AMBASSADOR’S CORNER AUTHOR
Jason Bourgeois
AMBASSADOR’S Corner FIT & FEARLESS + WELLSPORT RECAP n March’s fitness and recovery
rundown with AFM Ambassador Jason Bourgeois.
to come and learn Krav Maga — a discipline designed to teach women and men of all ages and skill levels the most efficient and effective combat strategies offered in a fighting system. This woman-owned and operated studio provides programs for Austinites to feel safer, stronger and more confident in the world — and they are getting people seriously fit! I want to thank Owners/Instructors Amie Cantello, Ana Timmis and Amelia Eisenhart for inviting us to their 6:40 p.m. Krav Maga class. The instructors and class provided constant encouragement and support as we worked for 45 minutes through some fighting strategies that enable us to turn into the fight, eliminate the threat and go home safely. In my Krav Maga class experience, I quickly recognized the training and programming is every bit as much mental as it is physical — and I appreciate this mentality the community embraces. What I liked: The instructor demonstrations! Holy moly, the instructors call it a demonstration, but it grabs your attention and, in an instant, you know the instructors are going as near to a real-world scenario as possible. You could feel the impact of each strike. The demonstrations conveyed the intensity we were expected to bring — I know my adrenaline spiked
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ello AFM! We are back to showcase more within Austin’s mecca of fitness and recovery options by highlighting a couple of local businesses that are going above and beyond to safely bring to you services and keep you on track to crush your training and recovery goals. This month’s edition of Ambassador’s corner is continuing efforts to support the Central Texas Food Bank and their mission to respond to the ongoing presence of food insecurity in Austin. We are grateful for your generous donations which are aiding the work of keeping Austin fed, and every cent counts as we work to increase food access to those who are in need.
THE WORKOUT: My 45-minute Fit & Fearless Experience
If you ever wanted to feel more confident in your ability to protect yourself against a real-world threat, or maybe seek a new skill that compliments your determination to fitness, we visited a gem of a gym for you and yours. Fit & Fearless is where all are welcomed
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