Member Testimonials
Your instructors!!! Sharon … Zumba gold is very enthusiastic and brings her joy in teaching to her classes as does Nancy …. TRX Fundamentals who is kind and ensures we are doing our best on each stretch. But my favorite can no longer teach due to illness…..Kay with the Stay Fit class No one can match her She is a hard act to follow and is missed so very much She is friendly, concerned for her students of all ages and always bring the fun to her classes!!! I will be venturing out to water aerobics again at the end of the month as I enjoyed them as well!!
state of the art equipment.
My friend and I like the water aerobics and my son likes to use the weight room and basketball gym.
Variety and instructors.
Classes and staff are wonderful!
There's a wide range of programs and activities available.
The instructors are great. The location in Melrose is aldo good for me. The renovation was a major improvement in the physical space.
I wish it wasn't so difficult to get into some of the classes. Also hope the Y will address the problems with AC on 3rd floor and the poor ventilation in the mind body studio.
Rubens and Scott! The 2 best instructors at the Y and that is saying a lot! The Tues/Thurs 1pm class members are beyond thrilled that Rubens is permanently going to teach the class! It was the happy buzz of the locker room! Rubens has added wonderful and appropriate exercises for all levels and encourages us all to try new things while reminding us to be careful of any existing conditions. He makes us smile and gets us moving with tons of energy and humor. Rubens is always checking in with the class members to make sure we are doing ok with his exercise routine. Totally interactive, appropriate and just plain fun. Rubens is a wonderful instructor and most of all kind and fun! He is a gem and the Melrose y is so lucky to have him. We can't thank you enough, Rubens we are so grateful you stepped in to instruct this class.
Scott's Mon pm class is a joy and a great workout for all levels. He keeps a consistent pace and offers a challenging but appropriate workout for all levels. The deep breathing is a great part of the class. He gets us going with the fun music and encourages safe and correct stretching. All while running a fun class. He also understands personal limitations and is wonderful about adapting and answering questions. The Y wouldn't be the same without this class! Thanks Scott for a wonderful Aquatics experience!
Now on to the rest if the staff, the guards are beyond nice and truly competent. They run the pool area like a well oiled machine. Safety and time management are phenomenal and so so nice and friendly. The front desk staff is so helpful as are the directors, again Rubens you are the best at keeping the Aquatics programs and schedules at the Y running smoothly. You know your stuff and we appreciate you! The front desk always has a smile and they are so nice and helpful. And let's not forget housekeeping for keeping the joint clean and safe! Thx Melrose family YMCA for a wonderful experience.
Variety. Always opportunities to find a class or workout.
Love Weights with Mike. Great energy with the group and receiving Mike’s knowledge with weights, and gives you confidence to try weights and machines you used prior.
I joined the Y to take advantage of all the great classes and amenities. I was unemployed and wanted to take full advantage of the classes. Now, I have just accepted a job offer and cannot make most classes I like. I would like some more fitness classes in the evening... maybe 6:30pm or 7pm start.
Thank you!
Good supply of exercise equipment, extensive hours of operation, close proximity to our home, reasonable cost with our Medicare rebate.
nothing special now...trying to figure out what class to take now that Kay is gone.
The classes are convinient to my schedule, The teachers/trainor are pleasant, professional
and friendly.
I recently visited the new fitness center and was very impressed.
Is wonderful
Welcoming attitude for all in contrast to some other gyms
Different types of classes included in membership.
Size of new weight room after renovations.
Pickleball
Love the facility and variety of equipment. I wish it was a little easier to get into some of the fitness classes
Our neighbors will be joining soon at our recommendation. We like the location, the recent renovation and the classes.
Some things we might change include:
1) the number of people who sign up for classes as soon as it opens and then cancel quite late. While this lets in users on the wait list it gives them very little notice. Perhaps, the people who routinely cancel a few hours before class should not be eligible to signup at the same time as everyone else.
2) School kids who occupy equipment but are hanging out rather than working out. I just don't go during the school kids witching hour at this point.
thank you,
Jor
very good heart maintenance class with Anna.
We love the swim lessons at the Melrose YMCA. The instructors are attentive, kind and great teachers (my kids are 5 and 7). The pool area is organized, lessons begin and end on time and most importantly the structure and content of the lessons makes the full half hour very productive. They are learning so much!
Only go for swimming on Saturdays. Kids love to get in the pool and seem to like their instructors .
I love everything about the YMCA programs and activities!
very caring and comfortable environment. The staff at the front desk are friendly and knowledgeable
My grandson age 5 takes swim lessons at this location. It has been a positive experience for him.
He enjoys coming to class and is progressing nicely thanks to the dedicated swim instructors
Yoga , pickleball , mat Pilates , TRX
Instructors are wonderful
Great instructors
Great programs, great instructors, great staff at the desk and meeting great members of the 'Y' - its my 'Happy Place."
Patricia Mcfarland.