Group classes have been great for getting my kids more comfortable with water and basic skills. My 4-year-old also does private swim at the Y which we have loved and is more compatible with his needs and how he will best learn, so we feel lucky to have that option!
My son has made amazing progress this year in his class with Ashley. She follows a similar rhythm every class but still diversifies tasks to challenge each student appropriately. I am so grateful for her!
I really like the Aqua Stretch classes taught by Roubins, the Aquatics director. I love the pool & it is great for seniors like myself with arthritis & other physical issues. The water is so forgiving, great to exercise in & Roubins makes it a fun class!
There are many class options to choose from and classes are offered pretty much all day 5 days a week and classes also available on the weekends. The instructors are great . I particularly enjoy Jeff Dodds chair yoga, Julia Pollards stay fit class and chair Pilates class along with Dev Bennett stay fit class. The space is clean and the reception staff are friendly and inviting . Yes I highly recommend the Y
I am very pleased with the Roubins, the instructor! He makes the classes fun and invigorating! I like the schedule of 1-2, T & Th, it fits into my scheduling routines perfectly. I have already recommended Aqua Stretch to many current members as well as friends that have yet to join Melrose YMCA.
Julie G.
I like the sense and feel of this particular Y for community & classes focused on women’s health like fitness for menopause. I like the idea of having mindfulness classes to be added.
I really like the workout classes. Veronica is the best instructor I have ever had. She works you hard, but it is a good hard. I feel like I can take on the world when I am done with one of her classes.