Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

10/20/2026

💪 MEET OUR REGYMEN MEMBER: LENA FROST-BRIGHT! 🔥

Meet Lena Frost-Bright, a dedicated Regymen member of three years who shows up 5–7 times a week! Lena joined with a goal of building muscle, increasing strength, and improving endurance—and she’s done just that! Now, she’s reached her goals and is focused on maintaining her progress.

For Lena, Regymen is about more than just fitness. It’s the energy that kickstarts her day, helps her power through tough days at work, and keeps her coming back for more. She loves the knowledgeable and encouraging coaches, the fun atmosphere, the variety of workouts, and the accountability that comes with being part of this community.

Her advice to anyone thinking about trying Regymen? “Don’t be intimidated, nobody is judging you.”

Lena is proof that consistency, community, and a little fun can take you a long way! ❤️‍🔥

10/20/2026

🔥🏆 AND THE FREAK WEEK WINNER IS… 🏆🔥

The wait is over! 🎉 After a week of intense challenges, friendly competition, and bringing the energy, our Freak Week participants were entered into a drawing for a FREE MONTH OF REGYMEN!

🥁 Drumroll, please… Congratulations to CUNEYT, our lucky winner! 💪🔥

Cuneyt, keep crushing those workouts and taking your fitness to the next level!!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Freak Week and brought their A-game. You made this week unforgettable! ❤️‍🔥

No excuses. No limits. Just results. That's REGYMEN!

10/17/2026

🧙‍♀️🎃 NO TRICKS, JUST WICKEDLY STRONG! 💪👻

Get ready… our MOSSA October Launch is HERE! 🖤

Join us on October 24 from 9:15–10:30 AM for a wickedly good workout featuring:
🎶 NEW music
🔥 NEW moves
🏆 PRIZES for the best dressed!

Break out your spookiest, silliest, or most creative Halloween gear and get ready to sweat, have fun, and bring the energy!

👻 No tricks. Just great workouts, good vibes, and a little friendly competition!

📍 Blocker Family YMCA

10/16/2026

🎉 MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR OF THE MONTH: DEMAREA! 💃❤️

For the past four years, DeMarea has brought energy, positivity, and connection to our YMCA community through Mixxed Fit! From getting the music ready and bringing the energy to celebrating birthdays, milestones, and special moments with her participants, DeMarea goes above and beyond to make everyone feel seen, valued, and connected. 🫶

🍓Her favorite healthy snack? Strawberry yogurt!

✨When she’s not lighting up the studio, DeMarea enjoys journaling, getting her nails done, and taking time to rest and recharge.

💃 Want to experience the energy for yourself?
Join DeMarea for Mixxed Fit every Sunday at 1:15 PM! Come ready to move, have fun, and be part of an amazing community!

Thank you, DeMarea, for sharing your passion, building meaningful relationships, and making every class an experience to remember. We’re so grateful to have you on our YMCA team! 💙

Help us celebrate DeMarea in the comments! 👏🎉

10/16/2026

🔥👻 AND THE FREAK WEEK CHAMPION IS… 👻🔥

One week. Daily challenges. Two categories. Male vs. Female. 💪

Our REGYMEN members brought the energy, embraced the challenges, and showed us what it means to be STRONG! 🏋️‍♀️

Now, the challenges are complete, and the names are in the drawing! 🎟️ Our REGYMEN Coordinator has selected a lucky winner who will receive ONE MONTH OF REGYMEN FREE! 🔥

👀 But who is it?!

The name has been drawn… and we’re keeping you in suspense just a little longer!

🖤 Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned our FREAK WEEK CHAMPION! 🏆

10/13/2026

💪 MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINING CREW! 💪

Did you know we have a trainer for your every need? Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, lose weight, or simply feel more confident in the gym, our Personal Training team is here to help you reach your goals! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

✨ Your goals. Your pace. Your trainer.

Our team is ready to meet you where you are and help you become the strongest version of yourself!

📩 Stop by and ask us about personal training today. Your fitness journey starts here! 💙

10/07/2026

First cups poured at The Block Community Cafe! ☕✨

We officially launched our community cafe inside the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA this morning! Huge thanks to our very first guests, who helped kick off opening day with our hardworking teen crew!

Here's what hit the counter first:
• Seasonal Hot Latte (Pumpkin spice)
• Iced Caramel Latte w/ Almond Milk

Stop by Monday–Thursday from 6:30am to 9:30am to grab a quality drink at a great price and support teen development right here in Norfolk!

What would you order from The Block to jumpstart your morning? Let us know below!

