AFM Fit Wire
July 29, 2020
On Tuesday, Planet Fitness announced a mandate that will require face masks inside all of the company’s 1,450 locations in North America and Australia beginning August 1, 2020. They will provide disposable masks to...
July 21, 2020
We love this recipe from PrepYoSelf.com! Caribbean Chicken with Turmeric Rice Pilaf Ingredients Chicken 1 cup pineapple chunks (can use fresh, frozen, or canned) 4 each leg quarters 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground all spice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp brown sugar...
July 14, 2020
More streets around Austin, TX have been closed to vehicular traffic to allow space for running, walking & biking while maintaining safe social distancing. The closures are a continuation of the Austin Transportation Department...
July 2, 2020
ACL Music Festival is now scheduled for October 1-3 & October 8-10, 2021. “The health and safety of our fans, artists, partners, staff and the entire Austin community remains our highest priority,” states ACL’s ...
June 25, 2020
Eric Roza, former Datalogix CEO, will close on the purchase of CrossFit Inc. next month. Eric hopes to move CrossFit in a positive direction.
June 24, 2020
The Power Your Purpose 5K Virtual Run is set to begin Saturday, June 27th. The event benefits The Whole Planet Foundation and has raised over $46,000! Run for a cause this weekend by registering...
June 15, 2020
The Texas 4000 for Cancer 2020 summer ride has gone virtual due to risks related to Covid-19, according to a press release. Rather than embark on the annual 70-day ride from Austin to Alaska, the...
June 15, 2020
Youth sports across the state can begin to play games starting today, June 15th. The ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic leaves many league directors questioning how to safely hold games and when is...
June 10, 2020
The new Brushy Creek Trail Extension in Round Rock, from A.W. Grimes Blvd. to Georgetown St., officially opened on June 5, 2020.
June 9, 2020
Among these massive humans is native Texan and Austin’s own Mark Henry. At 6’4″ and 412 lbs (yikes!), Mark Henry ranks as one of the strongest athletes ever, according to Muscle & Fitness. It’s...
June 4, 2020
The Austin Convention Center will be hosting The Running Event, North America’s largest running specialty trade show, on December 1-3, 2020.
June 4, 2020
Boutique gym Equinox will gradually open and ramp up sanitizing procedures. Each area of the gym will be closed off for cleaning three times per day. Physical distancing will be encouraged by limiting the...
June 3, 2020
Here are some useful graphs showing the latest coronavirus statistics in the Austin area and statewide.
May 28, 2020
We’re launching an exciting new addition to the AFM network. Fit Talks are conversations with influential folks in the health and fitness community. Episode 1 is with Spartan Race CEO & Founder Joe De...
May 22, 2020
We’re offering AFM readers a 20% discount! Use the coupon code below and save when signing up for Camp Gladiator’s Virtual Workouts where you will get unlimited access to over 9,500 live, interactive workouts from May 25...
May 21, 2020
Austin Transportation is working to create places that promote physical and mental health by closing select local streets to through traffic. Healthy Streets will be low traffic areas where people can feel more comfortable...
May 19, 2020
We’re excited to see the city’s engine beginning to kick back into gear. Be safe out there! Open as of May 18, 2020 Gyms/Exercise Facilities (25%) Manufacturers (25%) Offices (The greater of 10 individuals...
May 18, 2020
Crux Climbing Center (Crux) will reopen its South Congress location to members only starting Monday, May 25, according to a press release sent out on Monday. The gym plans to follow a multi-phase reopening...
