WHAT'S IN THE MAY ISSUE?
The 2008 Swimsuit Edition:
What has now become a much-anticipated tradition, the May 2008 issue marks the sixth year of AFM's annual Swimsuit Edition. This time around, we've devoted a dozen scintillating pages to our famous feature, all shot with in Austin's growing east side. It's by far the most expansive pictorial we've ever done, featuring some of the hottest suits of the season. We hope you enjoy it.
Plastic Problems:
You thought you were doing the right thing for your health and for the environment by modifying your water-consuming ways, but it turns out that if you use and reuse plasitc water bottles you may be ingesting more than you know.
Stretching Series:
Because it never hurts to get back to fitness foundations, the time has come to brush up on our stretching skills. Covering the basics in a three part series, Austin stretch expert Bill McDonald (stretchingaustin.com) shows us how it's done. In this issue, we've chosen three simple stretches that comprehensively cover the lower part of the body.
Let's Go Fishing:
Making heads or tails of fish consumption can be slippery business, so here's a quick refresher course. Just a way to help out when you find yourself wondering what you're taking a bite of after ordering that favorite fish filet.
Yoga with a Twist:
We live in a culture obsessed with improvement, hybridization and the next big thing, so it's no surprise that even a centuries-old phenomenon like yoga has recently begun to tinkered with. There will always be purists who insist on following traditon, but some modern practitioners have embraced the idea that the mind, body and spirit can benefit from doing things a little differently.
Hit the Austin Trail:
Say what you will about traffic problems, a crane-cluttered skyline and things not being "how they used to be," Austin has much to offer if you know where to look. Not every metropolis lets its residents escape to the wilderness without leaving city limits, so take a hike already. Here are four of our favorite Austin trail spots, each along the beaten path.
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