Roots Aquatics and Fitness Center

Westfield, 217 Root Rd, Westfield, MA 01085 | ★ 4.8 (130 Review)

📞 +1 413-568-2782

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About the Club

Roots Aquatics and Fitness Center is the area’s most state-of-the-art facility designed and specially

tailored to meet and exceed the needs of both children and adults at any level.

Our adult fitness center offers small group and large group training, access to a 25 yard heated lap pool, cardio equipment tracking all of your workouts, and specialty classes like Tread N' Shred and TRfleX. Roots is committed to providing the cleanest facility, the most knowledgeable trainers and instructors, and friendliest customer service.

Roots Swim School believes that all children should learn the life-saving skill of swimming. As the only facility of its kind in the area, our designated learn to swim pool offers classes for children as young as 3 mo.

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Reviews

Kerry Chenausky

★ 5

Swim lessons from infancy to toddler level have been amazing, giving our child confidence in the pool. The instructors are so kind, accommodating, and fun!

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Kelsey Collette

★ 5

Swim instructor, Mr Nick, is amazing with the little ones! He taught my daughter when she was younger and is now teaching my son (who is definitely more difficult than she was!) He is so patient with the kids and understanding and likes to have fun while still teaching them all they need to know! Highly recommend Mr Nick and Roots swim in general

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Jordan Chanler-Berat (Chanleaux)

★ 5

Instructor Sanaa: this is an excellent toddler aged swim instructor. She got our 3 year old confident and comfortable in the pool! So grateful. The school itself is excellent, keeping the kids warm, safe and having fun.

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Andrea Yeskey

★ 5

Best learn to swim program in the area by far! Super organized, great instructors and love the facility.

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Autumn Fields

★ 5

We absolutely love roots! I started going to roots for cycle years ago, then once I had my son i couldn’t wait to get him involved in the roots community. We love swim lessons with Ms Jen & Mr Nick!

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Curtis Curylo

★ 5

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Lisa Gifford

★ 3

Great facility, staff a friendly, pool is actually incredible for young kids and the handicap.

We were sign up for a monthly subscription for classes in the gym and pool once a week. My daughter was about 20 months

The gym was in a smaller room with mats for little kids it was great for fine motor skills and development.

My three stars come from the swimming lesson, this was a fear based class and I didn’t like the techniques at all. It was designed to tell kids to stay away from the water and be nervous around water instead encourage proper skills.

During her couple months here she didn’t learn any swimming skills. This was something she did with her grandmother and had I attended sooner she would have been removed sooner. It took me all summer to get my daughter to not be scared of the pool and lake and this class undid it. We have since started a different swimming class for ages 6mo-3yrs that is focused on teaching all skills. And positivity around water, and I have seen her skills grow.

We I say fear based, the have kids walk into the water and as they walk in we tell them “no no go back to deep” everything was centered around to much safety and not teaching the basics. We only seemed to work on one skill, if you only work on one skill once and a while you won’t get better.

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Emily Curry

★ 5

All three of my kids go there and it is a great experience! Coach Nicole is amazing, as is Lacie! My son who has some anxiety though LOVES coach Jordon. He is amazing and makes the class very fun.

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Aubri Drake

★ 5

A great local gym with a very friendly, encouraging vibe

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Stefanie Donze

★ 5

Taking our son to Roots has been the best decision my husband and I have ever made. This year he has transitioned to swim without a parent and he loves his coach. Coach Sam is so in tune with our son and his needs. He recognizes when he is having a hard time and helps him get through those situations. (It’s not easy being 3!) We couldn’t do this without Coach Sam!

We also would like to recognize Coach Nikki and Coach Nik for also making a huge impact on our boy!

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Jen Engelson

★ 5

We've had wonderful experiences with all of the Roots swim teachers! My boys are currently swimming with Ms. Laci and Ms. Colleen and are making so much progress and having a blast!

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s oliver

★ 5

First swim class with my daughter today went “swimmingly” with Mrs. Jenn as her teacher. I would highly recommend anyone who has a child to come take a look at the clean facilities and enroll in a swim class with her. We will see you next week Mrs.Jenn!!

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Sade Garvey

★ 5

Ms. Reese has been the best. My little is becoming such a strong swimmer due to her overall calm disposition.

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Rebecca Morissette

★ 5

We love coach Jordan! My daughter thinks he’s so funny and she has made so much progress! She loves going to swim with Jordan! Thank you Roots Swim!

