Health and Fitness in Oklahoma City

Whether your intention is to lose some pounds, gain a new physique, or just improve your general health and well-being, Oklahoma City has something for everyone. Mayor Mick Cornett took the bull by its proverbial horns on December 31, 2007, challenging the residents of Oklahoma City to collectively lose 1 million pounds. To date, there are more than 25,000 registered participants in the program who have together lost nearly 300,000 pounds (think 30,000 10 pound bowling balls)--that's an average of slightly less than 12 pounds per registrant.

With obesity a rising problem throughout the U.S., Oklahoma City has a special stake in the problem, being ranked one of the top 10 cities in the nation in obesity. This compelled Mayor Cornett and the city to develop an overall health program to aid its citizens. The mayor has lost 38 pounds since April 2007.

Oklahoma City has developed a website where anyone can go to learn more about Cornett's "This City is Going on a Diet" campaign: http://www.thiscityisgoingonadiet.com/TheProgram/ tabid/54/Default.aspx .

Here the visitor will find information on the program itself, events throughout the area, and resources including recipes, information on medical and/or surgical programs, diet and nutrition, and exercise.

Fitness Centers In and About Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

All American Fitness Center

Midwest City, Oklahoma, location is open Mon-Fri, 5AM-10PM daily, Sat. 6AM-8PM and Sun. 12PM-6PM.

Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City locations has same hours of operation as the Midwest City location as does the South Oklahoma City location on S.W. 104^th Street.

There are additional locations in Owasso, Broken Arrow, and East Tulsa, each location having its own group fitness schedule.

Membership can be obtained online, with 30 day membership costing $30.00. For more information visit: http://www.allamericanfitness.net/AA24.html

Lady of America Fitness Center

N. Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City is the site of Lady of America Fitness Center. They are offering a one week guest pass for women to try out the services and determine for themselves if a paid membership is right for them.

More info at: http://www.ladyofamerica.com/index.asp

Santa Fe Family Life Center

Santa Fe Family Life Center is located east of Broadway Extension and south of N.W. 63^rd Street on Santa Fe Avenue, Oklahoma City. As its name implies, the Center offers something for every member of the family including child care at selected days and hours.

A 55,000 sq. ft. fitness center, it includes such activities as swimming, tennis, aerobics, squash, spinning, and others.

More information may be found here: http://www.santafefamilylifecenter.com/amenities

Anytime Fitness

Locations in Edmond, Chickasha, Oklahoma City, Moore and Mustang; soon to open in Tulsa, Yukon and Midwest City.

They advertise as being open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, with security around-the-clock as well. Tanning services also available all hours.

Membership allows members access to 740 locations throughout the U.S. They offer nutrition counseling, cardio and strength training equipment.

Their information may be found at: http://club.anytimefitness.com/clubs/oklahoma/

YMCA

Locations include Guthrie, Midwest City, multiple sites in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Bethany and more.

Membership in one Oklahoma City metro YMCA location entitles members to use any of the facility sites in the greater metro area.

Child care is available for infants from 6 weeks old to children 7 years of age while their parents use the facility.

There are open gym and open swim times. Indoor tracks. Strength training and cardiovascular equipment. Membership includes availability of youth and adults joining team sports.

For further information, check out: http://www.ymcaokc.org/member.html