Member Testimonials
Lessons are great, but the family locker rooms need to be more functional when there are large groups of kids. There need to be benches that fit across the whole width of every changing stall not just 2 of them. There should also be a bench outside the stalls for kids done changing to put on shoes so other families can get in and change. There are always lines of freezing kids waiting for a room to change. Younger kids aren't allowed in the single sex locker rooms so this pushes everyone onto the family locker rooms and the new second family locker room has too few changing stalls and kids aren't supposed to change out in the open for good reason.
Brand new facility. I've found the staff to be very friendly and attentive. App works well, the virtual live classes have been good as a new member to get oriented.
I love the community feel, the clear scheduling, and the proximity to home for me. Always accessible and the right amount of support is available without being overwhelming.
Hearing the music when I'm on the treadmill helps my workout. But the music is never loud enough. You can hardly hear it.
Bringing in my Iphone is very inconvenient for me. I don't have a lock for a locker. Just need to be able to hear the music that the Y plays.
The Aquatics programs are top notch. The guards are awesome and super friendly and they thrive on keeping us safe. The front desk personnel are so helpful and informative. A special thanks to Rubens for taking over the Tuesday and Thursday 1pm classes. He had big shoes to fill and he has stepped up with grace and created a super energetic and beneficial water exercise class. He added a great selection of music to keep us going and some fun at the end of class always. His instruction is detailed and perfect for any level of ability. He takes any input seriously and also makes allowances for those of us that need extra time or a slower pace. He keeps us motivated and moving. But most of all he keeps us coming back with a smile on his face that is truly infectious! Thanks Rubens!!! You are a gem and we are lucky to have you as our instructor!
Options have improved.
I am attending chair, yoga, and a chair Pilates, and both have been so helpful to me. I will highly recommend the Melrose why and especially the live strong program.
New exercise room upstairs is excellent!!
The classes that I've taken have been great
I like the area and the personel working there are just perfect espacially in the reception I like the service . BIG thank s to the receptionists 👏
Melrose Y rules it has ruled my whole life
The sauna is a big plus for me, but the upstairs workout room with the kettlebells and TRX suspension trainers are a good to for me. The Y has everything I need though.
Diversity of programs…a lot to choose from
Love the boxing but wish there were better/taller bags. Also wish there was a weeknight option for boxing with Veronica!
All the HIIT classes are great. The variety and range of times are very accommodating. The work out spaces are also very clean and well organized.
I love the chair yoga classes and wish you offered more. The class is so full each day it’s offered if you don’t sign up in the day you’re able to the class is full and the waitlist can be as long as 14 waiting to get in
Also the senior fit class taught by Kay is also great and always different. Kudos to Kay
Water aerobics is enjoyable and healthy - have tried 2 different instructors with both having different type classes - the variety is appreciated
The location and some of the classes.
A few observations - love the new cardio and weights area on the second floor. Last year, it was very warm in there even in the early morning (7:30am). Wondering if something can be done to keep the heat out, maybe window treatments? Not sure
I just signed up for a Reformer class and was waitlisted but I don't recall getting an email telling me that. I did receive an email that I got into that class. Not sure if I was supposed to get an email telling me I was waitlisted.
I like the availability of aqua classes each morning! The classes are challenging and fun, and all three instructors are very enthusiastic. Please consider offering more 7:PM evening classes (not just Mondays).
Our family members enjoy the kids' learn to swim classes-it's been much more consistent and smoothly run since Reubens Guerrier took charge, and the instructors do a great job with the kids under his supervision. We've tried the evening Family Swim which is a nice addition to the line up, and hope to try out the weekend offerings soon.
The Family changing rooms are very helpful! They could be cleaner (dirty diapers really need to be disposed of more frequently, and the cubicles are pretty cruddy with heavy use and could use bigger benches, and hooks).
The women's locker room has been greatly improved over the last year. The addition of better quality curtains in the women's showers and changing cubicles have made a huge difference (no more cheap, easily ripped plastic ones!), and the area is always kept clean. Would love to see hooks in the cubicles!
The only real negative? The sign up process is absolutely anxiety-producing! The website is convoluted and confusing. If you're not on line by 6AM on sign up day, classes quickly fill and students are shut out. It would be nice to offer currently enrolled students the chance to sign up on the same day in the class indicated on their "report cards" before the stampede.
Overall, the Y is a great place to be!
The instructors are very friendly. They have a good routine of exercises however they will remind the class to stay within our ability.
This is important to me where I have had hip replacement surgery.
Also the class participants are friendly. The class is very enjoyable!
The YMCA shines because of its amazing trainers!
I am a devoted member of Team Lauren Sanford. She's a phenomenal trainer who provides constant encouragement and creativity in her instruction. She keeps her programs playful and varied, and she troubleshoots form to keep things aligned and safe. It's the first time in my life I've ever been excited to go to the gym - progressive overload is where it's at! Since I started working with Lauren, I'm doing lower body compound movements at heavier than my body weight and I'm able to move with confidence in the world.
I can't recommend Menopause Fitness more highly. Nicole Wade is a glittering gem among the trainers, a gifted teacher of Pilates and weight/mobility training. You can tell that Menopause Fitness is one of the bright lights in her week, and she inspires us to try things that we couldn't imagine we're capable of. Her course does a great overview of compound and accessory movement options, and it's incredibly motivating to be working with a group of women in my age group, maintaining strength heading into the second half of our lives.
Roubins is fantastic! He knows how to make an informative and engaging class with the youngest of kids just starting out in the water. My daughter has loved going to all his sessions and we hope to continue with him !
Ruebins is a great Director! Our kids were lucky to have him as a teacher. We’ve had great experiences with the other teachers as well.
Fitness classes for every level
Instructors are great.
A friendly and courteous staff. Wide range of fitness classes and various choices in exercise equipment.
love PT and classes with lauren - she is an AWESOME trainer and instructor
The swim exercise program is healthy and makes my body feel so much better, each time I attend.
Every day of the week has a different instructor so a lot of variety!
My husband and I enjoy the gym, the pool and everything pertaining to improving and maintaining our mobility, health and well being - the 'Y' has it all. The bonus is the friendly and helpful instructors and forming friendships with others of the same interests.
Teachers are great. Early morning times are perfect. As long as the water is warm I love it!