august 2008 austin ten fittet edition

AUGUST 2008 | FREE Good Health News | Your Fitness Questions Answered | Sun Protection 101 | UT Football Broken Down

[ health | fitness | nutrition | sport | style | life ]

austinfitmagazine.com m a g a z i n e

ANA

TIGRE

10Austin’s

FITTEST

3rd Annual Fittest Issue

ALSO INCLUDING:

Fashion Designer, Figure Competitor,

Entrepeneur & Co-owner of Fizeek Brazil

has been nominated as one of...

radio talk show host

KVUE news anchor

pro triathlete

bobby bones

jason hill

andrea fisher& many more...

Full service Salon and Spa

2 LOCATIONS

*

12117 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 160

Injuries got you on the sideline?ARA will get you on the road to recovery, so you can get back in the game.

Today’s versatile technologies provide new levels of sophistication and accuracy in the diagnosis of problems related to muscles, bones, joints and supporting soft tissue. Austin Radiological Association (ARA) is uniquely equipped with comprehensive imaging modalities including 1.5 Tesla and Open Bore MRI scanners to effectively diagnose problems that could mean the difference between full recovery and continued pain and discomfort.

Our musculoskeletal radiologists are medical doctors with board-certification in diagnostic radiology, and have additional subspecialty training and decades of experience in musculoskeletal radiology (MSK).

When your doctor says diagnostic imaging is needed, choose ARA. You are in good hands. To learn more about ARA and the MSK services we offer, please visit our website or call our Scheduling department.

SCHEDULING (512) 458-9098FAX REFERRALS (512) 836-8869www.ausrad.com

1206 W. 38th St. • www.raecosmetics.com • 512.320.8732

Route 360 across from Davenport Villagebikramyogadavenport.com

328.4949

First month special:$29 for unlimited yoga

(austin residents only)

work every muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, organ and gland,

building core strength, flexibility and balance

GET

WITH YOGA

Bikram Yoga Davenport voted BEST OF YOGA 2007-2008

in the Best of Citysearch online poll

AUGUST 2008

There are hundreds, literally thousands, of

unbelievably fit people who make Austin the

fitness capital of Texas. As a magazine, one of our

roles is to single those fit folks out. Every year, we

compile a list of the 10 fittest Austinites by polling

our readers who responded with thousands of

votes cast for their favorites. Our top 10 is simply

the few that have surfaced...and thankfully it just

scratches the surface of how fit our city truly is.

PhOTOgrAPhy by cOry ryAn

Texas residents know the backbone for keeping skin sun safe can be wearing protective clothing, avoiding rays

during peak hours or smearing on generous amounts of sunscreen. With so many options on today’s skincare

market, one can have difficulty deciding what product suits their lifestyle. The city of Austin gets sun 300 days

out of the year; not to mention our prolonged, humid summer. If you don’t defend your skin from ultraviolet

rays, it can speed up aging, sun spots and cancer risks – just to name a few. Finding the balance between

overexposure and deficiency requires effort, but in the end your skin will thank you.

by KArEn LITTLE

20

12

FITNESS AUSTIN’S 10 FITTEST

HEALTH SUN AND YOUR SKIN

AUGUST 2008 | AUSTIN FIT MAGAZINE | 7

FEATURES

health16 news What’s The Good Word?

fitness18 ask the experts Q+A: From The Readers

nUtRitiOn 40 recipe Broiled Oysters

41 news Watermelon Season

life

44 review What I Talk About When...

in eVeRY issUe10 from the publisher

46 events calendar

48 rides & races 49 resource directory

8 | AUSTIN FIT MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2008

spORtprofile UT Football Preview

SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Next month we

explore prescription drugs you should avoid, how to

survive ACL and the joy and health benefits of that

favorite pastime we engage in from time to time.

42

neXt issUe

AUGUST 2008DEPARTMENTS

John Mayer by Cambria Harkey

Photo courtesy of The University of Texas

The Longhorns have a heavy burden to bear as they launch into the fray

on August 30. Many over-achieving fans would call the last two seasons

(both 10-3) less than stellar; will this year’s team deliver the top-notch

performance that every orange-bleeding sports fan longs for?

HEALTH16 news What’s The Good Word?

FITNESS20 ask the experts Q+A: From The Readers

NUTRITION 40 recipe Broiled Oysters

41 news Watermelon Season

LIFE

44 review What I Talk About When...

IN EVERY ISSUE10 from the publisher

46 events calendar

48 rides & races 49 resource directory

Lipodissolve is a physician administered injection to dissolve body fat that is safe, easy and requires no down time.

Actual patient after 4 treatments

LIPODISSOLVE the non-surgical alternative to Liposuction

RUTHIE HARPER, MD Nutritional Medicine Associates | The Laser and Skincare Clinic

3901 Medical Parkway, Ste.100 | (512) 343 9355 | ruthieharper.com

Call 512.343.9355 today for a complimentary consultation.

Medical Aesthetics Bio Identical Hormones Nutrition

BEFORE AFTER

“I am thrilled with the results of my lipodissolve treatments. Each thigh has been reduced by 3/4 of an inch. The soft sagging skin under my chin has been lifted and tightened. It has a youthful appearance again.”

- Sharon

Doctors Windler Cunningham Elenz Breazeale Fernandez

w w w . a u s t i n s p o r t s m e d . c o m

THE ART OF SPORTS MEDICINEfor active lifestyle and sports related injury

FOCUSED

900 West 38th Street • Suite 300 • 512.450.1300

Strength.

jazzercise.com( 8 0 0 ) F I T - I S - I T

Valid for customers not in attendance since 4.30.07. Valid at participating locations. Offer expires August 31, 2007.

Austin Rec Center | 789.3222NW Rec Center | 794.9575

The Vineyard | 794.9575

McBeth Rec Center | 799.7879South Austin Rec Center Austin Sports Center | 423.0741

| 423.0741

50% Off

EFT & Joining Fee!(Expires 8.31.08. Some restrictions apply)


Austin Fit Magazine assumes no responsibility for the content of articles or advertisements, in that the views expressed therein may not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or any magazine employee or contributor. This publication and all of its contents are copyrighted.

Austin Fit Magazine is the assumed name of its publisher, Louis M. Earle, who has no interest in the business of Denis Calabrese who operates an exercise program under the assumed name of Austin Fit, which trains individuals to improve their jogging or running skills to participate in marathons. The views, opinions and other representations published in Austin Fit Magazine are not those of Austin Fit or any of its directors, officers, employees or agents.

We welcome your feedback. Email letters to [email protected]

THE TEAM

publIShEr/CEOLouis M. Earle

aSSOCIaTE publIShEr/ EdITOr-In-ChIEF

Drex Earle, Ph.D.

arT dIrECTOrWeston Carls

EdITOrIal aSSISTanTCaitlin Moore

advErTISIng COnSulTanTS

Alex Earle, Kelley Delesandri, Jonathan Gardner, Lauren Stanat

COnTrIbuTOrSBob Wischnia, Karen Little,

Trey Ratcliff, Cory Ryan, Alexa Sparkman

General Inquiries:[email protected]

Advertising Inquiries:[email protected]

Story Ideas:[email protected]

Club Listings:[email protected]

Event Listings:[email protected]

1905 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 105Austin, TX 78705p 512.407.8383 f 512.407.8393

It’s August In AustIn, and for many of you that

means you’re about to find the answer to a question you’ve been

pondering all year. That’s right, who are AFM’s picks for the 10

fittest people in 2008?

now, I know you’ve probably already jumped ahead to see

the best of Austin’s trim and taut, so I’m not going to pontificate

on their collective buffness. What I did want to explore is what

fitness really means, especially the part that’s not just “skin

deep;” the stuff that our wonderful images can’t entirely convey.

Of course, I always like to start at the beginning; like what does the word fitness really

mean? If you spend any time researching it, you’ll learn there are many aspects of fitness from

“Darwinian fitness” to good old fashion “physical fitness.” And after due consideration, my

view is that in the broadest sense, the word “fitness” projects this notion of “suitability.”

This idea makes a lot of sense to me, especially when we apply that suitability to how we

live our lives. In other words, one’s level of fitness determines their ability to be effective in

living. Of course, different goals require different kinds of fitness — when a pilot must be fit

to fly or a teacher must be certified to be fit to teach, etc. but I digress.

While we can certainly define fitness criteria for specific outcomes, I believe there’s a

foundational fitness upon which all other functional fitness depends. This platform has three

basic legs — physical fitness, mental fitness and emotional/spiritual fitness.

We tend to focus a lot of our attention on physical fitness these days, but all three elements

are crucial to being truly fit for life. Furthermore, it’s very important to keep each of these

pieces in balance. how many times have we seen athletes under-perform or crack under

pressure because they weren’t mentally tough? What about the emotional stamina it takes to be

a caregiver? It’s clearly hard to operate at your peak when any one of the wheels comes off.

This model of fitness also assumes a high degree of integration. That is, each element

supports and catalyzes the others. I believe that people change and sustain behavior for many

reasons, but their motivations seem to arise from these three critical elements.

This is an important concept because it means that without considering all three components

of fitness, it’s unlikely that one can truly optimize their suitability for living. being emotionally

motivated to look and feel better is likely to improve your mental state and ensure that you make a

sincere effort to achieve that goal. Likewise, strong mental motivation provides positive emotional

support and drives physical action. And while being physically active may not guarantee

emotional and mental stability, it will provide the right kind of physiological reinforcement.

So there you have it. That’s my take on fitness. And what about our 10 fittest? now it’s

your turn to judge for yourself whether our nominees have the right stuff this year.

