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Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series announces departure from San Antonio after 2024 races
Read full article: Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series announces departure from San Antonio after 2024 racesAfter serving the running community for 16 years, the Rock n’ Roll Running Series announced its departure from San Antonio, as this year’s December event will be their last “run.”
Fiesta FitFest, L’Étape Texas canceled for 2025, San Antonio Sports announces
Read full article: Fiesta FitFest, L’Étape Texas canceled for 2025, San Antonio Sports announcesSan Antonio Sports and L’Étape Texas announced Monday in an Instagram post that the Fiesta events were canceled so the organization can prepare for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Rock ‘n’ Roll releases courses for 2024 San Antonio marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K
Read full article: Rock ‘n’ Roll releases courses for 2024 San Antonio marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5KThe Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has released the routes for some of the most popular races of the year in San Antonio.
Celebrate Global Running Week in San Antonio with free community events, giveaways
Read full article: Celebrate Global Running Week in San Antonio with free community events, giveawaysIt’s time to lace up those shoes because this week is Global Running Week, and several San Antonio locations are celebrating with community gatherings and giveaways.
Fiesta FitFest will have a 5K, 10K, L’Étape Texas race and free workouts this weekend
Read full article: Fiesta FitFest will have a 5K, 10K, L’Étape Texas race and free workouts this weekendThe official start of Fiesta is still several days away but organizations around San Antonio are already getting into the spirit.
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center hosts inaugural Wellness Weekend
Read full article: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center hosts inaugural Wellness WeekendMitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to announce its inaugural Wellness Weekend event in collaboration with Live From the Southside, Latino Outdoors, and REACH Peer Support.
Google’s top New Year’s resolution trends and what you can do to keep yours going
Read full article: Google’s top New Year’s resolution trends and what you can do to keep yours goingGoogle released their top New Year's resolution trends they're seeing this year and explained what you can do to help keep them.
Street closures, free parking and more to know about the Rock ‘n’ Roll running weekend in San Antonio
Read full article: Street closures, free parking and more to know about the Rock ‘n’ Roll running weekend in San AntonioIt’s almost time for the biggest running event of the year in San Antonio — the 2023 Certified Piedmontese Beef Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series will return on Saturday and Sunday downtown.
San Antonio restaurants, bars offer discounts for runners and walkers for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekend
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants, bars offer discounts for runners and walkers for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekendAthletes participating in this weekend’s Certified Piedmontese Beef Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in downtown San Antonio can cash in on a few perks before and after their run.
Trail activation event to coincide with Saturday’s eclipse
Read full article: Trail activation event to coincide with Saturday’s eclipseSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and several community organizations will welcome residents to the trails this weekend for fun, educational opportunities and a chance to see the eclipse.
5K/10K at Palo Alto College honors late student, supports athletes through scholarships
Read full article: 5K/10K at Palo Alto College honors late student, supports athletes through scholarshipsIn a heartfelt tribute to honor a courageous athlete, Palo Alto College proudly announces the Paloween Hustle 5k/10k Run in Honor of Samantha Tapia, scheduled for Oct. 21, 2023.
Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledge
Read full article: Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledgeWhat mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?
Winners from the 2022 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathon
Read full article: Winners from the 2022 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathonThousands of runners, joggers and walkers from across the country took to the streets of downtown San Antonio for the 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.
Runners, walkers can get discounts at these San Antonio restaurants, bars for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekend
Read full article: Runners, walkers can get discounts at these San Antonio restaurants, bars for Rock ‘n’ Roll weekendThe 5K and 10K races are slated to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday just east of downtown and the half-marathon and marathon races and expected to start at 7 a.m. Sunday near City Hall. Here’s what to know about the big race weekend.
Everything to know about San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathon
Read full article: Everything to know about San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathonThe 5K and 10K races are slated to begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday just east of downtown and the half-marathon and marathon races and expected to start at 7 a.m. Sunday near City Hall. Here’s what to know about the big race weekend.
You can now practice yoga within the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in San Antonio
Read full article: You can now practice yoga within the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in San AntonioYoga fans now have the opportunity to flow under “The Starry Night” when classes open at the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit later this month.
