Hickory Foundation YMCA

Friday’s are a good day to come after a long work week to blow off some steam. Gym is not to crowed on Friday’s. I believe this will be a Friday habit I plan to keep those pounds off. Plus you do not have to fight for parking right now. I love the rowing machine, that will be my Friday Cardio. This Y is very clean the staff are friendly.

I must admit… I’ve been pleasantly surprised by this YMCA. I’ve been to other Y’s (Atlanta, Charlotte, Greensboro) and Hickory can hold its own. There are so many activities and different programs to help anyone get into/​stay in shape without getting bored. There are no joining fees or contracts, just monthly dues. Very affordable, around $ 40 a month for a single person and $ 65 for a whole family.
There is both an indoor and outdoor pool where they offer water aerobic classes, private lessons, and lifeguard training.
A wide range of group exercise classes are offered such as Zumba, Martial Arts, Step, Spin, and Yoga to name a few. Swati is an amazing Yoga instructor; highly recommend her Yoga Reflection class.
The gym is pretty standard with free weights, machines, treadmills, etc. Personal trainers are available for those who want one-​on-​one motivation and coaching. Also, can’t forget about the basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and the new climbing tower! I have only been up the tower once… on the easiest side… with 8 year olds zooming up the wall beside me… but still it was inspiring to make it to the top!
Summertime is super busy with campers all over the place but the camp counselors do a good job of keeping them in check.
Last but not least, the staff is sooooo friendly and helpful! Especially Thelma, who greets nearly every member by name and goes out of her way to help the elderly members.