Tag: "exercise" Articles
May 21, 2023
Sports are a double-edged sword; while they promote overall well-being, athletes often find themselves suffering from short- and long-term injuries because of them. According to a study, athletes commonly suffer from lower back pain...
May 15, 2023
Humans are social creatures, and it doesn’t end when it comes to fitness. Working with a personal trainer in a small group of fellow exercisers has continually grown to be a popular way to...
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 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 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 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....
March 1, 2023
The size debate continues — which dogs are better, small or large pups? Regardless of your answer, understanding their differences in relation to fitness can help you best care for your pup. Small and...
March 1, 2023
Greetings, AFM! In our quest to capture the many offerings Austin holds for every fitness enthusiast, it’s time to shine a light on another local outfit. This month brought us to Tactical Fitness Austin,...
March 1, 2023
Imagine you’re a dog during the pandemic — it’s a dream come true; your owner is always home, and you have plenty of treats! Fast forward and now imagine the pandemic is over, your...
March 1, 2023
Brittany Shimansky is a former professional ballerina turned celebrity barre trainer. After retiring from her dance career in New York City, she began her fitness career at Flywheel Sports where she quickly became one...
February 27, 2023
My patients always tell me, “Don’t get old,” to which I reply, “It beats the alternative.” Part of the aging process is accepting the fact that we’ll lose some of our youthful physical prowess....
February 5, 2023
There are an infinite number of ways to train the body, but as a woman, have you ever considered using your time of the month to your advantage in the gym? Yes, it might...
February 1, 2023
If you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing high-impact activities, the Springs Family YMCA has got you covered with their senior fitness classes including Aqua Cardio and Senior Strong. Aqua Cardio The...
February 1, 2023
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” This statement is true for all of life’s most important things: PTO hours, HSA funds and our physical strength, function and mobility. Gone are the days...
February 1, 2023
Hello, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Nikki Zahka (@Getfitwith_nikk) again, and this time, I’m so excited to highlight the Free People Movement studio! I’ve actually been a few times before this because they...
January 1, 2023
When the world was thrown into quarantine during the pandemic, many did what they swore they would never do: they downloaded TikTok. Anyone who used TikTok during the pandemic probably remembers the Chloe Ting...
January 1, 2023
What started as a way to stay active during the pandemic has become the new trend in the fitness industry; outdoor fitness might be here to stay. Working out outdoors is not your typical...
January 1, 2023
What’s equal to, if not better than, morphine when it comes to pain? Surprisingly, it’s virtual reality. Over the years, the public use of VR has steadily increased. According to Zippia, approximately 57.4 million...
