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October 25, 2012
We are all affected by the unhealthy times we live in, whether directly or by knowing someone who struggles with the daily grind of living a healthy life. There’s no question that America’s weight...
October 25, 2012
C3 Presents, Capital Metro, 3M, and Seton Cove employ a variety of methods to keep their employees healthy.
October 25, 2012
Everybody wants good health—whether that refers to one’s business or one’s body. Here’s the fitness of business and the business of fitness by the numbers: 20 Minutes it would take to burn five calories...
October 25, 2012
As a personal trainer, Mario Mendias saw the same scenarios play out with his clients on a daily basis: They would commit to following a fitness program, drag themselves to the gym five days...
October 25, 2012
Cactus Rose 100-mile trail race was created because more than a few Bandera 100K (62 miles) veterans started pushing me to add the 100-mile distance to that January event. Because Bandera is such a...
October 25, 2012
When my daughter was in kindergarten, she was frustrated because she couldn't "do" the monkey bars. She made it a goal to be able to swing from the monkey bars going from one slide...
October 25, 2012
Want to see in person one of the toughest, coolest, most caring athletes you could ever imagine? Head out to Reunion Ranch northwest of Georgetown on October 27 for the Mamma Jamma Ride, a...
October 25, 2012
October kicks off the busiest period of the year for local race directors, most logging incredibly long hours for the next six months. It’s a dynamic, demanding job of building and maintaining a website,...
October 25, 2012
This wrap is a tasty option for a nutritious lunch at work or school. Pack it with some fresh fruit, and the kids will love it. What You Need 2 cups roasted chicken breast,...
October 25, 2012
Austin loves Halloween. The decorations, the haunted houses, the trick-or-treating, and especially the costumes! And if any of you are like myself, then you still have NO idea what you are going to don...
October 25, 2012
If you’re participating in the Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge (AFMDC), you’re already geared up for the first race on October 7, the IBM Uptown Classic 10K. New AFMDC runners have prepared by doing...
October 25, 2012
Have you played Cell Phone Roulette? Everyone at a restaurant puts his or her cell phone in the center of the table. The first one to touch a phone picks up the tab. It's...
October 25, 2012
No matter how long you’ve been riding a bike, there comes a point where you say to yourself, “I wish I were faster.” Whether it’s catching every green light on your commute, winning the...
October 25, 2012
A look across the landscape of running shoes for Fall 2012 reveals more product diversity than in any season of the past decade. The potential for confusion points to the need for education, and...
October 25, 2012
It’s incredible the number of fitness-focused businesses that got their start right here in Austin—nationally recognized retailers, nutritional items, and fitness products—all of which started small and have gone global. Because of these homegrown...
October 25, 2012
Since its inaugural ride in 2009, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride has raised more than $1,400,000 making it the most successful breast cancer ride in the country. Given that one out of every eight...
