Category: "Fitness" Articles
November 1, 2022
Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite part about Austin is, my answer is always the same: Hands down, above anything else, the community. I love how many like-minded individuals live here who love...
November 1, 2022
After a tough year of great trainers who were all eager to kick my butt, AFM and I decided that I could use a recovery day. So, we headed to “Recover Mo’s Butt” at...
November 1, 2022
Just as fitness can help an everyday person combat bad habits, so it can help the traditional restaurant chef. Whether it be alcoholism or bad diets, many chefs often turn to bad habits like...
October 30, 2022
As towers continue to rise in downtown Austin, our neighborhood green spaces continue to grow alongside them. Local nonprofit organization Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is dedicated to restoring Waller Creek and creating a new vibrant...
October 30, 2022
Rowing machines are a great way to get in some cardio from the comfort of your home. The only downside is that at-home rowing machines can be expensive, and cheaper ones often lack build...
October 24, 2022
Our lifestyle requires us to sit at a computer, desk or table to return emails, have conversations and shop. We hunch over our phones responding to texts. We drive with our shoulders hunched forward...
October 18, 2022
Disclosure: This article is merely for informative purposes and doesn’t provide any medical advice. Consult with your doctor before you make any postnatal decisions. Exercise is an important aspect of any woman’s health, and...
October 13, 2022
One of the greatest benefits of living in the central Texas area is our pleasant fall season. We may not experience the splendor of colorful fall foliage the way our friends to the north...
October 8, 2022
One of the most historic race events in Austin, the Statesman Capitol 10K has been around since the ‘70s, but many newbies in Austin are just now hearing about it. AFM got the chance...
October 1, 2022
Two years ago, Regan Zuege signed up to run about seven marathons in seven days. The problem? The longest she had ever run at the time was four miles. Zuege is an Austinite, wife,...
October 1, 2022
Are you like me — always trying to fit 25 items in your day when, realistically, you can only do five? Well, this happens for me when I head to Austin. Previously, I lived...
October 1, 2022
How many times have you gone to the gym just to check the box? You know you need to get it done, you know the routine is in place, you understand the benefits and...
October 1, 2022
I’ve practiced nearly 2,000 hours of Pilates since 2012, and I started teaching in 2014. Becoming a teacher trained my eyes and ears in a new way. Observing a wide range of clients’ moods,...
October 1, 2022
Strength training is a pretty straightforward modality — you lift challenging weights while focusing on progressive overload over time to make your body stronger. There is a science to programming and there are a...
October 1, 2022
Hello AFM! This month, our showcase of Austin’s mecca of fitness brought us to SoLa CrossFit, where you have a home for group fitness, personal training, and nutrition and recovery. This CrossFit gym encourages...
October 1, 2022
Yes, I really did run a full marathon without any training. I bet you’re thinking I had a pretty compelling reason to do this… right? Wrong. I’m just your local personal trainer who thought...
October 1, 2022
What feels almost as good as crossing the finish line? Having a great photo of yourself to document your accomplishment! Scott Flathouse has become one of the most well-known sports photographers in the Austin...
September 30, 2022
One of the most common questions golfers ask one another is, “What’s your handicap?” To the newcomer, this can produce a puzzled expression. Understanding handicaps, how they are calculated and how they are used...
