Articles
September 3, 2013
What do you do when you’re a former elite athlete whose physical abilities are limited by chronic injuries? And how do you restore your inner peace after waging a battle with cancer? For Christine...
September 3, 2013
The Bullock Texas History Museum and Great Promise for American Indians announce a celebration of the first annual Texas American Indian Heritage Day on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. There will be public performances during...
September 3, 2013
Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? The third annual Stand Up for Safe Families Paddle Parade and Rally sheds light on this very serious issue in a manner that uses...
September 3, 2013
Austin is one of the best places in the world I know to engage in physical activity. We are lucky to have just as many choices in groups to join, forms of exercise, and...
September 3, 2013
Most triathletes and coaches track a wide variety of performance metrics to see progress in training: heart rate, paces, times, power, and so on. These are all good indicators of whether training is moving...
September 3, 2013
Heartbeat of Austin's Fitness Scene ACL BINGO The goings-on at outdoor festivals are almost as fun as the music. Play ACL Blackout Bingo—all squares must be covered to win. Book Bit From Nano Workouts:...
September 3, 2013
An in-depth explanation of sports psychology
September 3, 2013
LEFT and RIGHT Call it Cross Training: The right cerebral hemisphere directs movement on the left side of the body while the left cerebral hemisphere controls the corresponding functions for the right side. The...
September 3, 2013
Like hundreds (maybe thousands) of others late Sunday night, I couldn’t bring myself to shut down my computer. I was tired after a long day of travel; I knew I had a busy day...
September 3, 2013
Starting Friday, September 20, Hollywood star and premier American Le Mans Series driver Patrick Dempsey will be joining the exciting, action-packed weekend of events during the International SportsCar Weekend, featuring the American Le Mans...
September 3, 2013
As we become more connected by technology, let’s not forget to unplug every once in awhile and take care of the mind/body connection that makes us who we are. In this year’s Mind/Body Guide,...
September 3, 2013
For a while now, I have been hearing about the benefits that calorie-restricted diets and fasting can have on health—particularly in regard to extending life span and reducing the risk of cancer, diabetes, and...
September 3, 2013
I moved back to Austin after a two-year stint in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with my wife and two dogs. While in Colorado, I was active in the coed soccer league and really enjoyed...
September 3, 2013
Pro athletes occasionally cite heightened nerves as an asset in competition, identifying experiences of manageable, naturally occurring anxiety under pressure as they play. Persistent and excessive anxiety, however, can have withering effects on any...
September 3, 2013
It’s easy to get caught up with how you look. We’ve all been there, looking in the mirror to check out our lines, curves, and muscles (those that are just now showing or those...
September 3, 2013
If you’re a music fan and a fitness enthusiast, there are a few things you should consider about tinnitus and your hearing health.
September 3, 2013
Marathon swimmer and record holder Lynne Cox has been a pioneer in conquering some of the coldest, most dangerous waters in the world, including the Bering Strait and, perhaps most impressively, the freezing waters...
September 3, 2013
This blog is for all the friends and families of injured athletes. Less than a week after my last injury, a good friend invited my best friend and me for a drink. My left...
September 3, 2013
Promote a happy, healthy body by giving yourself the spa treatment at home. Here are some Fit Finds selections that will help you make the mind/body connection in a positively pleasant fashion. Numi Organic...
September 3, 2013
Motion (or its lack thereof) was something that engaged both Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton and, in this age of obesity, is a topic that goes beyond the celestial to touch on our bodies…and,...