10/02/2026

The Block Community Cafe officially opens on Monday, October 5 from 6:30–9:30am inside the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA.
Come support our teen baristas and enjoy a morning brew to start your day!
312 W. Bute Street • Norfolk, VA 23510

09/29/2026

We're excited to announce that The Block Community Cafe, a teen initiative, will open at 6:30am on Monday, October 5!
Hope you can join us and start your day with a sip and a smile.

09/29/2026

Happy ! ☕✨

Your morning brew is about to do a whole lot more for our local community. Starting Monday, October 5, at 6:30am we’re officially opening The Block Community Cafe inside the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA!

At The Block, local teens gain hands-on experience in business, customer service, and leadership, one handmade beverage at a time. Every cup you order directly funds YMCA teen programs that help these young leaders build essential life skills and shape their futures.

The Block Community Cafe will be open Monday–Thursday, 6:30am–9:30am.

Can't wait to see you Monday!

09/24/2026

Now that's dedication!
We're grateful to have you on our team, Brody!

Happy First Week Back to School, Chesapeake!

From first days of school to senior year and everything in between, the Y is proud to be part of the journey! 💙

We’re wishing all of our Chesapeake students a safe, successful, and AMAZING school year! 🎉✏️

And what better way to celebrate than with one of our own staff members, Brody—from dreaming about working at the Y in 2nd grade to making it happen as a senior! 🥹💙

Keep dreaming big, Chesapeake! The Y is cheering you on every step of the way! 💪📚

09/22/2026

Your fall plans start right here!

Our Fall 2026 Program Guide just dropped, packed with everything you need for the upcoming season. Here’s a peek at what’s inside:

🍎 Before & after school care for busy schedules
🏋️ Refreshed & expanded fitness classes
🎃 Seasonal family fun nights
⚽ Fall sports programs for all ages

Ready to plan your season? Click the link below to view the full guide online, or pick up a copy at your local YMCA branch today!
Fall Program Guide: https://loom.ly/iPr6d68

09/21/2026

Always a beautiful day on the courts at the YMCA of Portsmouth!🏓

If you drop by on a Wednesday night, you’re bound to run into teams Power Rangers and T&T, along with a whole crew of awesome players. Whether you’re looking to jump into a friendly match or you’ve never picked up a paddle in your life, this group will instantly make you feel like family and show you the ropes.

Stop by and say hi to this insanely fun community of pickleball pioneers!

09/18/2026

We love our instructors, and this one takes the cake! ❤️🎂

Meet Marissa! She started as a Y member and now brings the energy, and the creativity, as an instructor at the Greenbrier Family YMCA. From leading high-powered Boxmaster sessions to teaching family-fun cake decorating, she does it all!

We caught up with Marissa to hear her story:

What’s your Y journey?
"I started as a member in October 2025, got certified by June, and now teach Boxmaster! When Jen found out about my cake decorating background, she asked if I’d lead a special family activity class. I couldn’t say no! 🙂"

How did you get into cake decorating?
"It started as my COVID hobby! I’m not even a big sweets person, but I fell in love with the precision and creativity of piping. I love sharing this art with our members."

What cake themes are coming up?
"Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday, so the October class is going to be epic! Seeing a full house for our first class in August was amazing, and I can't wait for the next one."

Whether you are ready to pack a punch, or want to get creative with cakes, Marissa’s got just the class to make your day!

09/14/2026

We get it ❤️

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, service members and ordinary people who stepped forward in the days that followed.

We also hold close the families and communities who continue to carry that loss, 25 years later.

We remember.

09/10/2026

Meet Jerome!
Back in May 2025, he decided it was time to get serious about his health. He’d never really worked out before, and his wake-up call came during a swim lesson when he unexpectedly ran out of breath. Right then and there, he knew he needed a change.

Jerome teamed up with trainer Justin at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, and the two of them have been crushing it—building strength, boosting endurance, and locking in healthy habits that stick.

• Down 20 pounds
• Gained solid muscle
• Big jumps in strength and stamina
• Powered by his own progress

The best part? Seeing what he’s capable of has become Jerome’s biggest motivation to keep going. His story is proof that you don't need any fitness background to get started. You just have to take that first step!

09/08/2026

Member Spotlight: Evan 🏆
On August 7th, Evan wrote his name into the local legend books by scoring a hole-in-one on the 75-yard Hole 7 at our First Tee Hampton Roads golf course. Watching our members reach milestones like this is the absolute best part of what we do.

With a coach for a brother, the competitive spirit is definitely real in this family! Evan, we're thrilled to celebrate this huge moment with you. 👏

09/05/2026

🎓Class of 2026!
Congrats to our preschool graduates at our YMCA of Portsmouth.
We hope your kindergarten year is off to a great start!