Keep Austin Fit,

AUGUST 2008FROM THE PUBLISHER

512.474.HAIR | www.McGrathCosmetic.com 1801 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste.103 (MLK & Lamar)

McGrath CosmeticDr. Daniel McGrath & Misty Sharpe, CLT

Laser Hair Removal Surgical Hair RestorationLaser Skin RejuvenationJuvederm™/Radiesse®

Lip EnhancementSkin Tightening

Microderm Spider Veins

Botox®

&BUY 1 LASER HAIR

REMOVAL PACKAGE

Call Before August 30, 2008 to Receive This Offer

(Some restrictions apply)

AUSTIN’S HAIR REMOVAL

SPECIALISTS GET THE 2ND PACKAGE FREE

Dr. Daniel McGrath Diplomate, American Board of

Hair Restoration Surgery

Misty Sharpe Aesthetician/CLS

Former Texas A&M football player, Maurice Harris, CPT has been training men and woman of all ages for more than 8 years through one-on-one customized workouts.

Sessions available at Executive Fitness or in the privacy of your own home.www.executive-fitness.net

Maurice Harris, CPT (832) 623.9860 | www.austinelitefitness.com

[email protected]

30 or 60 minute sessions is all it takes! Call us Today.

Challenge Yourself Bring Out Your Inner Athlete

Senior Fitness

Circuit Training

Boot Camps

Sport--specific Training

Youth Training

Core with Yoga Training

jeremy warinerus olympic athlete

justin lambeveryday athlete

Facilities and amenities vary. Not all clubs open 24 hours. See club for details. ©2008 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.

hancock center lance sport 1000 e. 41st street #850

round rock lance sport 1208 n. interstate hwy 35

lake creek lance sport 13802 research road

william cannon lance sport 4625 west william cannon

jeremy warinerus olympic athlete

justin lambeveryday athlete

Facilities and amenities vary. Not all clubs open 24 hours. See club for details. ©2008 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.

hancock center lance sport 1000 e. 41st street #850

round rock lance sport 1208 n. interstate hwy 35

lake creek lance sport 13802 research road

william cannon lance sport 4625 west william cannon


Texas residents know the backbone for keeping skin sun safe can be wearing protective clothing, avoiding rays during peak hours or smearing on generous amounts of sunscreen. With so many options on today’s skincare market, one can have difficulty deciding what product suits their lifestyle.

The city of Austin gets sun 300 days out of the year; not to mention our prolonged, humid summer. If you don’t defend your skin from ultraviolet rays, it can speed up aging, sun spots and cancer risks – just to name a few. Finding the balance between overexposure and deficiency requires effort, but in the end your skin will thank you.

by: Karen Little

Sun and Your Skin

Surf’s up, bro!

-

Recently a Washington-based nonprofit, the

Environmental Working Group, released a study

showing in nearly 1,000 sunscreens tested,

four out of five didn’t sufficiently protect skin

and might contain harmful chemicals. These

compounds include para-aminobenzoic acid

(PABA) and oxybenzone, both possible irritants.

The EWG investigation revealed only

15 percent met the standard for “safety

and effectiveness,” and the brands gave

misleading information, such as “all day

protection, waterproof and chemical-free.” More

importantly, oxybenzone has been associated

with cell damage, hormone disorders and low

birth weight.

Recently, The Washington Post asked John

Bailey, chief scientist of the Personal Care

Products Council, about sunscreen chemical

quantities.

“Some people feel like there’s no (federal)

oversight, but that’s not true,” he says. “These

are very, very low levels, below levels that may

be showing effects in animal or cell culture

testing. All evidence that we have is that it’s not

a risk to health.”

- One-in-five Americans develop some form of skin cancer

- Risk increases after the age of 40

- 25 percent of sun damage happens before the age of 18

- Although darker-skinned nationalities are at a lower risk for

developing skin cancer, if developed they are more likely to die

- Less than 6 percent of all skin cancers are melanomas, and they

represent almost 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths.

- 63,480 new 2008 US melanoma cases (2,500 more than last year!)

- More than 1 million cases of US non-melanoma skin cancer

diagnosed yearly are considered sun-related

The key to sun protection is constant

reapplication and not blindly trusting products,

according to Dr. Valerie Hanft of Westlake

Dermatology. She also says allergic reactions to

chemical sunscreens are not uncommon.

“Nothing is going to be truly waterproof,” she

says. “People expect blanket protection, and

that’s just not the case. What they need are

more realistic expectations.”

Test subjects apply thick coats, which Hanft

says is unpractical in general public usage. One

person is expected to use an entire bottle in one

day of sunshine.

Sunlight is composed of two types of

ultraviolet light – UVB rays, which cause

sunburns, and UVA rays, which tan. While both

increase the risk of skin cancer, sun damage and

wrinkles; the FDA doesn’t require sunscreens to

provide UVA protection.

Trisha Leslie, Pink Hair Salon and Gallery

Esthetician, believes daily sun protection is

important.

“90 percent of all aging is from the sun,”

she says. “Even being in the car you’re

getting damage.”

Dr. Lisa Rhodes, also from Westlake

Dermatology, says any zinc oxide-containing

brand is appropriate, and recommends daily SPF

15 wear on your hands and face.

“Zinc and titanium are the gold standard for

sun blocks,” she says. “They block rays and do

not absorb them.”

Using zinc oxide-based products only protects

the elevation of corneocytes in the stratum

corneum. The stratum corneum, the outermost

layer of your skin, essentially has peaks and

valleys. Venus DeMarco, Austin esthetician named

CitySearch Web site’s “Best Facial” says zinc-

oxide based products only protect the peaks, and

chemical-based sit in the valleys.

“Every individual qualifies for different methods

of skincare, because there are exceptions to all

rules with conditions of the skin,” DeMarco says.

Although popular studies have tried to

prove zinc oxide-based products are toxic,

DeMarco says they aren’t. She believes

people are too fanatical about sunscreen.

Like an excessive amount of any product,

people ‘overuse’ these

sunscreens.

Understand the Benefits

Know Your Risks: fast facts about sun-induced skin damage

Vitamin D is the key!

THE SUN & YOUR SKIN | HEALTH | 13

Is sunscreen everything you think it is?

So what should you look for?

How much protection comes from sunscreen?

+ Vitamin D can help prevent type-1 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, depression and obesity

+ 10 to 20 minutes per day provides enough vitamin D

+ vitamin D may also have a positive influence on blood sugar levels

10 Ways to Protect Your SkinWith all the hype of new sun blocking

methods, constantly using protective lotion

can be boring, greasy and quite monotonous.

Nutrition, clothing, makeup and even soap can

help give your skin some extra SPF.

A balanced diet is essential for good

health, and certain foods in everyday

nutrition can help protect your skin. DeMarco

emphasized the importance of dark green leafs

and various colored vegetables. Studies have

shown citrus fruits, green tea, wild salmon

and even dark chocolate have also proven to

protect against skin cancer and help shield

from UV’s harmful rays.

All the experts agree mineral makeup is an

effective tool for daily sun protection. Leslie

says the powder can be a good aid for guarding

your skin.

“It provides good additional support and

coverage for every layer,” she says.

Bethesda sunscreen soap, new to the

constantly growing market, provides protection

from the moment you step out of the shower.

Rhodes said theoretically the soap would

work, but she has yet to see any studies on the

product. She said she considers sun-protective

clothing fully effective, which can range from an

SPF of 15 to 70.

An alternative to sun-protective clothing

is Sunguard Laundry Aid, which gives your

clothing up to 30 SPF protection factor. It works

simply by mixing with detergent in the wash.

“If sun-protective clothing is too

expensive, you could try the detergent,” she

said. “However, it should not be used as a

replacement for SPF on exposed skin.”

Here we review 10 products that will help

you stay skin-safe while keeping the rays at bay.

Most cottons allow half of UV light through fabric; sun protective clothing is 99 percent effective

SUN pROTEcTIVE cLOTHINg

AVEENO AcTIVE NATURALS SUNbLOck LOTION SpF 30Nature’s skin-enhancing ingredients such as oatmeal, soy and vitamins A, C and E

This sunscreen body bar with nourishing multi-vitamins leaves a small, invisible layer of protection straight out of the shower

bETHESdA SOAp

ELTA bLOck SpF 30 WATERpROOFUVA and UVB protection, doesn’t irritate breakouts, sensitivity-free and works well under makeup

bAdgER SUNScREEN SpF 30Natural oils and other ingredients provide prime water resistance, has a low UVA/UVB hazard and contains zinc oxide

UV NATURAL SUNScREEN SpF 30 Great for sensitive skin, eco-friendly, contains titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and spreads like a moisturizer

What is SPF

anyway?

SPF is short for Sun Protection Factor and rates the level of sunburn

protection. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 filters 92 percent of UVB.

Multiply the labeled SPF times 10 and that’s the minutes of sun protection.

Sun protection factors of 30 or higher give high protection against sunburn.

LAcTAId FORTIFIEd MILkProvides vitamin D, which promotes bone growth and cuts cancer risks

LEAFY gREENSContain vitamins preventing skin discoloration and reproducing UV-induced cancer cells

RAE cOSMETIcS MINERAL MAkEUp

Most mineral powders have added sun protection and lasts for hours without fading

SUNgUARd SpF 30 WATERpROOFUVA and UVB protection, doesn’t irritate breakouts, sensitivity-free and works well under makeup

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

TESTIMONIALSGYMBOSS I N T E R V A L T I M E R

®

The GYMBOSS is a small, easy to use, dual-mode, interval timer. This multi-use timer has many versatile functions that make it beneficial to virtually any type of exercise program.

*Actual size 1 ¾” x 2 ¼”.

