Last year, Brooke Stacey Parker modeled for our annual Swimsuit Issue. She was eight months pregnant with her first baby. Since last May, she has given birth to her son Luke and has a...
We all want to look good, feel attractive and confident about ourselves. We want to attract others’ interest and attention, even if it’s from our partner or at work. While our society can sometimes...
Al Cumming sits in a north Austin coffee shop, slowly drinking a mocha. He had tried — and failed — to order a diet Coke, and it’s clear that he doesn’t spend much time...
Krause Springs Spicewood One of Texas’ best kept secrets is Krause Springs. Privately owned by the Krause family, the springs are located in a 115-acre property in Spicewood, about 30 miles outside of Austin....
Austin Sculpt and Tone approaches weight loss solutions with cutting edge innovations. As the only fitness spa of its kind in the area, they provide real results in the fastest, most effective way possible....
Finding the motivation to work out can often be daunting, and making the decision to get out of bed and head to the gym is usually easier said than done. But other times —...
It started with just a small flock of “Bird” sporadically stationed throughout the sidewalks of Austin. It would catch your eye as it zoomed on by while you were stuck in traffic or waiting...
Most deaths caused by drowning are preventable. It’s important to know and understand water safety before you get in. Take these tips with you while hitting the pool this summer. 1. Learn To Swim:...
With all the nutrition plans, diet fads, workout routines and fitness plans, how does a person decide what to eat or how to train? Some people hire nutritionists and coaches to guide their lifestyle....
Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Ingredients 4 Large (or 6 medium) tomatillos, husked, rinsed and quartered 1 Clove garlic, peeled 1 Small serrano, deseeded* 1 Medium jalapeno, deseeded* ½ Medium white onion, chopped ½ Avocado, diced ¼...
At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, swimmers raced in colorful swimsuits which covered their chest and legs, part of a full-body suit movement that shattered swimming records. “These suits were bullets,” says Mel Stewart,...
WARM-UP 1) Cat/Cow (three rounds) Begin on your hands and knees. Stack your shoulders on top of your wrists and your hips on top of your knees. Spread your fingers wide. Inhale cow pose,...
When it comes to skin care in Austin during the warmer months, any dermatologist in Austin will tell you that the products that typically keep your skin smooth and moist in the winter don’t...
The benefits of exercise on your mind, body and spirit are vast. From weight loss and muscle strength to feeling happier, less stressed and having more energy — exercise should be part of our...