5 AM/wk swimming classes for Deep Water Aerobics. This is very helpful for those who suffer from arthritis as the activity has no negative impact on joints (no further pain or damage) but can put the joints through full range of motion movements. No other YMCA has this wonderful class with this frequency. I have been attending this class for 9 years now and many others do as well. Thank you!
The instructors are good and knowledgeable. Most people are friendly.
I do feel as if Brigid is not very friendly or accommodating toward the silver sneakers/fit for life class members.
Staff is friendly, helpful - always working to make members' visits pleasant and safe. There are programs/ activities to suit every age, physical ability, family group or individual, time of day -: what's not to like about such variety? And it's not static. New activities are added in response to requests or offered as instructors become available.
I’m very interested in your swimming program. That being said, I have been disappointed over the past couple of years because of the limitations that have been placed on swimmers like me to have availability to the domed pool over the winter. I understand that it is a lack of lifeguards. Honestly, my thought is that if you were too hard for them a better pay scale you may in part be able to alleviate that problem. I have been using your pool for decades and even though I move back to Hyde Park I continue to use the pool because I like it and I like the people.
I took the low-impact water exercise class this morning and loved it. Melissa is an excellent instructor and encouraged each of us to do what we're able to do rather than struggle to do what we can't.
I also enjoy the workout room as there are plenty of treadmills, recumbent bikes. ellipticals, etc., for everyone to enjoy.
I'll explore the facility more when I visit again.
We mainly come to swim. I love that the life guards are very well trained and on task when they are on duty. It is obvious they take their job seriously!
The swim lessons are great, really like the baby pool and the outdoor pool. I also use the gym twice per week which I think is great. 2 things that I think are missing, a snack bar at the pool and a cold plunge. The sauna cold plunge combo is great for recovery and I wish there was a way to do the cold plunge.