Fitness

As part of our ongoing efforts to grow and enhance our wellness offerings, we want to let you know that the Downtown Wellness Center and the gyms supported by Employee Health Benefits will be closing permanently.  The Downtown Wellness Center will close at the end of the business day on December 31, 2025. The Public Safety, Utilities, and Transit gyms will close September 30, 2025.  While we say goodbye to these locations, we are excited to share the many new opportunities that will be available to support your health and wellbeing in the years ahead.

Here’s what you can expect:

Continued Access in 2025:

• The Downtown Wellness Center remains open through December 31, 2025
• Group exercise classes will be available through September 30, 2025
• The Public Safety, Utilities, and Transit gyms remain open through September 30, 2025
• LAMP services will remain downtown through November 26, 2025.  As of December 1, 2025, the new address for LAMP services will be the following:  363 6th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 
• New/continuing benefits as an Employee, Spouse, Dependent, or Retiree with active Manatee YourChoice health insurance coverage
  • FREE Recreation Membership for Manatee YourChoice Health Plan Members at G.T. Bray and John H. Marble Recreation Centers starting October 1, 2025.  This is available to members ages 16+, or ages 12 - 15 when accompanied by an adult.  To join, go to the front desk at either location:
    • G.T. Bray Recreation Center
      • 5502 33rd Avenue Dr. West, Bradenton, 34209
      • Phone: (941) 742-5923
      • Hours:  Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 9pm, Friday 5:30am - 7pm, Saturday/Sunday 7am - 4pm
    • John H. Marble Recreation Center 
      • 3675 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, 34203
      • Phone:  (941) 745-6030
      • Hours:  Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 9pm, Friday 5:30am - 7pm, Saturday/Sunday 7am - 4pm
• Local Gym Discounts - regardless of health plan status - continue to be available.  Click Here
• MYC YouTube channel for easy access to our library of workouts.  Click Here
• Noom programs for Weight Management, Pre-Diabetes, or Diabetes Management. Details coming soon.
• Give Me Five – Five free sessions with Personal Training, Health Coaching, LAMP, Nutrition, or Alignsmart. Click Here

We are deeply grateful for our members and your commitment to wellness.  While this chapter comes to a close, we are excited to continue growing with you through flexible and impactful programs in 2026 and beyond.

Join our MYC Wellness Wave Page.  You will find Tips, Accountability, Support and Fun Challenges!!  We will post changes to the group fitness schedule, cancellations, and gym updates.  To join, follow one of these options below:

1) Using your Smart Phone:  Open your camera, hold it over the code and you will be directed to our page.  Please request approval to join.

2)  OR simply use the link below:

     Click Here