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Discovering Austin’s 809 Acre Jewel
If you’ve recently moved to Austin, you may or may have not heard of “the greenbelt”. Especially when the weather is nice and water is flowing, it seems like everyone is talking about it. I know you’ve definitely heard of Barton Springs Pool, which is right where the greenbelt ends before entering Lady Bird Lake. […]
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50+ Non-Drinking Things to Do in Austin at Night
Go out, get drunk, and wake up with a hangover. Feel like your weekend routine doesn’t change and you’re going to the same places in Austin? Check out our list of 50+ non-drinking things to do in, and around, Austin! Just as a quick note – Always call ahead to make sure these places are […]
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Ready for F1 Weekend? Learn about COTA’s 2.8 Billion Austin Economic Impact
The Circuit of the Americas opened its doors on October 21, 2012, and ever since the beginning of its construction it has brought a great economic impact to Austin. Since it was announced in 2010, COTA’s cumulative economic impact on the Austin metro area has been $2.8 billion, with an average annual impact on the […]
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Combat the Painful Effects of Sitting
Sitting all day at work actively creates dysfunction in the body. Science has been warning us increasingly, and our own bodies are testifying in achy reminders that, indeed, sitting isn’t what we evolved to do. The lifestyle associated with office work has been casually labeled the “new smoking.” Unfortunately there are a great many people […]
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Pre-Holiday Bootcamps Start This Weekend!!
Let’s get you some accountability going right now to support you during the Holidays. Get a head start on your New Year’s Resolution! These are no ordinary bootcamps. Assuredly, you will be working hard, and at the same time learning a systematic approach to keeping your joints and muscles in optimal condition. I want you […]
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Cultivate Body Awareness with Massage and Training
I am a trainer. In the most simple nutshell, I help people learn how move their bodies in functional ways. Through the years, I’ve shifted my focus from making my body look “perfect” to acknowledging and addressing the epidemic that seems to affect everyone, even myself. The more we focus on looking a certain way […]
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Xtreme Paintball Experience
While some might find this sport to be fun and stress relieving, others will go as far as calling it barbaric. If you are not afraid of extreme sports or getting shot at 200 mph, Xtreme Paintball might be the place to be this weekend. Located 15 miles east of downtown Austin and offering summer […]
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Cure Your Jogging Boredom: The New Boardwalk is Open!
I just got home from a jog around Town Lake on the east side! I’m so excited about our town’s new board walk. After jogging the hike and bike trail for years, I’ve recently been bored with the same scene and the same parking dilemma near the Lamar and Riverside trail heads. On a Saturday […]
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Get Back In a Workout Routine – Spring14 Class Schedule
Many of us sit all day at work, dressed somewhat uncomfortably. Shoes that elevate us at the heel make us look flashy and professional but also make us shift slightly forward in our centers of gravity. A seated desk job places our bodies in positions that, over the course of the day, train us unconsciously […]
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iFLY Austin: Austin’s First Indoor Skydiving Center
With iFLY opening their first indoor skydiving center in Austin, and my sister visiting town, I thought there’s no better time to see what everybody has been talking about and give indoor skydiving a try!