October 2012 Articles
October 25, 2012
Ballet Austin’s Pilates Pink Ribbon Program is a pilot, post-operative exercise program currently underwritten by Ballet Austin for breast cancer survivors. The 6-week workshop is designed to help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal...
October 25, 2012
Casual conversations with acquaintances or strangers about my career as a professional triathlete usually lead to a single question, “Is that all you do?” I used to be annoyed and mildly offended by this...
October 25, 2012
We are all affected by the unhealthy times we live in, whether directly or by knowing someone who struggles with the daily grind of living a healthy life. There’s no question that America’s weight...
October 25, 2012
C3 Presents, Capital Metro, 3M, and Seton Cove employ a variety of methods to keep their employees healthy.
October 25, 2012
Everybody wants good health—whether that refers to one’s business or one’s body. Here’s the fitness of business and the business of fitness by the numbers: 20 Minutes it would take to burn five calories...
October 25, 2012
As a personal trainer, Mario Mendias saw the same scenarios play out with his clients on a daily basis: They would commit to following a fitness program, drag themselves to the gym five days...
October 25, 2012
Cactus Rose 100-mile trail race was created because more than a few Bandera 100K (62 miles) veterans started pushing me to add the 100-mile distance to that January event. Because Bandera is such a...
October 25, 2012
When my daughter was in kindergarten, she was frustrated because she couldn't "do" the monkey bars. She made it a goal to be able to swing from the monkey bars going from one slide...
October 22, 2012
Since its inaugural ride in 2009, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride has raised more than $1,400,000 making it the most successful breast cancer ride in the country. Given that one out of every eight...
October 19, 2012
This wrap is a tasty option for a nutritious lunch at work or school. Pack it with some fresh fruit, and the kids will love it.
