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 – Circuit… 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 and… Read more.

Cycling 101: Pedaling

PROPER PEDALING TECHNIQUE 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… 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 within 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 heart… 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.