Category: "Fitness" Articles
December 1, 2024
Hello Austin Fit Fam! You guessed it.. Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) back again and this month I am so excited to share about my (many) experiences at Austin Trail of Lights and why you should...
December 1, 2024
What if you could play with childlike abandon and lose weight simultaneously? The bouncing action may look like kids playing at the park, but everyone benefits from the elasticized aerobics of a trampoline or...
December 1, 2024
Ask Alli Phillips and Larry Chauvin what principles guide their work at Austin Youth Fitness and they’ll enthusiastically answer that “play” is at the center of the organization. “Fifteen years ago, when Larry started...
December 1, 2024
“Anyone can be a part of Ballet Austin.” –Vicki Parsons, Director of The Butler Center for Dance & Fitness Ballet Austin is busy doing much more than you might be aware of. It has...
December 1, 2024
“Our team is well equipped to help you if you’re a beginner, help you with modifications if you’re injured, and challenge the student who is ready for the challenge.” –Brooke Bowersock, Founder & CEO...
November 1, 2024
Like many people in the tech industry in Austin, Jess Clark knew in her soul that something was missing from her life. She had finished graduate school with her MBA and pursued a career...
November 1, 2024
Hello Austin Fit Fam! AFM influencer Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) here again and this month, I wanted to share my experience at what originally opened in 2021 as a local retreat option for people to...
November 1, 2024
Hypertrophy, the growth of muscle cells, occurs mainly through two types: myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. Myofibrillar hypertrophy focuses on increasing the size and number of myofibrils (contractile fibers) within the muscle cells, while sarcoplasmic...
November 1, 2024
Fitness information has become more accessible online through TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms. Influencers can provide workouts, recipes, and general advice for staying in shape. However, it’s worth considering how practical their advice is...
October 16, 2024
AUSTIN – Destin George Bell knew no one. Somehow, though, he always found the connections. He’d fire off texts, emails, DMs, all of them going to developers, engineers, founders. He did whatever it took...
October 1, 2024
In the fit city of Austin, cyclists and runners take on athletic challenges every day. But the Livestrong Challenge is more than a race. On Sunday, October 20th, participants will gather at the shore...
September 1, 2024
It’s 4:05 a.m. The sun is still sleeping under the covers of the horizon. Most people see those same glowing numbers on the alarm clock and roll over, thankful that they have another few...
September 1, 2024
Every year, nearly 2 million people in the United States receive a cancer diagnosis, a life-altering event that brings with it a host of physical and psychological challenges. The long-term effects of cancer and...
August 1, 2024
Looking for a shady picnic spot on the lawn, a challenging mountain bike trail, a hike with a view of sunset, or a place to let your dog off-leash? An extensive network of trails...
August 1, 2024
Hello Austin Fit Fam! AFM influencer Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) once again and this month, since Pickleball has been absolutely blowing up -and only getting more popular – I wanted to highlight a spot where...
July 1, 2024
Hello Austin Fit Fam! AFM influencer Nikki Zahka (@Fitwithnikk_) again and with summer now in full effect, there is no better time to book yourself a boat with ATX Boat Rentals and learn how...
July 1, 2024
I like to think of The Crossover as a modern mall for sports and entertainment. The place is massive. On virtually any day, you could get in a workout at The League, massage at...
