Category: "AFM" Articles
December 2, 2010
DO YOU HAVE A FIT DOG?Is your pup super active? Does he love to work out with you? Can she play Frisbee for hours? Then you may just have one of Austin’s Fittest Dogs!...
December 2, 2010
Though you’ve probably already got your New Year’s resolutions set for 2011, why not add one more? Get off on the right foot (literally!) by joining Mayor Lee Leffingwell, the Mayor’s Fitness Council and...
December 2, 2010
The holidays are here and that means the challenge of maintaining your fitness is directly ahead of you. At least until the parties, eating, travel and shopping are behind you.
December 2, 2010
If you’re still looking for a great last-minute present for that special someone on your list, why not give the gift of health and fitness with the new AFM iPad App! It’s now available...
December 2, 2010
Going out to eat doesn’t have to be a nutritional negotiation, a special treat or an exercise in restraint. If you’re watching your figure or find yourself seriously committed to a healthy lifestyle, you...
December 2, 2010
As we become increasingly tethered to our internet connections, living a fit lifestyle becomes easier than ever (provided you can put down the phone or laptop long enough to make it happen). Smartphones make...
December 2, 2010
Come Christmastime, you may not get that Kindle or iPad you wanted. But there’s probably one thing you can count on: tons of holiday parties.
December 2, 2010
Health and fitness is a booming business, and you can always make a quick dime off convincing someone they can get fit by taking a pill or wearing a special belt without changing their...
December 2, 2010
Abdominal exercises are an important part of any fitness and strength program. A strong core helps you perform better during athletic activity and can help prevent against many types of injuries, including those that...
December 2, 2010
Everyone needs a crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe during the holiday season. Serve these at your next party and watch them disappear in a hurry.
December 2, 2010
Oh silly fit people, you amuse me. Especially those of you who have ALWAYS been fit. You know the type. The ones who were competitive high school athletes, studied kinesiology and now wear Nike...
December 2, 2010
Even though it’s rarely a deterrent, bikers know that injuries and accidents come with the territory of biking outside. This knowledge may not prevent a ride, but after a crash, many times the first...
November 10, 2010
You Can Teach an Old Turkey New Tricks One of the biggest events in Austin all year, the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with a new venue and...
November 10, 2010
Staying fit and healthy is about more than exercise, and cold and flu season takes a toll on even the most active athletes. Here are a few diet tips to stay healthy this winter. Fill...
November 10, 2010
Last month, Learn Vest posted a chart that compared the day-to-day expenses of a vegetarian, vegan and meat eater. By creating a hypothetical one-day menu for each diet, Learn Vest concluded that vegans have...
November 10, 2010
Few who visit Austin in the fall—or any season for that matter—are likely to overlook the vibrant fitness culture our residents enjoy. Unlike almost any other city in the country, health and fitness is...
November 10, 2010
As the moms featured in this issue have shown us, raising children doesn’t have to influence a mother’s ability to stay healthy. Moms who keep up with a fitness routine get all of the...
November 10, 2010
What would Thanksgiving be without rich, delicious pie? What would rich, delicious pie be without tons of calories? Well, you wouldn’t think it would be rich. Or delicious. But that doesn’t have to be...
