Tag: "Outdoors" Articles
April 27, 2023
What if we told you that nature could be your new break room and sunshine could be your new coffee? As companies and organizations have adapted to provide a remote work week, it’s now...
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 18, 2023
Nothing is worse than being out in the middle of the lake paddle boarding without adequate water or out on a long hike wishing you had packed food. Being out on the go and...
April 9, 2023
If you’re reading this, perhaps your adventurous side has kicked in and you want to try out whitewater rafting. It may seem like a fun and active activity, but there’s a lot more to...
April 7, 2023
Designing green spaces takes more than aesthetics into consideration; it keeps our mental health in mind. Study after study has shown that exposure to green space can benefit our mental health, reducing our risk...
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
Our team brainstormed what we typically bring for an adventure in the great outdoors, and most people said they pack sandwiches for hiking, picnics and boat days, which is why we went that route. ...
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....
April 1, 2023
Going outside is all that we crave to do when the weather is nice in Austin, but if you’re prone to outdoor allergies, it can make for a different story. Luckily, there are plenty...
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...
July 1, 2022
The beauty of Austin’s many parks certainly beckons us to take our exercise outside, soak up the warm weather and enjoy all our city has to offer. But before heading out for an outdoor...
June 24, 2022
Boy, that Henry Thoreau was really onto something, wasn’t he? His landmark work “Walden” is a love letter to nature, solitude and self-reflection that inspired a whole generation of thinkers, transcendentalists, meditation enthusiasts and,...
June 21, 2022
There’s no season like summer to enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. Whether that means beaches, lakeshores, mountains or forests, there’s much to love about the beauty and vastness of nature, the scents...
June 11, 2022
Golf courses serve as an outdoor sanctuary removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Being on the course and surrounded by nature allows golfers to take a moment to relax and enjoy...
June 6, 2022
Did you know there are multiple greenbelts in Austin, but the Barton Creek Greenbelt is so beloved that locals commonly refer to it as “the Greenbelt”? The Barton Creek Greenbelt contains about 12 miles of...
May 24, 2022
Summer is right around the corner, which means we can look forward to warmer and hotter weather, longer days, family vacations and, of course, continuing our outdoor running workouts. Even though running outside poses more...
September 29, 2021
Living as we do – amongst the concrete, asphalt and heavy traffic – rarely do we think about the things we’re missing out on. We don’t often pause to think about the consequences of...
September 28, 2021
Are you tired of lifting weights in your basement or staring at your living room wall while you’re on the treadmill? Maybe it’s time to refresh your workouts and get outside. Luckily, Austin is...
