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COVER FEATURE LIFESTYLE 24 2009 Swimsuit Issue models: Jessie Layne & Chris Farrell photos by Brian Fitzsimmons & Todd Wolfson
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Features FITNESS 16 15 Austin Lake Activities by Karie Milewski
Looking for summer fun? Here are some of the best lake activities going on in the city.
Departments HEALTH 14 Review
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IT MAY NOT FEEL LIKE IT, but it’s that
time of year again. Get out the sunscreen, straw hats, shorts and T-shirts and head for the lake. Summer is right around the corner. Though the weather has been a bit schizophrenic lately, one of the year’s proverbial favorites, our annual swimsuit issue, is nothing but hot. At a time when life seems more complicated than ever, the year’s newest swimwear styles are refreshingly retrospective, with vibrant colors and playful lines hearkening back to much simpler times. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby would have been right at home cruising the lake in the vintage Chris Craft boat whose one-of-a-kind look and spartan design is featured on pages 24-26. Special thanks to Jim Frechette of Fleetwood Boats for letting us take a cruise on Moxie. In this issue, you can almost feel the warm breeze rustling through the palms as you lounge by the pool, a mood we only could have recreated with the generous collaboration of Cord Shiflet and Moreland Properties. And to fully capture the rich patterns and colors of each swimsuit this year, we needed a uniquely textured backdrop, which we were fortunate to fi nd in the 360 Condominiums. Many, many thanks to Will Steakley and Urbanspace Realty for making this location a reality. So sit back, relax and enjoy our biggest and best swimsuit issue yet. We’ve pulled out all the stops — two great photographers, two gorgeous models and some of the best locations the city has to offer. It’s full of intoxicating images and some of the best suits of the season. Hopefully, it will not only get you in the mood for summer, but will help you fi nd just the right suit to go out and have fun on the lake.
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Why are the feet more effective than the hands? This method provides more control for the therapist and longer strokes over the body. Using the pressure of the therapist’s feet creates soft tissue that surrounds the muscles and disc space around the spine. The foot makes it simple to work out knots created by years of tense muscles. “Because of the shape of the foot, it provides a much broader surface,” Kachilla says. “Deeper pressure can be applied without it being pokey like a thumb or elbow. It’s a more comfortable, relaxing, deep pressure instead of being painful.” Immediately she found training classes to become certified. This excited Kachilla because she could do something she had never done before. “I can go from the ankle to the shoulder in one movement, applying force that’s assisted by gravity,” she says. “Muscle fibers tend to relax more when you massage from origin to insertion, all the way to the end.” Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is ideal for athletes and chronic pain sufferers for these reasons. It’s difficult to tell the physical difference between a hand and a foot during the massage: the only difference is a more intense, yet soothing therapy. “I feel really blessed that I was given the opportunity to bring something different to the Austin alternative healing scene: healing that doesn’t hurt the therapist,” Kachilla says. “Now I can give a massage like a 300-pound Swedish woman.” Thanks to Ashiatsu, which she refers to as “Tai Chi for the body,” she now has fitter legs and has extended the life of her career indefi nitely. Kachilla can now give eight massages in a day at Massage Harmony, totally consequence-free. She’s no longer in pain, and neither are her clients. Their appreciative stories are rewards all on their own. “To have someone say, ‘Since I’ve been coming to see you, It’s been three months since I’ve had a cortisone injection,’ or ‘I just ran yesterday for the fi rst time in five years because my legs don’t hurt,’ — that’s just amazing to me,” she says. For more information about Ashiatsu, visit deepfeet. com. And to give it a try, visit massageharmony.com.
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Austin Lake Activities
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he days are longer and the Texas sun is warmer. Yep, it’s that time of year when we try to leave the office early on a beautiful Friday afternoon. But if you’re only headed to the neighborhood park, you’re missing out on Austin’s greatest recreational playground — seven square miles of fresh water. Take advantage of the Colorado River’s gifts to the Hill Country and check out these aquatic activities on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
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Using the wind as your guide, navigating a sailboat is an art you can practice on breezy Lake Travis. Sailing was once a means to explore foreign trading posts; today Austinites prefer to explore the area’s lakeside restaurants. The 64 miles of Lake Travis provides the perfect locale for sailors of all varieties and skill levels.