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Sharon Anthony

★ 5

Roots has an amazing swim program. We take swim lessons with Miss Jenn and she is the best. So skilled, knowledgeable, patient and kind.

#RootsofGratitude

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nicholas barcome

★ 5

I’ve been taking my daughter to swim classes here for over a year now and it's been a great experience for both of us. I highly recommend signing up and requesting Dani's class. She is the best teacher we've had!

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Rebecca Doctolero

★ 5

We love roots swim school, and have been using it for the past 2.5 years. Both our kids have started off with the wonderful director Miss Jenn as their coach and we have loved every session with her. She is always making the themes and activities creative and fun for all ages. My son has Miss Chloe who is amazing and has been incredible with getting him to be more comfortable going in the pool independently and is so patient with him during tough days. We ❤️ roots swim school!

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Karrie Ford

★ 5

Hi Coach Tighe,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work you’ve done with Brayden during his swim lessons (Shark 1 on Tuesday afternoons).

From the very beginning, your patience and enthusiasm have made such a positive impact. Watching Brayden gain confidence during the past two months in the water has been truly delightful, and it’s clear that your teaching methods and encouragement have played a key role in his progress.

He's so proud to have to no longer rely on any flotation device, and it's all thanks to your clear instructions and constant support. Him being able to jump into the water off the deep end was also no small feat for him and he remembers you complimenting him the very first time he had the courage to successfully do this (and you also telling him that it takes skill to be able to jump into the water without actually dunking his full head underwater and likened this to a lifeguard technique).

Your dedication and passion for swimming truly shine through, and it’s evident how much you care for your students' success. We are grateful for the safe, fun, and nurturing environment you've created that allows him to thrive.

Thank you once again for everything you've done. We are excited to continue this journey with you, and we're looking forward to seeing Brayden grow even more under your guidance.

Warm regards,
Karrie Barnowski

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Stefani Pysz

★ 5

My son Silas has been taking lessons since he was 8 months old and he’s now 14 months. He’s become so comfortable in the water and has advanced so much in his ability to tolerate going under water.
I love that Roots incorporates some ISR techniques in their lessons so it’s not just learning to blow bubbles in the water or reaching for toys in the water.
I also live 35-40 minutes from Roots Aquatics and recently had the opportunity to transfer my son to a swim school in my town. However, this other school started charging $20/month more than roots with a wider age group (3 months to 3 years vs roots does 6mo-18 mo, 18mo-3 years, etc) and the kids were not learning any real skills compared to Roots. I chose to drop the closer school and stay with Roots and am hopeful to have my son stay with swim lessons long term
I am also so appreciative of the facility for offering such a large family changing room (it has about 7 areas to change and most of them come with diaper changing tables as well as 2 other diaper changing pads by the sinks. It has a machine to dry adult bathing suits and a hair dryer as well).
Shout out to Jenn B for being the best swim instructor! We are so happy you’ve been able to reach our son for both his sessions so far!

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Sarah Fisher

★ 5

Ms. Bella is the best! My daughter absolutely loves her as her swim teacher!

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Yasmine Perenna

★ 5

We love Roots swim school! Martha C is a fabulous instructor, my daughter loves her and is always excited for swim! She's always warm and enthusiastic and great with the kids.

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Megan Filadelfo

★ 5

We have been going to Roots for swim lessons since June. Our daughter is usually a student of Ms. Sadie, but Ms. Martha filled in last week. Both instructors are great and so patient with our 3 year old. She looks forward to every lesson! We highly recommend Roots! #RootsofGratitude

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Katelyn Dreyer

★ 5

We love Roots Swim! Our son has been enrolled for about a year and we can’t say enough positive things about the instructors or curriculum. We recommend the program to all our friends and brag about it all the time. We have loved all our instructors, especially Chloe P!!! Our son looks forward to swim class every week.

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Katie House

★ 5

We love taking our kids to Roots for their swim lessons, it's their absolute favorite thing to do! Each week's lesson targets specific swim skills and safety knowledge and then addresses them through play and games in small class sizes. All of our instructors over the past few years have been wonderful. Coach Tighe and my son have a great connection and he feels comfortable trying new skills with Coach Tighe, including going underwater for the first time which has been a huge achievement! Ms. Chloe helped my daughter learn to swim independently and even though she isn't her teacher this session, still goes out of her way to wave and say hi. We truly love coming to Roots and my kids have learned and grown so much!

