Category: "Fitness" Articles

February 27, 2023
My patients always tell me, “Don’t get old,” to which I reply, “It beats the alternative.” Part of the aging process is accepting the fact that we’ll lose some of our youthful physical prowess....
February 23, 2023
There are obvious limitations when it comes to training like a professional athlete. Budgetary and time restraints will have an effect on your ability to put in the work like your favorite player in...
February 18, 2023
Golfing isn’t just for business associates or teens trying to get a college scholarship; it can be for the family, too! Golf can be an experience for the entire family, regardless of skill or...
February 15, 2023
We’re searching for fellow Austinites to model for our Annual Swimsuit Issue in May 2023. Fill out the form below to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you. Submissions will close on...
February 5, 2023
There are an infinite number of ways to train the body, but as a woman, have you ever considered using your time of the month to your advantage in the gym?  Yes, it might...
February 1, 2023
If you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing high-impact activities, the Springs Family YMCA has got you covered with their senior fitness classes including Aqua Cardio and Senior Strong. Aqua Cardio The...
February 1, 2023
On an average day after warming up, Tim Minnick can deadlift 300 pounds. The crazy part? He’s 80 years old. Since 2020, Leander-based Minnick has held the Guinness World Record title of the oldest...
February 1, 2023
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” This statement is true for all of life’s most important things: PTO hours, HSA funds and our physical strength, function and mobility.  Gone are the days...
February 1, 2023
One of the fears many of us have is getting the phone call that one of our older loved ones has fallen — and this fear is well-earned. The Centers for Disease Control and...
February 1, 2023
During childhood, our foundations don’t have to be built only through classes and homework; they can be built through sports, too. Starting children in team sports in elementary school is a great way to...
February 1, 2023
Hello, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Nikki Zahka (@Getfitwith_nikk) again, and this time, I’m so excited to highlight the Free People Movement studio! I’ve actually been a few times before this because they...
February 1, 2023
When people asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, few people actually become what they once said as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed children — except for Travis Morin and Riley Damiani.  Both...
February 1, 2023
With each year of life, strength training doesn’t become less important but actually more. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to get healthier and stronger as well as improve your body...
January 24, 2023
Are you an ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph? These aren’t alien names but rather the most common body types that shape our structure – including muscle mass and body fat levels. In the 1940s, Dr....
January 18, 2023
Fitness and nutrition can seem confusing and complicated, in no small part thanks to the abundance of information and misinformation inundating our social media and news feed daily. With the impatience and short attention...
January 1, 2023
What’s equal to, if not better than, morphine when it comes to pain? Surprisingly, it’s virtual reality. Over the years, the public use of VR has steadily increased. According to Zippia, approximately 57.4 million...
January 1, 2023
What started as a way to stay active during the pandemic has become the new trend in the fitness industry; outdoor fitness might be here to stay. Working out outdoors is not your typical...
January 1, 2023
Though online training has grown since the pandemic, training virtually is undoubtedly different from being in person; different, however, doesn’t mean worse. To help you get the most out of virtual training, I interviewed...
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