Articles By: Austin Fit Magazine
May 2, 2011
As part of her “Let’s Move” health and fitness campaign, Michelle Obama took to the South Lawn this week to announce new physical fitness opportunities for military families. Among the benefits are free memberships...
May 2, 2011
Today, health and fitness is part of our daily routine. We keep food journals, sync workout stats to our iPhone and we’re always ready for the newest fitness dance craze. Let’s trace this love...
May 2, 2011
If your pet has tried Nulo, you know the difference that real food makes in his or her health. And now, getting your pet good, healthy food is easier than before. After flying off...
May 2, 2011
Bathing suit season is definitely upon us. The only reason I know this is because every woman I bump into refers to bikini season as if it were the Super Bowl, the royal wedding...
May 2, 2011
If you want to improve your swimming strength, then you need a way to supplement your swim workouts in a time-effective way to work your swimming muscles in a manner that’s transferable to the...
May 2, 2011
We love our annual swimsuit issue, and every year we put enormous effort into getting it just right. But as fun as a feature like this can be, it’s admittedly been missing one critical...
May 2, 2011
Mediterranean food is delicious, easy and perfect for summer time. And there’s a reason it’s considered one of the healthiest diets in the world: full of fruits, vegetables, fish and little meat, people who...
May 2, 2011
It’s May 13, and things in Austin have been heating up for a while now. And when it’s time to cool off, it seems like we all head to the same place to seek...
May 2, 2011
A lot of times it feels like if you’re not dripping with sweat and about to collapse after a workout, then you haven’t really had a successful workout. But new research is coming out...
May 2, 2011
This year’s swimsuit issue sent our crew to the top of Austin — literally. We’ve been fortunate to shoot at the Austonian before (for our February and June 2010 issues), but this time around...
May 2, 2011
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s current Children’s Food and Environment State Indicator Report examines the three major food environments of American children: child care, school, and community. And when it comes to...
May 2, 2011
The key to looking healthy is being healthy, which means feeling well inside and out. But it can be tough to figure in time for your mental health on top of trips to the...
April 1, 2011
For centuries, dessert has been the dieter’s number one vice. But as we’ve already acknowledged, self-control only leaves us feeling crabby. And when I’m crabby, the first thing I want is dessert. It’s a...
April 1, 2011
Training is an individual process, and every athlete has a unique approach. Some people enjoy training alone, but there can be great advantages to working out with a buddy. But if you plan on...
April 1, 2011
by David Garza, Professional Trainer & Triathlete Now that the LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon is over, it’s triathlon season! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do a triathlon? Do you sometimes...
April 1, 2011
This is perhaps the worst possible forum to let you know I’m not such a big fan of triathletes. At one time I took an interest in the sport because I really do love...
April 1, 2011
In November, San Francisco banned fast food chains from including a free toy with meals that exceed a set level of calories, fat or sugar. And now, New York city is planning similar legislation.New...
April 1, 2011
Good, healthy eating is necessary for feeling (and looking) good. But it’s hard to be a good, healthy eater when you’re discouraged with your job hunt, ending a relationship or dealing with any of...