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Rachel Poulton

★ 5

We love Roots! All of the coaches are so patient and kind with the kids, but we have to give a special shout out to Coach Nikki! My toddler recently moved up to the class without parents and the transition was a little tough. Coach Nikki has been absolutely amazing helping my daughter feel more comfortable. And the crazy part - she isn’t even the instructor for that class! She’s the deck supervisor but will jump in (literally!) and help. She’s been instrumental in our swim journey and we are so grateful!

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Marame Gattan

★ 5

Couch Martha,

Wonderful coaching skills. Very patient with students. She will give specific tangible achievable goals to do throughout the class. We’ve been happy with our child’s progress during her classes.

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Shaina Nash

★ 5

Coach Jordan is always so attentive and patient with the kids. They look forward to their weekly swim class with him!

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Maria Fabozzi

★ 5

Coach Colleen has been so wonderful with our daughter in Otter Babies 2. She is patient and reassuring especially when skills are new. Thanks for making class a highlight in our week!

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Julia Lauzier

★ 5

We love Roots Swim School! The entire atmosphere is set up to be fun, welcoming and kid-friendly (and to make things easy for the parents, too). As soon as we walked in for the first time I felt the great energy of this place. The swim lessons are well organized and intentional, and my toddler son always has so much fun. He has learned a lot of new skills in a perfect environment for him. The end of lesson celebrations with the big slide are so much fun too. Shout out to our instructor, Miss Bella!

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Lizbeth Martinez

★ 5

We enjoy the time at Roots and we are very grateful with Miss. Nora. She has been very supportive and she has a lot of patience with the kiddos.

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Christina Cournoyer

★ 5

We started taking our son to roots at 3m old for the Books and Bubbles class which was a great way to get out of the house and a perfect introduction swim class. Coach Jen has been an amazing instructor from our first class through both OtterBaby classes . Leo has gained so much confidence in the water and is nearly able to swim without a flotation device at 2.5 years old. Highly recommend !

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Hayley Zobriski

★ 5

Nicole C is a wonderful instructor, my daughter loves her!

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Sarah Bucko

★ 5

We love Roots Swim School! My son has been going there since he was about 6 months old (he's over 2 now) and I have seen him learn so much! We currently have Coach Sam and love taking class with him. He's so interactive with the kids, and gives great instruction.

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Ashley Cutler

★ 5

We have been very happy so far with Roots swim school. coach Sam is fantastic with the babies and coach Dani, though new, has been delightful. Our baby enjoys his time in the water and he gets.more comfortable each week. I can't wait to watch him grow as a swimmer!
#rootsofgratitude

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Kristin Trytko

★ 5

A fantastic, clean, very organized facility! Both my children have been swimming here since they were babies and every instructor they have ever had is wonderful! Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat.

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Sarah Alwon

★ 5

Roots is great and so is Ms. Martha! My daughter loves her swim class so much!

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Abbey Nachman

★ 5

My 2 year old absolutely loves swimming with Ms. Colleen! He has been swimming with her since he was ~8 months old. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. It has been a great experience.

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Jessica Castro

★ 5

My daughter has been swimming at roots for over 6.5 years, and she is 7. I started going for the safety, but now is truly learning to swim, and Coach Tighe is teaching her real skills.

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Jake Ferry

★ 5

We love Coach Kat! My son spends the entire lesson smiling ear to ear. His skills and confidence in the water have skyrocketed!

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Colby Togneri

★ 5

We absolutely love Ms. Nikki, she has been a part of our swim journey since the start 4 years ago!! She always lends a helping hand out some extra encouragement or even an extra toy b to swim with when trying to move on without mom or dad in the pool. Truly all we have encountered are amazing and professional and love being a part of roots!! The Kennedy's

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Gina Carosello

★ 5

Miss Dani is my daugher’s swim instructor this fall! This is the first time this fall she goes in the water without me . My daughter went from a 3 foam pieces on her swim belt to one and 1/2 foam pieces within a little over two months. She’s only 2 1/2! Thanks Miss dani for giving my daughter some great life skills!

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Ta-Mara Meuse

★ 5

#RootsOfGratitude
Mr. Nick Has been great with making Lily feel comfortable in the pool and learning to swim. We are extremely grateful to have him as instructor! Thank you Mr Nick.

