The last thing you want to hear while swimming is a cry for help. Though swimming is a great way to exercise and have fun, it’s essential to stay safe while doing so. This...
Austin summers are hot, y’all. What better way to cool off on a long, humid, 105-degree day than with a dip in the pool? But let’s face it — with the current state of...
You’ve heard of the risks that come with summer — sunburns, drowning and heat exhaustion. But we often miss one culprit that damages our bodies: chlorine. Chlorine is used to disinfect and purify the...
What came first: the pool or the swimmer? The two go hand in hand when it comes to performance. Swimming facilities can make all the difference in a swimmer or diver’s experience and performance,...
During the summer, our arms and legs aren’t the only parts of the body that get burned — the scalp does, too. Tiffany Vogelpohl is one of few who has brought natural beaded rows...
Countless designers and stylists have equated fashion to armor — probably because clothing has the power to make you feel beautiful, fierce, vulnerable or any other number of emotions. In a way, it unabashedly...
What if we told you that nature could be your new break room and sunshine could be your new coffee? As companies and organizations have adapted to provide a remote work week, it’s now...
If you’re reading this, perhaps your adventurous side has kicked in and you want to try out whitewater rafting. It may seem like a fun and active activity, but there’s a lot more to...
We’ve talked about the last (being the first part of the running shoe design process), midsole, outsole, and today, we’re closing out the running shoe design series with the upper. Once the last, midsole...
Is Austin’s booming pickleball scene an overnight success, a pandemic-induced solution for boredom and social distancing? This paddle sport played indoors and outdoors on badminton-sized courts is currently the fastest-growing sport in America. All...
It’s Jan. 31, 2023. The temperature is negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and on top of that, the wind is piercing. A team of five is about 5,974 meters above sea level with about 1,000...
What if we told you that you could make up for those years in high school that you never got to try out for football or volleyball? And that you could do it with...
Look up and take your imagination to the sky! There is something so perfect about a spring day in Austin that makes us crave being outside every chance we can get. From outdoor festivals...
My two favorite hiking experiences were vastly different. One was full of people going up and down the mountain, greeting each other and laughing as they made their way to Everest Base Camp. The...
When you imagine a road trip with your pup, you might have an immediate fear response — picturing your furry friend not being able to sit still, chewing on your seats or, worse, throwing...
No matter the emphasis placed on staying healthy, individuals often overlook aspects of health right under their noses — particularly, their teeth. For too long, we’ve overlooked the benefits of keeping our oral health...
People often imagine tech, politics and entertainment as the main players of South By Southwest, but this native Austin conference is diving into the health and wellness scene, too. The best SXSW health initiatives...
At the grocery store, you’ll probably notice food products with seals and certification badges. Some are legitimate from governing bodies like USDA Organic and private organizations, and others are subjective opinions from the owner...