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Sarah McNiven is a personal trainer for HCI Sports & Fitness. One of the newest members of our personal trainer team, McNiven provides customized training programs to give anyone the tools they need to hit their personal fitness goals. We

October is just around the corner, and you know what that means — Halloween is almost here! HCI’s annual Halloween Festival will be held on October 28th and 29th, so put on your best costumes, gather your friends, and join

Love to run? We have good news — Run Club is returning to HCI Sports & Fitness. Make new friends and get 3.5 miles in once a month starting this September.

HCI Sports & Fitness opens its doors to the public with a family-friendly, free Open House and charity benefit on September 17. From 10AM to 3PM, enjoy a raffle for prizes benefiting the Hearts for MK Chapter of The Cure

With over twenty-five years of customer service experience, Kim Wilson knows how to take care of people. Wilson is a native Texan, a fitness coach, a former out of hospital midwife, and now the brand new Fitness Experience Manager at

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness? I started officially working in fitness in 2019, but I have always been into fitness dating all the way back to elementary school

July 15th is HCI Sports & Fitness Member Appreciation Day! We will be holding a variety of different events to show just how much we appreciate our members, including: themed classes, prize giveaways, special deals at Vivel, and a Happy

Happy Independence Day! Whether you're hitting the pool, the grill, or the gym today— don't slack on your workout just because it's a holiday! If you're not sure how to incorporate fitness into your 4th of July festivities, here's an

Last week, Athletes in Motion wrapped up their first Speed School Program of summer 2022. Speed School is a three-week program that teaches kids 7th grade and up the art of speed and the different mechanisms at work while moving

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness? Since I was a teenager I enjoyed running and taking yoga classes. I am and have always been a big advocate for staying active

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness? I have been in sports and fitness my whole life. Tennis, gymnastics, soccer (through school) and then group fitness ever since then— starting with

We sat down with trainer Jarren Begg to ask his perspective on fatherhood, kids, and fitness.

June 21st is not only International Day of Yoga— it’s also National Smoothie Day! Try out these two yoga poses we paired with two simple smoothie recipes to celebrate.

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness?  I started out at a place called Evolution Training in Mountain View, CA while I was still in college. They didn't have an internship

June 8th is National Best Friends Day, and what is a better way to show your friend love than by staying fit and healthy together?

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness?  I have always been inspired by exercise! I taught aerobics back in the 90s and found my love of cycling four years ago.

Looking for a way to stay fit and celebrate Memorial Day this year? Try this quick, three-exercise workout put together by one of our trainers, Jarren Begg.

When and how did you get your start in fitness? What drew you to working in fitness?  My dad used to take my brother and me to the high school weight room when I was around 6 or 7. We'd

Sign up for one of these classes to start off your Memorial Day celebration right.

Kaitlyn Kennis MPH, RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian working in the Austin area. We sat down to discuss her thoughts on fad diets,  healthy diets, and how we as a culture got to this point.

We asked two of our instructors, Jenny Worthington and Coral Draper, to give their perspective on motherhood, kids, and fitness.

Want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without indulging too much in the usual unhealthy snacks? These are two fresh, low-calorie, Mexican dishes that you can enjoy without worrying about breaking your diet.

HCI’s Studio has many dance-inspired classes coming up so you can appreciate the art of dance while working up a great sweat.

Vivel Crepes & Coffee at HCI Sports & Fitness is projected to soft open at the end of April, and this is a quick taste of their menu to know just what to order when their new location finally arrives

HCI’s very first Community Fit Fest went off with a bang this past Saturday. The Bee Cave fitness community joined together in the cool early morning to exercise, eat, and enjoy one another's company.

Worried your kids will miss the joy of sports this coming summer? HCI offers various summer camps throughout June, July, and August for kids of all ages to stay active and social while out of school.

Enjoy a Saturday morning workout on the lawn with hill country views, an Athleta pop-up shop, brunch, and adjustments by Dynamic Sports Medicine.

Do you know what you are putting in your body?

"'Now I'm more aware of which muscles need to be activated to create stability and to move safely and efficiently during exercise and daily movements. This information is invaluable not only for myself but as I train others.'"

We have a spirited question for you. Gin or Whiskey? Pick your summertime happy hour and nightcap drinks of choice thanks to Treaty Oak Distilling—our upcoming Champ of the Court sponsor.

Jenna Thom + Olivia Cabrera; Best Friends at first weight training workout, the pair share a strength-focused routine sure to build lower body muscle.

Ex-pastry chef and nutrition expert, Lauren Kane, debunks fad diets, explains macro-counting and reveals a realistic and nutritious approach to eating.

Headstand, Handstand, Crow Pose—oh my! Instructor Meagan Whitfield shares the tips and benefits of hanging out with your hips over your heart.

AIM welcomes a diverse group of trainers with sights on greater accessibility to members.

From personal training abroad to teaching college-level fitness courses, a couple of our top trainers share their stories.

Ditch the New Year’s Resolutions and try 30-60-day fitness challenges to make new habits stick.

In-person fitness has taken a hard hit since the start of the global pandemic. Can you guess which fitness trends are forecasted to overthrow group fitness and change the way brick-and-mortar studios operate in 2021?

We asked Gerlitz to share a few seasonal recipes sure to make mouths water while adding color to the table. Too bad we didn’t get a taste test, but we’re hoping you’ll invite us over for dinner and dessert.

The Studio Manager on fitness routines, influencing her athletic sons to do yoga and plans for The Studio as we move into spring.