“My mixed martial arts workout is 12 rounds of boxing on a heavy bag and the GYMBOSS improved my training straight away. The intervals roll on automatically counting the rounds so there is no more guessing, ‘Was that round 11 or 12?’” ~ E.M.

“A great circuit training timer I use for both my running/walking and my lifting/resting workouts! Now I can focus on my workout rather than watching the clock.” ~ B.T.

“I use it for jumping rope and weightlifting, it’s the only timer I’ve found that does exactly what I need.” ~ J.C.

“I’ve been using my GYMBOSS for 6 months with my clients and for personal use. It is hands down the best twenty bucks I’ve ever spent on a fitness tool! The intensity of my workouts has gone through the roof!” ~ M.K.

BETTER WORKOUT BETTER RESULTS

Only $19.95 at GYMBOSS.com100% Satisfaction Guarantee

“Lightweight with features ideal for my Kettlebell and Tabata training that I do. It keeps my workout honest and on-track!” ~ A.M.

+ converts UV energy radiation

+ ability to be absorbed by skin

+ no single ingredient blocks the UV spectrum

+ aggravates sensitive skin

+ mainly works in UVB region

Chemical + sits on skin’s top layer rather than soaking it

+ now more refined and full of anti-oxidants

+ reflects UV radiation

+ contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

+ healthier than most shelf products

Physical

What’s in your suncreen?protection protection

Get your SPF

ASAP!

NEWS

WhaT’S ThE GOOD WORD?


Sure they’re informative, but news headlines — especially on the topic of health — tend to be downright depressing. Don’t despair, hope-seekers; the good stuff may be harder to find, but a little filtering will reveal that rays of sunshine do exist.

Holding SteadyIt’s more like an absence of bad news than a legitimate sign of reversal,

but recently released data shows that rates of childhood obesity appear

to be leveling off. Despite a perception that childhood obesity has

only gotten worse over the last few years, since 1999 the percentage

of obese or overweight children has actually held steady at about 32

percent — still an alarming number, to be sure, but a plateau is better

than an incline. School programs, dietary education and parental

nagging might finally be making a difference, but it’s important to stay

vigilant and keep our kids moving in the right direction.

Summer PlayThis bit of news should be especially nice for Austinites to hear: summer

sports are remarkably less dangerous

than winter ones. Warm weather

pursuits like swimming, hiking, biking

and camping — the kinds of things

that we can do for much of the

year — are far less likely to cause

injuries than snow-related activities. A

Survey of 63 emergency rooms found

that snowboarding accidents alone

account for more breaks, strains and

sprains than all Texas-style pastimes

combined. Perhaps the heat has

its benefits after all. And while it’s

important to be careful out there,

don’t let worry get in the way of your

outdoor fun.

The Ban EffectSmoking bans have

pushed smokers

outside of bars and

restaurants in cities

across the world,

stirring up controversy

and — by the looks of

it — inspiring positive

change as well. Over

the past few years,

surveys show that

thousands of smokers

have cut back on

cigarette consumption

or quit altogether. In

fact, London estimates

that 400,000 people

have given up the habit

since a widespread ban was enacted. While, as a state, California has

been an aggressive pioneer in banning smoking, some of the most

notoriously smoke-filled cities in decades past have ironically joined in,

without really looking back. Cosmopolitan locales like New York and

even Paris, a city practically defined by cigarette-smoking, have given

up the nasty habit in public places, all in the interest of better health.

Could it be that government action has made the world a better place?

That’s certainly news to be welcomed.

Winter sports were shown to cause more injuries than warm-weather sports

Some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world — New York, London and even Paris — have implemented city-wide smoking bans with great success

WINNING SMILES! KAREN E. FRAZER, D.D.S.

General Dentist

Dentistry with a woman’s touch in a spa-like atmosphere.

Family, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry

Karen Frazer, D.D.S. received her fellowship in 2008 from the

International College of Oral Inplantologists.

4407 Manchaca Rd. | 442.2295 | www.winningsmiles.biz

KELLY W. KEITH, D.D.S.General & Cosmetic Dentistry

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL:FREE Cleaning & Consultation (with purchase of examination & X-ray - $105 cost)

*Offer valid through 8.31.08

3800 Speedway (Near UT) | 452.6405 | www.kellykeithdds.com

AUSTIN HEALING HERBS & ACUPUNCTUREHeather Brookman, RN, LAc David S. Jones, LAc

Gentle, safe, effective personalized acupuncture and herbal therapy.

New Patient Summer Special:FREE Consultation and 1/2 off Initial Treatment when you mention this ad.(offer expires 8.31.08. Must mention ad.)

5750 Balcones Dr., Ste #117 | 458.2442 | www.ahha-clinic.com

LAUTERSTEIN-CONWAY MASSAGE SCHOOL

4701-B Burnet Rd. | 374.9222 | www.tlcschool.com

ELIZABETH RAYNE, D.D.S.

Cosmetic & Holistic Dentistry

Personalized, high quality dentistry in a supportive and caring environment.

www.naturaltoothfairy.com

1221 West Ben White Blvd., Ste. 110A | 443.5813

RELEASE THE STRESS AND TENSION IN YOUR LIFE

In today’s stressful world, chronic ten-sion often results in debilitating pain.

Zero Balancing® and Ortho-Bionomy® are two gentle massage therapies that alleviate:

8500 N. Mopac, Ste. 501 | 762.3924 | www.hilmarmoore.com

LOVE YOUR MOUTHAdvanced Dentistry for Comfort, Health and Aesthetics

KAREN KNIGHT, DDS

4106 A Marathon Blvd. | 451.1222 | www.centexdentist.com

health marketplace reaches more than 60,000 Austinites living a healthy and fit lifestyle.

strategic placement and ultra-competitive pricing

call to reserve your spot I 407.8383

m a r k e t p l a c eh e a l t h


? ?* *

ASK THE EXPERTS

We recently began asking our readers what’s most puzzling to them about their workouts. Fitness trainer and manager of Executive Fitness, Maurice Harris, sheds light on some of the common misconceptions about workouts.

Image by: bodybuilders.com

Visit austinfitmagazine.com/questions and ask us anything you want.

Each month, we’ll sift through the questions and get local experts to answer them.

3

45

Q+A: FROM THE READERS

Have a fitness question? How it works...

Eating right all the time is the best, not just after a workout. Some suggested snacks are fruit, whole-wheat pretzels, whole-grain crackers or baby carrots. Make snacking fun and interesting by adding peanut butter with an apple or enjoying some low-fat fruit yogurt.

It’s possible to lose muscle if you’re doing too much cardio, but it’s pretty unlikely. Keeping your cardio between 30 and 45 minutes with proper nutrition, can maintain your muscle mass.

Skipping a workout will put you further away from your goal; consistency is the key. The human body adapts quickly. If you’re not consistent for about two weeks you could be back at square one.

It’s not less beneficial to do the same routine, however you won’t see the same level of progress. So, if your goal is to lose weight, I would recommend avoiding the same routine. You should constantly keep your body guessing, changing your routine every three weeks.

Basically, women don’t have enough testosterone to get really bulky. Yes, there are some women who think they’re getting too big when they’re weight training. But you have to build muscle in order to facilitate the fat loss. At the end of the day, my suggestion is that women who want to build strength go with high reps and low weight training.

WHAT DO yOU SAy TO WOMEN INTERESTED IN BUILDINg STRENgTH BUT WORRIED ABOUT “BULkINg UP”?

12DOES DOINg THE SAME WORkOUT ROUTINE OvER AND OvER cAUSE IT TO EvENTUALLy BEcOME LESS BENEFIcIAL?

cAN SkIPPINg A FEW gyM SESSIONS REvERSE PROgRESS yOU’vE PREvIOUSLy MADE? HOW QUIckLy DO yOU START TO LOSE WHAT yOU’vE gAINED?

IS IT TRUE THAT EATINg RIgHT AFTER A WORkOUT IS THE BEST TIME TO DO SO?

SHOULD MEN WHO ARE TRyINg TO BUILD MUScLE MASS WORRy ABOUT “cANcELINg OUT” THEIR gAINS By DOINg cARDIO?

FEEL THE BURN! H.E.A.T. BOOTCAMPOpen to all fitness levels, join the hottest boot camp in Austin and maximize your body’s true potential! • Private & Group Camps

• a.m. & p.m. Class Times

• Strength & Resistance Training

• Team Based Competitions

• Weekly Challenge Course

Central Austin | 924.2440 | www.heatbootcamp.com

VenusEnvyINTELLIGENT TRAINING FOR EVERY BODY

before after

IN-HOME TRAININGCUSTOMIZED FOR YOUWe offer comprehensive fitness and nutrition packages along with caring support to keep you motivated.

• Train At Home

• Daily Nutritional Feedback

• 24/7 Access To Your Trainer

• Customized Weight-Loss Plans

• Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

771.4055 | www.venusenvytraining.com

A PILATES PRIVATE PRACTICE

Train with classical Pilates exercises as developed by Joseph H. Pilates.

Achieve greater flexibility, strength and body control in a private setting.

®

2417 Buell Ave. (near Burnet Rd. & 183) | 740.0420 | www.3pilates.com

International Pilates Day!this Saturday

Open House 12-4 pmPILATES PRIVATE PRACTICE, LLC

512-740-0420

FROST BANK TOWER EXECUTIVE HEALTH CLUBFREE one week trial membership at Downtown Austin’s newest luxury health club!

• Monthly Memberships Available

• Personal Training & Massage

• Studio Cycling & Pilates Included

• Plush Locker Rooms with Sauna & Private Showers

• Free Parking for Members

401 Congress, Ste. 1150 | 482.8839 | www.thehillsfitness.com/frost.htm

get ready for the summer with sCULPture boot camp!

