Holiday Gift Guide (and Tips) for Mom and the Sporty Family

This post is sponsored by adidas. However, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for supporting companies that support The Fit Fork.

As the mom of three young adult males, wife to lifelong athlete and hardcore fitness fan myself, I can confidently call myself an expert on the gear needs and desires of a sporty family. First, there’s “needing” something essential for the playing of a particular sport – like shin guards, or a helmet or a running bra that fits just right. Other times (and probably more frequently), there’s the wishing of some epic new gear, like those buzz-worthy sneakers that just dropped, a jersey in support of a favorite team, or some fancy sunglasses.

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The holiday season is always a great time for me to gear up my family (and myself) with sports and fitness gifts. Whether we are training for and competing in our individual sports, or enjoying some fit family togetherness during off-season, vacation or a few found moments of free time, athletic gifts from adidas is a simple and stylish way to treat the squad -everyone is happy! Read for these mom-approved gifts for the sports and fitness fans in your family.

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Affordable Holiday Gifts for Runners & Fitness Buffs | Under $30

Runners and fitness buffs can be hard to please, so discerning about their gear and gadgets and rightfully so with countless hours logged in the pursuit of these passions. Forget the awkward surprise of a random pair of running shoes or outfit that probably won’t fit or be “right,” and instead choose from this personally curated list of affordable gifts for runners and gym-goers – or really, any active person! Under $30 Affordable Gifts for Runners & Fitness Buffs

Everything’s under $30, making these affordable gifts for runners doable for all your run squad and team mates. Perfect stocking stuffers, and you’ll have money left over to treat them to a race registration! Read on to get the Affordable Holiday Gift List for Runners & Fitness Buffs – Under $30: Continue reading

Camp Watermelon – Ideas for Fun, Games & Sweet Family Memories!

This post is sponsored by The National Watermelon Promotion Board, but all content, comments, suggestions and enthusiasm remain my own!

This past week, I hung out at the lake with a couple dozen of my nearest and dearest family members for an extended long weekend. It was our annual family reunion but I aptly renamed it “Camp Watermelon 2019” because reflecting over the years, I’ve noticed that there is probably not a single, significant summer memory in my life that has gone by without sharing a watermelon with loved ones.Family watermelon fun at the lake this summer

Yup, watermelon creates more than happy bellies and sticky, sweet chins . . . watermelon is woven, sometimes subtly and sometimes boldly, right into the fabric of my very being and perhaps yours, too. This summer, I decided to kick up the watermelon fun at our reunion for guaranteed memories (and laughs) . . . read on to discover what we did at Camp Watermelon and get some fun watermelon ideas for yourself! Continue reading

Gym Bag Essentials for “Anywhere” Summer Workouts

This post is sponsored by adidas, however all comments, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

I live for summer workouts, the weather is beautiful, my schedule is looser and the opportunity for adventure is virtually unlimited. That’s why I always keep my gym bag packed and stowed in the car, ready to accommodate my every workout whim – whether that be hitting the trail for a run, taking on the turf for an impromptu boot camp, jumping in the lake for a paddle board session or any other fitness fun I can dream up.

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Take a peek to find out what’s actually inside my workout bag including all of my gym bag essentials for anywhere summer workouts:

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Yoga Poses for a Strong Core

Whether long-time yogi or yoga newbie, those taking to their mats understand (or quickly discover) that building a strong core is essential to growing in and mastering many poses while staying safe in the process.Yoga Poses for a Strong Core. Back and Abs

The more strength in your core, both stomach and back muscles, reduces the amount of energy expended for simple movements and increases the amount of energy available for bigger physical challenges. Plus, a strong core offers protection from fatigue, poor posture and lower back injuries. Read on to learn more and find out six of my favorite yoga poses for a strong core. Continue reading