Stay Safe in the Heat!
In Austin we love outdoor fun. Unfortunately the summer heat can be very dangerous for some of us who enjoy getting out to stay fit. It is important to make sure you stay safe outside in the sun. Here is some basic information on heat exhaustion, what to look for and how to prevent it.
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Congrats to Warrior Michael O’Malley!
Congratulations to Work It Warrior Michael O’Malley for competing in the San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon on June 6, 2010! Michael finished the marathon in 4 hrs and 53 mins. Way to Work It, Michael!
New Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
A newer technique for repairing a torn rotator cuff could bring good news to those suffering from this sports-related injury. The procedure, called Net Bridge, invloves placing a net-like tape over the torn area. Visit the About sports medicine page for more.
Exercise IQ Quiz
How much do you know about exercise? Take the Discovery Health quiz (HERE) to find out how much you know (or don’t know) about exercise. Maybe you’re already an exercise fact fanatic!
Work It Hike in Bull Creek
Thank you to all who showed up to hike in Bull Creek this past weekend despite the rain the evening before. We hiked up the hill to see the hill country into downtown Austin then looped back around to see the water flowing trough the creeks thanks to the storm. We are looking forward to [...]
Study Shows Not All Moms-To-Be Should Eat For Two
According to a current study by Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research not all pregnant women should be consuming more calories when pregnant. In fact, the study is following pregnant women who are overweight and obese as they diet during their pregnancy. So far the results from their research is positive, potentially changing the current [...]
Everything is BIGGER in Texas… But Not Better
Unfortunately true in this case. According to the recent Men’s Health Magazine (May 2010) 5 of the 10 fattest cities are in Texas: #1 Corpus Christi, #3 El Paso, #4 Dallas, #7 San Antonio and #9 Houston. The study complied information in each city based on the percentage of overweight people, the percentage of people [...]
Be Careful What You Drink!
Be careful what you drink, it may have more calories than you think!
by Work It Trainer, Shane Whitehead
If you are trying to lose weight and are looking for an easy way to cut excess calories you may want to look at what you are drinking. Most people tend to forget or just don’t realize [...]
Scavenger Hunt Pics
Thank you to everyone who showed for the Second Annual Work It Urban Scavenger Hunt! Hunters searched through downtown Austin for about two hours completing tasks, answering questions and gathering items.
Congratulations to Robert Bentley and Paul Arellanes for finishing this year’s Hunt first!
Work It Shop Is Live
We have been asked a lot about clothing and other product options to build Work It spirit and community. We are finally live with a site to shop for Work It apparel and other items with either the Work It Training logo or our new Warriors logo. Please visit the site and let us know [...]
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