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People
How Mindfulness Meditation Helped My Fitness Journey
I started my fitness journey back in 2014, after two years living outside my native country, Spain, where eating habits and daily activity levels were quite…
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Athlete Spotlight: David Garza
Behind his exterior of muscles and a big smile, Austin local David Garza is just as compassionate at heart as he lets on. As one of…
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Fighting for a Second Chance
Mixed martial arts is a brutal sport. The combination of fighting styles and the one-on-one setup make it perhaps the ultimate test of primal instinct, tactical…
Lifestyle
From Tribulation to Triumph: The Inspiring Story of Thomas Jung
Every January, like clockwork, my feed gets flooded with flashy ads whose headlines are all trying to say the same thing: Get inspired for the new…
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Athlete Spotlight: Julia Gschwind
Julia Gschwind is a boxer, martial artist, coach, mother and owner of the Austin Women’s Boxing Club in South Austin. Julia was also the San Francisco…
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Austin Trainers on Our Radar
Anthony Ferraro, Certified by USA Track & Field, American College of Sports Medicine, TRX 200 Hr Certified Yoga Teacher https://www.anthonyferraro.com/ Location: Austin Specializations: Run coaching, Strength…
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Capturing Health with Judy Cole
For some, it’s the aspect of competition that fuels one’s passion for racing. It can be found in the last-minute jitters that vibrate under one’s skin…
Healthy Living
Mind and Movement
It is no secret our minds and bodies are part of one being, but when talking about health, we tend to separate our mental and physical…
People
Movement That Matters
For these four Austinites, movement is not just a form of recreational fun and physical fitness but an integral aspect of their lives. From their livelihood…
People
Adam Loewy — Loewy Law Firm
Adam Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients since starting his…
Lifestyle
Run Like Rowe
Local endurance athlete helps deliver necessities amongst COVID-19 pandemic — on foot. It doesn’t take long into a conversation with CC Rowe to realize she is…
Fit X Family
Raising a Fit Family
After the birth of their first child, Christophe and Patricia Ponsart ran a triathlon together. Then they did it again after their second kiddo, and yet…
Fit X Family
Home Gym Hideaway — The Bunker
What comes to mind when you think of a home gym? Is it a garage turned into a partial gym space? One-half fits actual fitness equipment,…
Lifestyle
Tough Chick
Melinda Vague is one tough cookie. Growing up, she could always be found outside, being active and playing sports. She went on to play tennis and…
Fitness
The Power Behind a Hashtag
We all have those thoughts of ‘Oh, I wish this wasn’t here, or I wish I had more of this,” says Alma Christensen, describing her personal…
Best Of
The 2019 Best Of Awards
The Best of Austin Our readers voted in a variety of categories to voice some of their favorite stores, people, gyms, eateries — all the components…
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Athlete Spotlight: Cynthia Salazar
Cynthia Salazar never dreamed she would have the opportunity to run an international race. As a local Austinite working full time and owning her own physical…
Lifestyle
Austin Anthem Is Keeping Soccer Weird
Austin Anthem is not your typical supporters group. The official fan club for Austin FC, Austin’s Major League Soccer team (which will play its first match…
Lifestyle
Pedaling Along With Aaron Ross
Sporting white pants, vintage Nike shoes, a colorful 70s-esque-style polo and a gold trucker hat that says, “Hey Darlin,” pro BMX rider Aaron Ross’ personality is…
Lifestyle
Training On Tour
You wouldn’t typically think that music and physical health go hand in hand, but they do. In order to ensure a successful tour, singer-songwriter duo Andy…
