The wellness coaches and the people who welcome you are all very personable and helpful. The whole atmosphere there is wonderful. So far I have only walked the track but I'm looking forward to joining classes and working out on several machines. There is a great variety of programs and activities.
The exercise machines, especially the ones in the cardio corner with the red seats. I also like the track except when the coaches don’t manage the children and allow them to persistently scream at the top of their lungs. The volume is so loud it drives some of us off the track. Kudos to the coaches who maintain order and keep the kids active in games.
I am very pleased with the Patrick Henry YMCA (Ashland) for several reasons. The facility is: well-maintained; clean; and well-equipped (variety of exercise equipment, etc). The STAFF are top notch -friendly, efficient, helpful, and knowledgeable. The facility has ample parking. The location is convenient. We are new members and not yet participating in many programs - but now that we have had an orientation and used the facility a couple of times - we plan to access more programs. Several staff members made our first visits great: Ernest at the front desk/welcome and Laura who helped us understand the benefits/options offered at this YMCA location. Today, Ty and Carol helped with our Senior Fitness Assessment - their respectful demeanor and efficient teamwork - helped to reassure us of our potential to maintain and improve our fitness levels.
Love the water classes!! But don't like how hard it is to get into classes. I also question the ability for people to take more than one class. If everyone took 1 class then other people could take the classes too. Don't know how to stop the greed. I think it's rude but I understand that you can't limit people taking classes open to all members. Just sad that some people are so thoughtless. There, I said it. Thanks!!
I enjoy going to several ymca's. I enjoy talking with staff. They help, they show you how the equipment works. I enjoy the pool. I have been a member for seventeen years. I have never had any problems with any location.I have recommended a friend to join. She enjoys working out on the treadmill and weights.
We enjoy walking the track above the basketball court. We appreciate that you resolved the issue with people kicking balls onto the track from down there.
Potential to improve: Some young men on the basketball court were playing music at a reasonable volume that was not offensive and that we really enjoyed walking to. Unfortunately, a staff member came in and made them turn it off. They (and us) were the only ones in there. It wasn’t bothering anyone. A little more flexibility would have been nice for all involved.