Our Cardio Room is full of treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes, and more to help you get into the shape you've always wanted! There are plenty of flat screen TVs to choose from, or bring your own headset and MP3 player to enjoy while you whittle away your waist.

The Weight Room at GHRC offers a myriad of equipment as well as free weights. There are over 25 different Cybex and Icarian machines to choose from as well as two power racks and a powerlifting platform. The dumbells range from 5-150 pounds to accomodate any lifter.

We also staff certified personal trainers with expertise in weight and strength training to help you achieve your goals.  A variety of affordable personal training packages are available to help you meet your goals.  For more information or to schedule an appointment with a trainer, contact Cathy Ryden, Facility Manager, at 512/756-6180.

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Guess What?

ZUMBA'S Back!!!

Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Come join the fun and experience the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!! A blend of Latin music, salsa dance moves and fitness exercise, it's a great workout and a fun alternative to traditional cardio classes!

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Are you the next

"Burnet's Biggest Loser"?

You could win over $1,000 in prizes!!

Sign up today!

Biggest Loser flyer 2

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Burnet Bluebonnet 5K and Boot Camp Participants

The Burnet Bluebonnet 5K went very well for the Galloway Hammond participants. We had our Boot Camp who dedicated many months of training and hard work in order to finish the 3.1 miles and all succeeded. Congratulations to all and look forward to seeing you out there again next year. Keep up the hard work!!!

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Get Ready for a Slim Down!

The following article is the second part of a 2 part series on fat loss and nutrition, brought to you by Jim Morrisett, one of Galloway Hammond Recreation Center’s knowledgeable personal trainers. 

Changing Your Body:  Fat Loss - Part 2

1. Avoid very low calorie diets.

Before going on any diet, look at the recommended calories. You'll probably discover that in most cases, you are required to slash your calories to "starvation" levels, 1200 or less for women, 1800 or less for men, and active people need even more.

2. Make sure your calorie intake is customized.

Depending on your activity level, age and gender, your calorie needs may be much higher or much lower than the average person. If a diet program recommends the same amount of calories for everyone, that should be a red flag to stay away. It could be perfect for someone else, but starvation level for you.

3. Decrease your calories just a little below maintenance.

Decrease your calories conservatively, only about 20% below your daily maintenance level. A mild calorie cut doesn't trigger the starvation response as much.

For example: If you're female and you maintain your weight on 2150 calories per day, a 20%calorie reduction is 1720 calories per day.Some diets might have youcut caloriesto 1000 or 1200 calories per day or less with noemphasis on exercise. Remember, if you cut your calories to much your body will go into survival mode and quit burning fat.

4. Increase your calorie deficit more by increasing activity

If you only cut calories slightly below maintenance, then how do you reduce body fat without the process taking forever? Simple, youburn more calories and increase your deficit by increasing your activity.

First, if you're not doing so already, you should aim for three days per week of strength training with weights.

Second, you should do at least three days per week of moderate to vigorous cardiovascular exercise.

Third, if you wish to accelerate fat loss more, or if you need to break a progress plateau, you bump up your activity even further by adding additional cardio sessions or increasing the intensity or duration of your current workouts.

It also helps to get more physical activity in general, and to participate in physical hobbies, sports or recreational activities that you enjoy.

If you would like more information, or would be interested in scheduling a time to meet with him to discuss your fitness and weight loss goals, he can be reached at jimmorrisett@ yahoo.com.

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CHECK OUT OUR VARIETY OF FITNESS CLASSES!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AT GHRC

JOIN US FOR OUR

"BURNET FITNESS BOOT CAMPS!"

Want to get in shape in a hurry?  Get into the best shape of your life with a variety of boot camps offered at several different times during the week.  We have options to fit any schedule and budget.  See attached flyer for more details. Hurry - registration limited!

Burnet Fitness Boot Camp 2

CARDIO EQUIPMENT AND INDOOR TRACK

The cardio room offers the latest cardiovascular equipment. There is a great line of equipment that is suited for your needs and will help you burn off those calories you have been wanting to get rid of.  Our equipment includes: 

Love to walk or jog but the treadmill is not your cup of tea?

Try our climate controlled three lane track wrapping around the GHRC gymnasium. The track is 1/14th mile in length.

If the weather is right and you want to get outside, then try out the hike and bike trail.  We have a 5K course that begins at Galloway and takes you into the beautiful Hamiton Creek Park. This is a favorite of many of the members and guests that come to our facility.  Look for our 5K runs that have had up to 40-50 people at a time.  It is a great way to do some competitive running and get in shape at the same time.  See you in the cardio room, track or hike and bike trail!!!

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Contact Information

Cathy Ryden, Facility Manager

cryden@cityofburnet.com

512.756.6180 ext.4