Member Testimonials
So many great fitness classes with awesome instructors.
Easy to access, clean modern facility, centrally located
Love the gym equipment and the variety of classes
Stay fit and zumba classes with Martha at the Saugus Y and stay fit with Terri at the Melrose Y are excellent instructors; enjoy their classes and have fun in them.
Times availablity for different classes.
The Melrose Y has an abundance of equipment, is well-maintained, is open for many hours each day, and is affordable, especially for people who have a fitness benefit from their health insurance provider.
Great instructors. Reasonable variety.
The Melrose Y is a nice community.
Big selection of classes.
I like the pickleball schedule. There are plenty of opportunities to play. I have not signed up for any activities as of yet.
Currently taking advantage of personal training and very happy with the program so far! Have had a membership for many years.
Great teachers and facilities.
At my age (82), activities that provide exercise are particularly important. Stay Fit is particularly valuable and you could provide it 5 days anweek to my advantage. Chair yoga is a distant second for me; stretching rather than moving is useful but not as useful. Both of them invite me. to the Y, rather than staying home and doing nothing physical.
My grandson has been taking swim lessons for several years. He has had a great experience!
The instructors are kind, friendly and engaged with the kids!
Ashley is such a great swim coach! My kids have her in different classes (parent child B and preschool 2) and she is great at positively meeting and challenging each student where they're at.
They have several classes geared to beginners seniors.
Playful activities and fun for kids
I get lots of use out of the Y’s pool .I take the Tuesday and Thursday water fitness class in the pool along with using the pool to do my laps . Roubins teaches the class and it is just perfect for this old lady. Between him showing us on the pool deck and in The water what to do we get it ! He plays good music for us to do our exercises too BUT Roubins personality outshines all of that . He is the best . And his water aerobics has improved my balance which is important for this senior gal . I also want the lifeguards to know they do a good job of watching us when we r in the pool swimming or in classes .
Really enjoyed the aquatics program for my toddler. The program was well organized and the director/instructor did a great job creating a comfortable environment for all the kids. I look forward to participating in another session in the future. Just wish the pool was warmer, prevent the infants from shivering!
The trainers, community and facilities
Really enjoyed Pilates with Nicole, felt like she was great and it was a good value.
The 'Y' can accommodate all your interests whatever your age - whether it be pickle ball, pool exercises, yoga, etc. I've made a lot of new friends, and the instructors are the best.
My son loves it
I love the Pilates classes . The instructors are so nice and knowledgeable. The front desk people always welcome you with a smile. The programs that are available are great!
Just one thing:
Unfortunately we saw a creature (mouse) that went under the bench at my last class and that was disruptive. All 5 of us were concerned about the little monster.
I know it’s getting cold and they will try to get in.
If you can fix that problem everything else is going well.
Thank you.
Roubins is a great instructor at our parent-child classes. Appreciate how down to earth he is and good with the kids
Very professionally run
Roubins. Roubins, Robubins! He is a gem and all of us at the Melrose Y are lucky and thrilled to have him as our instructor and Aquatics director. He is highly competent, informative, compassionate, kind and super nice. He runs the Aquatics dept like a well oiled machine and his Aquatics class is just the best workout for those of us who are older or facing physical challenges. He encourages us to use proper body mechanics, but to always listen to our bodies. He always has a huge smile and his class is just plain fun! We get a great workout and an even better laugh. We always leave the class happy and feeling better than when we went in. And everyone leaving the class always has the same comment, "we are so lucky to have Roubins!" The staff at the Y is top notch from office staff to front desk to guards and housekeeping. We appreciate all you do to keep us healthy and safe!
The Lift Heavy, Look Lean class is great! Kyle is a great Coach and keeps the training dynamic and interesting.
The instructors are very professional and knowledgeable, they can improvise, adapt and overcome even with the lack of materials & equipment. Leadership needs to do the same on safety and scheduling. YMCA ADA is very lacking on accessibility for access to doorways and emergency exits.
Instructions are friendly and patient.
Keeps me moving and staying healthy.
A lot of activities to choose from. Great!!!!