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Rose Connors O'Shei

★ 5

Coach Nora is the best! She has a lot of patience ❤️ Thank you Nora for being Ivy’s teacher!

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Corenn Murphy

★ 5

Our son truly enjoys swimming with Miss.Colleen, she always a smile on her face, ensures everyone is feeling comfortable and ready before an activity with our babies! We truly appreciate her support & kindness! 🩵 Today our son had a smile on his face all of class, willing to try everything Miss.Colleen had us do! Thank you!

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Meaghan Landry

★ 5

We love our swim lessons! Miss. Reese is phenomenal. She’s so attentive and makes learning to swim fun for my 3 year old.

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Cassandra Uricchio

★ 5

We have had so many fabulous swim instructors here at Roots! Ms. Jenn is an amazing swim director and the best with the littlest babes (we started at just 3 months)! My daughter loves Ms. Colleen because she is the kindest, Ms. Laci & Coach Dani because they make her “feel brave and strong”, and Ms. Nora because she is the most fun! Thank you to the whole team at Roots for providing a safe, encouraging, and enjoyable swim school!

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Ryan Booher

★ 5

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Michelle Kowalsky

★ 5

Our son has learned so much over his time at Roots and he is becoming a much stronger swimmer. His instructor Sam M is awesome! He took the bubble away early on in the session because he saw that our son could swim without it. So glad he pushed him out of his comfort zone with support.
It has really paid off!

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Amy Niles

★ 5

We love swim lessons at roots! They have helped my son become confident in the water and make him feel at ease.

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Jeremy Donnelly

★ 5

Our youngest child swims with Sam in Otter Babies 1 at the Westfield location and loves it! Sam is super engaging and receptive to each swimmers needs and abilities.
If you are looking for a swim class, Roots is highly recommended!

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Emalie Polanek

★ 5

I am a Registered Behavior Technician and support my client in his community sessions where he swims with his instructor Bella. From the start Bella did an amazing job pairing with him, understanding his unspoken needs and wants and making accommodations for his disability. We even tried working with a different instructor one day for a makeup and it did not go well because the bond Bella has with my client is what gets him in the water. She does a great job offering different play opportunities to keep him engaged. She uses his preferences to motivate him and is very patient. At the start of swim lessons the child required myself and his mom to get in the water to feel safe. Now after just a couple months he grabs Bella’s hand and walks into the pool himself because she has helped give him the confidence to not need us. I will personally be recommending swim lessons with Bella to other families I work with that wants to teach their child with Autism how to swim.

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Bri Bolio

★ 5

Ms. Nicole is a great teacher to both my girls, we love her!

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Tammie Lindskog

★ 5

My daughter has been going here for a couple of years, and she has progressed so much with her swimming skills. She has Martha for her swim classes, and she is AMAZING with my daughter. She pushes her when it’s needed, but is very caring at the same time. I highly recommend anyone to work with Martha - she’s the one that taught our daughter how to swim!

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Amberlee Bey

★ 5

Sam has been amazing with both the kids! They count down the days each week till the next class, they can't get enough. Wonderful, Clean, professional facility.

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Erin DeMur

★ 5

I have recommended Roots to anyone I’ve come across looking for swim classes for their kids, especially for their infants!! Can not say enough good things about the program. We have had two kids work through this program now since they were infants, one of them as young as 3 months in the Bubbles and Books class, and have had nothing but positive experiences with both. Both my children started in the baby classes with Ms Jenn which truly solidified our love for Roots. Jenn is AMAZING at her job and has built this program into something truly amazing. She is warm, friendly and inviting; so good at making the babies feel comfortable in the pool. She’s created lessons and activities geared for each age group that really hold their attention and keep them involved and engaged while learning basic swimming skills, and most importantly, essential water safety! She makes it enjoyable for parents as well that are participating in the water. We felt as though she always individually assessed each child in the water and would introduce new skills to work on for kids who were progressing faster than some of the others in the class. She is always on top of knowing when a child is ready to move to the next level and will push them to challenge themselves which we appreciate so much.

