MetroWest YMCA

Love this place. I like the diversity here – all age groups, all ethnicities. It really feels like a community.
The machines aren’t ever all taken up, at least when I go. I suppose at peak times they might be but I haven’t had trouble. Staff is nice.
The individual gripes I’ve read about here seem trivial.
Really, if you want a neighborhood place where everybody can feel at home, join this Y.

my son likes the ymca cause of the pool and gym there should be more classes for children like football and baseball. i only had one little argument with an employee a lady with glasses in the pool must be the supervisor i guess, anyways we try not to go too much to avoid any drama with members and employees. last time we going there as the gym is always packed one pre-​teen yelled at my 6 year old son cause his basketball flew across them as my son ran up to get it they kid is lucky i didnt kick his ass after saying he didnt yell at my son when i saw the whole thing.
also there should be 2 – 3 staff monitoring the gym you never know what can happen.

They don’t care about the convenience of the members in the slightest bit. They just want your membership dues. Pool is always crowded, and lap lanes are used for lessons all the time. The gym area is blocked for classes often on weekends and holidays. Unless you are willing to come in at 5 am, you are out of luck. The director and the associate director are rude and totally unaccommodating. I have had the family-​membership for 8 years, but I am getting out.

This was the second time I went to this Y In the past several years. I won’t be going back. I’m still trying to figure out why while in the locker room after finishing my work out a small angry man with a big ego told me I had 10 minutes to finish up. At first I thought he was some crazy client but saw he was actually an employee there. When asked what he meant he just repeated I had only 10 minutes to finish up. If this is how employees at this Y talk to clients I won’t be returning.

Horrible service. Unaccommodating schedule with no flexibility for kids and/​or parents. If you are looking for a rigid place with conveyor-​like experience, this is the place to be. Very disappointing.

I’ve been a member for 6 years, and I can bike here so it’s super convenient. The classes weren’t always so challenging but they’ve gotten better in the last couple years. Yoga is now free for members, not that I use it but I like that I could. I’ve taken Circuit, Pilates (Kelly is awesome), Zumba (Jennifer is currently the best), Boot Camp (Kristen rocks!), Cycle (ho-​hum), and TRX. The cardio room is clean and well-​stocked. They remove broken equipment right away though sometimes it doesn’t return for awhile. The locker rooms are a bit tight sometimes but wet and dry sauna is pretty luxurious for a Y, as is the pool which I wish I used more but I don’t like to share lanes, and the crowd is often aggressive seniors

Great facility and staff. One of the few places in the area with an indoor pool. Great schedule of classes, events, and workshops.

Place is always busy, after 10 min on the treadmill, the instructor asked me to move because they need the equipment for a class!

I’ve been a member for a few years, but I don’t think for much longer.
Their membership drives mean that the place is generally jammed to full capacity. Cardio machines (especially treadmills and ellipticals) are particularly busy. But what makes it worse is that sometimes they cordon off certain machines for classes, even though the particular machines are not being used by the class!
When I complained today about this situation to both the Wellness Director and to the Executive Director the complaints fell on deaf ears. They want to run the place their way.
Perhaps if you’re willing to go at 5 AM when they open the situation might be better. But I would try a Planet Fitness or other alternative instead if you want to exercise mid-​day.

For a YMCA, this place is more than okay. I have been a member at this gym for about 3.5 years now and have seen many upgrades in equipment throughout my time, which means they are committed to staying up-​to-​date. The facilities are always very clean and staff are generally friendly and attentive (aside from one or two grumpy employees). There are children everywhere, but that is totally expected when you choose to go to a YMCA. Once in awhile it will get so crowded to the point where it turns you away, but that really doesn’t happen often. I tend to go right after work around 5:30 and can hop right on the machine of my choice. My only complaint is the weight lifting area. It is very small and people are on top of each other when it is crowded. You will see all walks of life at this gym, so no worries about feeling embarrassed or out of place. They have some really great membership plans, so do your research before signing up to make sure it is the best plan for you.

Wouldn’t mind if they lowered the rate for once instead of raising it. I basically use it for just weights and cardio. Don’t really care about the classes or the pool. Free Wi-​fi is cool because I can watch netflix on my IPad while I’m on the tredmill. I also wouldn’t mind slightly extended hours on Sundays, perhaps until 7:00 instead of 5:00 on Sundays. Midnight instead of 10pm on weekdays. We are paying high membership fees we should have hours that are good for everybody not just the employees.