100+ workout methods & exercises in a fun, group setting. Camps start-ing soon, so call, or view website for details

Also offering:

Dynamic High School Athlete Training Program - All Sports

Individualized nutrition counseling for weight management, eating disorders, and sports nutrition

Amy & Yancy Culp, CPT, RD, LD | 423.3486 | www.sculpturetexas.com

A NEW WAY OF LIVING

Mary De Leon is a certified personal trainer specializing in 1:1 training, workplace wellness and group fitness.

guidance.

Multiple Locations | 512.627.4587 | cornerstonefitnessaustintx.com

CORNERSTONE FITNESS

EXPERIENCE PILATES

3638 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 103 | 512.732.2002 | www.pilates360.com

m a r k e t p l a c ef i t n e s s

THE 10 FITTEST IN AUSTINTexas might be one of the 10 fattest states in the country as a staggering 27 percent of our population is

considered obese. Fortunately, Austin is the island in this sea of blubber: we are one of the fittest cities in

America as our trails, gyms and parks are teeming with energetic, active folks. And there are hundreds —

thousands, really — of unbelievably fit people who make Austin the fitness capital of Texas. As a magazine,

one of our roles is to single those fit folks out. Every year, we compile a list of the 10 fittest Austinites by

polling our readers who responded with thousands of votes cast for their favorites. Our top 10 is simply the

few that have surfaced...and thankfully it just scratches the surface of how fit our city truly is.

APD Sergeant

Morning Show DJ & TV Host

In-Home Personal Trainer

Martial Arts Instructor

Personal Trainer

Professional Triathlete

Figure Competitor

News Anchor

Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

scott CARY

bobby BONES

amanda PATTON

jeff LEVINE

ana TIGRE

jason HILL

cody BUTLER

andrew LOWE

david GARZA

andrea FISHER

3rd Annual Fittest Issue

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

by Bob Wischnia / photography by Cory Ryan

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

scott CARY

Age: 52 Height: 6’2”

Weight: 225 lbs Years in

Austin: 32

Favorite activity: Coaching my Special Olympics basketball team to gold medals the past two years.

turning point: I’ve been a police officer my entire adult life and the stress of working as a homicide detective and SWAT team coordinator led to very poor eating habits. I’ve always been a big guy, but at one point my weight ballooned to 280 and I knew I had to do something. So I started walking. One thing led to another and since then, I’ve completed hundreds of races, triathlons and seven marathons.

routine: I exercise every day. If I don’t run, bike or swim, I at least take a walk.

What it means to be Fit: Being fit means everything to me. Now I can walk up a flight of stairs, run with my Schnauzers and hike in the mountains without passing out. I stay active because I truly enjoy it. I do my best thinking, planning and decision-making while running. I love it. I will never win a race, but I feel like a winner every time I finish one.

Diet: Over the years, I have drastically changed my diet. Now I eat a vegan diet 99 percent of the time and feel great.

Scott Cary is the Peer Support Sergeant and Running Team Coordinator for the Austin Police Department.

amanda PATTONFAvORITE ACTIvITy: Tough call. Probably a boot camp/competitive and/or team setting. I love Muddy Buddy and other adventure races. Anything outdoors with lots of sweating; pushing myself mentally and physically gets me going.

3 FITNESS GOALS: Cardio capacity, muscle tone/low body fat, maintaining a youthful and agile body for the rest of my life. Vanity probably goes in there somewhere, too, but I try not to say that aloud.

ROUTINE: I do bootcamp style workouts three days per week, weight training one to two times per week and sprints/circuit training mixed in when I get bored or complacent with my routine. I also like mountain biking but do not do it consistently because I tend to find tree roots and rocks when I bike!

WHAT IT MEANS TO bE FIT: Fitness represents the time that I make for myself. It allows me an

outlet to clear my mind, take care of my body, and strive for a sense of

accomplishment. It also reminds me that I always have room to improve.

MOST pROFOUND SUCCESS: I had a client who lost more than 35

pounds, dropped 15 percent body fat and totally changed the way she lived her life. Most importantly, she

was proud of herself for the first time in a very long time. This pride and

sense of overcoming tough things in her life translated into a new person

altogether that now oozes confidence, contentment, peace and just an overall

love of life. It’s a beautiful thing!



Austin: 10

Amanda Patton is an In-Home Personal Trainer & owner of Revenge Fitness.

A U S T I N , T E X A S

Call now or visit online for details!512•441•KRAV

www.fitandfearless.com

90Guaranteed Results in 90 Days!

Fitnesswith a purpose

CrossFit &Krav Maga

Now offeringone on one

Personal Training!

Beautiful face, Beautiful body! LIPODISSOLVE the non-surgical alternative to liposuction...

not an actual client

Mon-Fri 9am - 6pmSat 9am - 3pm

Open Saturdaysand Evenings

336-1772336-1772www.abymedspa.com

Gift certificates available

Lipodissolve is a physician administered solution to

dissolve body fat.

Treat under eyes, chin, back, hips, thighs, stomach,

back of arms and more.

Call for our SPECIAL PRICING this month and your complimentary consultation.


david GARZA

FAvORITE ACTIvITIES: Soccer, running, biking, triathlons,

motivating/inspiring others.

REGULAR FITNESS ROUTINE: I teach around 10 group fitness

classes per week, do eight personal training sessions per week, do

my personal workouts/training in my downtime, play soccer on the

weekends and chase my 2-year-old son Troy around after that.

pERSONAL NUTRITION: Lots of protein, pre-workout shakes, immediate refueling after a workout (Optimize in 45!). Overall I try to make sensible food choices but I do allow myself the occasional sweet treat.

3 MAJOR FITNESS GOALS: 1) be a good example for my kids for having an active and healthy lifestyle; 2) motivate others to overcome their fears so they can realize their full potential and reach their goals, whatever those may be; 3) to complete an Ironman.

THE IMpORTANCE OF ATTITUDE: I think it is the most important factor in life. I always tell my students that having a positive attitude will get you through the tough times — working out or otherwise. The two rules I have in my classes are: Smile and be loud.


Weight: 195 lbs Years in Austin: 6

David Garza is a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at Lifetime Fitness in South Austin.

At Austin Adventure Boot Camp, men & women of all fitness levelsare testing their limits, making new friends, and achieving INCREDIBLERESULTS! You can too! Austin Adventure Boot Camp is an outdoorfitness program designed to get you moving. You will find fast resultsin a fun, safe and inspiring atmosphere. Boot camp training focuseson getting you the results you want - a FIT, TONED BODY. Join nowand drop those unwanted pounds!

Mention Austin Fit Magazine for

first laser treatment

LASER HAIRREMOVAL SALE

Buy one area -Get 2nd and all additional areas

50%OffOffer good for all treatments, not just one!Pay per treatment; no contracts required

SUMMERSPECIAL$10 OFFWAXING

Applies to 1st wax; areas regularly over $25

New client offers ; not va lid w/other offers ; free persona l consulta tion; 1 /2 pr ice laser offer of equa l or les ser va lue. E xpires 9 /15/08

512-328-1555

BANISHWRINKLESTIGHTEN SKIN50%OFF

AFFIRMMULTIPLEX LASERLike Fraxel & Thermage in One

Best of Austin Awards - CitySearch, Chronicle and Rare Magazine

1412 West 6th St.Just off Mopac

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

306-0900 WESTLAKE

358-9300 SOUTH AUSTIN

3300 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 100 4477 South Lamar Blvd., Ste. 410

Convenient Locations!

2

WESTLAKE SOUTH AUSTIN


ana TIGREFAvORITE ACTIvITy: Weight

training, trail running and hiking.

WHAT FITNESS MEANS TO ME: Clearly, fitness is a huge part of

who I am and being fit, I hope I’m a role model for other women.

ON COMpETITION: Competition has always played a big role in my life. Growing up in Brazil, I competed as an equestrian all over South America for 16 years. For the past six years, I have been an amateur figure competitor. During the competitive season, I train every day for up to two hours. This year, I hope to change my status from amateur to professional figure competitor by winning my pro card.

DIET: Obviously, I train hard to stay fit, but good nutrition is also very important in living a healthy lifestyle. I maintain a healthy diet all year-round because it nourishes my body and my mind. I may not always compete, but I will always exercise and lead a fit, healthy life.



Ana Tigre is a fashion designer and co-owner of Fizeek Brazil (an exercise apparel company).

VenusEnvyINTELLIGENT TRAINING FOR EVERY BODY

LIFESTYLE MAKEOVER

ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

IN-HOME TRAININGSmart training with a smart trainer will make your body stronger, more flexible, and ready for real life...Okay, and much better looking too!

You will learn to make sustainable, long-term, realistic lifestyle changes; no crippling workouts, no drill sargeants, no crazy diets

Every program includes Resting Metabolic Rate testing, ongoing progress measurements, diet education & daily feedback, in-home training, a Polar Heart Rate Monitor and 24/7 access to your trainer

You will get daily feedback on your diet along with caring support to keep you motivated and on track

FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

Call Today! (512) 771-4055 • [email protected]

I CAN’T GIVE YOU THE EASY ANSWERS ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS...

JUST THE RIGHT ONES.

Stephanie Pugh, Owner of Venus Envy Training

One of “Austin’s 10 Fittest”!

512.419.SKIN (7546)www.afterglowaustin.com

2204 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757

Heather Falvo, MD

Laser Hair RemovalBOTOX™

Physician Grade Chemical PeelMicrodermabrasionRadiesse®

Juvederm™

IPL

Other Services

Physician Grade Chemical Exfoliation & Microderm �erapeutic Packages

$50 O�

Our medical esthetician has just completed another extensive workshop

on advanced chemical exfoliation and skincare therapies. Renew and

revitalize your skin. Treat sun damage, age spots and acne. Decrease

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin regains its youthful

luminous appearance.

