MINDBODYTips to Beat the Winter Blahs
SNAP OUT OF THE SEASONAL FUNK The excitement of the new year has fizzled, days are short, and we’re all sorely lacking Vitamin D. It’s the typical time of year when we’re all wandering around “in… Read more.
Fitness Training
RŌ Fitness Comes to Castle Hill Fitness!
WEEKLY CLASSES WITH RŌ FITNESS AT CASTLE HILL FITNESS Two local businesses unite! We’re excited to announce our new partnership with RŌ Fitness. Starting Tuesday, February 6, you’ll be able to experience their signature rowing workouts several… Read more.
5 Benefits of Having a Personal Trainer
Your Guide on the Path to a Healthier, Happier You! Starting your fitness journey can be a daunting task, with questions like “Where do I begin?” and “Where do I want to be in 6 months?”… Read more.
You Should Do Yoga after Strength Classes
Do you want to maximize your recovery after strength classes? Look no further than the incredible practice of yoga. While yoga alone offers numerous benefits for the mind and body, combining it with your fitness routine… Read more.
Why is Balance Important?
When you plan your workouts, are you focusing solely on strength training or cardio? Oftentimes, there’s a crucial element that’s overlooked when building a fitness routine. It’s time to break out of your fitness rut and discover why… Read more.
Women Lifting Heavy Things
THE UNIVERSAL BENEFITS OF WEIGHT LIFTING The fitness industry has changed a lot since the days when doing aerobics videos in the living room was en vogue. Back then, cardiovascular fitness (or cardio) was where it… Read more.
Unique Equipment At CHF
Castle Hill Fitness is a unique fitness space in almost every way, from our amazing staff to our out-of-the-box group classes, we strive to take what you know about fitness and elevate it to a new… Read more.
The Right Weights For You
Strength training is a pillar here at Castle Hill Fitness – we offer multiple ways to train on your own throughout our gym, and it’s a common modality used by our trainers and weekly classes. The… Read more.
New! Member Orientations
Explore your new kingdom! We want our new members to feel right at home! There’s so much to do at Castle Hill Fitness, but it can be daunting to know where to start. We offer complimentary… Read more.
Low-Impact Doesn’t Mean Easier
Don’t let the name fool you! Low-impact doesn’t mean easier, and in our fitness classes, it doesn’t mean low intensity. You can get all the benefits of a great workout without running, jumping, or impacting your… Read more.
So Wait, Felden-WHAT? All About Feldenkrais
From October 29-30, preeminent international presenter and trainer in the Feldenkrais® Method, Larry Goldfarb, CSME, Ph.D., will host a weekend of workshops at Castle Hill Fitness. Over the course of two workshops, he’ll dive deeper into the… Read more.
Morning Classes for Our Earlybirds
RISE AND GRIND IN OUR MORNING CLASSES Everyone has their own ideal time to workout. Exercise at any time of day is beneficial, but there are some great perks to working out first thing in the… Read more.
$25 Off First Training Session
$25 OFF FIRST TRAINING SESSION New to Personal Training? We offer a first session discount to new clients! Grab $25 off your first training appointment of 60 minutes or longer. Start your new fitness journey today… Read more.
Community Classes are Back!
SPECIALLY PRICED CLASSES FOR ALL Our Community Class program offers various fitness and yoga that are perfect for those on a budget. These accessible exercise options are open to all in our community – both members… Read more.
Habit Hacks: Friends who Sweat Together
Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that… Read more.
Habit Hacks: Back-Up Plans
Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that… Read more.
PRI Style Training and its Benefits
Elizabeth Byrnes, the new Personal Trainer on our team, specializes in techniques by the Postural Restoration Institute, or PRI. This training modality supports strengthening, healing, emotional health, and overall quality of life. So what is the Postural… Read more.
Habit Hacks: Shifting Your Motivation
Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that… Read more.
Classes for the Weekend Warrior
KICK YOUR WEEKEND INTO HIGH GEAR It may have ‘work’ in the name, but we don’t think workouts should be limited to just Monday to Friday. Weekends are the time to relax and recharge – and… Read more.
Habit Hacks: Habit Stacking
Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn hacks from the pro that… Read more.
