Articles
April 1, 2011
What’s in the meat you’re feeding yourself and your family every day? Lots of stuff you’d rather not think about, including a host of bacteria, reports CBS news. A new report published in Clinical...
April 1, 2011
New research indicates that exercise can play an integral role in fighting a genetic predisposition for obesity. Dr. Soren Snitker, of the University of Maryland, and Evadnie Rampersaud, his post doctoral fellow, led a...
April 1, 2011
“Ugh. I hate my thighs.” “What are you talking about, your thighs are tiny. And so not as big of a problem as my belly.” “Your stomach is totally flat! And not dimpled with...
April 1, 2011
Remember all the fabulous active dogs we featured in our March issue? A few of those dogs were rescue dogs, meaning their owners found them at a shelter like Austin’s Austin Pets Alive!, which...
April 1, 2011
I don’t believe I’ve ever been as worried about a KMB shoot as I was this month, when AFM called and told me I’d be working out with triathletes and Texas Iron Multisport Training....
April 1, 2011
The growing sport of triathlon is easily one of Austin’s more recent health and fitness success stories. Just as 10Ks and half-marathons are becoming more popular distances among casual runners, so too the triathlon...
April 1, 2011
If you need a little inspiration to get you through your workout today, or even just to get your shoes on and headed to the gym, look to Hawaii, where part-time resident Gladys Burrill...
April 1, 2011
French philosopher Jean-Baptiste Karr’s oft-quoted words “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” is usually translated “The more things change, the more they remain the same,” and that’s certainly true with the shoe...
April 1, 2011
With the Boston Marathon approaching, runners from all over are getting their gear in order. Participants and observers will be sure to see lots of minimalist footwear– and a few who run barefoot altogether....
April 1, 2011
If you’ve been awake for the past couple of years, you’ve noticed the boom in popularity plant-based diets have experienced. Restaurants are catering to our preference for meat-free cuisine with vegetarian menus, and many...
April 1, 2011
Whether you rely on your bike for your daily commute or if you just hop on for a different workout when the weather’s nice, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming city council elections....
April 1, 2011
Often, the most difficult part of a marathon or other long-distance race isn’t putting one foot in front of the other. The most troubling aspect is usually the extreme concentration these intense races require....
March 2, 2011
Dieters often blame low blood sugar or deprivation and lack of pleasure (no dessert?!) as the source of their cranky attitudes. However, recent research indicates that there is another reason for all that irritability:...
March 2, 2011
When was the last time you actually thanked your dog? They’re amazing little creatures and the best fitness buddies you could ever hope for.
March 2, 2011
Has your dog been looking a little droopy lately? Have you caught her staring out the window longingly, even after she’s been outside? Maybe it’s time to try out a new fitness regimen at...
March 2, 2011
Have you ever seen Buddy - the world’s strongest dog – lifting boulders at Auditorium Shores? Or how about Abby, Austin’s best soccer player? They both take their health and fitness pretty seriously. As...
March 2, 2011
The 6th annual Pure Austin Fitness EXPO will take place this Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Quarry Lake facility, and serves as a...
March 2, 2011
Among the five days of SXSWi this year, the brightest minds in emerging technology combine to examine a new topic: how the web and social media influence our health. The health track takes place...
March 2, 2011
You worked hard all week and a break is finally in sight. But don’t let a single sitting of pancakes derail your discipline. This weekend, make yourself a better brunch. EGG AND VEGGIE PITA...
March 2, 2011
The first thing a lot of people do when they start a diet is cut out the snacking. But going this route can often find you starving by the next meal and in a...