Another notable instructor for us has been Ms. Nikki. My older son followed her through several sessions in a row over the last 2 years and she has been instrumental in improving his confidence level in the water, and pushing him outside of his comfort zone to challenge himself and try new skills. He is 4, and now swimming on his own without floatation. He can be sometimes difficult to engage and often loses focus, but Nikki always knew exactly how to work with him to keep him motivated. I know for a fact he wouldn’t be swimming the way he is now if it were not for Nikki’s enthusiastic support. My 2 year old has now moved into her class and instantly was comfortable with her from the very first day. She is truly so wonderful with the kids!

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Torrie Hodovanec

★ 5

We’ve had an amazing experience with Ms. Colleen as my son's swim instructor and Ms. Bella as my daughters!

From the very first lesson, Ms. Colleen made my son feel comfortable and confident in the water. Her teaching style is patient, encouraging, and personalized to fit his individual pace. I’ve seen such progress in a short time—he’s not only improved his swimming skills but also gained a real love for the water. We are so grateful for the positive impact Ms. Coleen has had on his swimming journey.

We are so grateful for Ms. Bella and the incredible impact she's had on my daughter's swimming skills! From the very beginning, Ms. Bella created a warm, welcoming environment that helped my daughter develop a love for the water. Her teaching style is both patient and motivating, and my daughter has made incredible progress under her guidance. Ms. Bella truly tailors each lesson to my daughter’s needs, making it both fun and effective.

We couldn't be happier with the experience and highly recommend Ms. Bella, Ms. Colleen and the Roots Aquatics team to anyone looking for a fantastic swim experience!

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Erika Whitworth

★ 5

Roots is a great place for your kids to learn to swim! Our daughter has been attending lessons since she was 3 months old, watching her skills and confidence grow has been so rewarding for us! Recently she moved up into a new class, she was very nervous at first to be in the pool area/ water without mom or dad, Ms Lacy and Coach Sam went above and beyond to help her gain her confidence back! Thank you both so much!

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Corinne Fogg

★ 5

We have been here for several years, and the team that Jenn has created is exceptional. They are brilliant with little ones, and kids are more and more confident as swimmers each year here. The Roots Team is accommodating with kids’ health, family schedules, etc. Sam and Jordan are great! Also, huge shout out to Alli and Abdul as the best faces you could see when you walk in the door - such a welcoming crew!

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Alyssa Parker

★ 5

Our son has coach Kat and she is fabulous! We have a rough time transitioning when it comes to new people, but she was able to connect with him the first class over shared interests. Now he loves going and looks forward to seeing her every week!

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Kirsten Monahan

★ 5

We have only been at Roots for a short period of time as our son is only 5 months old but the experience we have had so far has been outstanding! We were welcomed with open arms by the staff at Roots Aquatics, given a tour and step by step instructions on how to check in and what the facility had to offer. As a new and nervous mom this was enough to make us want to come back time and time again. The swim instruction is well planned out, fun and engaging for all ages. The thought put into the program is amazing! The instructors are kind and gentle both for a new parent as well as our little 5 month old. Swimming can be a big step but they make it feel easy and attainable for even the littlest ones. On top of the outstanding swim instruction the facility in itself is welcoming. Changing table, bathrooms, private changing rooms for nursing and getting dressed and a space for family to come and watch if they’d like. If you are thinking of trying swim lessons this is the place to do it!

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Emily Volk

★ 5

My son loves Coach Sam! He is great with him and learns a lot.

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Kaylee Bean

★ 5

My son loves his swim lessons with Ms Jenn we brag to everyone about how great this program is!

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Kaylee Quenneville

★ 5

We have loved our swim lesson with Ms Jenn! It is our favorite day of the week.

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Scott Guyer

★ 5

We love Ms Nora she is wonderful with our son for his private lessons !

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Amanda Gomez

★ 5

Sadie has worked with our son for the past couple of sessions and he has gained so much confidence and is now able to swim independently! He loves coming to swim class and has a great time every week.
#RootsofGratitude

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Stephanie Rigazio

★ 5

We LOVE! roots. We've been taking our 2 kids for lessons since they were 6 months old. My son Alex has been with Coach Nora this session and is doing great! And my daughter Willow is with Coach Reese, who has been so patient with my stubborn girl. Everyone we've had for coaches has been so kind. And they all remember us from the baby classes and truly seem to enjoy seeing the progress!

