Total Body Express Workout, 20 Minutes at Home with Total Gym

This post is sponsored by Total Gym. I received product and compensation in exchange for my time and editorial consideration. However, all opinions remain my own.

The training I do to stay competitive in obstacle course racing often commandeers a significant amount of time in my already-packed week. Hours are spent improving endurance by running long distances, building speed on the track, Olympic lifting at the gym to gain strength to do things like flip tires and carry heavy things, and plenty of skill work including throwing spears, balancing, and jumping. Jennifer of thefitfork.com test out Total Gym (and loves it for light workout days and active recovery).

Whew. As a working mom, I literally sometimes can’t get it all done. So, when I’m really pressed for time, I try to squeeze in a short morning run and then jump on my Total Gym® later in the day for a quick, light workout to tide me over. Continue reading

Why Athletes Need Plenty of Omega-3 and Benefits of Algae-based

This post is sponsored by iWi but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

You run, you lift, you play sports, you lead an active lifestyle. You may also eat clean or follow a diet to help optimize your performance. It’s amazing what certain nutrients can do to help our bodies recover more quickly so that we can jump right into the next day’s challenges.iWi omega 3

“Omega-3s” are one of those buzzwords that you’ve probably heard thousands of times along your health, wellness and/or fitness journey. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what omega-3 fatty acids are, what the do and how they can help you as an athlete, read on! Continue reading

Three Full Body Sandbell Workouts

I use Sandbells frequently for total body conditioning and specific strength improvements, like grip. They seem to be the weight of choice at many boot camps and fitness competitions I’ve participated in (like CG Games) and also provide a great workout for my Spartan training. Sandbell Burden Run jennifer fisher

 

Commonly seen in a variety of weight increments, from 2 pounds to 50 pounds, this functional fitness equipment can be used in many ways similar to a medicine ball – and beyond. I heard someone once refer to a Sandbell workout as “a million tiny grains of sand working in unison to kick your butt.” So true! Read on to learn more about Sandbell benefits and try my one or all of my three total body workouts: Continue reading

Mother’s Day Giveaway to Keep Overworked Legs & Feet On Fleek

*Giveaway* In honor of Mother’s Day and all those hard-working, fierce, fit . . .and maybe a little frazzled, LEGS and FEET out there, I’m thrilled to be giving away one bundle of my favorite pampering products. mothers day giveaway now worm vimvigr

Read on to get all the details on my Mother’s Day Giveaway to Keep Overworked Legs & Feet On Fleek (worth more than $100).

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Hold & Hustle Body Weight Workout

The weather is warming (finally), I know those of you that had extra winter this spring are really ready to head outdoors. Just feeling that sunshine on my shoulders wants to make me move and groove, so I’m sharing this  Hold & Hustle Workout I created for Skirts Sports. Hustle and Hold Workout thefitfork

The only special equipment needed for this body weight workout is your body!  So, BRING IT! Read on to get all the details and my oh-so instructional video (bwahahah): Continue reading