Free Wellness in the Park event popping up at The Greenline this weekend
Read full article: Free Wellness in the Park event popping up at The Greenline this weekendWellness in the Park is a free community event to promote healthy lifestyles and support surrounding small businesses in the health and wellness industry.
🏋️Get your kids into fitness with family exercises to build endurance, balance and flexibility!
Read full article: 🏋️Get your kids into fitness with family exercises to build endurance, balance and flexibility!In this first installment of the i play! summer workout series, we offer some Alpha Warrior fitness videos that are sure to work some kid muscles.
‘New You’: Get healthy and get rewarded with the whole family this summer
Read full article: ‘New You’: Get healthy and get rewarded with the whole family this summerFit Family Challenge give you the opportunity to get healthy with the ones you love through free fitness classes, health screenings and nutrition education.
5 yoga tips to try for better balance
Read full article: 5 yoga tips to try for better balanceFalls aren’t just the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older but also in almost all age groups. An estimated 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of unintentional death, after road traffic injuries. A range of interventions exists to prevent falls, and one of them is yoga.
Veteran from South Side running 100 miles on San Antonio trails for autism awareness
Read full article: Veteran from South Side running 100 miles on San Antonio trails for autism awarenessFrank Vasquez is a veteran of the Marines, ultra-runner and motivational speaker. On April 23 and 24, he will be the first person to run 100 miles around San Antonio through the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System for autism awareness.
Fit as Fido: Fitness Mistakes That Could Cause Problems for Your Pet
Read full article: Fit as Fido: Fitness Mistakes That Could Cause Problems for Your PetYour dog's fitness is just as important as yours and healthy dogs will want a routine that gives them lots of ways to play and interact with you.
Ageless Exercise: Ballet for Seniors
Read full article: Ageless Exercise: Ballet for SeniorsWe all know eating right and exercising are key to staying healthy. But can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Research from the national institute on aging suggests participating in the arts may improve not only our physical well-being, but our mental health, as well. And now, one woman is getting the elderly off their recliners and into ballet class.
Youth amateur boxing show planned on the South Side to benefit athletes
Read full article: Youth amateur boxing show planned on the South Side to benefit athletesSpoiler Castillo Boxing Academy (SCBA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families and the youth of our community by educating, empowering, mentoring and enabling every individual to be exemplary citizens through a structured athletic program. Their program also educates each participant on how to be stewards of their community and ambassadors of dedication and perseverance.
This is the year! How to make your resolutions stick
Read full article: This is the year! How to make your resolutions stickGot your list? Checked it twice? We’re not talking about gifts, we’re talking about your list of new year’s resolutions. Fifty percent of people vow to do more exercise, and that resolution is followed by losing weight, saving money, improving your diet and pursuing a career ambition. But a study by Scranton University found that only 8 percent of people keep their new year’s resolutions.
Scenes and winners from the 2021 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathon
Read full article: Scenes and winners from the 2021 San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, half-marathonOne of the biggest fitness events of the year called runners, joggers and walkers from around the country to downtown San Antonio on Sunday.
WATCH LIVE: Thousands of runners cross starting line for downtown Rock N’ Roll Marathon
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Thousands of runners cross starting line for downtown Rock N’ Roll MarathonThousands of runners will pound the streets Sunday for the 2021 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half-Marathon.
Fabletics announces opening date for first San Antonio store at The Shops at La Cantera
Read full article: Fabletics announces opening date for first San Antonio store at The Shops at La CanteraFabletics, the trendy activewear brand from actress Kate Hudson, is edging closer to opening its first San Antonio store.
‘New You’: Switch up your routine with outdoor workouts at San Antonio Botanical Garden
Read full article: ‘New You’: Switch up your routine with outdoor workouts at San Antonio Botanical GardenThe goal of the class is to show that lifting weights or hitting the gym isn’t the only way to be healthy and active.
This fitness center has heart-rate-based interval training that aims to improve endurance, strength and power
Read full article: This fitness center has heart-rate-based interval training that aims to improve endurance, strength and powerExercising and taking care of your health goes beyond physical appearance -- experts say it also helps with mental health and overall well-being.
Here’s how to return to the gym after recovering from COVID-19
Read full article: Here’s how to return to the gym after recovering from COVID-19If you are motivated to get back to the gym after having COVID-19, there are several things you need to consider, sports medicine doctors with the Cleveland Clinic said.
