Category: "Fitness" Articles
December 1, 2014
There’s a new 6-mile trail system available just west of Austin for walking, running, hiking, and mountain biking. Opened to the public in June 2013, the Greenway Primitive Trails at Bee Cave is an...
December 1, 2014
I am scared to death that I will go to the gym and pick up the Ebola virus from the equipment. Is this even possible? A: Take a deep breath. Ebola, while scary,...
December 1, 2014
Almost a decade ago, Peggy Sharp found out she had breast cancer, just a few months after her sister, Jackie, was diagnosed with leukemia. She started volunteering with the Susan G. Komen organization and...
December 1, 2014
The saying “what goes in, comes out” perfectly describes how a good nutrition plan can influence triathlon training and racing. Just like for general training and workouts, it makes sense to apply periodization to...
December 1, 2014
This month, Diane Vives is at Total Athlete ATX with Kathy Sharp, who is demonstrating the movements. This series of exercises is designed to prepare and build up to performing a proper kettlebell swing....
December 1, 2014
Organisms must adapt to environmental and physical demands to ensure their survival, and the athlete organism is no different. Adaptability and physiological variability ensures an athlete’s success in competition, in training, and in recovery....
December 1, 2014
It's 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, and I'm sitting at Magnolia Cafe about to slam down a couple of breakfast tacos and a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes. Dude! I ran 12 miles...
October 1, 2014
I like to think that feel for the water is like rhythm for a dancer. Though some people seem to be naturally gifted, a feel for the water is certainly a skill for swimmers...
October 1, 2014
In recent years, mountain biking has become increasingly popular sport for active adults, and this interest has trickled down to high school kids. Last year, more than 160 student-athletes raced in the Texas High...
October 1, 2014
You’re out on a long hike, enjoying the beautiful weather and feeling great. There’s a skip in your step and the feeling of being fit from the outside activity is feeding those endorphins as...
October 1, 2014
Accessed through the Lakeway Canyonlands park, Mount Lakeway is a 4-mile, out-and-back trail that follows the border of a property near the Rough Hollow development. This single-track trail is typical Central Texas dirt with...
September 1, 2014
Austin is crazy for runners, and there are many group options—competitive and fitness focused—available for those who love the sport. The Austin Runners Club (ARC) is an affordable, friendly option and a great resource...
September 1, 2014
Summers are hot, and most runners tend to find themselves struggling to even get out of the door. For some who train with Trail Roots, gearing training toward a race goal like the Capt’n...
September 1, 2014
“The Barton Hills Lollipop Loop is one of my favorite ways to run seven miles,” said Al Cumming, namesake and coach behind the free Austin running group Al’s Ship of Fools. “I love the...
August 1, 2014
Butch Hadnot is a man with a passion. The former University of Texas football standout loves working with young athletes, so much so that he’s back in school and pursuing a degree in youth...
August 1, 2014
The biggest opportunities to build functional strength are sometimes hidden in progressions that many people skip. The most common and key way to increase or decrease a movement’s intensity is to change the base...
August 1, 2014
Matthew Alford waddles to adjust his hip-width-distance stance before picking up his bow and placing his arrow into position. He draws his left arm and shoulder back. It is quiet. Too quiet. And then,...
August 1, 2014
I had a pep talk text session with two athletes on the morning of a scheduled long run. “Take your time and just put one foot in front of the other,” I typed, reminding...
