The history of yoga and meditation dates back thousands of years. At first glance, yoga and meditation look the same. However, they have a lot of major differences. While meditation can be a part...
With so many different fitness plans available, the prospect of selecting the right one can be intimidating. Each program looks completely different, so how are you supposed to know which will actually work? While...
Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is a mental AND physical pursuit. The brain and the body are connected, especially when it comes to rewards systems, tolerance, cravings, withdrawal symptoms and other factors that...
If you’re looking for a fun and effective cardio workout that’s great for any fitness level, doesn’t require special skills or equipment, gets the heart pumping and torches calories, kickboxing is a great option!...
Getting to the gym might be the easy part, but what to do now that you’re there? You’ve got a general idea of what your goals are — strength, muscle, energy — but no...
The chaos of daily life can be tough to handle, but thanks to technology, there are mobile applications that can help you manage stress. Whether you are in need of some relaxing meditation, a...
You’ve heard the old trope time and time again from fitness instructors, trainers, coaches and influencers — fitness is 30% exercise and 70% nutrition. Whether your goals are performance- or body composition-based, working out...
When we think about staying healthy, we tend to focus automatically on our bodies. We wonder what new or modified workout will help us firm up, trim down or strengthen our hearts. We examine...
Austin, Texas is a well-known hub in the health and wellness space. This is due in part to the city’s careful attention to health statistics as well as many of the wellness industry innovations...
As beautiful Spring weather makes its way back to Austin, Castle Hill Fitness is heading back to Waterloo Greenway for another season of free fitness in the park! The local gym is once more...
Let’s talk about headaches. We have all had one at least once in our lifetime. Although headaches are a product of various causes and situations, there are some major acupuncture points that will help...
Struggling to fit a workout into your busy day? Hate the idea of going to a gym or taking an exercise class? What if I told you that you could build a workout routine...
Orthopedic joint implants are used to repair or replace damaged joints — enabling them to function as they once did, prior to arthritis or damage. Implant designs are continuously evolving and getting better, as...
Imagine if you could eat and drink your way around Austin from the comfort of your home with dishes prepared by your own hands. Now, you can! Thanks to these local authors, anyone can...
With the weight of the world seemingly hanging on our shoulders, it’s no secret that many of us are overstressed, overworked and desperately in need of guidance to navigate our fast-paced society. James Butler,...
This one for me could have gone south for me… allow me to explain. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, I grew up in the country on 20 acres outside of the small town with...
Blue lights shine off of a dumbbell rack, painting its cobalt hues onto the surrounding black walls. Next to the dumbbell rack is other equipment you’d find at a gym — a deadlift platform...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than 200,000 women in the U.S. a year, yet many know little about the condition. PCOS is a chronic hormonal condition in which the ovaries produce excessive androgens...