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CITY OF WYLIE
Friend-Power is Stronger than Willpower
Wylie Recreation Center Supervisor Annika Sacco often observes new friendships made on the fitness floor, during classes, camps, special events, and in childcare. She believes this feeling of connection attracts and motivates many guests at the Wylie Rec Center. Sacco explains, “When surrounded by people and staff that recognize, elevate, and support you, anything is possible.”
Cassandra Braithwaite looks forward to joining her friends on the Rec Center fitness floor for her self-care routine. She has peace of mind knowing her boys are safe and happy in the Rec Center childcare. “The childcare staff welcome my boys and me on every visit. My workout is free of guilt, worry, or feeling I need to hurry up, because I know the boys are having fun and won’t want to leave,” said Braithwaite. Barbara Marks Janie Jones-Adams
Mother of young rec patrons Madison and Morgan, Tosha Kimball, has seen her girls grow socially through participation in Rec Center activities. According to Kimball, programs like Parent’s Night Out allow her daughters to meet and socialize with a different pool of kids and get out of their comfort zone. Kimball continues, “I love the Wylie Rec Center because my girls are building social awareness and communication skills while working on their physical fitness.”
According to Sacco, the Rec Center is in the business of creating new connections. When participants come together and make new support systems, wellness goals become obtainable. We all realize that when something feels hard to accomplish, it can be challenging to stick to, but the sense of community here makes the process doable.
Barbara Marks, Wylie Rec Center member since 2012, knows friend-power is stronger than willpower. “Every time I wanted to quit, there was always someone there. Whether it was staff, or maybe another person working out, we would share health goals together. There was accountability and community.”
According to Marks, joining the Recreation Center has been a life-changing decision. She has also discovered the Senior Recreation Center which is now among her favorite social wellness activities. Marks said she is continually learning something new, doing something new, or going somewhere new at the Senior Recreation Center.
To Nic Ngoc, the Wylie Rec Center is a place to get plenty of exercise and participate in activities to improve his health. Ngoc keeps his social health active with the friends he meets walking the indoor track at the Rec Center and the outdoor Municipal Complex Trail. Like Marks, Ngoc has also found a support system from classes and activities at the Senior Recreation Center.
Ngoc encourages others to take advantage of what the City has to offer so that more people can join, socialize with, and make new friends.
This January, let the Rec Center help you jump-start your healthy lifestyle, maintain a target weight, train for an athletic event, or set a whole body wellness goal. Wylie Parks and Recreation offers a range of options to spark connection with self, family, and community, while meeting your fitness and wellness needs.
Join the January month-long health and wellness celebration and make fun and social part of your new healthy lifestyle.
Wylie Parks and Recreation advances community health and wellbeing through vital services, programs, and opportunities. Wylie Parks and Recreation utilizes parks, trails, open spaces, exercise classes, wellness opportunities, access to healthy food and social services, and a safe environment for children, to address the physical, mental, and social needs within the community.
Join Today and Jump-Start Your New Year’s Resolution
Clean, friendly, and close to home, Wylie Recreation Center offers a range of options to meet your fitness needs. Keep your workout fresh and choose from 40 cardio machines, including treadmills and the flexible and highly adjustable Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Ellipticals, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines are also available.
Treadmill not your thing? Walk, jog, or run the 3-lane 1/10th mile walking track. Strength train every muscle group on 23 easy-to-use weight machines. Take advantage of the plate-loaded machines, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls for your advanced workouts.
Annual Rec Passes - Gain access to Open Play areas and equipment including Open Gym and Open Climb. Ages 12 years plus may also access the Fitness Area equipment and the Indoor Track (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older). No-charge childcare is available to parent or legal guardian users who have a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass.