Take a break! Post-workout do’s and don’ts
Read full article: Take a break! Post-workout do’s and don’tsOrlando, Fla. – Run, rest, recover, repeat. We know how to run and rest properly, but are we recovering the right way? What types of recovery are the best types for your body? Ad“Saunas are good, some people feel like it does sweat out toxins,” shared Cathy Vail, a trainer at Gym Guys Orlando West. Milk, yogurt, peanut butter, nuts, quinoa, cottage cheese, eggs, meat, and fish are all high in protein.
All the ways a fitness tracker could help you live a healthier lifestyle
Read full article: All the ways a fitness tracker could help you live a healthier lifestyleA fitness tracker might not seem necessary to improving your health, and for some people, it’s probably a take-it-or-leave-it kind of item.
5 reasons why a mini-trampoline could help take your fitness to new heights
Read full article: 5 reasons why a mini-trampoline could help take your fitness to new heightsWorking out at home has been a big trend over these past few years, especially considering the pandemic -- and people who love to exercise have likely been looking for creative ways to keep up an in-house routine.
Easy exercises to start feeling the burn in 2021
Read full article: Easy exercises to start feeling the burn in 2021SAN ANTONIO – Most people have fitness goals when they start the new year, but sticking to them is another story. Joseph Brooks from Next Level Personal Training wants to help. Whether it’s a personal trainer or a friend or family member have someone reminding you to stick to your goal. For fitness to stick, you have to keep it going all year long, not just the first few weeks or months of the year. Working out at home might be the easiest thing to do, but if your not sure what exercise to do, Joseph Brooks has a few that will work for everyone.
Gym owners seeing results after ‘putting in the work’ during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Gym owners seeing results after ‘putting in the work’ during COVID-19 pandemicGym owners say they’re spending more on cleaning supplies, even buying paper to log the temperature checks, which come as one of many added expenses. “But that’s so everyone’s kind of pulling together.”Michelle Martinez Ingram owner of Heavy Metal Fitness, says the fact that they have a niche gym has helped them some. “People reached out to us from all over the city, and Texas asking, ‘can we help your gym?’,” Ingram said. Like their customers, who are competitive and passionate, gym owners say they are too, when it means survival. “We don’t have a plan B or plan C, we know what the plan is and it’s just to keep the gym as successful as possible,” Martinez Ingram said.
Here’s the ultimate full-body workout you need to try
Read full article: Here’s the ultimate full-body workout you need to trySAN ANTONIO – Not having enough time for a full-body workout is no excuse these days, especially when you can rock one out in just 30 minutes. That’s the mantra for Jermaine Collier from JC’s Ultimate Training as he stopped by Historic Market Square to show you how easy it is to do a workout from home. Watch the video for a full explanation of these 6 moves you should try. For more information, visit JC Ultimate Training, and have a great workout!
The Look: Winter workout essentials
Read full article: The Look: Winter workout essentialsCompression Pieces - compression leggings and jackets compress the skin the perfect amount to keep the circulation flowing and allow the body warm itself. Avoid cotton and wool during workouts, because the sweat will stay on your clothing and cool you down even more in the long run. Jackets - Don’t go with puffy jackets, stick to a more compressed style with moisture wicking to eliminate sweat build up. Gaiters - It is hard to remember when gaiters were worn solely for warmth, but they are a cold weather workout must have to keep your head and mouth warm. Gloves - Find a good pair of synthetic gloves as to avoid that moisture build up in the hands from cotton.
Fall back into your fitness routine with this full body workout
Read full article: Fall back into your fitness routine with this full body workoutSAN ANTONIO – Get your sweat on at EnergyX Fitness with a variety of classes to choose from: cardio, strength, HIIT or yoga. Nutrition counseling is also offered to help make healthy eating taste good. Services include custom meal planning, guided grocery shopping and an at-home meal prep workshop. For more information on Energy X Fitness, click here.
We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especially
Read full article: We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especiallyWith COVID-19 cases surging again, perhaps you’re taking a break from the gym. Or maybe you just enjoy at-home workouts, regardless of what’s going on around you. Some people are always be looking for ways to stay active and in shape.