MINDBODY The Top 3 List – Winter Skin Products
OUR TOP 3 WINTER SKIN MUST-HAVES We may not get snow (usually), but Texas does get its fair share of chilly weather! During the winter, dry air, cold winds, and indoor heating can lead to skin… Read more.
Your Winter Skin Refresh
REVITALIZE WINTER SKIN Reveal your natural radiance with avocado oil and shea butter while Vitamin C and licorice root extract combat cold-weather dullness. A boost of growth factors and powerful antioxidants will energize skin cells and… Read more.
Valentine’s Massage Special
Special Valentine’s Day Massage available February 14-21 Sorry, this deal has passed. Aromatherapy promotes relaxation and helps relieve stress. It has also been used to help with a wide range of physical and mental conditions, including… 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.
Holiday Recipe Makeover
WE KNOW YOUR GREAT AUNT’S PIE IS THE BEST. But don’t let Aunt Tilly’s pecan pie recipe ruin your progress to your healthy living goals. Introducing the Holiday Recipe Makeover! Send your favorite holiday staples to… Read more.
It’s All About Options: Anatomy Trains Structural Integrations
By: Thomas Damron, Personal Trainer + Massage Therapist. Re-posted with permission from his blog. “Where you think it is…it ain’t” – Ida Rolf The above quote is a favorite of movement and manual practitioners of… 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 Lymphatic System – The What and How
You might have heard the term ‘Manual Lymphatic Drainage’ mentioned a time or two, and the buzz around this intriguing form of body work. Manual Lymphatic Drainage can reduce inflammation, help skin clarity, aid in circulatory… Read more.
The Pumpkin Facial is Back
Treat yourself to more than a PSL this fall with a specially formulated pumpkin facial! Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this pumpkin peel will brighten and firm your skin for a flawless complexion this holiday season. This deal… Read more.
Three Cooling Yoga Poses for Texas Survival
No matter what season the rest of the country says is happening or how surrounded by pumpkin spice we are… fall weather takes a while to hit in Austin. While we unfortunately can’t usher in… Read more.
Turn the Switch Off with Restorative Yoga
TURN THE SWITCH OFF In our modern day society, we spend a lot of time in the ‘ON’ position. We are like light bulbs burning bright all the time, until we burn out. We are living… Read more.
Deeper Downward Dog? Open the Door!
Go Deeper in Downward Dog on the Door You don’t need a fancy yoga wall to enjoy the benefits of a supported yoga posture! Yoga Instructor, Anna Gieselman, is here to show you that even a… Read more.
Quick Guide to a Correct Chaturanga
Chaturanga, or ‘Four-Limbed Staff Pose’, is a foundational yoga pose that appears in many vinyasa flows – commonly referred to as a Low Plank. Though Chaturanga is utilized even in beginner yoga classes, it is a… 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.
The Quieter Ways We Care for Your Health
Here at Castle Hill Fitness, we define health as more than just exercise and diet. As we say in our Mission Statement, “we EMPOWER our clients towards a greater quality of life with seasoned professionals, varied… Read more.
3 Cookbooks We’re Crushing On Right Now
Alright! You’ve made the decision (maybe with some guidance from your health coach) to make adjustments in your eating habits. Which means you’ll need inspiration and guidance on the best meals to cook to suit your… Read more.
This Season’s Best Weapon
Available Until August 31 As we spend our summer days basking in the sun, UV rays go to work robbing our skin of much-needed moisture and prematurely aging our skin. Introducing the season’s secret weapon… The… 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.
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.
Staff Spotlight: Summer Greenlees
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.
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.
How We’re Dealing with Winter Skin, Even When it’s Not That Cold
As Texans, we are definitely counting our blessings when we say that winter here in Austin has been relatively mild so far. We do have colder days ahead of us, however, and the weather changes we’ve… 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.
Now Offering Ashiatsu Massage!
ASHIATSU MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR SPA We are so excited to now offer this deep and luxurious massage style in our Spa with Summer Greenlees! In Japanese, “ashi” translates to foot, and “atsu” into pressure. With… 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.
Stress Reducing Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season is approaching and while it is a time for family, celebrations, and general merriment, it’s also one of the most hectic times of the year. All that bustling about can lead to a… 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.
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.
We Asked, You Answered: What’s Your Favorite Post-Workout Recovery Tip?
Last week, we posted on our Instagram asking for YOUR favorite post-workout recovery methods. Read on to see the great answers:
3 Sunscreens to Complete Your Summer’s Skincare Routine
Sunscreen Faves that Do the Job and Look Good Doin’ It There’s plenty of reasons to rejoice for the end of winter – sunshine, flowers, and the end of those pesky cold weather skin problems! You’ve… Read more.
Beat Your Allergies with This Natural Remedy
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the flowers are blooming. Not that we can appreciate any of it through the raging allergies that Spring has also brought with it. So what do you do… Read more.
Conquer Healthy Eating With These 5 Strategies
On the road to healthy living, fitness isn’t the only thing we need to be focusing on. Nutrition plays a very large factor in the quality of life. However, as many know, healthy eating takes more than… 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.
The Skin Expert Weighs In: 3 Heavy-Hitting Strategies for Summer Survival in Texas
From hiking the Greenbelt, boating on Lake Travis, or taking cold dips at Deep Eddy, Austinites know how to make the most of summertime. Yet all these fun outdoor activities mean more exposure to the Texas… Read more.
December Meditation Challenge
MEDITATION CHALLENGE December 1st-December 31st You may be familiar with our annual Fitness Challenge which encourages folks to stay on top of their physical health regime. This is the same approach except it is geared… 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.
The 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 the tape lasts between three and… Read more.
