Category: "AFM" Articles
October 3, 2013
The Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge is one of the longest on-going running series in Texas, working on 15-plus years of combining distances of 10K to the marathon. There have been countless modifications since...
October 3, 2013
During our photo shoot with fashion designer Ross Bennett, AFM had the opportunity to peek inside the messenger bag this avid cyclist carries with him in his travels around town. As you might expect,...
October 3, 2013
Famed motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar told a story of a 40-year-old woman who had attended one of his events and desired to become a nurse. She determined that, on the basis of...
October 3, 2013
Whether it’s a zombie apocalypse or just the end of the world as we know it, you’ll need the right gear to survive. AFM has pulled together a few items with the assistance of...
October 3, 2013
Mauro PilatesAlex: There’s nothing negative about this place. From the moment you walk in to this ultra clean, brand new studio in Westlake to being greeted with owner Liana Mauro’s lovely smile, you’ll enjoy...
October 3, 2013
If you’ve met me or seen my website, this won’t be a shock… I am NOT a woman. I am a former professional athlete, football-playing man’s man. So why I am writing about menopause?...
October 3, 2013
Last Saturday, October 19, more than 5,000 walkers joined the American Heart Association for their annual Heart Walk event in downtown Austin. The goal? To have fun, get inspired, and support a meaningful cause....
October 3, 2013
If you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with breast cancer, a breast cancer helpline can provide support, information and resources to help you through a challenging time. Breast cancer develops as the...
September 15, 2013
Frog Dog Productions in association with The Shang Bang Gang presents: STEPPING OUT by Richard Harris Directed by Danny Herman This good-natured comedy from Richard Harris chronicles several months in the life of a...
September 3, 2013
Are you looking for better health, more energy and less stress? Do you want to fight obesity, strengthen your core and restore your balance so you don’t slip and fall easily? The Z-Energy Wake Up Exercise...
September 3, 2013
With summer officially in the past and school back in session, it’s a safe assumption that for most kids, sand volleyball season is over. While these kids are probably missing the sand and casual...
September 3, 2013
In the open water swimming world, Lynne Cox is indisputably one of the sport’s greatest. Known for her record-setting feats in water temperatures in which most humans couldn’t survive—let alone swim—there are few people...
September 3, 2013
The Bullock Texas History Museum and Great Promise for American Indians announce a celebration of the first annual Texas American Indian Heritage Day on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. There will be public performances during...
September 3, 2013
Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? The third annual Stand Up for Safe Families Paddle Parade and Rally sheds light on this very serious issue in a manner that uses...
September 3, 2013
Most triathletes and coaches track a wide variety of performance metrics to see progress in training: heart rate, paces, times, power, and so on. These are all good indicators of whether training is moving...
September 3, 2013
Like hundreds (maybe thousands) of others late Sunday night, I couldn’t bring myself to shut down my computer. I was tired after a long day of travel; I knew I had a busy day...
September 3, 2013
Starting Friday, September 20, Hollywood star and premier American Le Mans Series driver Patrick Dempsey will be joining the exciting, action-packed weekend of events during the International SportsCar Weekend, featuring the American Le Mans...
September 3, 2013
As we become more connected by technology, let’s not forget to unplug every once in awhile and take care of the mind/body connection that makes us who we are. In this year’s Mind/Body Guide,...
