Articles
November 1, 2020
The year 2020 might go down in history as synonymous with anxiety. The uncertainty never seems to end, and even folks formerly known for their calming presence are starting to grow agitated. What can...
November 1, 2020
With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the American Heart Association (AHA), the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is embracing the new normal...
November 1, 2020
Looking to lift more than turkey drumsticks this Thanksgiving? Castle Hill Fitness trainer, Tony George, has created a full-body strength workout with minimal equipment that can be done at the gym or easily completed...
November 1, 2020
In the morning on a couple of Sundays a month, a group of Austinite runners gather along one of the many trails in the area — not to run or make their new PR,...
November 1, 2020
As the extreme heat starts to fade here in Central Texas and we find sweet relief in the more mild weather, it’s become an ideal time to grab your clubs and hit the golf...
November 1, 2020
Over the years, I’ve noticed that the times when I am the happiest and feel the most fulfilled is when I am doing something meaningful for someone else. I hear the saying, “You have...
October 31, 2020
“Doc, I used to get tendonitis in my knee, but ibuprofen would take care of it in a few days. Now, no matter what I do, it hurts. What’s frustrating is that I took...
October 29, 2020
The pandemic has undeniably changed the way we yoga, and as a new studio, this has been especially true for us at My Vinyasa Practice. Although our online studio has been active since March...
October 29, 2020
AFM: What made you first want to become a golfer? How old were you when you first took up the sport? Boydston: My first memories of the game were from my early teens and...
October 28, 2020
Founder of RunTex, former track coach at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and current coach with Born To Run ATX, Paul Carrozza talks heart rate, fitness and longevity. Sponsored By:
October 28, 2020
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I became instantly obsessed with everything postpartum. I wanted to get my hands and eyes on as much information as I possibly could so...
October 26, 2020
As I came across an article in the U.S. News and World Report stating various techniques on how to motivate yourself as fall begins to roll around, it made me question the pressure society...
October 24, 2020
As with any sport’s equipment, the technology behind track spikes is constantly evolving. Companies are racing (no pun intended) to create the next top product that will be the envy of runners around the...
October 18, 2020
The body and mind keep a natural sense of rhythm, and as humans, we feel inclined to lean into that. What exactly is a life rhythm, though? In short, it’s a routine sense of...
October 17, 2020
Research from the last ten years has shown that your gut health and nutritional habits impact your mental and emotional health. Gut health can be an important factor in anxiety, depression, stress, and sleeplessness....
October 15, 2020
THE WARM UP Warm ups are crucial for preventing chronic injuries. They reset length-tension relationships between muscles and mobilize hormones and energy supplies like adrenaline, carbohydrates and fats so that you’re not running on...
October 15, 2020
Research into the human genome has estimated humans have anywhere from 20,000 to 100,000+ genes. With this degree of complexity, it is obvious that each and every human being has numerous genetic variations specific...
October 15, 2020
Nearly one-half (49.1 percent) of American adults tried to lose weight within the last 12 months. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 56.4% of those adults were women....
