app …
EVERYTHING !!
Steam room I'm come from clear across town to use it. Those near me only have a sauna. I like to have a choice of either
pool, sauna, steam room, towel service, locks on the lockers, outdoor pool in the winter
I like the classes and the friendliness. I don’t like that most of the classes are so overcrowded and that people who have not signed up routinely come to class anyway.
It was very convenient to walk into the Y and sign up at the desk.
I can exercise anywhere.. it’s simply moving my body thru space at an accelerated level to get cardiac and muscle benefits .. but at the Y I get mental benefits from a community you can’t get at other “gyms” or by yourself.. ultimately that’s the difference!!
Great service and facilities!
All the classes and their variety, friendly staff, and cleanliness
Coach does a great job and the kids have fun!
Everyone is so helpful and nice. I love the pool.
Good instructors, helpful staff, welcoming to all, good class options, and a clean facility are what I appreciate about Finley.
The workout area was great with the newly upgraded equipment. The only downsize is the track around it - wall space is very valuable in a workout area.
The classes and instructors are awesome.
There is practice on a different day from the game.
This is his first experience with YMCA basketball. It has been great so far, and he says he wants to play again next season. The schedule has been convenient, the rules have been appropriate for the age group without overly complicated, and the coach has been engaged and great with the kids.
The coaches are really great. My son is learning basketball skills, playing as a team, strategy, etc. First time playing and he's really enjoying it as a beginner.
Good workout equipment, clean dressing rooms and facility
Many different equipment
Cleanness
Very nice and friendly staff
The activities & classes geared to older adults.
Cell phone ignorance:
One prominent issue with many members is the rude habit of so many members locked on to their cell phones while sitting on some of the most widely used pieces of equipment. There are a few who will sit for as much as five to ten minutes, locked onto, mesmerized by their social media messages, sending messages.
Cell phone ignorance: Part II An ongoing irritation for so many members.
No matter how management 'massages' this YMCA 'social injustice' to the great majority and more thoughtful, caring members, it continues to reflect a marked timidness and cowardliness on the part of Wake County YMCA management. The summary attitude 'seems to be': "We do not want to be unpleasant,'.... or confrontational, in any way," this ongoing, wimpy attitude - reflecting a cowardly deference to rude members. I think it is shameful and shows overwhelming disrespect that great majority of members who are thoughtful and caring of others time. Enforce your own rules, dear hearts of management!
How to solve the problem? It is very, VERY SIMPLE, BUT, it does take courage for the Y management to enforce its rules: A single sign addressing ONLY cell phones (no other message, none). 'CELL PHONES: Show courtesy to others. Do not monopolize equipment While addressing your phone." Make a BOLD STATEMENT. Why should a 'thoughtless minority' be allowed to consistently ignore the rules, We are a country of rules and laws. The Wake County YMCA should enforce its rules. Show some courage and be mindful of
of those who RESPECT and follow the rules. Ken Humphrey, Phone number removed Use my name if desired. We 'used to be a country, a society of Law and Rules that were respected. What has changed, lads and lassies of management?
Good instructors,friendly people
All the people there are very nice and the machines to work out on are very good
All good
I like the friendliness of the members from the greeting at the front desk, to the conversations during a group class, and the closing remarks at the exit! The classes offer a variety of exercises no matter what stage of physical activity you require.