Category: "AFM" Articles
April 1, 2023
With a rapid rise in popularity comes a higher risk for injury, especially when it comes to pickleball in Austin. As the fastest-growing sport in America, pickleball has become a sport for all ages....
April 1, 2023
Look up and take your imagination to the sky! There is something so perfect about a spring day in Austin that makes us crave being outside every chance we can get. From outdoor festivals...
April 1, 2023
Going outside is all that we crave to do when the weather is nice in Austin, but if you’re prone to outdoor allergies, it can make for a different story. Luckily, there are plenty...
April 1, 2023
We, humans, who were once dependent on manually gathering food from our environment now simply head to our local grocery store for sustenance. Though agriculture has shifted the way we find food, it’s still...
April 1, 2023
My two favorite hiking experiences were vastly different. One was full of people going up and down the mountain, greeting each other and laughing as they made their way to Everest Base Camp. The...
March 1, 2023
Rehabilitation isn’t just for people; our four-legged friends can benefit from professional rehab services just like you and me. As a physical therapist, I treat people for acute injuries or help them recover from...
March 1, 2023
Some challenges lead to failure, others lead to success, but few lead to an unexpected bonus. The latter was the case for Dale Blasingame. Austin-based Blasingame started July 2014 with the personal challenge to...
March 1, 2023
As spring nears, so do the showers, but that doesn’t mean you always have to opt for a cuddle session on the couch with your pup rather than braving the rain and staying active....
March 1, 2023
Two years ago, I stood in a New Mexico desert and watched happiness unfold. My golden retriever Molly, the usual solemn old soul of a puppy, was running at full speed across the landscape,...
March 1, 2023
Your dog is family, but working from home can be tough for both of you — dividing your attention between your furry little bundle of joy and work responsibilities. Enter Work & Woof, a...
March 1, 2023
The size debate continues — which dogs are better, small or large pups? Regardless of your answer, understanding their differences in relation to fitness can help you best care for your pup. Small and...
March 1, 2023
Louie Sublime Louie Sublime is a 3-year-old Dalmatian living his best life soaking up the smells and sights the Greenbelt provides. He’s a frequent visitor of Zilker Park where he’s never met a stranger...
March 1, 2023
Parents will give the world if it makes their children happy, even if their children have four legs and fur. Just like humans, pets struggle with their nutritional well-being, medical ailments and mental health....
March 1, 2023
Since 2009, the National Service Animal Registry has helped around 115, 832 animals become registered as emotional support animals — and this trend only continues to grow. With an increasingly stressful, fearful and overwhelming...
March 1, 2023
Greetings, AFM! In our quest to capture the many offerings Austin holds for every fitness enthusiast, it’s time to shine a light on another local outfit. This month brought us to Tactical Fitness Austin,...
March 1, 2023
Hello, AFM! This month’s featured pet is Wild Blue Yonder, brought to you by Austin Pets Alive! Wild Blue Yonder is a one-year and 8-month-old Boxer mix and one of the most athletic dogs...
March 1, 2023
This month’s featured recipe highlights Scooby Stew, a meal for your pup that will leave them satisfied and healthy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown rice 2 cups sweet potato, cubed 2...
