Member Testimonials
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.
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.
the available classes and activities cover a good range of physical ability levels, and are offered at times that fit lots of different schedules.