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.

What's in my gym bag (adidas) - thefitfork.com

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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Six Ways to Step Up Your Fitness Eco-Ninja Game

Do you consider yourself skilled, stealthy and smart at your chosen sport(s), or at least making forward progress on a fitness journey?  Whether you are racing through an obstacle course, balancing upside-down on a yoga mat, lifting heavy things or chasing small kids around (a workout in itself), there are always ways to step up your game in a way that benefits the planet.

This post is sponsored by prAna.com and I’m sharing a really great prAna discount code near the end. But first, read on to find out Six Ways to Step Up Your Fitness Eco-Ninja Game Continue reading

9 Ways to Stretch Summer into Any Season

i This post is sponsored by prAna and I was provided product and/or compensation for my time. However, all opinions, editorial and enthusiasm remain entirely my own.

Summer is a state of mind, not only a season. I remind myself this time and time again when I start seeing shorter days and dropping temperatures. Thankfully, where I live, we take our heat straight into fall, but in a few short months I will be morning the hibernation of flip flops, tank tops and lazy, late nights on the porch.  

9 Ways to Stretch Summer into Any Season

So, this summer-loving girl has found easy ways to make the feel-good vibes of summer last as long as possible.  By the way, you’ll notice I have lots of fun, functional clothing to set me free to do the things I love in any season – it’s all from prAna.com (and you can save 15% with my discount code ESJFF15) Continue reading

Balsamic Cherry Beef Kebobs – Healthy Grilling with adidas

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After trail running, playing at the lake, and training for whatever upcoming race, throwing some good grub on the grill puts an exclamation point on my perfect summer day. Grilling is easy, it’s laid-back and it’s a super healthy cooking method that takes advantage of season’s best offerings for the win!

My Balsamic Cherry Beef Kebobs make for some some sweet, meaty eating by featuring grilled cherries and juicy chunks of steak and mushrooms which have both been marinated in a savory-sweet balsamic cherry marinade. Read on to get all the details and recipe. Continue reading

Five Ways to Feel Fit & Fabulous this Spring

This post is sponsored by prAna, however all content, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Whoohoo, spring is almost officially here . . . and we’ve been experiencing lots of warm weather here in Austin, just in time for Spring Break, SXSW and all the outdoor fun that goes on in this great city.

After being cooped up indoors over the winter, spring really lifts my mood and I’m sharing my favorite Five Ways to Feel Fit & Fabulous this Spring. Read on to find out how I’m walking on sunshine! Continue reading