LOCAL FAMILY FUN
Take the Family Wellness Challenge as you explore the metro this spring PHOTOS AND ARTICLE BY CHRISTINA MUSHI-BRUNT Healthy OKC
EXPLORE OKC’S STREET ART – INCLUDING OUR FAVORITE BRICKTOWN OKCTOPUS CREATED BY JACK FOWLER!
Community Parks and Recreation Centers
Local community parks and recreation departments are a wellness treasure trove. From one-time events to ongoing programs, you are sure to find something for the whole family. OKC Parks and Edmond Parks Both OKC Parks and Edmond Parks offer many programs at their recreation centers for free or at minimal cost. • Challenge: Work out at one of the recreation centers that has a fitness center complete with free weights and cardio equipment. The cost to you is as little as $2 per day or $10 per month to enjoy single facilities, or purchase a ParksFitPass for access to Foster, Schilling and Pete White Health and Wellness centers’ fitness room equipment. • Challenge: Adult family members ages 50 and over can enjoy the health and wellness benefits of free classes such as gentle yoga, seated hula or Tai Chi at OKC Parks’ Will Rogers Senior Center. • Challenge: For your athletic child, Pitt Recreation Center offers free weekly clinics in a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. These clinics can help your child improve their skills regardless of whether they are on an organized or school sports team; they’re also great if you are simply looking for a way to get your child moving more. Added bonuses: making new friends and having fun are great for kids’ mental health!
TAKE A FREE YOGA IN THE PARK CLASS AT OKC’S SCISSORTAIL PARK.
Like countless others coming out of the height of the global pandemic, I found myself in poorer physical health, plus my mental wellness needed to become more of a priority. A pre-diabetes diagnosis last year nudged me to make some personal and family health changes. I started with changing my eating habits, practicing mindfulness and simply moving more. By the end of the year, I could see and feel the impact these changes had on our family’s physical health and mental wellness. As a family, we have become more intentional about taking care of our health. I am now nearly 40 pounds lighter and enjoy better mental health. I am also a more active, engaged and emotionally well mama and wife. As parents, we can serve as role models for our kids by prioritizing our own health and well-being. The OKC metro is loaded with opportunities that are not only fun for the family but that also promote health. Let’s look at some places your family can visit with wellness in mind. How many of these Family Wellness Challenges can your family complete? Take some photos, share and tag us at #mfmwellnesschallenge!
ENJOY THE SPORTS COURTS IN THE NEWLY OPENED SOUTHERN SECTION OF SCISSORTAIL PARK.
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