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Cristina Lebron

★ 5

Ms. Bella Z is great instructor. She sees my 3yrs autistic son every Saturday since last summer. My son didn’t know how to swim independently until he started with Bella. When they both met my son felt comfortable with her and his swimming has improved a lot. He gets really excited every Saturday because he knows he will have a good time with her. If someone ask me about a swimming school I recommend, I will say Roots Aquatics with Bella! 😂☺️ I hope she wins the price because she definitely deserves it and I thank her for all the work she does for my son!

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Jamie Dumas

★ 5

My son is 18 months old and has been going to roots since he was just under 6 months. The staff are amazing and friendly and I love love love the way they interact with the kids. It's obvious that they know what they are doing and genuinely enjoy doing it. I will stick with roots for as long as my son loves going there. As of now, he screams "swim!" as we pull up and that's all I need to know he feels the same.

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Christian Garvey

★ 5

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Jessie Dabsky

★ 1

I understand we’re in the woods but the least they could do is sweep up the mouse droppings that are everywhere. How on earth is it safe and/or sanitary to have children running around in their bare feet. It’s all over the cubbies in the family swim area, on the bathroom floor, by emergency exit door, down the hallway towards reception, literally everywhere.

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Helene C

★ 3

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Ilona Voz

★ 5

Celebrated my daughter’s 5th birthday party , everyone had a blast and loved swimming with the mermaid and going down the slide !

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Janelle Davidson

★ 5

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Chrissy H.

★ 2

Staff were great, but some of the gym goers and instructors are incredibly rude. They allow other gym goers to get in your face and yell at you if you place your mat in an empty spot while taking a fitness class. The instructor stated and I quote "your new so, you have to move even if the spot is empty bc are usual ppl like specific spots". I didn't pay all that money monthly to be treated like that. Absolutely terrible gym etiquette. It should be first come first served and also fellow gym goers shouldn't be allowed to get into your face and yell at you bc you're in their favorite spot. After my month was over I canceled it due to additional terrible ppl.

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Patricia Hoffman

★ 5

Beautiful facility! 2 different sized pools separated by a wall and locking gate. Instructors are great. My granddaughter has been going here for lessons for a few years.

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Jerre Hoffman

★ 5

Great swim lessons but all sorts of gym activities

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George DeMambro

★ 5

Great gym

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Carl Schwarzenbach

★ 5

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Jamie Pavelcsyk

★ 5

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Sarah Gomes

★ 5

My special needs sister has been taking private lessons with Bella for months now and absolutely loves it! She’s a great instructor who is patient, funny, and is very understanding with my sister. We accidentally showed up late the other day and missed the private lesson, but Tighe willingly went into the pool with my sister because she can’t go in alone and would’ve missed out otherwise. He was awesome and my sister couldn’t stop smiling the entire time he worked with her. The staff here is what makes it so great. We highly recommend Roots to anyone looking for swim lessons!

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Charnelle Muriel

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T P

★ 5

Fun and casual swimming class. Friendly staff and instructor. Only two changing tables in the changing area, have to take turns. Enough rooms for parents to get out of wet clothes without having to wait. Pool is generally a comfortable warm temperature. 30 minute classes.

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TOWNE KOOK

★ 5

Good for beginners & the whole Family

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Kelley Labrie

★ 5

We love Roots and all the amazing staff!! Ive been taking my son to Roots for over two years and just started my daughter! We love it! We always feel safe and have the best time, all while learning so much. It’s so important to me for my kids to learn how to be safe around water and I am thankful we are able to come to Roots.

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Kelsey Scranton

★ 5

I’m so happy that I purchased a roots ultimate membership, where I can attend all of the classes that roots has to offer. The instructors make classes fun, and they are always so willing to help! I have tried out many new classes this month, and never have I felt intimidated or confused- Jeremy & Lisa took the time to show me the different exercises and make sure my form was correct. Along with the instructors, all of the members are so friendly and they are also willing to give helpful tips!

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Roxann Bradley

★ 5

I recently joined Roots. I thoroughly enjoy all the classes I have tried. Everyone I met (staff, trainers and the fine men and women) are warm and welcoming. There is a variety of fitness classes that are challenging and gratifying. They encourage you to try different classes and they welcome you back. I enjoy the H20GO! water aerobics with Michelle, Angie and or Tina. I enjoy the body pump and HIIt Strong with Lisa. I look forward to the Tread and Shred fitness class and Bootcamp with Jeremy cause he pushes and encourages. I enjoy the High Fitness with Angie. The body combat with Nick and Lisa was great. All in all, I am thrilled I joined Roots!

