Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

Hello again. It seems like my review is being cancelled. I am announcing for safety reasons about the life guard. And all should know. I found a lifeguard sleeping on her station . The supervisor was NICOLE VILE

They have a great number of group exercise class options. I love MixxedFit and Zumba the most. If you ever get the chance to take Alexis (MixxedFit) or Sparkle (Zumba/Bellydance), PLEASE DO. You WILL have fun and burn lots of calories. This location is so huge that I haven't visited all the floors yet. I've just been on the 1st-3rd floors. My only complaint is the parking situation. It is downtown, so finding parking can be horrendous unless you pay an extra $10 mo to park in their garage. I had to park very far away to take the 6 pm bellydance class on Monday and I didn't feel safe walking alone to my car. So, I may have to pay that fee just to be closer to the building. Other than that, I haven't experienced any negatives.

I love this location! The staff is so friendly and is always willing to help! My son has attended their soccer team program last season and he enjoyed every min. My daughter is starting swim lessons and hopefully learn some valuable lessons. The facility is always clean, busy hours are always pack with people and there will be a wait for certain machine.I love the 2 hour free day care while working out and I don't have to worry about the little one while working out. Also membership in the Y includes all their other locations which is helpful with our family because we are always traveling.

Nice and quiet in the morning. Able to find parking on the street or I. The garage. Clean facilities and enough workout equipment for everyone in The morning time.

Great gym! They have everything you need to have fun and get in shape. Love the group classes. The kids area is pretty big and the staff is great. My two year old loves coming here to play while mommy works out.

Love this Y! Here are the reasons why:1. Offers all sorts of classes, all included with the membership, and they give them morning and night. They have cycling, yoga, pilates, zumba, piloxing, body pump, abs, barre, and so many more.2. Ample cardio machines. I usually go in the evenings and I never have to wait for cardio machines. They have treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and steppers.3. Free personal trainer: they have a program called FitQuest where you put in your fitness goals and it gives you a personalized daily workout. It changes every day and you can track your progress as you gain strength.4. Super clean. Bathrooms and equipment are always clean.5. Very friendly staff.6. Easy street parking.My only con is I wish it was open more hours on the weekends. Otherwise, it's perfect.

please be aware of unsafe practices around water and pools. this is a life guard sleeping on the job. the supervisor is Nicole Vile. obviously she is not hands on enough to know how her life guards are performing or is she just incompetent? I am ashamed to say that I was a lifeguard at this facility but chose to quit because of lack of professionalism .

This place just keeps rolling down hill when it comes to management and restrictions for PAYING members. This studio that goes unused for a majority of the day is now ONLY for staff and classes. I was interrupted during a workout on a Sunday morning when there were no classes scheduled. The staff member stopped me mid workout and asked if I was almost done! I asked what the issue was and she pointed to the signs on the door. And looked back at me. How is it that staff who get paid to work here get priority over paying members?!

We absolutely love this YMCA!! Lots of variety of equipment, friendly staff, nice hot tub, and amazing stay and play for the kids! I love the area and everything this ymca has to offer. I've been to YMCAs all over the country, and this one just feels like home!

I joined the Y in January 2020. A neighbor and I go the blocker often to swim and do different classes. Very great facility, and conveniently located downtown so you can walk around after. They've also got a fantastic breakfast bar there. Only downside is they do not have a parking lot, and on the first wednesday of each month, parking there is ridiculous.The place is five levels, with a kids area, and a pool/ hot tub. And there are saunas and steam rooms in the locker rooms. Towels are at the front desk so if you plan on using pool ask for one before or bring your own.