KCEN-TV, KCEN-HD, Waco, Temple, Killeen, Bryan, TexasWeight Loss Inspiration Comes from a Central Texan
So you made another New Year's resolution to lose weight. And you may have already broken that promise. That was the story for Central Texan Jessica Hyde. But she got her life back when she realized it did not have to be a one person battle.
Jessica Hyde is one pumped up RPM instructor. But it was not always like that. Jessica has been140 pounds heavier, when diabetes and heart disease were right around the corner. She lost the weight in 8 months by going to group fitness classes in Waco. Her blood pressure and cholesterol levels also plummeted, for the good.
You can join a class too at most local gyms and work off 300 to 600 calories. As Jessica bikes away calories in class she keeps moms of all shapes and sizes feeling the burn. The camaraderie, loud music and friends has the young and old pumping iron in weight classes consistently.
Hillcrest exercise physiologist Colby Greer helps 70 and 80 years olds in stroke rehabilitation classes. 80 year old June Brown pumps iron every week in this class.
Some don't even need the gym. People walk around Killeen Mall together for exercise. So does Jessica, she refuses to pack on the pounds. A promise her friends will not let her break.
One of the more popular classes that Jessica teaches is Body Pump. It is a weight lifting class at Gold's Gym. Women can burn more than 300 calories an hour in that class.