Fit Tip: Kettlebell Swings
In our Fit Tip series, our experienced trainers share their favorite moves to incorporate into their workouts or classes! Learn how to perform these exercises, and why they’re worth incorporating into your own fitness routine. In… Read more.
Habit Hacks: 5 Steps to Better Goals
Simplify starting and consisting a new routine with Habit Hacks! Every month, Elite Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Tara Penawell, will serve up and break down the building blocks of creating a routine that sticks. Learn… Read more.
Outdoor Fitness Classes are Back!
ENJOY THE FRESH AIR WITH US IN FITNESS CLASSES OUTDOORS! We’re taking advantage of the beautiful weather in Austin, and moving some of our fitness classes back outdoors! Outdoor Classes are small group workouts that allow… Read more.
Gift Cards, Always a Crowd Pleaser
A PERFECT FEEL-GOOD GIFT Castle Hill Fitness gift cards are available in any denomination, 365 days a year! Purchase a physical gift card at our front desk, or deliver a gift right to an inbox with… Read more.
Best Start Package
Get the best start to achieve your fitness goal! Individual training is a core element in our community. Our trainers are seasoned experts in their trade, whether it be strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, Pilates, or Yoga…. Read more.
Friday Night Tango Classes
JOIN US FOR TANGO CLASSES Castle Hill Fitness is excited to partner with local non-profit Esquina Tango to offer Friday night Tango classes for all levels! Esquina Tango is a non-profit organization based in East Austin… Read more.
Dive into Water Fitness!
WORKOUT….BUT MAKE IT SPLASHY Hitting the pool for some exercise doesn’t just mean swimming laps. Water fitness classes offer a full-body workout that effectively builds stamina, strength, coordination, AND cardiovascular health, in a low-impact environment. A… Read more.
WFH Ending? Workday-Friendly Classes
IS THE WFH LIFE COMING TO AN END? With more of America continuing to reopen, more of you may be making your way back into the office. (Are you excited to wear real pants again, or… Read more.
A Balcony Workout with Danny Brooks
It’s the season for spending as much time outdoors as possible! When you come to either of our gyms, you can get an indoor AND outdoor workout on, with Outdoor Studios. Simply grab whatever equipment you… Read more.
New Classes this July
SEE OUR NEW CLASSES FOR THE MONTH Group exercise is at the core of our community at Castle Hill Fitness. Our instructor team is here to motivate you virtually and in-person- indoors, or outside. Keep scrolling… Read more.
Fit Tip: Speed Bag
In our Fit Tip series, our experienced trainers share their favorite moves to incorporate into their workouts or classes! Learn how to perform these exercises, and why they’re worth working into your own fitness routine. Learn how… Read more.
New Classes this June
SEE OUR NEW CLASSES FOR THE MONTH Group exercise is at the core of our community at Castle Hill Fitness. Our instructor team is here to motivate you virtually and in-person- indoors, or outside. Keep scrolling… Read more.
Fit Tip: Balance Exercises
In our Fit Tip series, our experienced trainers share their favorite moves to incorporate into their workouts or classes! Learn how to perform these exercises, and why they’re worth incorporating into your own fitness routine. In… Read more.
Online Booking for Personal Training
FITNESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH ONLINE BOOKING Nothing should stand in your way when you want to commit to healthier practices – not even TIME. We’re committed to streamlining your fitness journey as much as possible…. Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 60
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all-in on reinventing the… Read more.
Cardio Hall – Exciting Updates!
UPDATES TO BOOKING CARDIO PODS UPSTAIRS We’re bringing you even more flexibility for booking your cardio workouts downtown. Check out the updates in our Upstairs Cardio Hall starting Thursday, April 15! Since we’ve opened up our… Read more.
Pod Profile: Stretch Room Pod 23
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all-in on reinventing the… Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 64
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all in on reinventing… Read more.
How We’re Celebrating Valentine’s Day
WE’RE PUTTING THE BLUSH IN YOUR CHEEKS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Castle Hill Fitness and Valentine’s Day are a perfect match! After all, what could be more perfect than spending the day of love taking care of… Read more.
New! Outdoor Workout Pods
NEW OPTIONS FOR PHYSICALLY DISTANT WORKOUTS We’re bringing you even more options for your physically distant workouts in the new year! Now Outdoor classes aren’t your only opportunity for an outside workout. You can book our… Read more.
