Fitness, coaching and walk clubs for women in Austin

Why Austin

Austin has grown up fast, and so have its families. So many women here moved from somewhere else for a job or a fresh start, which means a lot of new moms are raising babies far from their own moms, sisters and college friends.

Luckily, Austin is built for getting outside. There are trails right in the middle of town, a lake you can loop and a culture that celebrates being active. The challenge is the heat, and finding people who want to walk at 7 a.m. with you. That’s where we come in.

Whether you’re in Mueller, Zilker or out in Round Rock, we’d love to meet you.

What you can start this week

You don’t have to wait for anything to get started in Austin. Everything below works online today, wherever you are in the city.

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  Online, starting now1:1 coaching

  A custom training plan built around your Austin schedule, weekly check-ins and messaging with your coach.

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  Online, starting nowVirtual circles

  Small video groups for new moms and women in big transitions. Cameras optional, babies welcome.

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  Online communityThe Flock

  Our members-only community, group chat and events, and your first invite to Austin walks as they start.

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  Self-pacedGuides

  One-time guides for postpartum strength, nutrition and building a routine, if you prefer to go solo.

Not sure which is right for you? Our honest guide, Is a health coach worth it?, walks through who coaching is (and isn’t) for.

The Austin walk club: founding members wanted

Our walk clubs are simple: a regular, easy walk with strollers and sneakers welcome, followed by coffee when the babies cooperate. No pace requirements, no fancy gear and no one left behind.

In Austin, we’re building them with our founding members. Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up and tell us your neighborhood. It takes two minutes.
2. We group you with women nearby. Walk clubs start wherever the most founding members are.
3. You help choose the time and route. Founding members get first say on when and where.
4. Your club grows. As more women join, we add new routes, times and neighborhoods.

We expect our first Austin walk clubs to start around Lady Bird Lake and Mueller, with groups in the suburbs as founding members sign up. In summer, plan on early-morning walks. Tell us your neighborhood when you sign up.

Want to get a walk going on your block right now? Our guide to starting a stroller walk club has everything you need.

Favorite stroller walks in Austin

A few of the stroller-friendly routes we love in Austin. Conditions change, so check the official site before you go.

• Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake

  About 10 miles totalDowntown and Zilker

  The famous loop around Lady Bird Lake, mostly crushed granite with a paved boardwalk section and skyline views. Choose a short stretch and turn around; a jogging stroller handles it best.

  Official info

• Mueller Lake Park

  About a 3-mile loopMueller

  A mostly paved, gently sloped loop past a lake, a playground and lots of grassy space. Flat, friendly and a great first walk.

  Official info

• Shoal Creek Trail

  Several miles, partly pavedCentral Austin

  A shaded trail along Shoal Creek through Pease Park toward downtown. Some sections are paved; others are better for a sturdy stroller.

  Official info

• Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

  Paved loopNorth Austin

  Lots of rugged trails, plus a paved path that’s perfect for strollers and much shadier than open routes.

  Official info

Neighborhoods we’re focusing on

We’re taking signups everywhere in the Austin area. These are the neighborhoods where we expect walk clubs to form first, based on where so many families live and walk. Don’t see yours? Sign up anyway. That’s exactly how new clubs start.

• Mueller
• Zilker
• Barton Hills
• Tarrytown
• Hyde Park
• East Austin
• Travis Heights
• Circle C
• Westlake
• Round Rock
• Cedar Park
• Pflugerville

Walking in Austin all year

Every city has its walking seasons. Here’s how we think about Austin’s:

• SpringWildflower season and the best walking weather of the year. Get out as often as you can.
• SummerWalk at sunrise, choose shade, pack lots of water and keep babies out of direct sun. On the hottest days, move indoors.
• FallThe heat eases by mid-fall. A great time to build up to longer walks.
• WinterMild and mostly pleasant, with a few cold snaps. Great walking weather.

On days when walking outside isn’t realistic, your coach can swap in a home workout so your week stays on track. If you’re postpartum, check with your provider before starting a new exercise routine.

Local support

Some helpful Austin resources for families and anyone who loves to get outside:

• Austin Parks and RecreationParks, trails, pools and family programs.
• The Trail ConservancyMaps and updates for the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake.
• Austin Parks FoundationPark guides, including paved, accessible trails.

Plans and pricing

The same plans work in Austin and everywhere else:

• The Flock ($19/month). Community, virtual circles, events and first invites to Austin walk clubs.
• Pink Plan ($179/month). 1:1 coaching with a custom plan, weekly check-ins, messaging and everything in The Flock.
• Pink Plus ($279/month). Everything in Pink Plan, plus video calls and priority replies. Interested in in-person sessions in Austin? Tell us when you sign up and we’ll let you know what’s available.
• Guides ($39 each). Self-paced plans you can start today.

Compare everything in our pricing section, or read how coaching and community work together.