A N C I E N T

Thai Sports Massage

Keri La Balle brings Ancient Traditional ThaiMassage techniques direct from Thailand to Austin.Feel the firm compression work go deep withinmuscle groups to transform, restore and rejuvenate.

• Relax Tight Muscles• Restore Range of Motion• Rejuvenate and De-stress

Keri La Balle, LMT, MTICall 512.923.4110 for your appointment today.

www.EnergyExperience.com

Ancient Thai Sports Massage Techniques (also known as Nuad, Thai Yoga and Thai Massage)have been used to free the body from pain and injury for over 2,000 years. Many clients

who experience Thai Massage regularly also find relief from repetitive sport injuries.

cody BUTLERAge: 28

Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 lbs

Years in Austin: 5

FAvORITE ACTIvITy: My favorite activity is coaching the H.E.A.T.

Saturday boot camps. Not only do I coach but I get to participate in

kayaking, swimming, hoover ball, cardio tennis, soccer, football and trail races.

Cody Butler is the owner of H.E.A.T. (High Energy & Agility Training) boot

camp and personal training.

THE DEFINITION OF FITNESS: Fitness to me incorporates both the mind and body. Simply put, fitness is a personal result attained through challenging workouts, mental preparation and commitment to a lifestyle of constantly working towards a balanced mind and body.

ROUTINE: Most of my workouts integrate movements based on power lifting, gymnastics and cardiovascular training. I aim for four to five days a week, with my workouts lasting no longer than an hour in length.

THE KEy TO HELpING OTHERS: Beyond the “I need to lose weight” or “I want to put on muscle” goal, for many, there’s a deeper reason why a physical transformation is needed. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, training to become more fit involves a journey of hard work, dedication and a willingness to change their lifestyle.


Austin’s Premier In-HomeFitness Product Supplier

2438 W. Anderson LaneAustin

hestfitness.com

512.451 .4378

bobby BONES



FAvORITE ACTIvITIES: Basketball, racquetball and softball.

REGULAR ROUTINE: I work out at least five days a week. Usually,

I’ll lift three or four days a week and combine that with cardio work on a

treadmill or bike. If I’m really busy at the station and don’t have time for

a full workout at the gym, I’ll hit the track and run sprints for 30 minutes and then go back to work. I just try

to stay lean and muscular.

FITNESS GOALS: I don’t have the body type to be a muscle man so I don’t even make

an attempt to bulk up. My only real goal is just not to be totally

self-conscious in the summer when I take my shirt off. And for the

first time in my life, I can say I feel comfortable with doing just that.

WHAT FITNESS MEANS TO ME: I played baseball and football in high school so fitness has always been important to me. I live to compete so playing basketball two or three

times during the week at the Lifetime Fitness in south Austin is very

fulfulling to me in multiple ways.

Bobby Bones is a local radio personality (KISS-FM) & TV host (ME-TV).

“NO BOUNDARIES. RUN FREE.”

215 SOUTH LAMAR | 78704 | WWW.HILLCOUNTRYRUNNING.COM | 294.2866

OFF

your next total purchase

*must present ad

10%

San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll MarathonSan Antonio, TXNovember 16, 2008

Nike Women’s MarathonSan Francisco, CAOctober 19, 2008



Austin: 10


jeff LEVINE

FAvorITE AcTIvITy: I hold a free, casual workout at Austin High school

every Sunday at 10 a.m. for anyone that wants to play; it is the most enjoyable

and relaxing workout of the week for me.

FITNESS bAckGroUNd: My first fitness job was as a personal trainer was at a Jack LaLanne Health

Club in New York in 1984. At that time, I was sharing a dorm room with Mr. All-Natural NY, NJ and CT. That’s where I learned all about weightlifting

for bodybuilding and nutrition. In 1998, I founded Krav Maga — it was the

answer to my 20- year quest for cardio that didn’t bore me to death. I also found it leaned me out and put me

into much better shape and condition compared to weightlifting.

3 GoALS: To feel good, look good and keep up with my students.

FAvorITE SUccESS STorIES: We have dozens of weight-loss stories,

and personal records set, but my favorite success stories are of the

women and men who have successfully defended themselves or someone else

from an attack.

dIET: I stick close to the Zone diet for most meals, staying as organic

and close to the vine as is tasty and convenient. I eat five meals per day that

all include protein, low glycemic carbs and healthy fats. I stray a few times per

week for ice cream and cheesecake.

Jeff Levine is a Krav Maga and CrossFit instructor as

well as the founder of Fit & Fearless in Austin.

House Sponsors

Blitz Sponsors Austin Fit Magazine, Austin Outhouse, Marquee Tents, RunTex | Land Partners City of Austin, Rodman Construction

Chance 2 Build the DreamDEVONSHIRE VILLAGE Blitz 2008

Weekend workout for more than 6,500 Austinites annually. Make it yours. Donate. Volunteer. austinhabitat.org

Now beginning to build our newest community in Austin’s Devonshire Village. We kick o� the neighborhood with a special three-day, three-home Blitz!

FRI 08.08 SAT 08.09 SUN 08.10

andrea FISHER



Austin: 19

On her training: I’m still an active competitor {Fisher won the CapTexTri in May} so whenever I have a couple of free hours, I squeeze in my training. Most of my training comes in the early morning, but I also work in some swims and bike rides during the afternoon and early evening. I’m so lucky to live here in Austin where I have immediate access to all my training venues and have great training buddies to keep me going. If I couldn’t roll out my back door and go for a long run or ride, I’m not quite sure if those workouts would always happen.

On LiFe: I discover new challenges every year and tend to gravitate toward the most extreme of them. With my own training, coaching and business, I am all about time management. I function better with a full schedule and lots of different things going on.I will never win a race, but I feel like a winner every time I finish one.

Andrea Fisher is a professional multi-sport athlete and 12-time top 5 Ironman

finisher. She is also the co-owner of Hill Country Running Company.

FavOrite activity: Eating

the Meaning OF FitneSS: Fitness is the ultimate

definition of my lifestyle and it influences every choice I

make as I progress on life’s journey. Every personal and

business decision I come to is clearly defined by my love and passion for a healthy lifestyle.

I never take for granted the fact that I am blessed with the ability to go out and enjoy the outdoors to its fullest because

of my fitness.

34 | aUStin Fit MagaZine | AUGUST 2008

photo

: mar

io ca

ntu

Dennis P. Goehring, D.D.S., P.A.Laurie L. Bradley, D.D.S., F.A.A.H.D. DABSCD

Aesthetic, Implant & Family Dentistry

892-8822 www.goehringdental.com

All General Dentistry Provided for all ages and circumstances

jason HILL



FITNESS BACKGROUND: International fencer, black belt Kenpo, brown belt Aikido.

FITNESS GOALS: My fitness goal for the year is to continue building lean muscle while reducing my body fat. I’m almost there. I work out five or six days a week and do a lot of different things. Even at my age, I’m still growing and sculpting.

HIS ROUTINE: My wife and I own Round Rock Kenpo where we teach yoga and the martial arts so I have to stay fit and active. When I work with weights, I go extremely heavy and intense to keep my bones and muscles in production mode. I mix my lifting with cardio and that has produced some amazing results for me.

Jason Hill is the KVUE morning and midday anchor.

HIS DIET: Since I get up so early for the morning newscast, I eat a lot of

small meals all day long. I eat a lot of chicken and fish

with plenty of fruits, whole grain rice and potatoes.

THE X FACTOR: Attitude is so important. It’s so easy

to let negative thoughts and practices keep you

from your fitness and healthy lifestyle goals, but I work very hard on keeping

everything positive.


andrew LOWE



Favorite activity: Besides spending time with family and friends, the favorite thing I’ve done to date has been skydiving.

3 Fitness goals: Maintain functional strength, endurance, and energy. Live the lifestyle I endorse to all my clients. And competitively run a 10K and still compete in a weightlifting contest.

Andrew Lowe is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. He is also the founder and owner of

Sororities In Shape, LLC.

Fitness philosophy: Fitness is my coffee in the

morning. I constantly strive to better myself and my

clients with innovative and effective exercise. I have

no bigger thrill than to see results in the lives of those I

work with.

eXpert aDvice: Set high, yet realistic, goals and find fitness

professionals to help get you there. As you make progress, be happy but never satisfied until you

reach those goals.

Best sUccess story: I have been blessed to be

a part of so many success stories. My two favorites are

helping a man lose close to 200 pounds, and turning a long-time personal client

into an elite trainer and fitness instructor.

his Diet plan: I try to get in five to six small meals a day packed full of protein

and complex carbohydrates. I eat as many fruit and

vegetables as possible. However, I must admit I’m

a sucker for movie popcorn and Blue Bell mint chocolate

chip ice cream.

38 | aUstin Fit MagaZine | AUGUST 2008

Join Austin's original women-only training program this fall. Training begins September 3rd!Basic Training - Running 101 - Half Marathon training - Austin Marathon training

"I had the best time today! My thanks to you and all of the coaches for great coaching and encouragement. I'm hooked" - Cathy

"Tough Cookies inspired me to do more and be more." Laura

512-431-6509www.ToughCookies.com

Fall 2008 Running Programs

Brazil in Austin just for you...

“Golden Grass” Bags, Necklaces, EarringsHandmade by Native Brazilians.Grass with Natural Golden Color…

Ballerinas: Handmade in Brazil using Gourd.. Unbelievable!

