Category: "Profiles" Articles
June 1, 2018
After losing his father to alcoholism, Rob Dial dedicated himself to a life of altruism. Now a renowned performance coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, and viral video phenom, the Austin-based jack-of-all-trades is hoping to touch...
May 1, 2018
Created to curb the city’s mounting lifeguard shortages, SwimATX is helping East Austin teenagers realize their potential in the water and their communities.
April 1, 2018
We sit down with Kevin Schwantz to find out what it was like to compete in motogp for over a decade and what he’s up to in Austin now.
March 1, 2018
It’s the morning of my interview and photo shoot with Lance Armstrong. It feels reminiscent of a race morning complete with a Vitamix-blended combo of calm, nerves, fear, confidence, excitement, and trepidation. I’ve trained,...
March 1, 2018
Claire Siegel is the Lead Dietician of Snap Kitchen, the healthy meal delivery service, and Haley Robison is the CEO of Kammok, Austin’s beloved outdoor gear company. Even with their demanding professional careers, these...
February 1, 2018
We are all allotted 24 hours each day. No one gets more. No one gets less. And yet some people seem to take each hour and squeeze the most they can out of it....
February 1, 2018
These two entrepreneurial couples use their love for each other and for their passions to thrive in their relationships and businesses.
January 1, 2018
Two transformational stories of men who used fitness to turn their lives around and are now inspiring others to do the same.
December 3, 2017
My gratitude and excitement for this opportunity to serve as the new Austin Fit Magazine Editor has grown over the past month as I worked on this issue with the AFM team and contributors....
December 1, 2017
Bruce and Ronda Prothro inspire us to continue to pursue our passions, stay active, and prioritize relationships and community at every age. They have found a challenging yet sustainable way to maintain these priorities...
December 1, 2017
This Olympic weightlifting athlete is making gains on a vegan diet and intermittent fasting protocol. He’s a renowned coach here in Austin—so meet the man himself at CrossFit South Lamar, where he focuses on...
November 1, 2017
Eight companies in Austin are enhancing the way we eat, exercise, and connect through unbridled innovation.
October 1, 2017
From the luscious green Hill Country to the rugged deserts of the southwest, Texas is as diversified of a state as they come. For one creative couple, tent camping in Texas comes naturally and...
September 1, 2017
What started as a surprisingly balmy morning in Austin has quickly turned into another summer scorcher. Tyler Haney and I sit on the steps adjacent to Outdoor Voices’ flagship store, her dog Bowie in...
September 1, 2017
“My story is a success story more than anything,” says Sergeant Omar “Crispy” Avila, a recipient of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and numerous other awards with valor. Omar Avila was sitting in...
September 1, 2017
At 5-foot flat and barely breaking 100 pounds, Kacy Catanzaro isn’t exactly who you imagine when you hear the nickname “Mighty Kacy.” But mighty she is. A gifted athlete and Division 1 NCAA gymnast,...
