The size debate continues — which dogs are better, small or large pups? Regardless of your answer, understanding their differences in relation to fitness can help you best care for your pup. Small and...
Greetings, AFM! In our quest to capture the many offerings Austin holds for every fitness enthusiast, it’s time to shine a light on another local outfit. This month brought us to Tactical Fitness Austin,...
Imagine you’re a dog during the pandemic — it’s a dream come true; your owner is always home, and you have plenty of treats! Fast forward and now imagine the pandemic is over, your...
Brittany Shimansky is a former professional ballerina turned celebrity barre trainer. After retiring from her dance career in New York City, she began her fitness career at Flywheel Sports where she quickly became one...
My patients always tell me, “Don’t get old,” to which I reply, “It beats the alternative.” Part of the aging process is accepting the fact that we’ll lose some of our youthful physical prowess....
There are an infinite number of ways to train the body, but as a woman, have you ever considered using your time of the month to your advantage in the gym? Yes, it might...
If you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing high-impact activities, the Springs Family YMCA has got you covered with their senior fitness classes including Aqua Cardio and Senior Strong. Aqua Cardio The...
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” This statement is true for all of life’s most important things: PTO hours, HSA funds and our physical strength, function and mobility. Gone are the days...
Hello, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Nikki Zahka (@Getfitwith_nikk) again, and this time, I’m so excited to highlight the Free People Movement studio! I’ve actually been a few times before this because they...
When the world was thrown into quarantine during the pandemic, many did what they swore they would never do: they downloaded TikTok. Anyone who used TikTok during the pandemic probably remembers the Chloe Ting...
What started as a way to stay active during the pandemic has become the new trend in the fitness industry; outdoor fitness might be here to stay. Working out outdoors is not your typical...
What’s equal to, if not better than, morphine when it comes to pain? Surprisingly, it’s virtual reality. Over the years, the public use of VR has steadily increased. According to Zippia, approximately 57.4 million...
Hello there, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Billy Bosco, and I’m here to tell you about my experience at Wired Fitness & Rehab, which provides a new technology and way to envision rehab...
The hardest part of establishing a workout routine is finding the time to hit the gym. While consistency is key to a productive routine, the time you choose to work out each day may...
Hello, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Billy Bosco again, and I’m here today to tell you about my experience at Barry’s Austin doing a boot camp! As a trainer and instructor, I always...
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...
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...
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...