Havaianas, known as the BEST FLIP FLOPS, are from Brazil and you can get them at our store.

www.anabrasil.com | 512.697.9863 | 7817 Rockwood Ln.Mopac - Anderson - 2nd right Rockwood Lane


RECIPE

A mignonette is the perfect compliment to this oyster appetizer giving the dish an air of class that ordinary cocktail sauce cannot. Frozen mignonette on a slightly warmed, buttery broiled oyster is pure pleasure.

preparation Ingredients Cost

by Alexa Sparkman, MA, RD, LD and Maryam Naghaviani, UT nutrition student

Mix all ingredients except oysters and butter in a shallow dish. Place the

dish in the freezer for at least one hour. While the mignonette is freezing,

clean the oysters, removing excess dirt from the outer shell. Keep

refrigerated. Immediately before serving, open the oysters with an oyster

knife leaving the oyster and liquor in the half shell cup. Place oyster half

shells in an 8- to 10-inch shallow baking dish.

Drop 1/4-teaspoon butter on each oyster and

broil four to six inches from heat for two minutes

or until the butter melts and the oysters start to

curl around the edges. Remove mignonette from

the freezer and break into shards with a fork.

Place one heaping tablespoon of the mignonette

on each oyster and serve immediately.

Nutrition FactsPer Serving (6 Oysters)

Calories 130

Carbs 7g

Fat 4g

protein 14g

Cholesterol 78mg

Sodium 237mg

1/2 cup brut champagne $1.67

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar $.06

1 teaspoon finely minced shallot $.04

1/4 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest $.01

1/2 to one teaspoon finely minced chervil $.06

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns, freshly ground $.01

1/8 teaspoon sea salt $.01

1 to 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar $.01

6 medium sized sweet oysters $7.50

1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter $.04

Oysters at Home Total (serving size 2): $9.41

Oysters Restaurant Cost (serving size 1): $13.00

Broiled Oysters with Frozen Champagne Mignonette

FIND FOOD…FAST!Easily search Austin area restaurants & menus at FoodHawk.com

Search over 600 restaurants & menus

View extensive details & descriptions

Save your personal favorites lists

Print menus, maps and more

“This Web site is great! It’s about time one of these came around.”

—Chelsea

Search over 600 Austin restaurants & menus | www.foodhawk.com

“BEST PLACE TO CURE WHAT AILS YOU”

Featured Product:MOSQUITO!

Our all-natural, locally-made insect repellent.

Effective and safe for people (+babies and children) and pets.

Nutritious for the skin—smells yummy!

M-Fri. 10-6:30; Sat. 10-5

200 West Mary (off S. Congress) | 444.6251 | www.theherbbar.com

WE PURIFY ANY KIND OF WATER! Try an alternative to the high cost of bottled water with steam distillation.

Steam Distillation Fountains:

Call for a free trial!

472.9393 | www.greatertexaswater.com

WOMEN’S 8-WEEK NUTRITION & FITNESS PROGRAM25 Women to participate in a special 8-week nutrition & fitness program!

Do you:

Call Joleen Boyer to register | 380.7357 | www.skinnyjeansclub.com

m a r k e t p l a c en u t r i t i o n

WATERmElON SeaSonDIETGRAM

• It has more lycopene than any other

fresh fruit or vegetable — lycopene is a

potent antioxidant that’s also responsible

for the fruit’s red color.

• Two cups of watermelon has just 80

calories, so don’t feel guilty about getting

your next sweet fix.

• The body uses Vitamin B6

to manufacture happy-making

neurotransmitters like serotonin and

dopamine. You guessed it; watermelon’s

rich with B6.

• Cool watermelon is a refreshing post-

workout snack, and

its potassium content

will help keep cells

balanced and muscle

cramps at bay.

• Texas is one of the

nation’s top watermelon producers, so

buying a homegrown product will let you

show some local love.

• Want to know the best way to cut a

melon and bypass the seeds? Check it

out: www.instructables.com/id/How-to-

remove-most-of-the-seeds-when-cutting-

up-a-/

• It’s heart healthy, too; amino acids like

citrulline and arginine help maintain the

arteries and promote healthy blood flow.

• Finally, here’s the breaking news on

watermelon — the same properties that

This ubiquitous summer fruit is 92 percent water, but that doesn’t mean it won’t add a nutritious punch to your picnic.

make it cardio-friendly (blood vessel-dilating

amino acids) supposedly make it Viagra-

like as well. Though not as powerful or

anatomically-specific as the little blue pill,

scientists have found enough evidence to get

people talking — one more reason to consider

the watermelon something of a wonder.


BY THE NUMBERS

UT FOOTBALL

The Longhorns have a heavy burden to bear as they launch into the fray on August 30. Many over-achieving fans would call the last two seasons (both 10-3) less than stellar; will this year’s team deliver the top-notch performance that every orange-bleeding sports fan longs for? This year’s schedule looks pretty tough — the ‘Horns are set

to face some of the likely top teams of the Big 12, including

Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. A few key players won’t be

returning, including running back Jamaal Charles, but we still

have golden boy Colt McCoy, now a junior, as well as Quan

Cosby and Jordan Shipley. A few youngsters will have their

chance to step up, too; and it’s a safe bet that Coach Mack

Brown will focus on improving the Longhorns’ defense, which

has been pretty dismal over the last couple years.

We’ll all just have to wait and see how well the ‘Horns can hook

‘em this year, but with a fancy new stadium and the irrepressible

enthusiasm of many, many fans; at the very least we know we’re

in for a passion-driven and heartfelt spectacle.

photos courtesy of The University of Texas

The inaugural season for the

Texas Longhorns: 1893

Four National Championships since the beginning of the program (1963, 1969, 1970 and 2005)

The cost of the original stadium, built in 1924: $275,000

Recent renovations were made possible by a $179 million allocation from the Board of Regents

The approximate seating capacity of Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium following the renovations: 97,000

The high-definition scoreboard, nicknamed “Godzillatron” covers 7370 square feet

and has a pixel resolution of 848 x 2064

A 2008 home game season package ranges from $549 to $2600

Premium seating generates $12 million a year

The Longhorns were college football’s most profitable team in the 2007 season; they earned $46.2 million

The Austin area saw about $9.4 million added to its economy and UT academics received $4.7 million of the profits

Date the 2008 season officially begins: August 30

Cost for a family of four to attend the season opener buying the cheapest tickets possible: $228 (not including tax, parking or snacks) The average person walks 1 mile to get to Darrell K. Royal-

Texas Memorial Stadium

The football jerseys to be retired in the 2008/2009 school year are: Vince Young #10, Bobby Lane #22, Tommy Nobis #60

Texas has 11 returning starters this year: Offense: 7, Defense: 4

2008 Seating Diagram

REACH YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE

• Sports Injuries

• Neuromuscular Reeducation

• Deep Soft Tissue Release

• Acupuncture

• Shoulder & Knee Pain

• Chiropractic Adjustments

• Rehabilitation

• Full Body Detoxification

Jay Ding, D.C. | 3403 Glenview Ave. | 451.3257

HALO HEADBANDDON’T SWEAT WITHOUT IT!

800.508.4256 | www.haloheadband.com

ROWING DOCK HOT SUN, COOL BOATS

Paddle at night on the Full Moon!

S. Shore, W. of Mopac, Blue Canopy | 459.0999 | www.rowingdock.com

TEXAS ROWING CENTERSummer Camps Grades 5 to 12

Rowing, Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming

Ongoing Weekly

Register today at:www.texasrowingcenter.com

North Shore of Town Lake on Trail behind AHS | 467.7799

s p o r tm a r k e t p l a c e

Whi

le s

uppl

ies

last

. © C

lif B

ar &

Co.

CLI

F, C

LIF

BA

R, C

LIF

nect

ar a

re tr

adem

arks

of

Clif

Bar

& C

o. D

istru

bute

d by

Clif

Bar

& C

o. B

erke

ley,

CA 9

4710

U.S

.A. 1

-800

-CLI

FBAR

clif

bar.c

omEnjoy the FREE DAY of YOGA on Labor Day and try a CLIF BAR,

MOJO BAR & LUNA BAR

brought to you by

Joy Moves

lululemon

Pure Austin

Seventh Street Yoga

Yoga Groove

Yoga Vida

Austin Kula Yoga

Bikram Yoga Davenport

Bodhi Yoga

Breath & Body Yoga

Castle Hill Fitness

Dharma Yoga


REVIEWS

WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNINGBy Haruki Murakami, Alfred A. Knopf, 192 pagesTranslated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel

Haruki Murakami is without question one

of the great writers of his era. He has written a

number of critically-acclaimed novels, among

them Kafka on the Shore and Norwegian Wood.

In total he’s written 12 works of fiction, some

of which have been translated into more than

30 languages. Oh, he’s also run 25 marathons,

and a few triathlons.

Over the years, Murakami has garnered

a reputation for being a pretty guarded

individual. He originally left Japan to escape

his enormous publicity, which exploded almost

overnight. He’s notoriously camera-shy. His

private life and his fiction are considered to

be separate worlds. But, as his popularity

soared to new heights in recent years, this

guardedness has given way to personal

introductions in his new books, this memoir of

course, and the forthcoming Murakami Diary

2009, which will be out in September.

In his introduction to What I Talk About

When I Talk About Running, Murakami mentions

reading a runner’s mantra: “Pain is inevitable.

Suffering is optional.” This serves as a general

guide by which he frames this slender memoir,

an assembled series of essays. By insisting

upon the inevitability of reality, especially that

of growing older, he suggests that we learn to

cope with reality, accept it and finally, move

beyond it, just like years, months, days and

miles — without suffering.

