Articles
July 28, 2020
There have been five locations around the world deemed hot spots, or “Blue Zones”, where people have been known to live the longest. Here’s what you need to know. In a 2005 National Geographic...
July 23, 2020
One aspect of our health that may, occasionally, fall to the wayside is our bone health — which is key in protecting vital organs. It is known that, as we age, we lose bone...
July 14, 2020
AFM chats with Dr. Song Luo & Dr. Violet Song from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. Both Dr. Luo & Dr. Song graduated from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Luo’s...
July 8, 2020
More time at home means more time spent in athleisure, so we have compiled a list of AFM-approved brands that will keep you comfortable while working and sweating from home this summer. Discount Gym...
July 7, 2020
Todd Whitthorne is a health and wellness speaker and author of Fit Happens! Simple Steps for a Healthier, More Productive Life! Link to Todd’s book on Amazon – https://amzn.to/2VU7RCZ Sponsored By:
July 1, 2020
Try this light and flavorful dish for a delicious, healthy and paleo-diet friendly meal this summer. Salmon with Mango Salsa over Zesty Cauliflower Mash INGREDIENTS: 2 salmon portions, skin removed 1 teaspoon salt ½...
July 1, 2020
If “sex sells” is the entertainment industry’s motto, then “sweet sells” ought to be the food industry’s creed. Our food is rapidly changing. Food manufacturers are sneakier than ever before, and sweeteners now saturate...
July 1, 2020
Satisfy your taste buds guilt-free this summer with five of the healthiest and freshest local meals in Austin. Austin has a myriad of fantastic restaurants, and many of them have healthy options. That’s why...
July 1, 2020
It is no secret our minds and bodies are part of one being, but when talking about health, we tend to separate our mental and physical selves. However, growing research suggests there is actually...
July 1, 2020
Have you ever sat at your station or mat in a workout class and wondered how the instructor was so full of energy or so in tune with their bodies — or even just...
July 1, 2020
For these four Austinites, movement is not just a form of recreational fun and physical fitness but an integral aspect of their lives. From their livelihood to how they serve and uplift our community,...
July 1, 2020
Every summer, Mallory Brooks, coach for Team Rogue and owner of Spectrum Trail Racing, along with her husband and their 7-year-old son, pack their things into a truck and a soft topper camper shell....
July 1, 2020
Why movement is more important than exercising. For many decades, movement for me was an exercise of pursuit. I spent years chasing PRs (personal records), key race qualifications, best finishes and podium results through...
July 1, 2020
As summer is in full swing, many Austinites are packing up and heading down to the beloved Greenbelt — a long tradition here in Austin, Texas. The luscious leaves shading the trails that wind...
July 1, 2020
Integrate this strength training workout into your routine to help your body pre- and post-run, designed specifically for runners. Warm Up Drills: 1. Side Shuffle 2. Karaoke (grapevine) 3. Forward Arm Rotation with A...
July 1, 2020
Whether you’re an all-star, money-making athlete or a day-to-day desk worker, mobility holds a significant level of importance in every person’s life. The stiffness you feel when you’re unable to touch your toes or...
July 1, 2020
Austin is a great place for spending time outdoors in the summertime sunshine. However, while catching some rays, it’s important to know how to take care of your skin. “The heat in Austin can...
July 1, 2020
Austin Fit Magazine community members are generally quite adept at moving their bodies, with great determination and focus, but how does movement affect your mental health? Is there a benefit beyond physical exercise? The...
