Flywheel to Close S Lamar Studio
Flywheel to Close S Lamar Studio It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of our S Lamar Studio effective June 30, 2013 after 4 years in business. Flywheel will continue to offer private instruction for individuals and groups, contact us to learn more about these services. Flywheel will also continue its online presence, including the rowing & cycling... Read More
Flywheel Says Goodbye to Coach Brock
It’s with mixed emotions that we say goodbye this week to Coach Brock of Texas Rowing Coach. Wednesday, April 24th will be his last session with Flywheel Fitness – but he is off to an exciting adventure! The following is a message from Brock, “I have been honored with the task of helping a Ugandan rower (Gerald Ssemambo) train for the 2013 World Rowing Championships.... Read More
Valentine’s Day Movie Row!
Join Coach Brock of Texas Rowing Coach for a fun Valentine themed movie row-along to Love Actually. Prizes and give-aways for those who wear their best red rowing outfit. Come single, or come with friends! Casual pace – perhaps 4 x 2500 meters? We’ll have post-row snacks and wine! Cost of the ride is $20 – $10 of which goes to It’s Bigger Than... Read More
Virtual Team Challenge
The Concept2 Virtual Team Challenge begins on January 1st! This is a team challenge – you must follow these steps to sign up. 1. Create a FREE Online logbook at Concept2.com 2. Join the TEAM Flywheel Fitness 3. Join the Challenge! 4. Row as many meters as possible between January 1st through 31st. CLICK HERE for full instructions. Read More
The Olympics are Here!
Oh boy. We’ve been waiting for this for 4 years! The Summer Olympics are here! Now you can allow the amazing athleticism that is going to keep you glued to the internet and television over the next month to inspire you to work out! Here’s how to follow the Olympics, and our guide to some inspirational work outs you can do alongside your favorite athletes. *** ROWING: What... Read More
The Flywheel Summer Reading List
It’s that time of year! Get on Amazon and order yourself some books. Get smarter with your free time. Here are some of our favorites for your summer reading list… Nutrition: It Starts With Food – Dallas and Melissa Hartwig The Paleo Solution – Robb Wolf Wheat Belly – William Davis MD The Primal Blueprint – Mark Sisson Rowing:... Read More
Logging the Meters
Here’s an updated post from a few years back – worth the revisit since we’re currently at the start of the World Erg Challenge! Cool Ways to Chart Your Progress in Workouts Most folks have a love/hate relationship with the C2 monitor. They either become obsessed with the numbers, or they can’t stand to look at them. Personally, I think that learning to live... Read More
The Couple That Works Out Together…
If you’re living a healthy, fit life, it’s much easier maintained if you surround yourself with others who are doing the same. What better way to keep workouts fun, than by working out with the ones you love? Here’s what some of our members have to say about working out with their better half… Max & Ashley first started coming to Flywheel a little over a year... Read More
2012 Erg Rodeo
The 2012 Erg Rodeo will be held at Gregory Gymnasium on February 18th. You can race in any or all of the following categories: Masters/Open 1000 meter Masters 2000 meter (categories broken down by age group) Open 2000 meter (categories broken down to lightweight/openweight – you will race mostly collegiate rowers) Mixed relay (total of 8500 meters rowed by up to 9 people) The... Read More
Flywheel Hosts USRowing Junior Camp
Flywheel Fitness hosted several National Team hopefuls this past weekend. 28 high school rowers traveled to Austin from throughout the US to spend 3 days training on the water and the Indoor Rowing machines. The camp, held annually, is open by invitation only, and allows the national team coaches to work with the girls on fitness and technique, prior to beginning the actual selection... Read More
