Member Testimonials
Joining the YMCA has been awesome so far. The Child watch hours are great! I also appreciate how clean they keep the gym, bathrooms & showers.. and all the staff have been very friendly & helpful!
No judgement. Great teachers. Good facilities affordable
It's safe , and Katelyn pap is an amazing director. Thank you for giving my son a place to go as a young adult to continue good habits and hobbies through the tough times we face worldly. Gratitude
I have been a member at the Y for about two years, and I am very pleased the service I receive there. The staff is nice and professional, the instructors are great and there are a good variety of classes available during the day. I am overall very pleased with the Y.
The facilities are good and the people are nice.
I am no longer a couch potato. Live Strong changed my life. I am continuing to follow the program on my own.
Pickleball and Pilates classes. My husband likes the pool and sauna too. Adult workout rooms are great. Only complaint is not enough room to put a mat down and stretch, and the Monday and Friday CC Pickleball times are underutilized. Should open them up to Casual Friendly players or maybe one for beginners. No one has showed up for a couple week as now. Thank you!
I love the Melrose YMCA. I have become a fan of lifting weights thanks to the AMAZING Nicole Wade. The community at the Y is very welcoming and supportive.
I love to swim. The lifeguards can be very helpful. I really enjoy everyone at the Y.
I love the variety of the classes the YMCA offers. I take Strength , Yoga, Pilates and TRX classes and enjoy them all. I also went through the LiveStrong program for cancer survivors and liked it so much I am now a mentor. Courtney and Jeff have a great program that offers strength, cardio, stretching and balance to help cancer survivors improve their health and also support their overall mental health.
I have only used the bike and haven’t used your other facilities yet. It is difficult for me to get transportation, so I have’s been there very much.
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Variety of options and times
People and convenience
I only use the fitness center but with the move to the second floor and the new equipment it is so much better than being in the basement. I am there at 5AM and appreciate it when it is raining or cold that we are allowed in the doorway until opening. In the past this was not allowed.
I only use the work-out equipment.
I think the Melrose Y is great. I take classes there and think the teachers are great.
I wish there were a few more options at night for Yoga or Pilates. Like on Wednesday or Friday
I enjoy the swim class.
Friendly helpful staff
Classes and trainers
There are many varied programs that are open to everyone
We have enjoyed the yoga/dance class with Ms. Diane very much. It's an excellent class. She is lovely by the way. This class showed us the need at the YMCA Melrose for more yoga classes and stretching and calming classes for all ages -youth, teens, adults, & elderly. It's necessary and beneficial to start young and to teach youth and teens in the community how to breathe properly and center oneself and be calm and stretch the body.
For adults and the elderly what a support it would be to have these types of yoga classes and light stretching available so close to home.
I would love to be able to keep my child in these types of classes all year long for herself and myself, especially as she grows as to make it part of her routine and lifestyle.
Jad has been with my son for two sessions now and he is fantastic. My son has sensory and transitional issues and he has worked with him weekly to build his trust and help him improve his swimming. I cannot thank Jad more for Going above and beyond to work with my son.
My pickleball instructor is the best! I’ve learned so much from her and feel more confident when playing
every thing
Water aerobics Maria is awesome
I like that the 8:30am classes get me up and moving Monday - Wednesday. The instructors are great. The exercises are all doable, although they remind us to do only what is comfortable.
I had hip replacement surgery 1 1/2 years ago. I had been a runner before surgery and was looking for a program that would help with recovery.
I’m happy I found these classes.
The y is very clean. The staff are all very kind, thoughtful. The classes are great. The instructors are top notch and ensure everyone is doing the exercise safely and correctly ! I particularly like the chair yoga classes and thank you for adding a third one in Fridays.
Variety!!
Variety of programs, friendliness of staff, size of facility-not huge, cold and dark like some gyms.
I like the personal training and the availability of classes for other activities.