Member Testimonials
Beautiful facility, ample parking, welcoming staff
all the classes are great!
Staff is friendly
new areas are wonderful
Fitness center and the pool
I like the variety of classes offered. Some fill up quickly which can be hard though I appreciate the 24 hour limit to sign up
It would be great if the Melrose YMCA had:
- 7am-8am Classes
- Monday & Friday Child Watch
- Papertowels in the bathroom
I enjoy the group exercises. I like zumba.
the available classes and activities cover a good range of physical ability levels, and are offered at times that fit lots of different schedules.
Friendly staff, excellent instructors. Great exercise equipment.
Good variety
You can tell all the employees love their jobs. This combined with a great array of local community leads to a great atmosphere!
The new fitness center is nice.
Could be bigger.
Some of the equipment needs repair
Good variety of classes and levels.
I've been a member for 35 years. My kids all learned to swim at the Melrose Y. The staff is great and there is something for everyone!
Excellent Instructors.
New facilities are great.
The Aquatics classes are top notch! Rubens runs the Aquatics programs with competence, fun and kindness and skill. He has revamped the Tues/Thurs class and it is in demand for a reason. A great workout appropriate for any ability level. Rubens customized exercises to fit the needs of the class and he makes it fun, fun, fun! Rubens gets us laughing and moving. He is the best and a huge asset to the Y. We are beyond thrilled that he took over this class! Thanks, Rubens!
Scott's Mon pm class is great fun and a super great workout. You couldn't ask for a nicer instructor and he spends much needed time on stretching and breathing techniques. Ramped up for those who can, but understanding of those who need a gentler work out. Fun and energetic and full of pep! Would love another night class with Scott. He gets us going and keeps his class fresh. Thanks, Scott!
Also, the guards at the Melrose Y are top notch and so super nice! They keep the pool safe and adhere to a strict schedule while keeping everything running smoothly and making us all feel welcome. We always feel safe with the Melrose y guards around!
Let's not forget the front desk staff and office and cleaning staff. Friendly faces and highly competent. You all go the extra mile to help in any way you can.
Yoga Flow and Yoga Sculpt and the availability of treadmills and weights
I joined the Melrose Y just a few weeks ago, and I can say everyone has been super friendly and accommodating. I asked (far too many) questions lol, and I've felt very welcomed. This is especially true for the group classes.
The fitness center is clean and well-maintained. The staff members are friendly, approachable, and efficient.
Variety of classes
involement in Melrose
An excellent facility, wide range of excercise equipment and friendly staff.
Great programs, great instructors, great staff at the desk and meeting great members of the 'Y' - its my 'Happy Place."
Patricia Mcfarland.
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.
Variety of programs and options.