Member Testimonials
I love the aqua classes for adults and for kids. Roubins is great!
I like the teacher's genuine engagement with the kids.
Good classes, very clean.
I wish thursdays had a higher impact class. There are 2 low level classes. I go to peabody on Thursdays to take mary larraues higher impact class now.
Gym cleanliness.
Love the swimming program, high confidence in the teachers, they make our son comfortable and the lessons fun!
We love the instructors that we've gotten to know. Kate and Roubbins have been great! They are very patient, fun, and skilled at keeping the kids engaged and safe.
We love the parent child swim class and it’s a good introduction to swimming though there were a few times where the pool was cold 🥶 so we had to leave early.
fun and variety of exercises
Group exercise classes, especially Veronica Brooks and Allys zumba classes
There is a wide variety of activities for people of all ages across all of the centers in our network.
I really enjoy the classes I have taken like Stay Fit, Pilates & Barre Dance Fusion. The renovated gym is so clean and updated with relaxing colors. Everyone is really friendly.
I love Bee who does the class!
I love how positively led the group classes are. Extremely motivating and uplifting while leading you to put your best foot forward no matter what journey you are on in your Health, Wellness, and Fitness.
The classes, and the new renovations, staff is quite friendly and helpful.
I really enjoyed the water aerobics. Besides it being fun it’s great exercise and low impact, but I find it has helped with my lower back pain.
Thank you
My kids enjoy the swim lessons. They have become much better swimmers within the past few years. Thank you
Reuben has been helpful and knowledgeable in all the classes my kids have him for. They have learned and grown so much in such a short time, keep up the great work!! Thank you!
With the recent renovations the gym and locker rooms are all usable modern and clean.
Very good instructors and and classes. Energetic workout
I like that they're fun!
I am LOVING the class I am taking with Nicole Wade - she is phenomenal!
Swimming instructor, Isaac is very patient and calming.
The Melrose YMCA is incredible. The staff is A++++++! Friendly and helpful! There are 2 staff members in particular I would like to commend.
First, Bea. The Aquatics stretch/exercise instructor. MWTh classes are an absolute must! She is the reason I come to the Melrose Y every week. Her class is amazing. The exercises are for the young and older and young at heart alike. She describes each exercise perfectly and reminds us how to perform them properly as to not hurt our bodies and have body mechanics. A good full body work out with proper stretching and cool down. Her class is educational but most of all fun. Bea has a loyal following and the Y is lucky to have her! She teaches professionally and always reminds us to listen to our bodies and offers alternative moves to those of us who need it. Bea is by far the best instructor at the Y! And we always leave her class with a smile on our faces! Thanks, Bea!!!!
Second, Ruben is wonderful! As the Aquatics director he keeps us all informed of the goings on at the Y. Whether it be class schedules, cancelations, changes or pool maintenance, Rubens is professional and timely with his information. If you have any issues at all you can always reach out to Rubens. He is not only helpful but is super friendly and nice. If
he is on deck as a guard he engages with those of us in the pool making us feel welcome and always safe. He treats his staff professionally and the pool schedule runs like a well oiled machine. The guards are excellent and friendly and they all interact with us and Rubens in a professional but encouraging manner. Ruben is the find of the century as the Melrose Y Aquatics director and we love having him. Thanks, Rubens!!!
Lastly, as mentioned the guards and front desk staff are superb! Friendly, helpful. And always there if you need help. They make the Melrose Y a community center not just a work out spot. Way to go Melrose YMCA!!
My favorite class for exercising and socializing- professional instructor with a great sense of humor!
I love all except on Thursday the aquatic!
Convenient schedule times
Wonderful instructor! Warm and friendly environment!
By far the best swimming class. We love this branch.
The fitness activities at the YMCA have been a game changer. I've been training with Lauren Sanford, who is a gem and incredibly careful about form, and Nicole Wade, who teaches reformer, mat Pilates, and the Fitness for Menopause classes. Lauren and Nicole have reshaped the way I think about my strength and capability; their advice has inspired an identify shift. I'm an athlete, even though I'm in my late 40s, and I can lift weight and move my body with confidence. As I've said to friends, it's been a wonderful opportunity to connect with a multi-generational, mutually supportive community in Melrose. I love working out with other women and making new friends. The upgrade to the gym upstairs has been amazing, and I love that everything is clean, bright, and well cared for.
Ruebens is a fantastic teacher! My daughter is only 10 mo, but loves going to swimming with and Ruebens makes it a ton of fun for them.