Member Testimonials
Friendly, clean
Sr gym
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, nice workout machines, great classes.
We have had several different trainers lead the M/W Lift Heavy, Look Lean class and all have been good. Our current trainer is young but excellent and a pleasure to spend time with. Please have her continue.
Group Exercise. Excellent value for a family.
I love the water aerobics classes and line dance class and I find the staff very helpful and friendly!!!!
I love the variety of classes and time slots for group ex classes. The teachers are all upbeat and professional. I would and do recommend the Y!!
I have been a member for more than 30 years. My kids all learned to swim at the Melrose Y, had their birthday parties there too. I love the fact that there is something for the entire family.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday water aerobics
Facilities are clean, welcoming front desk staff, and spaces for parents to wait while children are in their class.
The instructor to student ratio is great. My children get attention and they are making progress. Most importantly they enjoy the class and the instructor, Molly.
Great center, camps for the kids, we really like the pool. staff is very friendly and welcoming. price is reasonable.
Great programs and staff.
The facilities are nice and the people are great. The programs are more than sufficient to meet my needs, now and in the future.
Love water aerobics with Scott
Toddler swim program is great!
I love pickup basketball! Only wish it was more regular without being preempted by other programs.
Well structured lessons and engaging instructors. We can see progress even after just three lessons.
Many swimming options.
I am enjoying Bea's aerobic swim class. The Live Strong program has been a wonderful fit for me.
Looking forward to continuing my fitness level at the Melrose and Saugus locations.👍
Variety of group exercise classes
Very flexible address different times in a day for those who work
I appreciate the wide offering’s of fitness classes, everything from boxing to yoga. The staff is engaging, instructive and professional. Fitness directors seem to be seeking constant improvement by use of surveys, being present and available. I frequently recommend the Melrose Y to just about everyone!
I attend morning water aerobics classes two to three days a week. All three instructors are excellent-each has a different style, so no two classes are exactly alike. They are enthusiastic and personable, and are totally dedicated to their students. We are always given a full workout!
The pool is clean and well maintained, and there is always ample equipment for all participants. Front desk staff is always warm and welcoming. The Melrose Y is definitely a place that makes you want to come back!
I love water aerobics. Scott is a great teacher. Good workout!
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I am a senior with osteoarthritis. I find Beatrice's (Bea we call her) aqua stretch class wonderful 3 days per week (Mon, Tues, & Thurs) at 1:00 pm. We actually do some fitness, cardio routines in the class. I can do things in this class & in the water with the bouyency that my arthritis doesn't allow me to do on land. This class keeps me moving better all around. I enjoy the group, the social aspect & routine with an ongoing group, the instructor-member relationship, & exercise & fun with other members while meeting new members when they join us also. Great class; hope it doesn't get cancelled; I'd be heartbroken!
I've always had a fear of water and had a lackluster series of classes a few years before to learn how to swim (these classes never worked out due to subpar teaching!!). However, the team at YMCA Melrose (Ashley is my main instructor; Nick has been filling in for her last couple of days) is AMAZING and I have never felt comfortable in the water than now. In 30+ years of living, I can finally be fully submerged under water and not feel that deep pressure on my chest or freak out...woooo!
I am really looking forward to finishing this set of classes AND sign up for the fall session whenever that comes online!
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I like that the teachers are pushing my son to swim more independently.

I really like all the classes that are available for adults.