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Alyson Locke

★ 5

They have such a great variety of group classes at roots that are challenging but fun! Out of the many fitness centers I’ve attended, I haven’t enjoyed the classes as much as I enjoy them here. They also are creative in encouraging people to try new classes, like the “25 days of fitmas challenge”! If it wasn’t for this, I wouldn’t have branched out and tried new classes! Love it here (:

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Andrew Schermerhorn

★ 5

Swim school has been a great experience. The instructors are all amazing, and the facility is great. I love watching my son progress through the program.

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Sarah Roux

★ 5

Roots is the best gym I have ever belonged to. They offer a wide variety of fun, challenging classes. The instructors are friendly and engaging. Beyond the classes, my family has enjoyed the pool, indoor track, and summer camps.

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Brittany Zabielski

★ 5

The staff is very friendly, helpful and welcoming! It's a great facility with many different options for exercising.

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Saba Shahid

★ 1

I would NOT recommend this program. Their swim instructors are not qualified to be teaching young children. After making the staff aware that my son is a new swimmer, they lacked to pay attention to him in the water which lead to a very scary incident where he was face down in the water struggling to breathe. We very politely asked for a refund, told it would be processed, and then receive a voicemail saying they’ll only offer a “credit.” We will not be bringing our son back here due to the negligence of the staff and unfortunately he is now terrified to swim because of Roots Aquatics. Please keeps your kids away and invest your money somewhere the instructors will pay attention and be concerned for the well being of your child.

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Jane Dipzinski

★ 1

I would not recommend. I heard great things, but…it’s gross! Swim classes are always super crowded, you’re bumping into adults and kids all the time. It’s hard to hear what the instructor is saying. Pool is dirty and gross. There are clumps of hair everywhere in the pool and sand or dirt as well. It’s absolutely disgusting. Changing area floor is always wet, slippery and muddy. There’s never enough room in the cubbies to store stuff while you’re in the swim lesson. There’s not enough changing rooms for the amount of people in the class. It’s frustrating when you’re soaking wet waiting there in a bathing suit with your child for a changing room. I wish I had known all this before committing to a 20 week course.

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M.J. Weagle-Bruso

★ 4

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John Pumphrey

★ 5

Excellent gym even for the money..

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Bojack

★ 5

Best organization around to teach the little ones how to swim thanks to great teachers like miss Olivia!

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Katherine Bergren

★ 1

my 3 year-old kid, who had never been in a swimming pool before today and is scared of getting water in her eyes and ears, was enrolled off the waitlist in the beginners swim class. the instructor told her to jump right in the deep end. when my kid did so, she floundered with her mouth underwater for 5-10 seconds while the teacher talked to someone else before realizing my kid was struggling. my kid drank lots of pool water and choked and cried while my husband watched from the waiting room, trying to figure out how to get back to the pool but ultimately unable to help her. i don't know if the teacher wasn't told she had a new student (how?), or didn't realize she had a new student (how?), but regardless, the poor communication creates obviously dangerous situations that this center needs to rectify.

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Tammy Piquette

★ 5

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Susan Rejniak

★ 5

I joined Roots in late December, 2016. The facility is immaculate. The instructors are very knowledgeable. I am learning proper technique. The group fitness classes are challenging and I have made so many wonderful friends. IT IS THE BEST! Well here I am five years later still loving it. I have felt completely safe during all of Covid. The instructors are still the best and challenging. It is my 2nd home. IT IS THE BEST!

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Paul Dutra

★ 5

Absolutely the finest fitness center in Western Mass. Over the years, I've been to a variety of gyms from private fitness centers to YMCAs and Roots is head and shoulders above them all. Qualified and experienced instructors and the best equipped facility I have ever experienced. I attend five group classes and two solo workouts per week and I've never felt better. Roots has become a second home not only for myself, but for many other members I've met. You won't be disappointed with a membership at Roots!

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Timothy Manning

★ 5

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Nsrin Rasol

★ 5

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Kadie Albano

★ 5

I brought my 14 month old daughter here for otter babies. She went from fearing bath time to loving it and loving the water. Jenn was a great instructor and we really enjoyed it. I did have to suddenly stop attending due to person reasons and they accommodated me with no issues. I cannot wait to enroll in more classes as my daughter gets older.