Windsurfing
Take sailing to the extreme! Windsurfing combines aspects of surfing (the board) and sailing (the sail). Although considered a minimalist version of a sailboat, the windsurfer offers experiences that are outside the scope of any other sailing craft. You can perform jumps, inverted loops and spinning maneuvers on Lake Travis with this standing-only surf boat.
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TRY IT NOW: Austin Sail Works offers complete windsurfer packages for beginners, improvers and racers (austinsailworks.com). You can also find information about different events and other places to windsurf in Texas here. Looking for some fellow windsurfers? Consider joining the Austin Windsurf Club to meet similar enthusiasts of the sport (austinwindsurf.org).
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Canoeing
These simple boats have been around for thousands of years and are still popular with the crowds at Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The word canoe, originating from the term kenu, means “dugout” which is an accurate description of this hollowed-out watercraft. Most canoes can hold a small family and are propelled by a single-bladed paddle. Leisure is strongly associated with this boat as it’s best used for an unhurried water cruise on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.
TRY IT NOW: Visit Zilker Park Boat Rentals to rent a canoe for $40 a day and check out their Web site for a rental coupon (zilkerboats.com).
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Scuba Diving
See Austin through a fisheye lens! Whether you’re preparing for certification or refreshing for a future coast trip, Lake Travis is the closest venue for scuba diving. Once underwater, you can further expand your diving to include underwater photography, architecture and botany.
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TRY IT NOW: Don’t have a sailboat? Check out Texas Sailing (texassailing.com) or Sail Aweigh! (sailingaustintexas.com). Don’t know which side is starboard? Both rental places offer lessons and you can snag a teacher at SailTime Austin (sailtime-austin. com). Be prepared to shell out some dough though — sailing is not a cheap hobby.
Duck Tours
Originally used by the U.S. Army for military transport, the Austin Duck now totes leisure-seeking citizens. Since the vehicle is amphibious, its inhabitants can observe Austin from both land and lake. The tours roll through downtown and you’ll get a “Duck’s eye view” of the State Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, Bob Bullock Museum, Sixth Street and of course Lake Austin. TRY IT NOW: Austin Duck Adventures offer year-round tours starting at the Austin Visitor Information Center at 209 E. Sixth Street. Before you go be sure to check their Web site as tour times vary depending on the day of the week and season. The Duck’s “bill” will run you about $26, but they offer price breaks for children, students and seniors (austinducks.com or 512-4-SPLASH).
TRY IT NOW: Need lessons? Tom’s Dive & Swim offers classes, dive trips and scuba gear. They have courses to suit the beginner, the pro, the rescuer and even the artist. You can spend a couple days (May 16 to 17) in an underwater classroom and learn about underwater architecture (tomsscuba.com).
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Paddle-boating
Maybe using your arms to maneuver a boat isn’t your thing or maybe you want to embrace the romantic image of drifting on Lady Bird Lake with your sweetie. Either way, paddle-boating is a relaxing way to enjoy the scenery of our beautiful city. The boat, always consisting of at least two seats, is powered by the pedaling of your feet. If you think kayaking is easy, maneuvering this boat is a piece of cake.
TRY IT NOW: Rent one for $25 an hour at the Rowing Dock located just
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Sometimes this is the only way to really beat the unrelenting Texas heat. Fortunately, Austin generously supplies us with an abundance of swimming holes and wading pools. One in particular has remained a favorite among residents.
Parasailing
Get a true bird’s eye view of Lake Travis without having to pay for a plane ticket. Between 500 and 1,000 feet of line connected to a motor boat elevates you — and a partner for those afraid of heights — above the water. The idea of freely flying might seem unsafe but you are tightly secured in with a harness by trained professionals.
