Category: "AFM" Articles

March 1, 2023
Local star Kennedy Eurich doesn’t just talk the talk on TikTok; she walks the walk. Eurich (@ken.eurich), who has a TikTok following of over 1.4 million people, is a huge advocate for animals and...
March 1, 2023
Brittany Shimansky is a former professional ballerina turned celebrity barre trainer. After retiring from her dance career in New York City, she began her fitness career at Flywheel Sports where she quickly became one...
March 1, 2023
When TV shows or movies depict a K9 unit, they typically appear only in short stretches of time. But the life of a K9 unit is much more involved and intense than a 5-minute...
March 1, 2023
Sometimes our most memorable times going out to eat include our pup — what more could you want than to enjoy a meal alongside your best friend?  Especially in such a dog-friendly city like...
March 1, 2023
Second to smell, hearing is a prominent sense for pups. But without healthy ears, dogs lose an important avenue to understand the world around them. Ear infections are common ailments among dogs, which can...
February 15, 2023
We’re searching for fellow Austinites to model for our Annual Swimsuit Issue in May 2023. Fill out the form below to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you. Submissions will close on...
February 1, 2023
They’re not like regular dads; they’re COOL dads. Long gone are the days of daycare dads, hands-off diaper changing and absentee daddies. In Austin, we do things differently, and that includes parenting.  Austin Dads...
February 1, 2023
If you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing high-impact activities, the Springs Family YMCA has got you covered with their senior fitness classes including Aqua Cardio and Senior Strong. Aqua Cardio The...
February 1, 2023
On an average day after warming up, Tim Minnick can deadlift 300 pounds. The crazy part? He’s 80 years old. Since 2020, Leander-based Minnick has held the Guinness World Record title of the oldest...
February 1, 2023
Hello, AFM! This month’s featured pet is Return to Sender, brought to you by Austin Pets Alive!  Return to Sender is a sweet 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat who weighs about 10 pounds. He loves...
February 1, 2023
As a college student, walking into a dining hall with endless possibilities can be overwhelming. One meal swipe allows you to pile up your options till you can’t eat anymore. But having a meal...
February 1, 2023
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” This statement is true for all of life’s most important things: PTO hours, HSA funds and our physical strength, function and mobility.  Gone are the days...
February 1, 2023
Gone are the days when children could ride their bikes and play with the neighbors till dusk on a school night; now their days are full of piano lessons and practice.  Most parents have...
February 1, 2023
Living a full life is easier with a full stomach.  According to a review from the National Library of Medicine, aging adults are facing nutritional deficiencies that cause a decline in health. But, with...
February 1, 2023
Perhaps you practice mindfulness by taking a yoga class a few times a week or practicing a few deep breaths before handling the 10th sibling squabble of the day. These little rituals calm you...
February 1, 2023
As our bodies change with age, so do our nutritional needs. The physical changes that accompany aging require us to pay attention and adjust our diet as necessary. Adrien Paczosa, chief clinical officer and...
February 1, 2023
One of the fears many of us have is getting the phone call that one of our older loved ones has fallen — and this fear is well-earned. The Centers for Disease Control and...
February 1, 2023
During childhood, our foundations don’t have to be built only through classes and homework; they can be built through sports, too. Starting children in team sports in elementary school is a great way to...
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