I have been a Y member for for 10 plus years, I'm visiting the Whitaker branch due to my regular Y having updates made too the facility and equipment. The Whitaker Y meets my needs. I use the Y for health reasons .... stay healthy and stable ..... muscles, bones etc. I'm a muscle builder .... when one in past 65 it is important to remain active and the Y meets my needs.
The matirix brand ellipticals are great, as is the hot tub. The shower area could use more towel hooks, so that people can leave a towel there while at the pool, exit the pool, and go straight to the shower without dripping water in the locker room to grab a towel from the locker. Please add the matrix ellipticals to the 2 proof locations- theirs are old and rickety, and lack screens for playing card games. Overall the ymca is great- thanks.
Swim lessons were cancelled at the last minute and my five year-old was so disappointed. The lifeguards on-duty were so kind and encouraging, and even offered to give him his swim test unprompted. He didn't pass (haha) but she made him feel great about it and made it a fun experience.
I did not participate in any programs. I used the weight room and I went swimming. For the weight room, I like the collection of Matrix machines. They were, for the most part, in good working order and were clean. The room was busy but there were so many machines that I did not have to wait much to use the machine I wanted to. I also like the view outside which is of trees in full fall colour.
For the pool, I found the water clean and warm. I was happy that a lane was available for swimming lengths even when a large group was busy doing aquatic exercises.
The Y creates many wonderful opportunities to not only benefit it’s members but for it’s members to benefit others and in the process help build a better community for everyone.