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TRY IT NOW: Held at a year-round 68 degrees, Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park is sure to take the edge off the hottest afternoons. The pool is naturally fed by underground springs and just one of these can pump 27 million gallons of water a day. The entry fee is $3 for adults, $2 for juniors and $1 for children under 12. The pool tends to get crowded quickly on sunny weekends so going early is a good idea (ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm).
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at Airscape Parasail on Lake Travis for more reassurance and an enlightened experience for less than $100. Their boat seats 8 of your closest friends and family, so you can watch each other glide over Austin (airscapeparasail.com).
Jet Skiing
Think snowmobiling — but on the water and under the warm Texas sun. Navigating Lake Travis on a personal watercraft (often coined “PWC”) is especially enjoyable if you prefer to be in exclusive control of your acceleration and direction.
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There are other land activities that do not include getting wet or sandy. Get your sun fix while practicing your short game on one of Austin’s scenic golf courses. This sport is not for the frugal so expect to pay a pretty penny.
TRY IT NOW: Enjoy the scenery of Lake Travis on one of the two 18-hole courses at The Hills Country Club. This is a private club so you’ll need to pay the club’s membership fees (clubcorp.com). Austin Country Club, one of the state’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, offers breathtaking vistas along Lake Austin as well. Membership and monthly dues are par for the course here though. For the majority who can’t afford monthly dues, check out the green-fee-only Lakeway Live Oak Golf Course which still comes with the beautiful lake view (clubcorp.com). For a complete list of area golf courses, check out Austin’s City Guide (austincityguide.com).
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Cliff-jumping
Do friends refer to you as a “thrill-seeker?” Can you not understand why people fear heights? If you answered yes to both questions, cliff-jumping should quench your adventurous thirst. Just like it sounds, cliff-jumping is literally leaping off a rocky precipice into deep water. Again, that’s DEEP water. Always be sure to check current water levels before you jump!
TRY IT NOW: Pace Bend State Park, located on Lake Travis, boasts prime cliff-jumping as well as swimming and camping. The park is 30 miles west of Austin and the entry fee is $8 for the day (co.travis. tx.us/tnr/parks/pace_bend.asp).
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The City of Austin has developed more than 50 miles of well-surfaced scenic paths that follow natural greenbelts throughout town.
TRY IT NOW: The Dept. of Parks and Rec’s Web site has information on all locations (ci.austin. tx.us/parks/trails.htm).
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With its 6.9 square miles of water, Austin is an angler’s dream. Lake Austin is home to a large population of 8 to 10 pound largemouth bass as well as bluegill, sunfish and blue catfish. This tends to be a night activity during summer months due to the heavy recreational boating in the afternoons.
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PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 F. lightly coat medium sauté pan with olive oil cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, cook chicken about 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked thoroughly. Remove chicken from pan and shred with knife and fork. sauté chopped spinach. in a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, spinach, corn, black beans, cheese, jalapenos, chili powder and cumin.
With a corner facing you, fill each egg roll wrapper with about ¼ cup of chicken filling. fold right and left corners to the middle and roll, sealing the last corner with a dab of egg white. lightly coat baking sheet and eggrolls with olive oil cooking spray. Bake egg rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown. for even browning, turn half-way through cooking time. if desired, serve with salsa, guacamole or light sour cream. MAKES FOUR SERVINGS.
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MAY 16 | Monthly Bird Watch and Walk Get to know your feathered friends at Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory which holds more than 350 bird species. Be sure to check out this field trip and view the many birds in this beautiful complex. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory, 2210 South FM 973 | austinparks.org Free
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MAY 3 | Cap 2K Swim Jump into Lady Bird Lake – legally! This open-water race stretches from Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center. All proceeds benefit both the Swim Safe for Austin Kids and Friends of Deep Eddy Pool (FODE). Sunday, 10:30 a.m. | Lady Bird Lake, 1541 West Cesar Chavez | cap2k.com Free
MAY 5 THRU 26 | Austin Floorball Club Join us for a weekly pick-up game.
