Category: "Fitness" Articles
February 1, 2017
Make no mistake about it, this training regiment is no laughing matter. There’s no way around it: Fartlek’s name isn’t doing it any favors. Swedish for “speed play,” fartlek is designed to keep your...
February 1, 2017
If a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a marathon 26.2-mile run sounds like a race meant only for top tier athletes, you're wrong. As grueling as it may be, you can definitely...
February 1, 2017
The nine-month journey of pregnancy creates an unforgettable experience. The physical changes to a woman’s body coupled with new hormones can offer a sense of calm, and sometimes a side of discomfort. While many...
February 1, 2017
SHOT ON LOCATION AT WILD HEART YOGA It seems like there’s a new gym offering some type of cardio workout opening up on every corner of Austin these days. And why shouldn’t there be?...
February 1, 2017
Don't be caught in the flash of the finish line without your hair looking its best. Plus, it'll make you run faster.
January 1, 2017
Recently voted the best Pilates studio in 2016 by Austin Fit Magazine, Pure Pilates Austin has been keeping clients sculpting and sweating for over 3 years. Pure Pilates Austin is not your basic workout,...
January 1, 2017
A negative repetition is the repetition of a technique in weightlifting in which the lifter performs the eccentric phase of a lift. Negative reps are used to improve both muscular strength and power in subjects. This is commonly...
January 1, 2017
You are hurting all over, waiting for the finish line to throw itself at your feet. You run as if your hopes and dreams are on the other side of that line. You finish...
January 1, 2017
In 1967, Katherine Switzer made a bold choice to run the Boston Marathon, despite its rule banning women. Come race day she held her own until the race director chased her down and tried...
December 1, 2016
The Little Yoga House: thelittleyogahouse.com Parenting is challenging. Making sure everyone's needs are met (including your own) can often seem overwhelming and exhausting. Stress, anxiety, and chaos are all emotions most parents experience daily, yet...
December 1, 2016
My alarm goes off at 4:45 a.m., and I stumble my way into the living room where my gym bag is stuffed with necessities for the arduous day ahead. I slap on my Garmin...
December 1, 2016
It stands to reason that if you invest your time and money in taking on a new challenge—say, learning Spanish—you would expect that if you attended your classes consistently three times a week for...
December 1, 2016
1. Elevated Rear Foot Split Squat with Shoulder Press Set-Up: Cradle ball at chest level and assume split stance position with rear foot elevated on bench. Ensure top of rear foot is flat...
November 1, 2016
No matter who you are or what your experience, is there is one thing we can all certainly agree on: Movement dictates the way we live—all day, everyday. Since 1995, the mission of the...
November 1, 2016
Athletes dream of the off-season and of all the relaxation, coffee dates, and trips to the farmers market it will grant us when weekends aren’t cluttered in between training and naps. Unfortunately, there is...
November 1, 2016
Amid Archibald Castle Hill Fitness www.castlehillfitness.com Practice cleanliness in class. Who wants to share someone else's sweat? Don’t tell me an exercise or circuit is hard. It's challenging because your mind and body haven’t...
