Hello Austin Fit Fam! AFM influencer Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) here again, and to get your Fall started off right, I wanted to highlight one of my personal favorite glamping spots just outside Austin in...
How can you get active and have fun on the same day? You need a trip that gets you off the couch and moving in a new place. The planet has incredible biodiversity and...
With so much access to green spaces in Austin, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole lot more to explore out there. The state of Texas boasts 89 state parks, historic sites, and...
Staying active and enjoying the outdoors is essential for a healthy life. While some may have a backyard or land they can use to enjoy the outdoors, parks and playgrounds around Austin are the...
Generator Athlete Lab, a health and wellness studio in Austin, offers a recovery method termed The Protocol. This treatment follows a precise formula: 30 minutes in the infrared sauna and 15 minutes in alternating...
Is having your own yoga studio a long-time dream of yours? Fortunately, building your own community of practitioners and making a business out of it is easy — so is the necessary paperwork. Here...
Despite best efforts, sunburn happens. Perhaps you didn’t plan to step outside and neglected to apply sunscreen, or maybe you didn’t expect the heat to be severe and left the umbrella at home. Whatever...
Red light therapy and sun exposure are both forms of light exposure, but they differ significantly in their mechanisms, risks, and therapeutic applications. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences and the benefits of...
It is talent that brings an athlete to their sport, but the heart and mind propel them to excel. As sports psychologist Sylvain Guimond states, “80% of athletes’ success is mental.” Combine athletes in...
Fly on the back of the Avatar mountain banshee, traverse to the top of Everest, then race backward after the track runs out, and then PR your runDisney race all in one week. I’ve completed many races,...
Austin may be known for barbeque and live music, but have you checked out these other exciting places to visit and have the opportunity to see a special exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum, check...
Though the July afternoon sun was shining, the altitude kept the air crisp and chilly. The wind whipped red volcanic dust into clouds that left behind a cloak of red on everything and everyone....
Donating blood is one of the greatest gifts you can give because your action directly saves lives. You can donate whole blood, plasma or cells. You could even pad your wallet while you’re at...
Karena Dawn became a popular fixture in people’s living rooms when Tone It Up’s fitness classes became exceptionally popular during lockdown. Dawn still co-owns the company, that also sells nutrition products and has an...
If pushing the limits of outdoor adventure and connecting with a wilderness greater than yourself is what you crave from your trips into the natural world, overlanding is for you. This type of self-sufficient...
I am often asked about my profession as a Physical Therapist and why I decided to pursue a career in it. It has been the most fulfilling career and the best decision I could...
From the competitive Longhorn athletic teams to the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sport to the #8 nationally ranked College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin is a fantastic...