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MAY 29 THRU 30 | Texas Greek Festival Hosted in the beautiful Laguna Gloria villa, this seventh annual festival celebrates all that is Greek. Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and culture right here in Austin. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of festivities including a Greek “bouzouki” band. Opa! Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to Midnight Austin Museum of Art, 3809 W. 35th St. texasgreekfestival.com MAY 30 | Native Plant Gardening Get to know your garden! This class will introduce you to native plant garden pests and weeds. In addition, you will learn about beneficial insects and their interaction with pests as an important part of understanding the ecological systems of our gardens. Topics will include basic identification, determination of threat to the garden and environment, integrated pest management, treatment and safety. This class may be taken individually or as part of a series for those pursuing a certificate of merit in native plant gardening. Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. | informalclasses.org
MAY 16 | Cook This Not That Enjoy an old-fashioned taste-off between healthy, lower calorie versions of comfort foods and their classic versions. The menu includes favorites such as Low Fat Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese vs. Traditional Mac & Cheese. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. | centralmarket.com MAY 23 THRU 25 | Austin Wine Festival Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs
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MAY 2 | Cinco de Mayo 5K Come out and be a part of this 2nd annual race and cultural celebration. There will be something for everyone to enjoy including Mexican food, music, dancing and awards! Saturday, 9 A.M. Colorado River Park, 515 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. runtex.com
MAY 2 | Shiner GASP Challenge yourself to the state’s longest running bike ride! Start in Austin and ride to the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner for an afternoon of great food and beer. The GASP originated in the 1970s as an informal cycling pilgrimage and the tradition continues today. This is the Spoetzl Brewery’s 100th year in production so the ride will also be 100 miles. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Saturday, 7 A.M. | MetCenter | shinerbash.com
MAY 3 | Schlotzsky’s Bun Run Get your bun moving at Austin’s longest-running 5K race. Each year, the race hosts an average of 5,000 runners and contributes over $50,000 to Austin Sunshine Camps. The bun run is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your pooch along. Sunday, 8 A.M. | Auditorium Shores | bunrun.com
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MAY 17 | Trek Women’s Triathlon Series Try something new and check out this first annual women’s triathlon series. Trek events are always about quality, the athlete experience, and helping women of all abilities reach beyond what they thought they were capable of. The course distance (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike and 3.1 mile run) is perfect for both novice and expert triathletes. Sunday, 7 A.M. | Walter E. Long Park at Decker Lake trekwomenstriathlonseries.com
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MAY 30 | Austin Arthritis Walk Take a walk to help the Arthritis Foundation raise awareness and funds to fight the disease responsible for our nation’s most common cause of disability. By registering for the 2009 Arthritis Walk you also become a part of Let’s Move Together, a nationwide movement that encourages people to move for the prevention or treatment of arthritis. Saturday, 9 A.M. Westlake High School | runtex.com
MAY 31 | Austin 10K+ Adventure Race The Austin Sports and Social Club has added a level of difficulty and fun to a typical 10K. Participants will complete the entire race on foot, while having to hurdle, climb and dodge various stationary obstacles along the way. Stick around for the awesome post-race festival which includes free beer, free food, free massage, and a free ticket to a Round Rock Express game. Sunday, 8:30 A.M. | Dell Diamond, Round Rock runtex.com
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eginning a yoga practice is such a rewarding and amazing experience, but it can be a bit confusing as well. Here’s a handy, easy-to-understand guide to finding a style that’s right for you. Whether you’re looking for inner peace, an alternate workout due to injury or flexibility to make you faster at your sport, Austin has the best yoga studios and friendliest instructors!
Lululemon athletica, a yoga-inspired athletic apparel store located at 1016 W. 6th Lamar also offers a complimentary yoga class each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. So kick off your shoes, take a deep breath and roll out your mat…if it’s a little dusty, we sell those, too!