This Y really seems to be all things for all people. The staff are friendly, and they have programs and programs and lots of programs. Pretty much anything you want to do, you’re likely to find it. I personally love me my water aerobics. Lots of programs for kids! Adult lockers rooms are 18+ (and they’re pretty strict on it) which I initially thought was overkill, but now I really enjoy.
Prices are on their website (I paid ~$ 1K for a year family membership) and are quite reasonable.
You’ll find all kinds of people working out, so don’t be worried that you’ll stick out. There are old people, young people, weight lifters, new mothers, overweight people, skinny people (and lots of kids too).
Childcare is good if your child is able to separate well from you, otherwise it can be difficult. They kind of throw all the kids in a room together and let them play. Staff are at the door/​gate, but I have noticed they often spend more time texting on their phones or talking to each other than interacting with the kids. Given that they’re only a child care operation and claim to be nothing else, then I guess they’re doing that. There are some staff members who will play with the kids though, and I’m sure they are appreciated.

Recently renovated, what I really like about this gym is that it encompasses about every diversity point you can imagine. Even if you’re an albino geriatric Aleutian little person doing rehab who doesn’t speak English, you will feel most welcome here. It’s also very kid-​friendly without being kid-​annoying.
The yoga room is spiffy clean and the instructor is amazing. Best instructor I’ve found in a long, long time. I have a severe yoga crush going.
I’ve always been able to use whatever machine I’m after, and the area is staffed, which is nice. Love the handy wipes, which people do seem to use. Serious people work out here, but it doesn’t have a (pardon me) meathead vibe at all. Now I just have to go regularly.

I love this Y. I’ve had nothing but good experiences here– both in the work out areas and in classes I’ve taken. My one request is that they update the locker room area (it is outdated and there are removed panels in the ceiling by the changing area which always makes me feel weird). Sometimes the workout area gets packed during peak hours but I think that happens everywhere.
I’ve taken several classes there and have loved them all. I took a yoga class with Eileen and she was great– very helpful with any questions I had and she was very warm and personable. I’ve taken swimming classes which have helped my swimming tremendously. I’ve also taken the water aerobics– fun, though the night class was crowded. And I’ve done personal training with Greg– he is great– always answers all my questions when I go in and helped me get diesel arms for my wedding. I’m very happy we joined this Y. All the staff at the desk and in the work out areas are friendly and helpful.

Great cardio and weights equipment!
Watch out for them on billing and contracts. You might think that because it is the Y they would be less shady then other health clubs in this area; alas, they are worse! So much so, that I would strongly advise anyone considering membership to pay monthly in cash, or if you must use a credit card so you can challenge billing, but do NOT authorize a bank draft. I cancelled my membership after my husband was laid off, only to find that they had restarted my membership 6 months after the fact claiming that I had only put it on hold, and by the time I caught it and fought it, I was out 4 months memebership fees with no recourse except for a lawsuit (Which I chose not to do!).

I’m a very lazy gym goer, so my proximity to this gym is a huge help. Pool is great and I LOOOVE these bikes they have that simulate being out side. TVs you can watch while on the Cardio machines and a wide array of classes are also great.

yay im a fan, and almost a member!
so i needed a gym in the new hood and i cant seem to find one that is fair priced. i just finished (thank god) with my WOW contract, and although it was cheap, the headache and stuff that cam along with it, no more. so the Y is right down the street and i wanted to check it out.
they have family plans +1
they have free daycare +1
the child has to be 10 months –1 (but seeing as our boy is a hefty 25 lbs at 7 months, whos going to know?) +1
they have a sauna+1
lap pool +1
and they even provided a discount due to financial hardship +1 -$ :(
they could use some better equipment and absolutely an elliptical machine, but it could be worse. the staff is really nice and they have additional programming which might prove helpful down the road.
now if i could only get that song out of my head

This YMCA was terrific.
Great pool that really makes you want to swim because it’s not too cold. Nice wide lanes.
Great gym for doing cardio and weights. Nice lockerrooms (separates for Men and Women, Families, Girls and Boys which seemed very considerate and well thought out).
Nice spin classes (could use a few more in the schedule though).
Overall, not crowded even at peak times and super nice, responsive staff. Also seems very kid-​friendly though not to the extent that it would be overwhelming for adults. They even have Dance Dance Revolution that we saw kids on all the times we went, and they were having a great time.
And added bonus that I haven’t seen at any other Y: free wifi.