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Austin Trails and Parks Revealed With Indepth Interactive Map

May 12, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler 9 Comments

Have you ever stumbled across a website that made your jaw drop? That caused you to wonder, “How have I never found this before?”

Thanks to City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Allison Hardy, I discovered a wonderful resource that every outdoor enthusiast in Austin should have bookmarked.

How Long Is the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail?

Alexander Banach and Hendrix end their walk at the Zilker trailhead. The 0 marker does double duty. It’s for the Violet Crown Trail (shown) as well as the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail (the map and sign are located on the side facing Banach). (Credit: Leah Nyfeler)

Quick answer: Point-to-point, the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail is 7.5 miles, but the total amount of Austin Parks and Recreation Department-maintained trail totals 12.68 miles. [Read more…]

Austin Bouldering Project Offers Community-Oriented Indoor Fitness

February 25, 2016 by Talena Ramnath Leave a Comment

Austin Bouldering Project’s main room hosts dozens of problems that change weekly

Community is a gathering of people uniting around a shared passion, within their own space. Zach Olschwanger, founder and head manager of Austin Bouldering Project, operates with the idea of community at the forefront of his gym’s growth strategy. “People have been so willing and anxious to help out in any way. Our approach is to do the best that we can to make it the best it can be, so that other people can enjoy it and tell other people about it. This is kind of the dream; it’s the culture of [bouldering],” he said.

Austin Bouldering Project, a 50,000 square-foot bouldering facility, opened its doors on Nov. 28, 2015, as hordes of Austin rock climbers rushed to finish their Thanksgiving feast to head to the new prime spot for indoor bouldering in the United States. After years of planning, city ordinance mishaps, and miserable rain due to El Niño that continually halted production, the gym was finally able to welcome the anxious public who had been continually checking updates for over a year, so they could get their hands chalked up. [Read more…]

Free Workout Day With Musical Performances to Support Local Students

February 16, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler 4 Comments

Can you sit still when good music fills the air? I can’t.

HEAT Bootcamp is hoping you’ll want to pair a good workout with some awesome tunes. On Feb. 20, Austinites can work up a good sweat and meet the young musicians whose lives are directly touched by their charitable donations at HEAT Bootcamp’s free community fundraiser for local nonprofit Anthropos Arts. [Read more…]

8 Fun Ways to Get Fit in Austin During 2016

January 4, 2016 by Bill Tucker 4 Comments

Fair warning: I am not a fitness guru. Between writing for three blogs, weekly visits to Alamo Drafthouse and an unhealthy obsession with “Fallout 4,” my life is a relatively sedentary one. My weekly exercise consists of long walks around town that inevitably end up at a craft beer bar. And I can’t stand gyms.

So, if I’m going to work out, it has to be fun. Running for hours on a treadmill doesn’t do it for me. Lifting weights makes me self-conscious. Luckily for those in the same boat as me, our city is filled with exciting ways to lose those pounds. Get up and get fit in Austin with these fun-filled suggestions. If they can motivate me to turn off the PS4, they can motivate anybody! [Read more…]

Step by Step Guide to Austin’s Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail

August 19, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 17 Comments

A large part of the beauty of Violet Crown Trail is its varied landscape – While some sections are smooth and shady, like this, others are rockier and hilly (Credit: Hanna Cofer)

How’d you like to hike, run and bike your way across 30 miles of pathway connecting central Austin to Hays County? Thanks to Violet Crown Trail, local nature lovers will soon be able to do just that. [Read more…]

Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC

July 31, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 3 Comments

Outdoor lifestyle on Lady Bird Lake (Credit: Hill Country Conservancy)

One of the best ways to make connections in any city is to find folks who share your passion. If you love Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, meeting up with EPIC may be the path to finding a new circle of friends.

They’ll also guide you to Austin’s newest trail. [Read more…]

Dane’s Body Shop Is New Fitness Stop on Manor Road

July 8, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 5 Comments

Dane's Body Shop opens on Manor Road in Austin

The new homegrown gym on Manor Road is right across from local market in.gredients

Austin is known for its good food, live music and hopping bar scene, and existing establishments on Manor Road check each of these boxes.

But there’s another important facet to life in Austin: fitness. Thanks to local boutique gym Dane’s Body Shop’s expansion to 2701 Manor Road, this up and coming eastside city artery will soon have it all. [Read more…]

9 Lap Swimming Spots Around Austin

June 2, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 8 Comments

At Deep Eddy, one pool serves both recreational and lap swimmers (Credit: City of Austin PARD, Aquatics Office)

Visiting Austin and need a watery workout? Love to swim laps but hate paying for a club or committing to group lessons? Austin has several great pools for those who like to drop in and bliss out to the lane’s black stripe.

Here are nine Austin area pools that have drop-in lap swimming. Check individual websites for fees, which vary according to age, residency and pass discounts. [Read more…]

When Was the Last Time You Worked Out at Camp Mabry?

April 17, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 2 Comments

New equipment, upgrades to facilities make Camp Mabry a great fitness resource

If you haven’t paid a recent visit to Austin’s Camp Mabry, then you’re missing out on some fabulous new upgrades. If you’ve never been at all, here’s your introduction to one of the city’s best resources for free family-friendly fitness.

What Is Camp Mabry?

First, it’s pronounced “MAY-bree.” The camp, covering some 375 acres, is home to the Texas Military Forces, made up of citizen soldiers in the Texas State Guard, Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard. Established in 1892, Camp Mabry is a registered National Historic Landmark. It’s also home to the Texas Military Forces Museum (another well-kept, family fun secret).

Here’s where general fitness comes to play: Camp Mabry is home to a 1-mile paved track and assorted outdoor equipment, all open (and free) to the public for use. There are even water fountains, outdoor showers and a bathroom to keep the workout feeling good. [Read more…]

The Complete Guide to Austin Greenbelt Access Points and Trails

April 15, 2015 by Jessica Pino 50 Comments

Barton Creek Greenbelt (Credit: Shawn Thomas via Flickr CC)

There are multiple greenbelts in Austin, but the Barton Creek Greenbelt is so beloved that locals commonly refer to it as “the Greenbelt,” as if it were the only one. Located in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas. [Read more…]

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