Articles By: Kat Barclay
June 1, 2020
Karrisa Limon was just getting used to the rhythm of her new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. Online classes and at-home golf practice replaced what would have been her senior year at Westlake High...
June 1, 2020
Over the last few months, the conversation and news of COVID-19 have taken over our lives and forced Austinites to stay indoors, limiting social interaction to that of digital means. However, in the wake...
May 15, 2020
People are spending more time at home than ever to protect themselves from infectious diseases. This even means staying away from family and friends even for birthdays, picnic, anniversaries, and more. Families even need...
May 14, 2020
You glance at the clock — how is it 8 p.m. already? You know you need to get more exercise, but the day keeps getting away from you. How do fit people manage their...
May 11, 2020
Springtime is a time of renewal, this year’s transition bringing added significance given Texas’s gradual reopening amid the COVID-19 emergency. While some people continue to practice social distancing, it is an ideal time to...
May 7, 2020
AFM’s take on popular athleisure brands. Living in one of the fittest cities in the world, wearing athleisure is the norm. Grabbing lunch after running around Lady Bird Lake? Athleisure. Going shopping after a...
May 6, 2020
“Should” — has any word in the English language inspired more anxiety and guilt? You know you should work out, but your couch sings a sweet siren song. How can you stay motivated when...
May 4, 2020
These times are tough. Many people are suffering, have lost jobs or businesses, and are facing an uncertain future. Yet this time has also created opportunities for some: to slow down, spend more time...
May 4, 2020
Adam Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients since starting his firm in 2005. The Loewy Law Firm is...
May 2, 2020
In honor of National Pilates Day on May 2, Castle Hill Fitness is sharing with us an at-home Mat Pilates routine for this month’s workout of the month. Pilates is the perfect complement to...
May 1, 2020
People may die because they’re not calling 911. Reports from the front lines of hospitals indicate a marked drop in the number of heart attacks and strokes nationally. But, COVID-19 is definitely not stopping...
May 1, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic, working out and staying active is more important than ever. Health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds as of recently. Due to COVID-19, or coronavirus, many of...
May 1, 2020
Easy ways to increase strength to decrease low back pain. Did you know that statistics show 8 out of every 10 people will experience an episode of low back pain (LBP) in their lifetime?...
May 1, 2020
Austin-based travel writer and New York Times bestselling author, Matt Kepnes, shares his COVID-19 experience. “Hey everybody! Greetings from inside my apartment,” Matthew Kepnes, a world traveler — and fellow Austinite —begins in an...
May 1, 2020
Dear AFM Reader, Last month I wrote to you about our April issue and how we intended to deliver AFM to those locations still open and accessible to you. I also described our efforts...
May 1, 2020
How local gyms and studios are navigating business during COVID-19. No one anticipated what the world would become only three months into the new decade. As COVID-19 has already dramatically changed so many futures...
May 1, 2020
Although it’s not out of the norm for us, my boyfriend and I have been going on a lot of hikes during quarantine. If anyone knows my boyfriend, they know he’s always down for...
May 1, 2020
Local businesses and community rally together to help those in need amidst COVID-19. “It’s been amazing to be able to hand people masks, pray over them and thank them for being the heroes,” said...
