Member Testimonials
I love the YMCA and the classes and programs it offers. I am lucky that I am able to walk there from my house. I feel bad the parking situation is so bad. I know some people turn around and go home when the parking is really bad.
We love the YMCA. I use the sauna a lot and would recommend implementing a regular and thorough cleaning schedules of the sauna. There is a lot of debris that collects in the cracks of the benches and the wood will last longer if it is cleaned oiled occasionally.
I really enjoy your classes when I can get into them and when I can find parking. Sometimes that is a detriment. I find the quality of the instructor is great. The gym is clean. People are friendly and professional.
I sometimes find the website a little hard to navigate, but when I call in person, people are always very accommodating.
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Veronica is amazing! The only reason why I come to the Y!
I love the group exercise classes!
I like the zumba and line dancing classes very much.
I like spin, weights with Mike and yoga
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.
I am overall very happy with my membership at the Y. I mostly take classes and appreciate all the instructors. It is clear that they take the time to prepare for the classes and they care about the fitness and health of the members. The fact that the classes fill up the minute they open for registration is a testimony of how good and popular they are. It is always a bummer when one does not get into a class, but it is understandable that space is limited.
One minor suggestion, the floors should be cleaned more often. With so many people in and out for different classes, dirt, hair, dust, salt, etc. accumulates quickly. Thank you.
Josefina Silva