“The Trail is where we all connect locally,” says Susan Rankin, Executive Director of The Trail Foundation. Literally and figuratively, her words are true for sure. As the proverbial city limits of Austin continue...
Can I tell you a secret? Even the most active, fitness-loving people struggle to get up and workout. Everyone needs a little push sometimes. For those who are second guessing their decision to go...
Govalle Park, located east of I-35 by Boggy Creek Greenbelt, encompasses 26 green acres of trees and an entrance to the South Walnut Creek Trail. The park itself boasts barbeque pits, picnic tables, fields,...
Is running with music beneficial? For one, who doesn’t like to get lost in the lyrics of a great power ballad? Aside from the fact that music often distracts you from bodily awareness (aka...
As a woman speaking from personal experience, the “Freshman 15” took one semester to gain and three years to lose. This elusive yet infamous weight gain affects so many unsuspecting students just trying to...
Have you ever traveled to a race or any other major event and thought to yourself, “Man, I wish I had my own bathroom,” or, “I just want to lie down and take a...
Do I need to foam roll after every workout? Do I need to roll out longer after a run (as opposed to a gym workout?) Foam rolling, which provides myofascial release, breaks up the...
Resolute Fitness on South Lamar Boulevard resolutefitness.com Resolute Fitness: Cycling & Yoga, the popular boutique fitness studio of Steiner Ranch, is expanding to South Austin in November and will be located at Lamar Union...
Although this trail used to be referred to as just "Slaughter Creek,” the City of Austin now refers to this family-oriented park by its new full name. While two major developed areas provide limitless...
With over 300 acres of land with facilities for hiking, horseback riding, disc golf and grilling, Mary Moore Searight Metro Park has ample options for fitness and family fun.
Turns out you can have it all: a successful career and a healthy lifestyle, all in one place. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a 9-to-5 work environment can be a greater challenge than trying...
For most of my life, climbing stairs was something to do only if the elevator was broken. But after deciding to participate in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Austin’s Frost...
When one thinks of yoga, the first thoughts that come to mind are usually ones of meditation, stretching, and relaxation. The practice itself is defined as the union of mind, body, and breath. Competition...