Articles
April 1, 2014
The Pine Street Foundation, a nonprofit cancer research group in San Anselmo, Calif., has trained five dogs to sniff out cancer.
April 1, 2014
Austinite West Hansen paddled the entire Amazon River, from source to Atlantic Ocean.
April 1, 2014
If you’re looking for some spring reading, check out these books before their film adaptations hit theaters later this year. Gone Girl (in theaters Oct. 3) Book by Gillian Flynn Film starring Ben Affleck,...
April 1, 2014
Interacting with pets can provide physical and psychological benefits for the elderly.
April 1, 2014
Two of Austin’s high-rise buildings make sure to keep their tenants’ pets in style.
April 1, 2014
As more youth athletes focus on one sport, the need for physical fitness training increases.
April 1, 2014
Longer days, higher temperatures beg for life without socks.
April 1, 2014
Increasing fertility can involve multiple techniques and professionals, but basic fitness plays an important role.
April 1, 2014
Rip Esselstyn provides his go-to vegetables to add nutrients to any meal.
April 1, 2014
Applying SMARTset circuit training with these three movement strategies can pay big dividends in strength and power, just in time for the 2014 AFM FITTEST.
April 1, 2014
Personal trainer Andy Rivadeneira reviews four pieces of fitness equipment: ARC Trainer, Concept 2 Row Machine, Ab Carver Pro, and Prowler Sled
April 1, 2014
A new study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology (March 2014) showed improved physiological changes and better quality of life for those who regularly practiced yoga. Patients in varying stages of breast cancer (0...
April 1, 2014
Public parks are often the heart of a neighborhood. They’re where families convene, kids caper, and harried city folks commune with nature. Dove Springs District Park, located in southeast Austin, has filled all these...
April 1, 2014
A balanced raw diet consists of approximately 80 percent muscle meat and bones, 10 percent organ meat, and 10 percent vegetables.
April 1, 2014
MapMyFitness ambassador Nathanial Friedman loves a coffee and snack along with his ride. Here’s his go-to 20-miler.
April 1, 2014
Food companies are turning profits into meals for kids in at-risk countries.
April 1, 2014
Questions submitted by readers, answered by AFM staff
