Eligibility - Manatee County Government Employees and members enrolled in the YourChoice Health Plan are eligible to use this Fitness Center.
Manatee YourChoice Wellness Center - Downtown
This waiver will give you access to the main Wellness Center entrance and the LAMP Behavioral Health entrance. Access is not automatic after filling out the waiver. Please allow up to 5 business days for access. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you provide when registering.
Wellness Center - Open 24/7
- Address: 1012 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Phone: 941-748-4501 x3969
LAMP Behavioral Health
- Address: 1002 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Phone: 941-741-2995
For more information about our LAMP Program Click Here.
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Registration
The MYC Wellness Center offers a variety of equipment and programs for all fitness levels. It is a 6000 square foot facility offering resistance and cardiovascular training ideal for busy people; including TRX suspension training, Group Fitness classes and Personal Training. A Full Time Fitness Specialist is on site for orientations, individual and group training.
Membership
- Cost - There is no fee to use the YourChoice Fitness Center.
- Eligibility - Members enrolled in the YourChoice Health Plan and employees are eligible to use the Fitness Center.
- Dependents - You must be 18 years of age or older to have full use of the Fitness Center. Dependents 14 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) YourChoice Health Plan Member. No one under the age of 14 is permitted.
- How to Sign Up - Complete the MYC Wellness Center & Program Liability Waiver. Upon submission of the waiver, participants will be given an access card for the Fitness Center. To check the status of your access card, or for any other questions regarding Fitness Center membership/services contact the Fitness Center at 941-748-4501 x3969 or email mpolese@manateeyourchoice.com.
- Liability waivers are required to be updated annually to maintain Wellness Center Access. Communication will come to the email you provide when filling out the waiver.
Lost cards
- There is a $5.00 replacement charge for lost cards. Here are the instructions to replace your card:
- Fill out the replacement card form
- Click Here to print form
- Take a printed copy of the replacement card form to the 3rd floor cashier and pay the $5.00 replacement fee via cash or cc.
- Email marcia.polese@mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501, x3969 to drop off your receipt of payment and schedule a time to pick up your card.
- Fill out the replacement card form
Equipment/Amenities
The Fitness Center has a variety of cardiovascular training equipment such as treadmills, elliptical machines and bikes. We also offer
- TRX Suspension Trainers for total body strengthening
- BOSU Balance trainers and stability balls
- Dumbbells up to 100 lbs with free weight benches
- Cable machines with numerous attachments
- A variety of cardio equipment
- Life Fitness strength circuit machines
- 4 Showers
- Lockers and changing rooms
- Group Fitness Classes
- Personal Trainers
Worksite Fitness Centers
Manatee YourChoice also manages fitness centers at certain worksites, including the Public Safety center, Transit, and Utilities. These fitness centers have different equipment and membership requirements, and require separate registration.
- Public Safety Center - Open to BCC Manatee County Government Employees. Spouses and Dependents 18+ on the YourChoice Health Plan are eligible, however must be accompanied by the Employee.
- Transit - Open to Transit/Transit Fleet Personnel Only
- Utilities - Open to Utilities employees only at this time.