Going into detail about things like running

shoes, his dislike of cycling and the enjoyment

of an ice-cold after-race beer, Murakami relays a

lot for runners to relate to. Then he takes these

things and makes them seem like everything

else that people deal with every day. In an

extremely personal, candid and moving way, the

book makes one want to read and run at

the same time. No doubt the audiobook

will sell quite well, and for good reason:

it would be the perfect gift for any runner,

young or old.

But Murakami isn’t just talking about

running here. What I Talk About is as much

about writing and living as it is about running.

His readers will be pleased to find a lot of

interesting asides, like what made him want to

write his first novel and why he doesn’t care

about literary awards. Additionally, he discusses

things that have nothing to do with anything, like

why he doesn’t like iPods. But running — the

sport he has chosen to spend the other part of

his life doing — serves as a lens through which

to make sense of everything. And his fellow

runners, too, will be pleased to find equal weight

given to their sport, as Murakami muses on

what it means to be a runner.

One chapter contains part of a magazine

article Murakami wrote when he began running.

In it he runs from Athens to Marathon — the

original marathon, only backwards. This article

turns out to be very much what running is

all about. Every aspect of his first marathon

remains the same throughout his career as a

runner and a writer. It is always a race against

the sun, a race against time, against the self that

wants to quit.

For a long time he gradually gets better,

faster, thinking he will always continue to

improve, unafraid of aging. But when he goes

through a grueling 62-mile ultramarathon on

the northern tip of Japan, like an athletic Gregor

Samsa, he undergoes a profound change, one

he never really overcomes nor understands. And,

like so many mysterious events in his fiction, this

change cannot be grasped intellectually; rather,

it is almost like a physical thought. This section

contains a lot of insight into the way Murakami

writes what he feels.

He also discusses his own psychological

trials and tribulations at length, often thwarting his

own efforts to be better, faster. Interestingly, he

noticeably foils his own writing as well. Reluctant

to take himself too seriously, he goes out of his

way to excuse himself for discussing, well, himself.

While this is definitely an admirable quality, and

one that doesn’t come across as insincere, one

wonders if he isn’t holding back a bit of the

scrutiny to which he might subject his fictional

characters; although, his strength has always

been in allusion rather than outright revelation,

riddles rather than answers, and repetition – it’s a

large part of his charm as a writer.

In negotiating the struggles of writing and

running, the variables of his life, Murakami

finds a balance, one not unlike that of mind and

body. While other aspects seem to be constant

— marriage, music, food — the variables, the

things he does alone, are the defining activities

that really shape his being.

Murakami constructs this piecemeal

narrative with the same masterful, accessible

prose marked by humor and streaks of magic

which has made him a household name, the

same staggering insights, the same fascinating

connections. It could be said that this is exactly

what makes Murakami so special: his ability to

render everything a part of everything else, and

to end with monumental poignancy.

by Reynard Seifert

m a r k e t p l a c ef i t n e s s

BEST ALTERNATIVE TO DEALER SERVICE

Call for estimates on repairs, restorations or customizations.

2617 S. 1st. St. (Oltorf & S. 1st) | 326.3555 | www.jeepmasters.com

MICHELE A. SWEETEN, CPA

• Bookkeeping services

• QuickBooks® consulting & instruction

• Accounting consulting & instruction

• Tax preparation and planning

Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisor

11005 Mint Julep Drive | 470.7623 | www.sweetencpa.com

CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER CAMPS

Work with professional writers, get published; reading and autograph party for authors.

Register online at

www.badgerdog.org

P.O. Box 301209, Austin, TX 78703 | 538.1305 | www.badgerdog.org

LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM& LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY

2 Locations | 252.8500 | www.chaparralice.com

PETER QUINTANA Now available at Julian’s Salon

• Intricate Cuts for Men & Women

• Innovative Color

• Specializing in Aqua & Aero Dynamic Cuts for the Sports Sector Individual

• Great for Swimmers, Runners, Active, Fast-paced Lifestyle

Tues. – Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.(by appointment only)

1001 W. 34th Street (Corner of 34th & N. Lamar) | 494.9378

UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR UNIQUE PEOPLEExperience Austin landscapes in HDR. View and purchase prints online.

Natural World

478.1863 | www.treyratcliff.com

m a r k e t p l a c el i f e

AUG. 23 & 24 | Gong yoga Training Weekend Forsyth You’ll learn how to play the gong and explore

its uses in meditation, therapy and relaxation. You’ll also

acquire skills to fully enjoy the range of possibilities this

unique instrument offers. yoga yoga Westgate, 4477 South Lamar, Ste. 420. | yogayoga.com

AUG. 5 THRU 29 | pilates Mat Classes These

classes conducted by Senior Physical Therapist Gladys

Cruz-Nicholls are open to the public. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. | Seton Southwest Hospital, 7900 FM-1826 | seton.net

AUG. 9 | Acupuncture Treatment of Digestive Diseases A two-day class with Yuxing Liu. Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin, 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Ste. 204 | aoma.edu

AUG. 10 | pharmacology basics for Massage Therapists This class will give you a

basic understanding of how common drug classes act on

the body, contraindications caused by pharmaceuticals,

basic terminology to reference new drugs and a protocol

to evaluate the impact your client’s medications have

on massage therapy. The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, 4701-b burnet Road tlcschool.com

HEALTHPARTINg SHOTThe CUp CKE Airstream stand in a South Congress Avenue parking lot.

This old airstream stuck out

like an anachronism amidst

the BMW SUVs that parked

across the street while families

piled out to eat at the various

eateries. The kids were eying

the airstream across the street,

tugging their parents’ sleeves to

check it out after breakfast.

photo by: Trey Ratcliff www.stuckincustoms.com

AUGUST 2008EvENTS

AUG. 1 THRU 29 | Self-Defense Class Learn to defend against assailants with Krav Maga

techniques, using weapons or your body. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. | penn Field, 118 E. Alpine Rd. fitandfearless.com

AUG. 4 THRU 28 | Austin Adventure boot Camp A four-week-long women’s only boot camp,

focusing on running, weight training, calisthenics and circuit

training. 5:30 a.m. | O’Henry Middle School, 2610 West 10th St. | austinbootcamp.com

FITNESS

To have your event listed please send info to [email protected]

AUG. 2 THRU 30 | Junior Olympic Archery USA Archery-certified instructors/coaches for kids 8 to

18 and adults. Year-round two-hour weekend classes with

equipment provided. Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Austin JOAD Archers, 10203 Old Manchaca aajoad.com

AUG. 4 THRU 7 | Neighborhood Sports Greg brown Football Camp Former college and

professional football player Greg Brown leads a camp that will

focus on helping kids reach their football potential. 5 p.m. Steiner Ranch, 1312 Horseback Hollow steinerranch.com

AUG. 22 THRU 24 | Fall Certification Class for youth Coaches Coaches needing certification

for U-11 and above can complete the NSCAA Advanced

Regional course scheduled for St Francis School

AUG. 9 | Global vegetarian: India Cooking Class Mark Ghangurde, Indian cuisine expert, will

introduce you to a few of his country’s tastiest vegetarian

dishes. A great evening of exotic food and good times.

6:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4001 North Lamar | centralmarket.com

AUG. 13 | Overcoming Food Cravings Learn to control cravings that lead you to the refrigerator or

snack machine when you aren’t hungry. Identify personal

eating triggers and apply the C.A.L.M. plan to change

eating behavior. Pre-registration required. 6 to 7 p.m. 4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. M-1 mindhunger.com

AUG. 18 | Overcoming Mind HungerChange your relationship with food by learning to live

diet free. This program presents the principles of eating

according to true physical hunger and includes exercises to

help you learn how to overcome emotional eating. Groups

led by licensed practitioners. Pre-registration required.

6 to 7 p.m. | 4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. M-1 | mindhunger.com

SPORTS

AUG. 6 THRU 27 | Community Night Come

out and enjoy lots of great exhibits, story time and a

variety of hands-on activities. Special performances are

held occasionally. All ages. Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St. austinkids.org

AUG 7, 9, 17 & 30 | Movies in the park Come

and enjoy Sweet Home Alabama, The Devil Wears Prada,

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and 13 Going on 30; all

care of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. 7 p.m. | Republic Square park, 4th St. and Guadalupe St. originalalamo.com

AUG. 9 | Wild basin Workday If you like to get

dirty, work hard and have fun, then come out for trail

maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion

control and other land management projects that can make

a difference. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Wild basin Wilderness preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy | keepaustinbeautiful.org

AUG. 22 THRU 24 | breaking the Habit of being yourself With a dynamic combination of science

and accessible how-to, Dr. Joe Dispenza will discuss how

you can use the most important tool in your body and

life — the brain. You will identify a particular area of your

life that you wish to change and learn first-hand the tools

you need to re-train your brain to change the results in your

life for good. The Crossings, 13500 FM 2769 thecrossingsaustin.com

AUG. 7 THRU 28 | Martinis and Manicures Enjoy a DJ in the lounge, and for $10, you can get a martini

and a manicure. Thursdays, 5 p.m. | Cuba Libre, 409 Colorado St. | cubalibreaustin.com

AUG. 28 | Flirt Happy Hour Enjoy complimentary

make-overs, chair massages, wine, snacks, 30 percent off

select merchandise and a live DJ. Thursday, 7 p.m. | Flirt, 2405 Nueces St. | flirtinaustin.com

LIFE

STYLENUTRITION

1601 Guadalupe St.

www.ClayPit.com 512.322.5131

JUST VOTED THE 2008 BEST

INDIAN RESTAURANT IN AUSTIN

—AUSTIN CHRONICLE

KHUROOS-E-TURSH

MANGO CHEESECAKE

DINING AREA

Khuroos-E-Tursh, the BEST

chicken dish in Austin.