Pod Profile: Arena Pod 20
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all-in on reinventing the… Read more.
Holiday Gift Guide
A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE This year, in particular, the gift of healthy living has deeper importance. As your one-stop-shop for all things health and wellness, we’ve got you covered on thoughtful gifts… Read more.
Pod Profile: MindBody Pod 27
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all in on reinventing… Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 8
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all-in on reinventing the… Read more.
Your Home Gym Equipment Guide
LEVEL UP YOUR HOME WORKOUTS With our virtual class schedule now a mainstay at Castle Hill Fitness, home workouts have become a regular part of daily living. While our Workout Pods and their accompanying equipment are… Read more.
Pod Profile: Stretch Room Pod 24
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all-in on reinventing the… Read more.
The New Ergo Lab Studio
THE NEW ERGO LAB SPACE Our Ergo Lab – working space of Elite Personal Trainer and Bike Fit Specialist, Jerry Gerlich – has moved into a new and ideal space for physically-distant Body Remapping and Personal… Read more.
Get Matched with Your Perfect Trainer!
GET MATCHED FOR SUCCESS WITH OUR FIND-A-TRAINER TOOL Health and fitness are like a puzzle – everybody has unique goals and needs their own curated routine. Having a professional in your corner who understands exactly what… Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 63
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all in on reinventing… Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 3
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all in on reinventing… Read more.
Trainer Talk: Exercising in Masks isn’t So Bad!
Why Working Out in a Mask Really isn’t THAT Bad By now, all Texas gyms and fitness studios are requiring masks indoors (or should be!). So now that face masks are the hottest new fitness gear,… Read more.
Pod Profile: Main Gym Pod 4
SNEAK A PEEK At Castle Hill Fitness, we’re known for doing things a little differently than others. When a pandemic changed the landscape of indoor fitness, we changed right along with it! We went all in on reinventing… Read more.
Face Masks: Hottest New Health and Fitness Accessory
Overall health has always been our goal. It’s more than how much you can bench press or how sweaty your workout gets you. It’s how you take care of yourself and your community. Right now, an… Read more.
A Guide to Strengthening Your Immune System
How You Can Support Your Immune System We’re not just building muscles at Castle Hill Fitness. We’re building fully healthy bodies, inside and out, all the way down to your immune system. You’re doing all the… Read more.
Personal Workout Pod Booking is Live!
THE FUTURE OF FITNESS FOUND IN A PERSONAL WORKOUT POD In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have reorganized and renovated our Downtown and 360 facilities to go beyond state safety and cleaning guidelines. Individual Workout… Read more.
Free Kids Live-Stream Classes
A Healthy Outlet for All That Energy You and the kids are home all day now, working and home-schooling respectively. Your kiddos need an outlet for all their pent-up energy (and we imagine you need a… Read more.
Buzz Sessions: Free Health Discussions
REAL TALK, Mindset, and Careful Planning Can Keep You on Track You already look to us as a source for your workout needs and our set of training professionals has a whole other new program in… Read more.
Mini Workouts for the Kids!
Activities Your Kids Can Do, Any Time When your little bundle of energy has some steam they need to let off NOW, try these mini-workouts! Restore peace and calm (to everyone) with these quick bouts of… Read more.
Your CHF Prop Swap Guide
GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROPS Working out at home is the new norm, but your home probably doesn’t look like a fully-equipped gym (or maybe it does?) There could be a number of reasons you might… Read more.
Joint-Friendly Exercises with Rachael Bercey
JOINT-FRIENDLY EXERCISES YOUR QUARANTINED BODY NEEDS RIGHT NOW Show of hands who’s body is feeling a little rough these days? 😥 Whether it’s from a more sedentary “shelter in place” lifestyle, or if you’re hitting those… Read more.
Virtual Training and Written Workouts are HERE!
Our Castle Hill Fitness trainers are ready to lead you through virtual training and written workouts, anywhere you are! VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS Using Zoom.us our trainers are equipped to lead you through a workout from your… Read more.
Daily Workout: Abs and Arms
Now you can do your favorite Abs and Arms workout in your own home, in just 15 minutes! Get Veera Korjala’s written workout and see her move demonstrations in the video below, and get to shredding! … Read more.