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Katy Noes

★ 5

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Tim Tadeo

★ 5

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Estelle Streeter

★ 5

I enjoy going to the Hope classes with a Jeremy. Our group is encouraging and fun to be with. Looking forward to coming back.

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Margaret Zakar

★ 5

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Norah Marshall Colby

★ 5

Roots is awesome! I have been a member for several years now and Roots never disappoints. The fitness center is always clean. The staff members and instructors are always so friendly and helpful. The group fitness classes are challenging but fun and the instructors are so supportive of you and your personal fitness goals. Give Roots a try, you will be so happy you did!

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Joe Letendre

★ 5

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Jonathan McHatton

★ 5

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william closs

★ 3

For a first class facility, there are some small maintenance issues that are consistently ignored:
- The weight scale in the mens' locker room does not work
- The first shower in the men's locker room has no light
- The clock on the wall in the lap pool does not work
- Today there were no lane dividers in the lap pool

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Laurie Martell

★ 5

I've been going to Roots for a little over a year now. It's amazing - I love the classes and I've made so many new friends. Awesome facility!

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Caitlyn Bodoh

★ 5

Roots is awesome! Their fitness classes are above and beyond any other gym in this area! All the staff is inviting and supportive and are there to help you reach your goals!

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Annette Burl

★ 5

I've been a member since the summer of 2015. Since i walked in for the first time i was hooked with the classes that Roots provides.The instructors are the best and the facility is top notch. They have everything you need to reach your goals. I would recommend Roots as the best fitness center around. So if you are looking for a fitness center to start living a healthy life style Roots is the #1 place to start.. Thanks Roots for being the best!!!

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Charlie Ransom

★ 5

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C Bas

★ 4

Swimming lessons, gymnastics, birthday parties 🎉 the kids love the place.

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Jeanne Gabrish

★ 5

Roots Aquatics is the best gym and pool I've ever been too. People in the classes are extremely nice and the staff is A #1. Have totally enjoyed being there for the past 6 weeks

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joseph mekal

★ 5

Amazing pools.... the entire facility is phenomenal with great amenities... would recommend to anyone

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Heather Huizenga

★ 5

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Anthony Russ Desrosiers

★ 5

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Jake Hogue

★ 4

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Lori Dearborn

★ 5

My 3 year old son loves taking swim lessons here! He has learned so much in just one session. He can swim on his own with a flotation device! His teacher is very nice and knows just how to help him. I can't wait to see how much more he learns in the next session.

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Chris Cole

★ 5

Great gym!

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Stephanie Niedziela

★ 5

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Alyson Christine

★ 5

Awesome facility, challenging classes and the best trainers and instructors...hands down the best gym in the area!

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Athena Tapases Chretien

★ 5

Love it here! It's a fun, inviting, and motivating atmosphere. The classes and trainers are awesome!

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Paul Farrell

★ 5

Roots is a great fitness center. The instructors and staff are fabulous. The facility is extremely high end with modern exercise equipment, two pools and always immaculately clean.I have been a member since they opened up and highly recommend this fitness center.

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Karen Kryla

★ 5

I signed up 10 months ago to try and get back in shape. I can now say I have lost 25 pounds and many inches. I love the variety of classes that Roots offer, including Zumba, Body Pump, Step, Body Combat, Total Body Fusion and I just tried Boot Camp for the first time and it was awesome!! The staff is so supportive, and if you have issues with your back or anywhere else, they suggest alternative ways to do an exercise. I love working out at Roots!!!

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Gina Gallo

★ 5

I started going to Roots right when they first opened and it has been the best decision to switch gyms. No matter what kind of mood I am when i begin my work out, I ALWAYS leave satisfied and 100% better. The classes are awesome and the trainers are the BEST!

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Sarah Martinez

★ 5

I love the variety of group fitness classes that roots offers and the fact they have them during the day & evening too! There's definatly something for everyone no matter what your age or fitness level. I'm at Roots 6 days a week taking Bodycombat, Bodypump,Zumba & many more.Because i enjoy those classes so much it's actually hard to decide which day to take as a rest day. I highly recommend Roots!

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Nicole Cansino

★ 5

I just started going to Roots about a month ago. I am so happy to finally be able to exercise without being in pain or being judged. The water aerobics is so fun and is low impact, perfect for beginners. Jane is my personal trainer and is very efficient and supportive of my health. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Give them a try, you will be so happy you did!

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