Category: "AFM" Articles
August 7, 2012
Have you ever wondered how celebrities get fit so quickly, whether they’re preparing for a physically intense role or just losing weight after pregnancy? I certainly have, especially after my daughter was born. And...
August 7, 2012
Though the dust has settled, the adrenaline from the 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys is still flowing. It was motivating to watch such a wide range of competitors come out; we saw fitness enthusiasts awaken...
August 7, 2012
What a weekend for Austin locals in London for the 2012 Olympic games! I’m still trying to soak up all the awesome-ness I witnessed in the wake of the swimming events, including AMAZING performances...
August 7, 2012
Senior fitness means different things to different people. While family members, physicians, and physical therapists want seniors to be healthy, most elders not only want to be healthy but also to keep on doing...
August 7, 2012
Best in Test Results Dynamax Standing Med Ball Toss Judy McElroy (35) threw the med ball 26 feet. Brandon Drenon (24) threw the med ball over 41 feet. Fitness Institute of Texas Standing Broad...
August 7, 2012
When you’re in the market for a new appliance, it helps to know what the Consumer Reports rating is…they’ve tested all the food processors, grills, and vacuum cleaners across categories so we, the consumers,...
August 7, 2012
They signed up; they showed up; they measured up. Nearly 300 participants converged on the Camp Mabry parade ground on Saturday, June 9, to test themselves against national norms in ten tests that spanned...
August 7, 2012
One of the hardest things a competitor can do is quit. Of course, there are obvious times when you have to concede the day, such as when broken bones, medical intervention, and conditions beyond...
August 7, 2012
After the dust settled at our first ever AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys event on June 9, 2012, at Camp Mabry, the general consensus from spectators, sponsors, competitors, and staff was that it was...
August 7, 2012
The difference between work and play is how you view it. How you view it is largely determined by the manner in which you talk about it, especially to yourself. I raise this issue...
July 27, 2012
After a busy childhood spent lacing up cleats, refueling on orange slices, sprinting on a muddy field, soccer players adapt from riding to practice with their moms to driving themselves to high school competitions....
July 25, 2012
Johnson was one of the track and field experts providing television commentary for the Berlin ’09 Olympics when Usain Bolt broke the 200m world record, set by none other than Michael Johnson. Asked prior...
July 23, 2012
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, July 31 marks the August “AFM’s 10 Fittest” issue release party and the 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys award ceremony at Molotov (719 W. 6th Street) from 6-8 p.m. This event is...
July 20, 2012
The Olympics are mere week away and Austin is sure to be well-represented in London this year. Austin Fit will be providing updates on our local athletes as they compete in this year’s Olympic games,...
July 16, 2012
What’s better than spending a summer morning on the beautiful waters of Town Lake you may ask? How about doing it for a great cause! And in this case, a very cute one. Paddle...
July 13, 2012
In this year’s April issue of Austin Fit Magazine we ran on article on Gilbert Tuhabonye and his non-profit, The Gazelle Foundation (you can check out the article here). The foundation was co-founded by Tuhabonye...
July 5, 2012
NASCAR vs. F1 Six on a team* vs. 15 on a team One jack man vs. Two jack men Gas man vs. Refueling not allowed since 2010 Two tire carriers (cover both sides of car) vs. Four wheel-off men (removes the wheel)...
July 5, 2012
The Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii is something most triathletes can only dream of, but for four-time cancer survivor and local Austinite Mike Thompson, it is now a reality. At age 10, Thompson...
