Articles
December 1, 2014
It was a beautifully sunny fall day, and Blake Mycoskie, founder and owner of TOMS, was taking it easy at the store and café on South Congress. Patrons walked in and out without giving...
December 1, 2014
Organisms must adapt to environmental and physical demands to ensure their survival, and the athlete organism is no different. Adaptability and physiological variability ensures an athlete’s success in competition, in training, and in recovery....
December 1, 2014
It's 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, and I'm sitting at Magnolia Cafe about to slam down a couple of breakfast tacos and a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes. Dude! I ran 12 miles...
November 1, 2014
It’s easy to miss the Blunn Creek Preserve; there’s only street parking at the trailhead on St. Edwards Drive or Long Bow, and signage is unobtrusive. Once inside the preserve, it’s easy to forget...
November 1, 2014
There is a silent epidemic happening for women around the world that impacts weight, blood sugars, cardiovascular health, mood, cancer risk and fertility. It is the most common endocrine disorder in women, and between...
November 1, 2014
The most important shot in tennis is the serve. It starts off the point and can immediately dictate the tone of the game. A beginner needs to know how to serve in order to...
November 1, 2014
In 2003, Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open Championship and claimed his Grand Slam title. The exuberant 21-year-old sank to his knees and shed tears before leaping the railing into the crowd, navigating his...
November 1, 2014
What is your requirement for a quick, healthy, weeknight dinner? If fresh, healthy, and fast sounds too perfect a requirement for any dinner, then you may not know the magic of lentils. Lentils aren’t...
November 1, 2014
This month, Diane Vives is at Fuerte Fitness with trainer Coy Schneider. The focus of this series of movements is on building good agility. To develop agility, Vives explains that it’s important to work...
November 1, 2014
With the holidays approaching at full speed, I know first-hand how often workout frequency takes a hit. Even the most dedicated among us has a hard time fitting in regular training with all of...
November 1, 2014
The current generation of youth in the United States faces certain challenges unknown to its predecessors. In the late 20th and 21st centuries, the consequences of unhealthy eating have manifested in unprecedented percentages of...
November 1, 2014
Is there any reason why I shouldn’t run in the rain? I worry about getting sick if I head outdoors for my workout, but I hate getting on the treadmill. A: Andreas Soeffker, a...
November 1, 2014
Cheryl Strayed’s book Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail has grabbed a spot on the bestseller lists and comes to theaters in December, with Reese Witherspoon as the inexperienced yet...
November 1, 2014
While fall doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to bust out the winter wear, temperatures can dip enough in Central Texas to require some bundling. Layering provides the best option for working out—as you warm...
November 1, 2014
What You Need 4 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 ½ tablespoons sweet paprika 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 yellow onions, finely chopped 1 pound ground...
November 1, 2014
Faith Dickey is not like everyone else. Maybe she was six years ago. When she was 19. Before she won national and world championship titles. Before she smashed female world records. When she had...
