This September, hear from some of the top athletes in endurance sports. First, read about a world-famous freediver, then learn the ins and outs of the ultramarathon with Dane Rauschenberg. Plus, more tips on training your best to be your best.
Enjoying sports and an active lifestyle motivates us to stay healthy and prevent injuries, if possible. Knee injuries such as injuring the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be devastating to many athletes and fitness...
Our toddlers are nothing if not energetic. Unlike so many adults, our little ones don’t have to push themselves to be active. Instead, we have to urge them to occasional moments of relative inactivity....
Breast hypertrophy (excessive breast tissue) is a fairly common problem that affects one physically, mentally, and emotionally. As both women and men develop breast buds, they are affected by the amount of estrogen production...
That doesn’t sound like a very catchy song title, does it? In 1981, Olivia Newton-John came out with a hit song called (Let’s Get) Physical, but she never got around to our version. How...
We at AFM really look forward to our bi-monthly AFM Field Trips; every two weeks, the staff gets to try a new workout/training/exercise location. We love getting out in the community and sampling all...
Can you stand on one foot for 15 seconds with your eyes closed? Before you answer, try it. Surprised at your results? After age 25, our sense of balance slowly begins to decline. When...
It’s like the age-old question, “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” AFM looked for mentally engaging facts about how the mind and body work together (or against each other) to create fitness.
Our issue this month focuses on the mind and the body. And because each of us has a very personal connection with these two, one would speculate that we should have a reasonable understanding...
Ask any professional athlete whether he or she gets nervous before a competition, match, or race and all will say the same thing: “Yes; no matter how long you have been in the sport,...
In 1984, the world was introduced to the TED conference. “TED” is an acronym for “Technology, Entertainment, and Design,” and the TED conference was designed to bring people from these three fields together to...
1913 Year Stotti Georghios swam 200 feet below the surface to retrieve an anchor and became the first recorded freediver 100 Number of meters (328 feet) freediver William Trubridge plunged without aid, setting a...
Deep in the ocean, hundreds of feet below the surface, Tanya Streeter is in her element. She wears a skin-tight, silver body suit over her tall 5-foot 7-inch frame and a mono fin that...
Our issue this month focuses on the mind and the body. And because each of us has a very personal connection with these two, one would speculate that we should have a reasonable understanding...
Our toddlers are nothing if not energetic. Unlike so many adults, our little ones don’t have to push themselves to be active. Instead, we have to urge them to occasional moments of relative inactivity....
Ask any professional athlete whether he or she gets nervous before a competition, match, or race and all will say the same thing: “Yes; no matter how long you have been in the sport,...
There’s so much information bombarding us each day, and that makes it hard to stay focused and yet find a way to relax our minds. AFM has opened up this Mind & Body Guide for a...
The setting: 1979, in a middle school gym with hazy morning sunshine streaming in through windows high above the bleachers, fans straining to keep the Texas summer heat at bay. I, along with dozens...
While the days may feel more like summer right now, it’s not too early to start thinking ahead to the fall racing season. And for those Austin folks who love distance road running, fall...
Okay, so I have probably spoken about my track workouts with each column of late but each session has had something to do with my renewed love affair with track meets and sprinting. This...
Mermaids have captivated human imagination for centuries. All sea-faring cultures have mermaid tales—stories of beautiful women, half fish, half human, who live in the sea. While modern science has debunked the myth of the...
Old School Video Jacques Anquetil was a renowned French cyclist during the '50s and '60s. He was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times. Scan the QR code to see...
That doesn’t sound like a very catchy song title, does it? In 1981, Olivia Newton-John came out with a hit song called (Let’s Get) Physical, but she never got around to our version. How...
As we put this, our “Mind/Body” issue, together I kept thinking of that old bumper sticker: “If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” A mildly amusing phrase, but true of so many situations. You...
There is a Latin saying: “Mens sana in corpore sano”—a sound mind in a healthy body. This is true. But the reverse applies just as well when it comes to training and racing; your...
For a long time, everyone has known that exercising as you age keeps your body as youthful, strong, and healthy as possible, but what about cognitive function? Is there something you can do to...
