Articles By: Austin Fit Magazine
December 30, 2011
Ok, so I know it’s the season of giving and all (we did put out the GIVING issue this month), but I can’t help but notice some of the amazing new fitness gizmos and...
December 30, 2011
Don’t let cold weather keep you from getting your workout in, follow these tips to have a safe and comfortable running experience this season! Layer Up – Dress in thin layers of synthetic materials...
December 30, 2011
Black eyed peas (yes the food, not the pop group sensation) have long been served on New Year’s Day and are said to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. Not only...
December 30, 2011
You have all heard that there are more nonprofit organizations in Austin per capita than any other city in the U.S. That would certainly suggest that our fair city is a nexus for charity...
December 30, 2011
Nearly every weekend there is a ride or race in Austin benefiting a worthy nonprofit organization. Austin residents—from the fittest to the fluffiest—routinely give time, training, and money to participate ‘for a good cause.’...
December 30, 2011
Another new year is upon us and many resolutions remain the same. Will this be the year some of us buckle down and really strive to achieve our goals? Here are 5 of the top resolutions...
December 30, 2011
Try using this hummus in place of mayonnaise or mustard on your sandwich or simply serve as a healthy appetizer with fresh vegetables and pita bread. (with Anne Wilfong, RD, LD) WHAT YOU NEED...
December 30, 2011
As we settle into the final weeks of the year—or scurry madly to finish holiday and travel preparations, or to close that last deal—it is in many ways gratifying to look back at the...
December 30, 2011
Keeping one’s bicycle functioning and clean in the winter can require more attention than usual, but can also help avoid injury or costly repairs later on. Here are a few tips on how to...
December 30, 2011
There’s virtually no way to talk about Austin’s Lady Bird Lake and the recently christened Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail that encircles it without talking about love. Runners are passionate about...
December 30, 2011
Friday morning from 6-10 a.m. JB and Sandy from The JB & Sandy Morning Show will be giving away bikes to less-fortunate children as part of their annual Bikes For Kids program. The giveaway...
December 30, 2011
There are two equally important aspects of training: overload and recovery. As athletes, we all seem to be really good at the overload; we love the work, sweat, and sense of accomplishment from hard...
December 30, 2011
This past fall AFM brought you Fall produce, well Fall has come and gone and the produce section of your local grocery is changing a bit. Below are just a few of the produce...
December 30, 2011
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m too old to change,” or “it’s too late,” or “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? Sure you have and you have more than likely said...
December 30, 2011
This last Saturday, the 2011 USATF (USA Track & Field) National Cross Country Championships were held in Seattle. And it was a great day for Austin’s own adidas/Team Rogue Elite. adidas/Team Rogue Elite (a/TRE)...
December 30, 2011
With December finally here and the new year not far behind, we are now constantly being bombarded with the latest and greatest weight loss solutions, and many seem too good to be true (because...
December 30, 2011
Here’s who’s leading the pack after the Run for the Water 10 Miler: Women’s age group leaders Age Name Time15-19 Courtney Reich 1:58:0120-24 Erica Stoltenberg 1:59:4925-29 Nicole Mendlik 2:11:4430-34 Ashley Butler 1:59:5535-39 Lisa Buckley...
December 30, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, hydration isn’t just for hot, Texas summers. Staying hydrated has many benefits in the winter season for a multitude of reasons. With winter comes low humidity and dry air which...
