Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (CPRMC)’s general surgeon, Thomas Bening, M.D., is the first physician in Central Texas to perform the Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) heartburn procedure in Central Texas. This new, advanced procedure is used to treat people with severe heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and requires no incision- a quick, effective and long term solution for this condition. “The TIF procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our … [Read more...]
The Souvenir Menu – Holiday Champagne
As Christmas and New Year celebrations are upon us, I decided to do some research into Champagne. Though I really like the stuff, there are dozens and dozens of French Champagnes to choose from in anything from a reasonable thirty dollars to hundreds of dollars for the non-vintage brands alone. Styles vary from crisp light wines to complex yeasty “serious Champagne”. (I prefer the former.) And then there is the issue of sugar; though Champagne has been the drink of celebration for … [Read more...]
Dance Showcase features dancers of all ages, sizes, and abilities
Diverse dance groups featuring routines from different genres and dancers of various ages, sizes, and abilities held a showcase on July 17 at the Go Dance Studios in Northcross Mall, next door to Guitar Center. The first annual Austin Dance Showcase was put on by Body Positive Dance, a non-profit dedicated to helping create healthy habits, high self-esteem, and friendships though dance. Internationally known B-Boy Blitz and his students, including Amara, a Ph.D candidate in Dance History and … [Read more...]
Fitness fair focuses on combating Hispanic obesity trend
The largest gathering of sports and fitness groups in Central Texas is mobilizing this Saturday, July 17, to inspire Hispanic families to lead healthier lifestyles. Athletes from the Austin Aztex, the Austin Toros, the Round Rock Express, and the Texas Stars, along with 150 fitness guides, wellness specialists, counselors, and non-profit representatives, will be at the Fitness Feria to help encourage children to get active. Hispanics are the target of this fitness fair because they are … [Read more...]
Anytime Fitness Media Challenge 2010
When I first heard about this challenge, I didn’t know what to expect. What I did know is that I needed a good swift kick in the butt to get me back into shape. I thought, or assumed, that whatever I was doing was enough. I knew better, but I managed to convince myself that where I was at health-wise was fine. As a former personal trainer, however, I knew deep down that I should be doing more. After moving back from Hawai’i late last year, I knew that my physical activity would be lacking … [Read more...]
$10.5M multi-use indoor sports facility planned for East Austin
Developers plan to bring jobs, an anticipated $2 million dollars in revenue a year, as well as a healthier lifestyle and a safe place to play, to the East Austin community. The Central Texas Sports Alliance (CTSA) plans to start building an indoor/outdoor multi-use sports facility on a large plot of land on Springdale Road, between 51st Street and Manor Road, in a few months. The project could cost anywhere from $7.9 to $10.5 million, depending on amenities. Developers have built similar … [Read more...]
Krav Maga for self-defense and fitness
In my ever-expanding quest to find a great workout, I stumbled upon Krav Maga (KM). No matter what level athlete you are--or aren’t--KM is an excellent way to get in shape. Plus, not only do you get a great workout, but you also learn very practical self-defense techniques as well. In Bratislava, during the 1930’s, there was high anti-Semitic activity. Imi Lichtenfeld developed this self defense “style” to help the Jewish peoples protect themselves against violent outbursts. After spending some … [Read more...]
What’s ‘SUP ATX?
It might have been slightly chilly out, with temperatures in the 50’s, but that didn’t stop me from trying stand up paddle surfing (SUP) on Lady Bird Lake this weekend. I had a lot of fun when I tried it while I was living in Hawaii and I had a desperate need to be on a board again. SUP ATX (Stand Up Paddle Austin, Texas), conceived by Nick Matzorkis in 2008 and launched as a company in the summer of 2009, is the group responsible for bringing paddle surfing to Texas. He discovered paddle … [Read more...]
Exercise may not boost obese teens’ metabolism
A few months of moderate aerobic exercise may not rev up obese teenagers’ ability to burn calories, even though it may increase thinner teens’ ability to burn dietary fat, new research suggests. In a study of 28 obese and normal-weight teenagers, researchers found that after 12 weeks of treadmill and exercise-bike sessions, the heavier teens showed no changes in their bodies’ calorie- and fat-burning throughout the day. Their thinner peers likewise showed no changes in daily calorie … [Read more...]
Fitness with Román González: The Lunge
Getting back to exercises, in this article I will go over yet another staple of the exercise world, the lunge. Lunges share some similarities with one of our favorite exercises, i.e. squat. The lunge is a great exercise for your glutes (a.k.a. butt) and thighs, as well as being a compound movement, which utilizes two or more joints. Compound movements are a great addition to any exercise routine as they involve various muscle groups which, in turn, burns more calories, making your overall … [Read more...]
