The YMCA does a good job at keeping me stable, and my weight in control. The staff keep me involved in certain programs that keep my nutrition and health up. I have already lost 66 pounds with the biggest loser and gained muscle. The biggest loser program also gets me to try classes I normally wouldn’t, like Body Pump.

Dana Passage
Greater Burlington YMCA,
Member & Storyteller

Well, I like the mission of the Y, how it focuses on the community and works for the underserved.  It’s help for everyone and not just one specific class that can afford it. 

I just got back from a week out of town in New Mexico and I got to go to the Y there for free using the Out of Town Away Program.  It was a brand new Y, it was great.  I’ve been coming to this Y for three years this summer and I was a member in other places as well, maybe about three years before that.  It’s a good location too, it’s about a five block walk for me to come here.

Damian Costello
Greater Burlington YMCA,
3rd year Member & Storyteller

I’ve been a member of the Y for about two months and I’ve been coming every day.  I was a shrimp when I started coming here, and now, I feel a lot better.  I’m training to be a police officer - gotta get buff. 
I also like the regulars, they’re really nice.  When I come in to work I feel a sense of self-fulfillment, and plus, bathing suit season is coming up.  

Dakota Hill
Greater Burlington YMCA,
Member & Storyteller

I’ve been a member of the Y since 1984 and I come almost everyday during my lunch hour.  This is my routine.  Instead of doing lunch, I work out. 
I used to run from work to here but now my body can’t take it anymore I come in everyday and use the running machines here inside.

Chris Davis
Greater Burlington YMCA,
24th year Member & Storyteller