Daily Workout: Kettlebell Pilates Circuit
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER, EVEN IF WE’RE APART HOME WORKOUT: KETTLEBELL PILATES CIRCUIT Today’s daily workout is brought to you by Castle Hill Fitness Pilates instructor, Sara Garonzik. Sara put her years of training with… Read more.
Daily Workout – Tabata Strong
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER, EVEN IF WE’RE APART Today’s daily workout is brought to you by Castle Hill Fitness 360 instructor, Tonja Hancock – Tabata Strong. This workout is an adaptation of her Tabata Strength… Read more.
Equipment For Your At-Home Workouts and Self-Care
Now that you’re working out at home more often, you’re going to want to up your equipment arsenal! You don’t need the larger equipment that’s found in the gym to guarantee an effective workout for yourself…. Read more.
At Home Workouts with Shannon Dolan
Shannon Dolan isn’t letting social distancing get in the way of anyone’s goals! She’s got the movement your body needs to stay healthy while hunkering down at home. What you’ll need to complete these circuits: A… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Leslee Feldman
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey…. Read more.
Fit Tip: Lat Pull Down Exercise
In your daily life, your lats are tasked with many of your standard “pull” motions. The lats, or latissimus dorsi, are the large flat muscles that cover the width of your middle and lower back and… Read more.
Valentine’s Ideas to Set Your Heart Racing
FITNESS FOR ALL THE FEELS When planning out Valentine’s Day activities, there’s a certain vibe everyone strives for. You want something that makes you feel great, puts that flush in your cheeks, gets the heart racing,… Read more.
12 Days of Fitmas Membership Deal
2 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 1 Better than turtle doves – we’re offering Austin Fit Magazine readers 2 months of VIP all-access membership for the price of 1 (a $139 savings)! Working out in this… Read more.
The Health Coach’s Guide to Holiday Survival
Sleigh This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season to be BUSY. If your days aren’t already a flurry of activity, then, sure enough, it’s a-comin’! On the one hand, it’s super exciting to have all these fun… Read more.
We’ve Got Your Work Week Fitness Covered!
You already schedule all your other meetings – time to start adding these fitness classes into your work week calendar. Our 360 location has mid-day classes that could perfectly coincide with your lunch break every Monday… Read more.
Top Mid-Day Workouts to Do on Your Lunch Break
By: Jess Appel, ACSM Certified Master Level Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Believe me, I get it. We’re all busy. Finding time to exercise each day can be a challenge. Since work, family commitments, and… Read more.
Group Power: A Dynamic Way to Train
You might have seen it on the class schedule, but have you tried Group Power? The Group Power class combines traditional strength exercises with the hottest functional training moves to make you fitter and stronger. High-rep… Read more.
Boxing Lessons
IMPROVE YOUR COORDINATION, REACTION-TIME, & FITNESS WITH BOXING LESSONS! Boxing is a two-in-one workout that improves not just strength and cardio but challenges your brain too. Ever feel so stressed out you just want to hit… Read more.
Move Well on the GO with Tara Penawell
Can’t Make It to the Gym? No Stress! We all have days that are so bonkers busy that making it to the gym just isn’t going to happen. Sometimes it be like that. Times like that,… Read more.
A Metabolic Makeover to Prioritize Your Goals
IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOURSELF A PRIORITY We get it…Sometimes it feels like everything else is more important than reaching your health and fitness goals. Introducing the Metabolic Makeover package, a 10-week program designed to instill… Read more.
Ballet Barre – The Benefits and What You Need to Know
If you’re looking at Ballet Barre and thinking that’s not enough of a hardcore workout for you… then you are wildly underestimating this 400-year old form of fitness. Sure, it may look slow and languid, but… Read more.
Danny’s Hotel Workout
You’ve got your vacation booked, but are you already starting to low-key panic about losing all that hard-earned fitness progress? Traveling and being away from your gym, trainer, classes, and overall routine can throw a wrench… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Rachael Bercey
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
Body Weight Tabata with Jeremy Sims
You might be going on summer vacation and taking a break from the daily grind, but that doesn’t mean your fitness routine has to! It can be overwhelming to try fitting in a workout in between… Read more.
