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Stories and coverage centered on Austin’s fitness community, including events, collaborations, charity workouts, pop-ups, and local initiatives that bring people together through movement and wellness.
Drop In, Not Locked In: Inside Goer’s Mission to Revolutionize Austin Fitness and Wellness.
What if finding your next workout, wellness experience, or fitness community was as easy as opening an app? Meet Goer, the Austin-born platform changing how people discover and experience fitness.
Oct 8
The RSVP Is Dead: How the "Everything Is Optional" Culture Is Killing Community. (Opinion)
What happens when an RSVP no longer means “I’ll be there”? Across Austin, organizers are increasingly facing empty events and no-shows, raising a bigger question about how our “everything is optional” culture is changing the way we build community.
Oct 5
Austin Ranked the #2 Fittest City in America
See why Austin, Texas continues to set the standard for health & fitness!
Aug 3
Bends in the Road, Fuel for the Grind: Inside the Veteran-Owned Mindset of No Straight Path Apparel
Every fitness brand promises to help you reach your goals, but very few focus on what happens when the road collapses beneath your feet. For Austin-based, veteran-owned apparel brand No Straight Path (NSP), those moments of disruption aren’t just expected - they are the entire point.
Jun 2
Honor the Fallen: The Annual Memorial Day Murph is Back
The "Murph" is an annual, grueling CrossFit "Hero WOD" (Workout of the Day) performed globally every Memorial Day to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy
May 17
Levels Calisthenics and the Fight for Austin’s First World-Class Fitness Park.
Austin is the fitness capital of the U.S. - it’s time our parks reflected it. Join Levels Calisthenics in the fight to build a world-class, free outdoor fitness park in ATX. Sign the petition today!
May 3
A New Era of Strength: Nordic-Inspired Norse Gym Set to Open in South Austin This Spring
Norse Gym - Opening Spring 2026
Apr 3
THE AUSTIN FIT FEST RETURNS!
The 2026 Austin Fit Fest Returns 9/5 & 9/6 at the Travis County Expo Center AUSTIN (Austin Fitness Community) - Austin has long held the title of one of the fittest cities in the world, but this September, that reputation is leveling up. The Austin Fit Fest is officially returning for its third year, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. Taking over the Travis County Expo Center on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, the event is shifting
Mar 2
SXSW RETURNS! The Ultimate Guide To All Things Health & Wellness During SXSW.
(SXSW Returns 3/12 - 3/18) AUSTIN (Austin Fitness Community) - SXSW returns to Austin this month, once again transforming the city into a global hub of innovation, culture, and connection. As one of the most popular week-long conferences in the world, SXSW brings together thought leaders, brands, and communities from every industry and the Health & Wellness space is showing up in a big way. We’ve curated a powerful lineup of Health & Wellness activations, panels, and experien
Mar 2
Experience the 35th Anniversary of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
It’s not just a race; it’s a week-long party. The 35th Anniversary Ascension Seton Austin Marathon returns Feb. 15 with a massive lineup of shakeout runs, free gear, and recovery parties. Get the full schedule of events, from free waffle bars to the official afterparty.
Feb 6
A Wish Come True: New Bridge Finally Connects the 10-Mile Butler Loop
(Photo By The Trail Conservancy) AUSTIN (Austin Fitness Community) - For years, traversing the full circuit of Lady Bird Lake meant an awkward - and often traffic-heavy - detour near Longhorn Dam. This Saturday, that gap officially closes. The Trail Conservancy and the City of Austin are set to unveil the highly anticipated Wishbone Bridge and Unity Underpass , a massive infrastructure milestone that finally completes the 10-mile loop of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike
Feb 6
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