Member Testimonials
Friendly and helpful staff. Great workout opportunities for all levels.
Clean equipment, pleasant staff, and helpful instructors
So we went to the outside pool. We enjoy our time there and we appreciate all that Ymca does to make sure we have a safe visit. with that said the lifeguards and the rules are so extreme, and they blow the whistle for every little thing. It really takes away from the visit, and my kids are in fear constantly of being in trouble by the lifeguards. we saw people told not to touch certain walls, however brief. don’t stand on the white strip , kids not to put their hands on fountains . I have never visited a pool that had so many rules that didn’t have to do with general safety. I feel like signs posted that say keep off of these areas would be helpful instead of the lifeguards blowing their whistles constantly. Our 10 minute safety break stretched into almost 20 minutes. People are so used to hearing the whistleblower there that if there was an actual emergency, I don’t know how people would respond.
Nice and clean
A large track, pool and downstairs treadmills
exercise
I can walk safely indoors
Vi who leads the am class of water exercises is a wonderful, kind lady. She remembers all thee names and something about you
This is at Columbia city YMCA
Ladies at counter greet each patron— always helpful
Walking track
I love the egym equipment. I’m 64 years old and the egym machines are exactly what I need for every part of my body.
I’m gaining muscle which has helped me lose a little weight.
I have recommended the YMCA to many seniors my age.
I like that this branch has a quiet place to relax in the whirlpool and steam room area.
I attribute my improved balance and agility to attending Chair Yoga classes (taught by Mikah Simmons and Mary Gouty). Not only do I feel better physically after the 45 minute class, but there is also a psychological benefit from the "meditation" that offers a positive outlook on life.
no issues. pool is very nice. nice lifeguards
Line dancing with Barb was a blast! We danced., laughed, and had our heart rates up!
The staff is friendly and very helpful. I joined primarily to be able to participate in the water aerobics. The workout equipment is very good and I enjoy using several of them. Overall really nice facility.👍
Love the senior exercise classes.
The VERY friendly atmosphere!
Good Silver Sneakers classes and aquatics classes with excellent teachers. Nice to have fellowship with other seniors. Lots of smiling faces among employees
Kate Black is an exceptional teacher for water exercises. She is always showing us and encouraging us to make adjustments to the exercises if we need to do so. The staff at the front desk have always been so kind and friendly. I live minutes away from Jorgensen but travel to downtown for my classes.
equipment and staff
I've been going to the JRL YMCA 3 to 5 days a week for about the last year and a half. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I lift weights, walk the track, and participate in the Bang the Drum class. I LOVE the Bang the Drum instructor - Shauna. I'm 64, retired, and a cancer survivor. I didn't exercise for many years. 30+ years ago I was a fitness instructor and certainly have always understood the benefits of exercise. I just let life and chronic pain get in the way for many years.
I can't begin to express how much making a commitment to going to JRL has changed my life.
I've lost about 35 lbs. and am stronger than I've been in MANY years. It's slow and steady and worth it! Working out has also helped my mental health and the things we face with aging. I try to encourage everyone I see when I'm there - especially seniors like me or people who haven't worked out for many years. Results don't happen overnight. However, they do happen through commitment and consistency. I can now keep up with my grandkids and no longer need help off the couch! If I can encourage one person to keep pushing on, it makes my day!!
Everyone is so friendly! Love the pools.
Dawn is an excellent & fun instructor for our exercise class !
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Building and grounds are always clean.I am very happy being a member here.
Quality and cleanliness of the facility and equipment. Professionalism and support of staff. Would appreciate staff doing a better job of monitoring people who ignore signs and are sitting on equipment for extended periods using social media and/or texting.
Lots of choices for group exercise
The front staff are always welcoming and friendly. Whenever I ask for help, they respond quickly. I love the 8:00 water aerobics class. Val, the current teacher is awesome. If someone
in the class has an issue, she will find an excercise to help with it. The 9:15 Fitness RX class is great too. Wednesday is the first I had been to it since my knee surgery and it went great. The instructor was wonderful; very enthusiastic and encouraging. I definitely will be returning. I have also tried the 10:00 one and that is good too, but I like to be done early in the morning. That is one of the good thing about the Y. There is something to do there no matter when you want to work out. I would and do recommend it to others. Thank you for being there for me.
Employees are friendly & helpful, workout areas are kept clean & sanitary, lots of equipment to choose from.
A+
We love the warm pool! We’ve been swimming here for years, we always feel welcome. The lifeguards are top notch and friendly. The front desk staff always greet us warmly and have smiles on their faces. I’m usually with all 5 of my littles, we look like a circus honestly, trying to round everyone up and get them all to do what I’m asking, and everyone is always patient with us and kind.