Diastasis Recti: What Is It, and How to Fix it
By: Jess Appel, Master Personal Trainer, Crossfit Level 1 Coach, and Mom Clinically, Diastasis means “separation” and Recti refers to the affected muscles the rectus abdominis. However, you may know the condition as the “Mom Pooch”, “Mommy Tummy”, or “Mom… Read more.
Staff Favorites: Fitness Props for Maximizing Your Workout
What Prop Gets Props for Your Workout? Foam rollers, straps, and blocks, oh my! There are countless of different workout tools out there, each with an endless list of uses and benefits. Fitness props allow users… Read more.
5 Reasons You’ll Love Myzone
I love technology, so when I heard we were bringing the Myzone fitness tracker to our Downtown location, I was ready to jump in with both feet. Myzone is the cutting edge in wearable fitness… Read more.
What Do You Need to Do Before You Start Training?
Set Yourself Up for Success Taking time to get an initial assessment with a certified trainer will pay back dividends on attaining your fitness goals. Get a baseline on how your body moves, protect yourself from… Read more.
Top Options for Mothers at Castle Hill Fitness
Mothers are the center of the household…and the walls, and the foundation, and the roof – and we get it, it’s exhausting! But no fear mama, we got you! Our fitness trainers and instructors have the… Read more.
Myzone – Get Results With Heart Rate Tracking
Whether your goal is to decrease body fat, increase performance, or simply to establish a regular habit, heart rate based training with the Myzone fitness tracking system can bring you the success you’re looking for! Heart… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Shannon Dolan
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
5 Reasons to Get Excited About the Love Your Jeans Challenge
The Love Your Jeans 8-week challenge starts on April 9, and I’ve got 5 reasons that you should be excited to take part in it. 1. You get to step off the scale for eight weeks!… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Thomas Damron
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
Mindset Matters
You’ve had a long, hard day at the office. Battled evening traffic to get to the gym. Couldn’t find a parking spot for 15 mins and barely rushed into your favorite class. You’re steamed, frustrated, angry. … Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Tonja Hancock
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
The Scale Is Not Your Friend.
By: Jess Appel, ACSM Certified Master Level Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer The scale lies. Okay, it doesn’t technically lie. It is giving you an accurate representation of what your body weighs. However, our own understanding… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Ash Atwood
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between… Read more.
Why are HIIT Workouts So Popular?
Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst By: Jess Appel, ACSM Certified Master Level Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer HIIT workouts are all the rage and have been gaining popularity for a number of years. All the way back… Read more.
Trending: Fitness Parties for Celebrating Life, Love, and More
post updated: May 15, 2018 Have Your Cake…and Cardio Too with a Fitness Party! More adults are choosing to celebrate special occasions with exercises classes called fitness parties. At Castle Hill Fitness, we’ve seen an increase… Read more.
30 Day Training Plans
YOU HAVE A GOAL – WE’VE DONE THE PLANNING FOR YOU! Whether your desire is to build muscle or blast fat, Jessica has programmed an easy to follow 30 day training plan for you. Each plan… Read more.
From Tot to Trainer: Shannon
Before they were the awesome trainers we know and love, they were just kids running amok. So how did they go from cute lil’ tots to badass trainers? Let’s find out more a little bit… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Amid
Amid has a passion for delivering focused results to his clients. With over 20 years of Martial Arts experience, Amid understands the discipline it takes to achieve goals. Well-known for keeping it fresh, Amid’s classes are high… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Deborah
Deborah is a Master Pilates teacher and founding staff member who loves training athletes and beginners with a strong commitment to Pilates. She enjoys teaching her clients how to integrate the Pilates principles into many everyday… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Shannon Dolan
One of our newer members, Shannon, is a Certified Personal Trainer through American College of Sports Medicine and has been active in the fitness industry for over four years. Shannon has a Degree in Applied Nutrition with… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Minna
Besides training and conditioning human athletes and helping clients to build power and strength, Minna has been successful in training and conditioning her 7-year-old Appaloosa gelding, Mocca, which she started training last summer. She is building… Read more.
