Member Testimonials
Instructors - Veronica in particular
I just use the weights and machines. Since the renovation, it has been great.
the gym, shower rooms are Clean, also the team was amazing thank you Nancy for your kindness.
I like chair yoga Jeff is great and in general nice clean place
One of the best Y’s around..outstanding Staff, brand new 2nd floor work out area. Also, new good size room for classes. And plenty of sanitizing stations. Congratulations Melrose YMCA
The LiveStrong program has been a tremendous help to me & my friends. Courtney & the trainers are so supportive. I also enjoy the way other people are so friendly, polite & helpful.
I mostly like the sense of community the attitude of the YMCA; it rubs off on its members! The schedule is flexible and the instructors are very thoughtful and experienced.
The people are so supportive. The group exercise classes are great.
I love my trainer Lauren Sanford - she provides the best instruction, motivation, and tailors all of our work toward my unique goals. I am now lifting more than my body weight with lower body compound movements, I am increasing my upper body strength at a consistent pace, and I feel set up for success every time I step into the gym. I can't think of a better partner for my fitness journey.
I've been in the Tuesday night section of Menopause Fitness with Nicole Wade since September 2024, and my work there has been life changing. Can I do a proper hip thrust now? Yes! Can I do a military press with a pre-weighted bar? Yes! Can I do good mornings, squats, and deadlifts? Yes! Did I think I could do any of this before I started this class? No! Nicole is our fairy godmother of fitness, and every session with her is a declaration of "I can and I will!"
Accessibility to swimming is fantastic! The lifeguards are awesome - always alert and available.
Great fitness classes with good teachers. Very clean in the fitness center.
Right now I am only using the gym. I like the gym very much. I always find a machine and I can go at my own pace. Some days I excercise for more than an hour; and other times I excercise for about 30- 45 minutes. I am trying to get into some classes; but want to make sure I get into a class for my age group and ability . I will be 70 in June.
Variety
Great Cardio Program.
Great facility in the heart of down town Melrose. Great people and part of a larger system.
Thank you for the upgrades to the locker rooms. Much appreciated.
Group classes
I thoroughly enjoy and benefit from my classes with Michelle for yoga and TRX.
Convenient, clean, friendly, and all around great environment! Beautiful gym, too!
Love the Pilates classes in Melrose.
Multiple people times and days of the week available
A great variety of exercise options.
Classes or individaul workouts.
kids loe it, teachers are great and supportive
Excellent teachers who support participants at their individual levels.
Swim class
The swim instructor makes the lessons fun for my son.
Coach Kate is awesome with the kids.
Rubens, Rubens, Rubens!!! The best Aquatics director and instructor ever! He makes time to address any special needs or requests both in the water and out. Runs a wonderful water exercise class with lots of laughs and fun and smiles. Great exercise tailored towards our different needs. Totally open to suggestions. The Y community is lucky to have him! Always happy always courteous always friendly!
Scott runs an incredible Monday night class. Great work out with lots of fun and variety. Super, super nice and accommodating. Look forward to this every week. It fills up for a reason. Scott is just great and so is his class. Can't say enough nice things about him!
Working one-on-one with Stefanie Graves since July has been a life-changing experience for me. She is gifted, knowledgeable, and most importantly, encouraging and motivating. Her gentle, realistic approach to our sessions is exactly what I needed as a busy, working mom of two who has never really invested significant time in weight training. Additionally, the beautifully remodeled facility is bright and inviting.
New Fitness Center, introduction of Pilates reformer classes, some great trainers and instructors.
I like spin, weights with Mike and yoga