BEST IN FITNESS BEST ADVENTURE RACE
BEST FREE COMMUNITY WORKOUT
Spartan Spartan designs their obstacle races to push your mind and body to their limits to increase strength and resilience. They offer many options for races of varying lengths and difficulty around the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Tough Mudder Warrior Dash
Stronghorn Saturday Sweat Sessions This popular sweat sesh will kick your butt. Gather your fellow weekend warriors, and head over to Stronghorn to start your weekend off right! Camp Gladiator Community Saturday Workout November Project Austin
BEST FITNESS COMPETITION
Tobie Funte Tobie can be found teaching Pilates in the heart of Westlake. When she is not teaching public classes, she equips other aspiring instructors to get certified in Pilates, barre, and yoga at her studio, Beyond Barre. Maja Kermath Vlada Sheber
BEST BODYBUILDING COMPETITION
Shannon Pike Shannon Pike spends her time teaching barre at the Pure Barre studio in Austin. When she’s not helping students to tone their bodies, she’s running her company Moderna Muse, where she and her co-founder, Rashanna Moss, inspire women to be bold and connect to their inner voice. Holly Phinney Melissa Garza
BEST BARRE STUDIO
Frank Nicholas Frank’s classes sell out early, so be sure to reserve them in advance! His in-demand cycling prowess will have your butt burning and your thighs thanking you later! Frank teaches in the Galleria and Downtown Ride locations, so you can catch him all over Austin! David Garza Megan Knight
AFM FITTEST We are truly honored and grateful to receive this designation. We love getting to spend time getting active with our Austin community as much as possible, and this annual event is no exception. See you there next year! CG Games The Horrible Hundred
Naturally Fit Games Since 2011, this array of competitions has attracted some of the strongest athletes around. Spectators can participate in fitness classes, nutrition demos, and other interactive interactive offerings. Texas Shredder Since there was no clear third place winner, we are considering combining this category with the “Best Fitness Competition” next year. Let us know what you think @austinfit.
Pure Barre With three locations in the Austin city limits, Pure Barre guarantees a full-body workout in under an hour. Low-impact, isometric movements target the areas women find most problematic while also getting the heart rate up. Most people see results in only 8-10 classes, so you owe it to yourself to try it out for a couple of months! MOD Barre3
BEST PILATES STUDIO
Pilates Bodies & Barre This studio has stayed true to the classical teachings of Pilates, with only minor changes due to advances in the understanding of anatomy. Teachers with at least 600 hours of training guide individuals through systematic exercises with a dynamic, staminabuilding rhythm and flow. Pure Pilates Kor180
BEST YOUTH FITNESS ORGANIZATION
CG Victory This faith-based adventure camp for kids is suitable for any skill level, age group, or background. It’s a great way to get kids moving and encourage them to be excited about healthy living! It may be December, but summer will be here before we know it, so be sure to sign your kiddos up quickly! YMCA West Austin Youth Association
BEST PILATES INSTRUCTOR
BEST BARRE INSTRUCTOR
BEST CYCLING INSTRUCTOR
BEST RUNNING COACH
Gilbert Tuhaboyne Gilbert is one of the most philanthropic individuals in Austin. You might know him through Gilbert’s Gazelles—an Austin-based training group for runners. You can find Gilbert coaching track at St. Andrew’s High School, training runners in his running group, or planning the next annual Run for the Water, a local charity run to bring clean water to over 70,000 Burundians. Erik Stanley Steve Sisson
BEST TRIATHLON COACH
Natasha Van Der Merwe A former tennis player and professional triathlon competitor, Natasha is a repeat winner and is known as one of the best coaches in the Austin area. If you’re looking to become an outstanding tri-athlete, look no further! Maurice Culley Pamela Gagot