Category: "Fitness" Articles
May 1, 2023
High risk, high reward. And, of course, no shoes or foot coverings — just your feet. Barefoot skiing means more speed to keep the skier on top of the water, more difficulty and a...
May 1, 2023
It’s the end of a long week and you’re fed up with being stuck in your office under the fluorescent lighting. You want to climb outside to cleanse your soul, but the triple-digit temperature...
May 1, 2023
When you’re on a beach vacation, the first sport that might come to your mind to play is sand volleyball. But it’s tricky when there’s no net already set up and you’re worried about...
May 1, 2023
Hello there, Austin Fit Fam! It’s Billy Bosco, your AFM ambassador, local personal trainer and boot camp instructor. Now I’ve been lifting for over eight years, and I’ve never changed my lifting routine… mostly...
April 27, 2023
With the recent launch of the local luxury Hotel’s Pro Wellness Series, here a few things you should know as you are searching for your perfect weekend wellness class! Classes take place each Sunday...
April 24, 2023
It may not be high-impact cardio, but many everyday activities count as some form of exercise. According to Mayo Clinic, adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, which...
April 15, 2023
When our goal becomes “to tough up” our kids, we may unknowingly be negatively affecting their self-esteem. For sensitive children, understanding their self-esteem, self-control and temperament can be a huge factor in the sports...
April 12, 2023
Getting back into a fitness routine is an ever-evolving goal that comes and goes for many; everyone wants to be the hottest, healthiest and happiest version of themselves. You can practically feel the excitement,...
April 9, 2023
If you’re reading this, perhaps your adventurous side has kicked in and you want to try out whitewater rafting. It may seem like a fun and active activity, but there’s a lot more to...
April 6, 2023
Epic bike trips often produce epic lessons. In 2015, I took a cross-country bike trip with my 75-year-old father, Merv, who had early-stage Alzheimer’s. During this time, I learned a lot about adventure and...
April 4, 2023
Listen up, pregnant people: if your doctor tells you to keep your heart rate below 80 beats per minute and to not lift over 20 pounds, you need a new doctor. Over the last...
April 3, 2023
We’ve talked about the last (being the first part of the running shoe design process), midsole, outsole, and today, we’re closing out the running shoe design series with the upper. Once the last, midsole...
April 1, 2023
Bradyn Lange always knew some kind of bike was in his future, but living in Austin with the picturesque paths and incredible weather helped him realize that mountain bikes would be the path for...
April 1, 2023
Hello, AFM! My name is Shayne Cerebe, and I’m one of the newest AFM ambassadors. As a fitness enthusiast living in Austin, you’re in luck — this city is home to some of the...
April 1, 2023
Is Austin’s booming pickleball scene an overnight success, a pandemic-induced solution for boredom and social distancing? This paddle sport played indoors and outdoors on badminton-sized courts is currently the fastest-growing sport in America. All...
April 1, 2023
It’s Jan. 31, 2023. The temperature is negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and on top of that, the wind is piercing. A team of five is about 5,974 meters above sea level with about 1,000...
April 1, 2023
While there are plenty of ways for people to freely exercise outdoors, fully equipped outdoor gyms are still relatively uncommon. Exercising outdoors gained prominence and popularity over the last few years, especially since COVID....
