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 […]
Austin Bouldering Project Offers Community-Oriented Indoor Fitness
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 […]
Free Workout Day With Musical Performances to Support Local Students
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 […]
8 Fun Ways to Get Fit in Austin During 2016
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. […]
Step by Step Guide to Austin’s Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail
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.
Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC
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.
Dane’s Body Shop Is New Fitness Stop on Manor Road
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 […]
9 Lap Swimming Spots Around Austin
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 […]
When Was the Last Time You Worked Out at Camp Mabry?
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 […]
The Complete Guide to Austin Greenbelt Access Points and Trails
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 […]