Member Testimonials
I am officially a member of the Beverly Y which is outstanding in most every way, but I also enjoy coming to the Salem Y. I have found it to be convenient, pleasant and friendly in every way. The front desk ladies I’ve met are lovely people, very friendly and welcoming! I have only used the fitness floor in the building, and it’s always clean and neat and I’ve enjoyed my workouts. One frustration is that it’s a small room and there seems to be only 1 of each machine in the weight lifting area. That is frustrating, because so often 2 or 3 people have to wait for the same machines. It’s frustrating, because when you want to work one muscle group at a time and need to use multiple machines in sequence, you are forced to interrupt the benefit of keeping that muscle group engaged when the next machine(s) needed are too busy with people waiting. Being forced instead to go to other muscle groups hoping you don’t have to wait for those machines. It does disrupt the benefit of completing the muscle you want to focus on before going on to another. Members are polite and friendly and that enhances the Salem experience.
Owen is the staff person who seems to be on the fitness floor the times I’ve come, and he is a terrific representative of the Y with a genuinely nice personality – always says hello, always friendly and helpful when I’ve asked questions. Terrific guy!
The locker room is always clean and neat, as are the showers, toilets and sinks. I love the sauna, the temperature is always great, and always clean. But it is way too small. I am a small man in frame and stature, only 5’3”, and it is tight with 3 guys sitting next to each other on the bench. And only two men with larger frames and stature would be comfortable sitting next to each other with no room for a comfortable third. More than that and you feel like you’re intruding on their space. Plus, there is only room for one man to stand if the seating is taken.
Another negative to the small sauna room size involves the sauna heating unit. It does not have a safety guard around it, and it is too close to the door frame as you enter. When I opened the door and stepped in, I moved too close to the hot unit hitting it and burned my leg. I ended up needing to go to an urgent care clinic and was told I had first- and second-degree burns. It was painful and took two weeks to heal enough before being advised to use the sauna again. It’s still red and my leave a scar. It was no one’s fault but my own, but I was angry that there was no guard around the hot unit to prevent such an accident. It would not have happened if there was a guard. Other Y’s I’ve attended do have a simple wooden guard that works well. I’m surprised there’s no code requiring one, but I can’t believe the Salem Y doesn’t see that as a potential hazard. Until a guard is not put in place, I suggest changing the way the door opens to the other side. That way when you step in you are not so close to the unit. It currently opens on the left right next to the hot unit. Why not open the door on the right instead away from the unit?
I also love the steam room. It’s terrific and I noticed you did some repair work to the floor. It looks clean and wonderful. The room is a good size and gets a lot of use from many men. I’ve been in it when six men have sat there comfortable at the same time. Excellent! And the hose on the wall to hose down the seating is a great idea that is used often. Most Ys don’t have a steam room, so it makes Salem Y extra terrific!
I wish closing would go back to 10:00 pm again like before Covid or at least to 9:30 like the Beverly Y does currently. Those of us who come at night are being penalized by closing earlier than 10pm. Are the members who come in the morning being penalized by the facility opening later? If not, it is not fair to penalize the night members only.
I do love the Greater Beverly Y of the Northshore and all that it offers members and the communities. I have only been to Beverly and Salem, but I would like to try the other Ys, also. And Chris Lovasco does a great job managing it all and hiring wonderful staff!
So, that’s my feedback. Hope it helps. Any questions, give me a shout.
Thank you!
Jimmie Morrocco
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A great faculty to work out
Fantastic community, energy is inclusive.... love the yoga!!
Great facility
Great classes
Great staff!
Staff, mostly Jimmy(front desk), wonderful lifeguards.
I'm enjoying pool exercise classes and have recommended it to some friends
Friendly people. Excellent staff. Good parking.
With me it is not only fitness but the social aspect. Good people work there and good friends use the Y. I have so many friends that are there and we see each other outside too.
good services, walkable access
Staff is nice, fitness room is cleaned regularly
Was a great zumba class . Love it
Baby sitting services
The Salem Y is close by my home and has alot
of great, new equipment packed in the fitness area. The staff are friendly and keep the place clean and inviting. Great job!!!
Lots of activities offered, for the young and old. New classes have been added to give a broad range of exercise levels, along with yoga and meditation.
Personal care by receptionist
Clean, large, all kinds of people working out with no ego! Best gym ever! And highly affordable.
great location and all the features you expect
Good price and super yoga with Rebecca.
The Salem YMCA is a great facility. It's clean and welcoming. I found the staff and members to be very friendly and helpful. The location is great- right in downtown Salem.
I love the variety of amenities at a low cost.
Great environment all around!
My son is back to really enjoying swim. He likes the coach, and especially likes the games they play at practice. He is in incredible physical shape because of it. Thanks!
All the options that kids and adults have to enjoy.
The Y is the best, and the Salem Y is an incredibly well-preserved historic building! I feel fortunate to have it so close to my home!
. My daughter and I have been looking for a pool with some open lanes.
It was great to see 3 open lanes on Sunday morning. We are hoping that this continues.
The employees were very helpful as were the members.
Great coaches! We had a great time.
I receive this feedback request way too frequently!
The Salem Y staff seem to like feedback & act on what they learn. Recently, there was a shortage of 8# weights in the group exercise room - we asked for more & the 8# weihgts were quickly stocked up. Similarly, new water rowers were added so that more members could join the popular rowing class.