AUG. 9 & 10 | bright Leaf Hikes Bust out the

sturdy shoes and get ready for a two-hour guided hike. 9 a.m. | bright Leaf preserve, 2222 and Creek Mountain Rd. | brightleaf.org

AUG. 19 | Splash and Dash Series The swim

will be one loop of the lake (approx. 750m) and three loops

on the running trail (approx. 3 km). Water and other nutrition

products will be available. Please bring your own swim and

running gear. Swim caps are required. Stick around for hot

dogs, chips, and tasty beverages. Bring your own food and

drink and you may use the grill. Quarry Lake, 4210 West braker Ln. | pureaustin.com

St. Francis Soccer Field. 327 E. Huntland Dr. northaustinsoccer.org

AUG. 29 | Austin Skiers Final Friday From a

casual to a sophisticated ambiance, enjoy simple to elegant

appetizers or meals. We meet the final Friday of each month

at a different locale to indulge in a variety of featured menus.

Come indulge in family style Italian-American food in a

relaxed lake setting with Austin Skiers food specials. Visitors

welcomed. Friday, 5 p.m. | Ciola’s Restaurant Lakeway, 1310 Ranch Rd. 620 austinskiers.org

AUGUST 2008RIDES & RAcES

AUG. 3 | Jack’s Generic Triathlon It’s short

enough for the beginner, and still challenging enough for

the experienced athletes to 'light it up.' Jack's Generic

Tri is created as a return to the events of old; when

everything was all about the participants. The 'relatively

short' swim is held in the Texas Ski Ranch cable lake,

free from any boats. The bike and run are held on back

country central Texas roads with little to no traffic. The

post race party is a free Texas Ski Ranch cookout, with

beer, ice cream and thousands of dollars in free gear.

Sunday, 8 a.m. | Texas Ski Ranch, New braunfels | runtex.com

AUG. 7 | Moonlight Margarita Run Town

Lake Trail Foundation is pleased to host the 4th annual

Moonlight Margarita Run benefiting Austin's Town Lake

Trail. At the race finish, there will be a festive, moonlight

party with Tex-Mex, mariachi music and margaritas at

the American Legion Hall for Town Lake Trail Foundation

members and racers. Thursday, 8 p.m. | 2201 veterans Dr. | runtex.com

AUG. 16 | 5K for Clay In honor of Clay Madsen,

this benefit-driven run’s goal is to pass on the hope

that Clay Madsen Recreation Center will be a safe place

where children and adults learn the leadership and

sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld through his life.

Proceeds benefit the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. The

first 350 participants are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.

Saturday, 8 a.m. | Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Round Rock | 5kforclay.com

AUG. 24 | Sweet & Twisted Triathlon The

Sweet & Twisted Tri is the 2nd event of 'The Cutest

Damn Triathlon Series in Texas.’ This sprint distance,

women’s only triathlon, is ideal for beginner triathletes

ready to experience a new sport and lifestyle, as well as

intermediate to advanced triathletes looking for a friendly,

yet competitive field. There will be special amenities

such as changing tents, showers, sponge stations, team

racking, post-race ice foot baths and mimosas. Teams

are encouraged. Sunday, 8 a.m. | pace bend park, Spicewood | runtex.com

Nike is putting on the world’s largest running event in 25 cities around the globe. The 10k event will combine our digital running world with the physical by being open to anyone, anywhere. By logging into nikeplus.com, every city and every road can become a race-day course. This will provide a global connection point for every athlete, and is the first global race to reach such a large participant base and geographic scope. There will be live concerts on race day with top musical artists and Nike athlete participation.

The Nike Human Race 10K

Sunday, 6:30 p.m. 11th and Congress runtex.com

| AUG. 31 |

AccOUNTINg Michele A. Sweeten, CPA 470.7623 | sweetencpa.com

AcUpUNcTURE Austin Healing Herbs & Acupuncture 458.2442 | ahha-clinic.com

ATHLETIc AppAREL Ana Brasil 697.9863 | anabrasil.com

Halo Headband 800.508.4256 | haloheadband.com

AUTO Jeep Masters 326.3555 | jeepmasters.com

bEAUTY SALONS Peter Quintana at Julian’s Salon 494.9378

cHIROpRAcTIc Advanced Rehabilitation 467.1100 | atxrehab.com

Peak Performance 451.3257 | peakperformancechiro.com

cOSMETcS Rae Cosmetics 320.8732 | raecosmetics.com

dENTISTRY Advanced Dental Care 331.1477 | advanceddentalcareofaustin.com

Elizabeth Rayne, D.D.S. 443.5813 | naturalytoothfairy.com

Goehring Dental 892.8822 | goehringdental.com

Karen Frazer, D.D.S. 442.2295 | winningsmiles.biz

Karen Knight, D.D.S. 451.1222 | centexdentist.com

Kelly W. Keith, D.D.S. 452.6405 | kellykeithdds.com

EdUcATION Lauterstein-Conway Massage School 374.9222 | tlcschool.com

Baylor University Executive MBA 996.4095 | baylor.edu/awemba

EVENTS Balance 5K for Women balanceaustin.com

Livestrong Challenge livestrongchallenge.org

Nike Human Race nikeplus.com

FITNESS cAMpS Austin Adventure Boot Camp 626.0504 | atxbootcamp.com

H.E.A.T. Boot Camp 924.2440 | heatbootcamp.com

FITNESS EqUIpMENT GymBoss Interval Timer gymboss.com

Hest Fitness 451.4378 | hestfitness.com

FITNESS pARTNERS Exercise Friends exercisefriends.com

High Intensity Training Centers 338.4448 | hitcenters.com

Revenge Fitness 563.6416 | revenge-fitness.com

sCULPture Nutrition and Fitness 423.3486 | sculpturetexas.com

pHOTOgRApHY Cory Ryan Photography 293.7212 | coryryan.com

Todd V. Wolfson 452.9051 | toddvwolfson.com

Trey Ratcliff Photography 478.1863 | treyratcliff.com

pHYSIcIANS Austin Radiological Association 458.9098 | ausrad.com

Austin Sports Medicine 450.1300 | austinsportsmed.com

Nutritional Medicine Associates 343.9355 | ruthieharper.com

pILATES 3 Pilates 740.0420 | 3pilates.com

Pilates 360 732.2002 | pilates360.com

RESTAURANTS Clay Pit 322.5131 | claypit.com

RUNNINg Team In Training 800.482.TEAM | teamintraining.org/20th

SkATINg & HOckEY Chaparral Ice 252.8500 | chaparralice.com

SkIN cARE & SpAS A Beautiful You Med Spa 336.1772 | abymedspa.com

Afterglow Medical Spa 419.SKIN | afterglowaustin.com

Changes of Austin 733.1111 | changesaustin.com

Light Touch Aesthetics 452.SKIN | lighttouchaustin.com

SUppLEMENTS & HERbS The Herb Bar 444.6251 | theherbbar.com

Natural Bio Health Medical Clinic 266.6713 | naturalbiohealth.com

WATER Greater Texas Water Company 472.9393 | greatertexaswater.com

YOgA Bikram Yoga — Davenport 328.4949 | bikramyogadavenport.com

Yoga Yoga 300.9800 | yogayoga.com

Planetme.com planetme.com

gROUp TRAININg Jazzercise 1.800.FIT.IS.IT | fitinaustin.com

Skinny Jeans Club 380.7357 | skinnyjeansclub.com

TCDC Fitness 431.6509 | ToughCookies.com

gYMS 24 Hour Fitness 800.204.2400 | 24hourfitness.com

Frost Bank Tower Executive Health Club 482.8839 | [email protected]

Gold’s Gym goldsgym.com

HAIR RESORATION McGrath Cosmetic 474.HAIR | mcgrathmedical.com

HORMONE REpLAcEMENT Natural Bio Health Medical Clinic 266.6713 | naturalbiohealth.com

IN-HOME TRAININg Venus Envy 771.4055 | venusenvytraining.com

kAYAkINg & ROWINg Rowing Dock 459.0999 | rowingdock.com

Texas Rowing Center 467.7799 | texasrowingcenter.com

LASER HAIR REMOVAL Alite Laser Hair Removal & Restoration 328.1555 | alitelaser.com

McGrath Cosmetic 474.HAIR | mcgrathmedical.com

MARTIAL ARTS & SELF-dEFENSE Fit and Fearless 441.KRAV | fitandfearless.com

USA Kung-Fu Academy 707.8977 | usakfa.com

MASSAgE THERApY Energy Experience 923.4110 | energyexperience.com

Hilmar Moore Body Therapy 762.3924 | hilmaremoore.com

Massage Harmony 306.0900 | massageharmony.com

NATURAL ENERgY bARS Clif Bar clifbar.com

NUTRITIONAL cOUNSELINg Overcoming Mind Hunger 257.0898 | SparkmanNutrition.com

sCULPture Nutrition and Fitness 517.7624 | sculpturetexas.com

Skinny Jeans Club 380.7357 | skinnyjeansclub.com

pERSONAL TRAININg Cornerstone Fitness 627.4587 | cornerstonefitnessaustintx.com

Elite Fitness 832.623.9860 | austinelitefitness.com

ADvERTISER DIREcTORy

Limited Time Only! Expires August 28.Check the back cover for details.

FREE ENROLLMENT

ADvERTISER OF THE MONTH

? ??Let us know at austinfitmagazine.com/getacopy*

Don’t haveAFM at your gym?

goog

lem

aps

?**

**

*

*

****

***

***

*

****

*

* ***

*

* **

**

** *

*

** **

***** *

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

GG Austin Fit Mag Ad_Aug Final Print.pdf 7/15/08 2:57:40 PM

august 2008 austin ten fittet edition

Documents