We Love Our Grads: Juan
Juan Anguiano is one of our yoga instructors- you can find him at Castle Hill Fitness most days at 6:30am teaching Ashtanga. He’s also a personal trainer and he ALSO just graduated from UT. (Whew!) He recently… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Thomas
Thomas is a Certified Sports and Conditioning Specialist (One of the hardest certifications out there!) and a licensed massage therapist studying to be a Neuromuscular Therapist. In addition Thomas is certified in hard style Kettlebell… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Kevin
We’re starting a new biweekly tradition of showcasing our staff with simple bios so you can get to know us. We’re calling it Who Are We Wednesdays. Get to know our new Spin instructor, Kevin, today… Read more.
Personal Trainer Hilary Chung Kicks Butt Every Day, and Here is How:
What does your pre-Castle Hill Fitness routine look like? You know the night before or right before you arrive? I do not work on Mondays, so Monday’s are my day to get everything ready for the… Read more.
EAT.SLEEP.EXERCISE.
Fitness is a mind and body connection. It all starts in your mind- DISCIPLINE – that’s the most important component. Keep your mind strong, think positive thoughts when it comes to your body and it will… Read more.
Indian Clubs: What are they and why should you be using them?
Some of you may have seen me swinging these strange, bowling-pin shaped clubs and wondered exactly what I was doing with them. I have heard some speculate that I could be juggling the clubs or possibly… Read more.
Member Spotlight & Interview! Meet the Kumars
Meet Pradeep and Rushmi Kumar – our first double Member Spotlight! This couple manages to balance work, family life and a regular fitness program. We love having them at Castle Hill and enjoyed this opportunity to learn… Read more.
3 Months to Spike!
Over the past 3 months I have been watching the physical changes in Michael Glavan as he prepared for his role as Spike in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Zach Theater. He… Read more.
Member Spotlight & Interview! Meet Edye Melton
CHF: How long have you been a member at Castle Hill? I’ve been a member for over eleven years. What does your regular routine at Castle Hill look like? I work out with a personal trainer,… Read more.
Member Spotlight & Interview! Meet Ben Gordon
CHF: How long have you been a member at Castle Hill? October 2013 What does your regular routine at Castle Hill look like? Monday -12 Primal Class; Tuesday – 60 mins of cardio; Wed –… Read more.
Member Spotlight & Interview! Meet Julio Otazo
Castle Hill Fitness (CHF) Member Spotlight Interview CHF: How long have you been a member at Castle Hill? I have been a member at Castle Hills since the fall of 13.’ I’ve been attending classes +… Read more.
Cycling 101: Pedaling, by Shannon Burke
There are many different ways to become a better cyclist, but one of the easiest and most effective ways is to simply focus on pedaling. While everyone understands the importance of pedaling in propelling you forward,… Read more.
Fitness Resolution Check In | How are you doing?
It’s hard to believe that we have made it to the end of January already! So, how are we all doing with our resolutions/commitments/goals for 2013? Have you felt any differences? Comment below; we would love… Read more.
How a Triathlete is Born – Part Three
A lot has changed since the 1st few months of my participation in the Triathlon. Learning how to race has mostly been from making mistakes along the way. Coaches are fantastic for bringing out your full… Read more.
Dispelling the 220-age Myth
If you’ve stepped foot in a gym sometime with in the last thirty years you’ve seen it. Hung by the cardio equipment; framed behind shiny glass, proudly guiding you in bold primary colors to your target… Read more.
How a Triathlete is Born – Part Two
Shortly after my first Duathlon I started to become obsessed with researching the Triathlon on the Internet. I even set my TiVo to record all cycling and triathlon programs. I began to learn the names of… Read more.
How a Triathlete is Born – Part One
In 2001 to a class full of cycling students, I remember stating: “Triathletes are crazy! I would never do that!” If you are unfamiliar with the sport of Triathlon, it is three parts: 1. Swimming 2…. Read more.
It IS in the Timing | The Post-Workout Meal
Are you looking for a way to maximize your results from training and lose body fat? Interestingly enough, when you eat could be as important as what you eat. One of the most important meals of the… Read more.
Is It Time For You To TRI?
The Austin Livestrong Marathon is over and that means one thing to me, IT’S TRIATHLON SEASON! If you have ever wanted to compete in a triathlon of any distance, this article will help guide you to… Read more.