A guide to help you find your personal yoga style What you want:
What you need:
Where you’ll get it:
Like a cat, you’re looking for a good full-body stretch
It’s not a workout unless you’re sweating, your heart is pumping, your muscles are burning
110 degree Texas summer days and saunas are your idea of heaven
A Baby Bjorn doesn’t bring you close enough to your munchkin, you want more quality time
Your clock wakes you up with nature sounds instead of an obnoxious alarm
Mom & Tot, Pre- and PostNatal
Gentle, Restorative or Yoga Nidra
Postures are modified for moms before and after birth. Classes with kiddos can include dance, story-telling and play as well as yoga.
Props and blankets are used to support and modify traditional yoga poses. This gently opens the body to deep relaxation and healing.
Hatha
Heated Vinyasa Flow
Bikram Yoga
A gentle, introduction to the basic yoga poses and stretches.
Practiced in a heated room (80-95 degrees), you’ll move through a Sun Salutations at a steady pace with a focus on your breath.
The room is heated to around 105 degrees and a series of 26 postures are performed to warm and stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Love Yoga Co-op www.loveyogacoop.com
Yoga Vida www.yogavida.net
Bikram Yoga Davenport www.bikramyogadavenport.com
Kula Yoga www.austinkulayoga.com
Dharma Yoga www.dharma-yoga.net
Pure Austin Fitness www.pureaustin.com
Breath & Body Yoga www.breathandbodyyoga.com
Yogagroove www.yogagroove.com
Yoga Yoga www.yogayoga.com
Yoga Yoga www.yogayoga.com
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Be Still Pant
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Bodhi Yoga www.bodhiyoga.com What you’ll wear:
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Wunder Unders
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The Workout
Fitness KICK MO’S BUTT
The HITs Keep on Comin’
How It Works
In an endless search to find the best workouts in town, Monica BrantPeckham has agreed to be our “guinea pig” and take them on full force. Every month we’ll feature a new trainer and a different set of workouts for our readers, in the process trying to Kick Mo’s Butt! THIS MONTH’S TRAINER: Blake Holman of Peak Fitness
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What was the hardest exercise? The hardest part was the HIT segment. My legs were already tired from the exercises, then we were HIT with HIT! I’m a sprinter naturally and do at least one track workout a week, so I’m conditioned for this type of training. But usually I get to use my arms and legs — only using my legs was tough.
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What part of your body did it work the most? Well, everything from the core down.
Did you find the workout more mentally or physically challenging? Probably both — again, because the HIT segment was so challenging — going from one type of training to another. Was it fun? Absolutely, we laughed and cried. Seriously! What was your favorite part of the workout? The challenge of incorporating HIT and staying strong during it, not just going through the motions. Your least favorite part? The bicep combo with shoulder press. I can't stand training arms!
Did you get your butt kicked? Well, if you consider laying on the sofa later in the day, still in my workout clothes, and not greeting my hubby properly when he got home, then yes, I got my butt kicked.
Did you ever feel over-exerted? This session was tough for me physically because it was a HARD workout, but also because I was just winding down on a ‘bug’ that had me laid up for almost a week. I was still in great shape, although my lungs were shot.
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Warm-Up Interval jog 10 mins
Round 1 PHOTO BY CORY RYAN
Med Ball Throws Jump Rope Planks (front/side)
Round 2 Step-Ups Low Laterals Reverse Lunges
Round 3 Bike HIT Session
Round 4 Full-body Crunch Jump Rope Planks (side/front)
Round 5 Single Leg Squats Ball Hamstring Curl Body Squat
Cool Down Stretch
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How motivating was the trainer? Blake was right there with me throughout the whole thing. He never stopped motivating and encouraging. He likes to say, “You can do anything for 30 seconds!” Could you do the workout alone? Yes, I can take some of the exercises and put myself through the paces, but there isn’t any way to do what a good trainer does on your own. Would you do the workout again? Sure. Next time I want to feel 100 percent though. Any parting thoughts? Stay fit, love life and God bless you! PHOTOS BY BRIAN FITZSIMMONS
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