Many of us fitness-crazed adults have surely been on the receiving end of some mixture of astonishment, confusion, intrigue, befuddlement, skepticism, and judgment from friends and family members who question what would ever possess...
Roasted chickpeas are a healthy way to add crunch and nutrition to salads. They are also great served as an appetizer. For this recipe, try using a mandolin to cut the vegetables thinly. What...
The North Face named Bicycle Sports Shop of Austin, TX the winner of The North Face Never Stop Exploring Award. The award, a $5,000 grant of the Explore Fund, recognizes a specialty dealer that...
Withings Body Scale Where to Find It: Best Buy, Withings.com, amazon.com Product Cost: $165 The digital scale tracks your weight, body fat/lean mass, and BMI by connecting to your Withings account (setting up your online account...
It’s 5:45 a.m. and I’ve already hit snooze once. I slowly fumble out of bed. Boudreaux, my yellow Lab, barely raises his head off his pillow to acknowledge my presence—even he thinks it’s too...
Can you stand on one foot for 15 seconds with your eyes closed? Before you answer, try it. Surprised at your results? After age 25, our sense of balance slowly begins to decline. When...
We at AFM really look forward to our bi-monthly AFM Field Trips; every two weeks, the staff gets to try a new workout/training/exercise location. We love getting out in the community and sampling all...
Dane Rauschenberg is an accomplished runner and author. Rauschenberg is perhaps best known for running a certified marathon every weekend in 2006 as part of a fundraiser called “Fiddy2,” which benefitted the Mobile, Alabama,...
Breast hypertrophy (excessive breast tissue) is a fairly common problem that affects one physically, mentally, and emotionally. As both women and men develop breast buds, they are affected by the amount of estrogen production...
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India200 Hour Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course at Arogya Yoga School, Rishikesh. Certified by Yoga Alliance USA. If you are looking
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Hip hop has an undeniable energy and vibe that makes you want to move. You will love this hip hop class that focuses on old
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Hip hop has an undeniable energy and vibe that makes you want to move. You will love this hip hop class that focuses on old school style of hip hop with all the R&B feels. A super-fun dance class geared towards adults or all ages.
Also a great way to get in a workout while you dance to some great music.
All levels welcome. Just come ready to have fun!
Offered every Wednesday night beginning January 12, 2022. Start any time and come when you can!
Hip Hop is a fun and favorite class for adults at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness. You won't even know you're
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Hip Hop is a fun and favorite class for adults at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness. You won’t even know you’re getting a workout in!
Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced hip hop dancer, we offer it all.
If you’re looking for a fun and energetic dance style using the latest street/urban dance moves set to hip hop and pop music, check out our drop-in dance and fitness class. Basic levels through Advanced.
Start and time, give it a try, and come when you can! New? Your first class is only $5! Several day and times available.
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April 24 (Sunday) 12:30 pm - September 4 (Sunday) 1:30 pm
Enjoy a peaceful morning yoga session at east Austin's Boggy Creek Farm.Get grounded with a morning vinyasa flow
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Enjoy a peaceful morning yoga session at east Austin’s Boggy Creek Farm.
Get grounded with a morning vinyasa flow on the farm Saturdays this summer! Start the day with a quick class with East Austin Succulents then sink into your mat for an hour session hosted by Megan Swinford.
Afterward, explore Austin’s oldest homestead and shop the delicious produce, eggs, and local goods.
8:30 AM Succulent care class from East Austin Succulents
9 AM Yoga
Yoga mats, Mad Hippie sunscreen, and water will be provided. Each ticket includes a $5 voucher to be used at the farmstand day-of and a gift from East Austin Succulents.
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April 30 (Saturday) 8:30 am - August 27 (Saturday) 9:30 am
Hip Hop is a fun and favorite class for adults at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness. You won't even know you're
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Hip Hop is a fun and favorite class for adults at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness. You won’t even know you’re getting a workout in!
Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced hip hop dancer, we offer it all.
If you’re looking for a fun and energetic dance style using the latest street/urban dance moves set to hip hop and pop music, check out our drop-in dance and fitness class. Basic levels through Advanced.
Start and time, give it a try, and come when you can! New? Your first class is only $5! Several day and times available.
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May 1 (Sunday) 12:30 pm - September 11 (Sunday) 1:30 pm