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.

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.

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.

Staff Picks: Spotify Playlists

Fuel Your Workouts with these Next Level Beats Exercise and music, a pairing as classic and revered as chips and queso, Batman and Robin, a sunny day and Zilker Park.  Music is the perfect motivator during… Read more.

Castle Hill Fitness BINGO

JOIN THE FUN! Castle Hill Fitness BINGO is a fun game that challenges you to try something new and vary your health and fitness routine.  OBJECTIVE » Complete 5 squares in a row for a BINGO (can… 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.

The Fluid Nature of Form

Achieve Less Pain and Greater Ease with Fluidity  Most of us understand that moving with good alignment and form is important to avoid injury and strains. When we exercise with a focus on form we also… 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.

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.

Traveling Out of Town?

ENJOY DISCOUNTED GUEST PASSES AT GYMS WORLDWIDE WITH TRAINAWAY Stay active while you travel away from Castle Hill Fitness with the IHRSA Passport Program, powered by TrainAway! Because we participate in the IHRSA Passport Program, you… 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 Spotlight: Jeremy Sims

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 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.

You Might Need a Health Coach If…

By: Tonja Hancock, Personal Trainer. Re-posted with permission from her blog.    Wikipedia defines Health Coaching as a process that facilitates healthy, sustainable behavior change by challenging a client to develop their inner wisdom, identify their values, and… Read more.

Staff Spotlight: Tony George

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.

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.

An Extra Layer of Support with Kinesio Tape

The Kinesio Taping® Method provides support and stability to muscles and joints without affecting range of motion. Kinesio® Tex Tape is applied over the muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused or tired muscles, and support… Read more.

10 Weekend Activities to Manage Stress this Season

Work, home, chores, family time, holiday-related plans and errands…so many things, so little time to relax and decompress! As our weeks ramp up and social calendars become more and more packed, it might feel like there’s… Read more.

Staff Spotlight: Jae Hoon Lim

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.

Why We Gain Weight When Stressed (and How to Prevent it)

Recent scientific research is tying stress to weight gain, and our Health and Wellness coach is here to explain why we gain weight when we are stressed. The first step to understanding this concept is to… Read more.

Your Guide to Yoga at Castle Hill Fitness

At Castle Hill Fitness, we are proud to offer Austin’s finest yoga instruction in a supportive, encouraging, and relaxing environment. Our center encompasses four beautifully appointed studios across two locations, fully equipped with an array of… 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.

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: Caleb Noah

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.

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.

Take the Virtual Tour of Our Locations!

Two locations, a total of 37,000 square feet, and now you can tour it all in just 3 minutes without having to take a single step!  Downtown  1112 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78703 22,000 feet… 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.

12 Days of Fit Gifts

December 10 – 21 We made a list, we checked it twice, and we’ve found that you’ve all been NICE! So we’re bringing you 12 days of daily deals in our Downtown and 360 Lobby Shops!… 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.

We Won Austin Monthly’s Best Gym!

THANK YOU!   Did you hear? Austin Monthly Magazine named us Readers’ Pick Best of ATX Gym! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing clients and staff.    

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.

Member Spotlight! Kevin Shuvalov

Castle Hill is proud to announce Kevin Shuvalov as itss first Member Spotlight! CH: How long have you been a member at Castle Hill? KS: I joined Castle Hill in 2005. CH: When you are not… Read more.

The Benefits of Kinesio Tape

The Physical Benefits of Kinesio Tape  It is best to think of the application of Kinesio Tape as prolonging the effects of soft tissue work done by massage therapists, physical therapists, or chiropractors. The effectiveness of… Read more.