Category: "AFM" Articles
April 1, 2011
French philosopher Jean-Baptiste Karr’s oft-quoted words “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” is usually translated “The more things change, the more they remain the same,” and that’s certainly true with the shoe...
April 1, 2011
With the Boston Marathon approaching, runners from all over are getting their gear in order. Participants and observers will be sure to see lots of minimalist footwear– and a few who run barefoot altogether....
April 1, 2011
If you’ve been awake for the past couple of years, you’ve noticed the boom in popularity plant-based diets have experienced. Restaurants are catering to our preference for meat-free cuisine with vegetarian menus, and many...
April 1, 2011
Whether you rely on your bike for your daily commute or if you just hop on for a different workout when the weather’s nice, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming city council elections....
April 1, 2011
Often, the most difficult part of a marathon or other long-distance race isn’t putting one foot in front of the other. The most troubling aspect is usually the extreme concentration these intense races require....
March 2, 2011
Dieters often blame low blood sugar or deprivation and lack of pleasure (no dessert?!) as the source of their cranky attitudes. However, recent research indicates that there is another reason for all that irritability:...
March 2, 2011
When was the last time you actually thanked your dog? They’re amazing little creatures and the best fitness buddies you could ever hope for.
March 2, 2011
Has your dog been looking a little droopy lately? Have you caught her staring out the window longingly, even after she’s been outside? Maybe it’s time to try out a new fitness regimen at...
March 2, 2011
Have you ever seen Buddy - the world’s strongest dog – lifting boulders at Auditorium Shores? Or how about Abby, Austin’s best soccer player? They both take their health and fitness pretty seriously. As...
March 2, 2011
The 6th annual Pure Austin Fitness EXPO will take place this Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Quarry Lake facility, and serves as a...
March 2, 2011
Among the five days of SXSWi this year, the brightest minds in emerging technology combine to examine a new topic: how the web and social media influence our health. The health track takes place...
March 2, 2011
You worked hard all week and a break is finally in sight. But don’t let a single sitting of pancakes derail your discipline. This weekend, make yourself a better brunch. EGG AND VEGGIE PITA...
March 2, 2011
The first thing a lot of people do when they start a diet is cut out the snacking. But going this route can often find you starving by the next meal and in a...
March 2, 2011
Does your shower curtain rod frequently function as a pull up bar? Is it hard to get you off the mat and out of push up position in the morning? If you seek the...
March 2, 2011
As it turns out, monkeys are more similar to humans than we thought. Maybe it’s something about our opposable thumbs that allows us to grip our precious Coke cans so well; research centers across...
March 2, 2011
Just a year ago, Austin decided to add its name to the list of America’s “no kill” cities by implementing the No Kill Plan, which set out a list of programs to eliminate the...
March 2, 2011
On Saturday, May 14, teams of family, friends, co-workers and others will gather to walk in the GREAT STRIDES 5K walk on the Concordia University Campus in Austin. Walkers will raise critical funds for...
March 2, 2011
This month, the workout was better described as ‘Kick Camy’s Butt!’ My adorable, miniature, dappled Dachshund received a workout like she never had before. As we pulled up to Zilker Park, Camy was very...
