Category: "Fitness" Articles
December 1, 2025
When he was young, Eric Rakofsky turned to exercise because of the instant gratification it brought him. Soon enough, he became a living testament to tenacity. First came his merits as an amateur boxer,...
December 1, 2025
The year 2025 has definitely been the year of Pilates, and so, keeping with that trend, I had the opportunity to go test out a new pilates studio in Mueller called Vaura. At their...
December 1, 2025
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, pain is among the most important signals our body can give us to survive. While it sends a signal that the body needs protection and healing,...
December 1, 2025
Movement should build strength, restore balance, and create energy that fuels life, not just workouts. Semi-private training programs bridge the gap between one-on-one coaching and the motivation of a small group, giving you personalized...
November 1, 2025
Austin’s active, family-centered energy has shaped many beloved programs, and Jump! Gymnastics is one of the standouts. For nearly two decades, Jump! has introduced children to real gymnastics through classes that are fun, achievable,...
November 1, 2025
CrossFit remains among the most widely discussed exercise programs, and studies have debunked its numerous prevalent myths. By prioritizing facts over falsehoods, you can make better choices regarding your health and fitness regimen. Understand...
October 1, 2025
The Pivot Chloe Coronado Winn grew up in the pool. “I started swim team when I was seven,” she recalls. After college, she was still craving competition, so she tried triathlon. Running she’d dabbled...
September 1, 2025
About a year ago, standing before a massive bobsled track in Norway, the temperature cold enough to temporarily paralyze the average Texan, Darryl Payne Jr. was bent over and holding a tiny black handlebar...
September 1, 2025
Hello Austin Fit Fam! Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) back again for this September Ambassador Corner and excited to share about a brand new, Pilates-Cardio Fusion studio that just made its way to Austin from Australia, STRONG...
August 1, 2025
Sixty-six seconds changed my life in the early hours of the morning on March 26, 2018. That’s the exact number of seconds my run on Season 10 of American Ninja Warrior lasted—and not because...
August 1, 2025
Though traditional squats build strength, they often create joint stress that limits progress. Below, we share alternative exercises to train your legs using different loads, planes of motion, and techniques that reduce pressure on...
July 1, 2025
When you think of the GOAT athletes those who participate in the Decathlon must immediately come to mind. The competition includes ten events over the course of two days—five events on each day. It...
July 1, 2025
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, a typical fitness class can be filled with frustration and missed cues. Visual instructions are rare, and with so many competing priorities, instructors may not realize who’s being left...
July 1, 2025
In October 2019, when I was four months postpartum with my first kid, I was hospitalized for a week with a cutesy case of rhabdomyolysis. As a fitness professional, I know the recipe for...
July 1, 2025
There’s something magical that happens when individual fitness goals merge with collective energy. Whether it’s the synchronized breathing of a yoga class, the shared determination of a CrossFit box, or the rhythmic pounding of...
June 1, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas—As the camera jib slowly descends over the main court, surrounded by the immersive video advertising boards on the side court and baseline, Major League Pickleball is, on most levels, the kind of...
June 1, 2025
What is up Austin Fit Fam! Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) back again for the June Ambassador Corner. I found the perfect place to go for heart-centered healing right here in Austin for you. Awakn Ranch...
