Fitness Gifts for Moms That Are Strong, Sporty, and Seriously Amazing

Celebrate the strong, sporty mom in your life with the best Mother’s Day fitness gifts for moms! I’ve rounded up my favorite health, fitness, and wellness finds — from the oversized Sanctum XL sunglasses by Tifosi to the must-have Healing Red Light Pad from Novaalabs, plus stylish workout essentials like the Adjustable Bra by Handful and the Leaps & Rebound Fitness Rebounder. Bonus: score discounts on top brands like Greatness Wins, IUGA, Hyrox, and Previnex to make gifting even sweeter!

Sanctum XL Sunglasses by Tifosi:  A popular style of Tifosi sunglasses just got supersized—meet Sanctum XL. Designed for those who demand a larger fit, broader coverage in sports eyewear – I was so happy if fit with my big head. Even though they are larger, they still feel nice and lightweight. With 25% more lens area, it delivers expanded UVA/UVB protection and keeps me from squinting so much. Find them HERE.

Healing Red Light Pad from Novaalabs:  She’ll enjoy the benefits of temporary relief of minor pain and stiffness in the back, knees, and neck from this multi-placement red-light pad (an included Velcro strip helps keep the pad where needed).  The light wavelengths help non-invasively heal tissues up to 1” deep by reducing inflammation, encouraging blood vessel development, increasing collagen production and more.  I primarily use my pad to manage arthritis pain and minor DOMS. SO many benefits from Red Light, you should Google it! This company also has many other red-light devices worth checking out! Use my Novaalabs discount code JENNIFER10 to save 10%.

Adjustable Bra in Battle Cry Pink by Handful: If ever there was the most perfect bra, THIS IS IT! That’s why I currently have 12+ of this style! It’s the ultimate blend of comfort, versatility, and performance – soft, sweat-wicking, removable pads (the nicest I’ve seen), I love how this bra is super flattering on my no-so-curvy shape.  But, if you do have curves, they have sports bras for that enviable shape too! Plus, Handful donates 12.5% of revenue from every style bra in the Battle Cry Pink color to the Young Survivor Coalition in recognition of the 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Use Handful discount code TheFitForkFS to get FREE SHIPPING on any order

Fitness Rebounder (Mini Trampoline) by Leaps & Rebound: I love this low-impact way to get more movement in my day. The rebounder features bungee cords instead of springs – choose a 40” or 48” circumference.

Personally, I think the 48” is the most versatile! I use this mini-trampoline to improve balance, coordination and strength – all while enjoying a little extra movement that is low-impact – so helpful for my 55+ bod! Get it HERE with a 10% discount Code: JENNIFERL or on Amazon

Kissing Strap Dress by Greatness Wins: Cutest little performance sports dress that is perfect for golf, pickleball, festival-going or an active day of errands. The super soft + durable performance knit fabric adapts to your body so you can keep your head in the game – plus, its moisture wicking and features UPF 40 sun protection. The functional styling includes a strappy back detail and interior shelf bra removeable pads. Save 25% on your entire purchase at Greatness Wins with code: JENNIFERF25

SUPERPLUSH™ Women’s Flipflop from Roll Recovery” The SUPERPLUSH™ line was created to be a refuge for tired feet after a run or workout. Exceptionally comfortable, they’re engineered for foot health and recovery. I found them very comfortable and supportive and appreciated the premium foam technology that is sustainably sourced foam that uses Algae instead of harsh chemicals.

 PowerTight Scrunch Butt Shorts (leggings too) by IUGA: Super affordable and super flattering shorts to help you smash gym day. Designed to sculpt, shape, and support, these shorts are your ultimate companion for workouts and beyond. Compression fabric, supportive “sandwich” waistband, seamless in front (aka no camel toe), two side pockets.  Save 25% on all IUGA products with code FITFORK25 or you can also find good deals on the brand at AMAZON

HYPERWEAR Wrist/Ankle Weights: Consider these a weighted fashion statement! Each weighted wristband weighs 1 pound and ideal to place on wrists or ankles for extra challenge during yoga, Pilates and other home workouts. Adjustable and comfortable with soft silicone-coated steel construction and non-pinch elastic band. This wrist weights are easy to wash off when they get sweaty and a convenient little carrying pouch included. Multiple colors available – get a pair HERE.  

Insulated Water Bottle with Swivel Smart Phone-Holding Lid by Ringo: A game-changer, mom will absolutely LOVE it – I use mine every single day! A 24 or 32-ounce size available, and keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours, hot drinks hot for 12 hours. This magnetic lid water bottle attaches to the back of phone – and swivels up, down and all around to get the perfect angle photo. Not just for photo- hold up phone for GPS, Zoom, movie watching, etc.   It’s super durable, heavy (so that it won’t fall over with phone, even if bottle empty, and dishwasher safe. Get it HERE.

HYROX SHOP & RACE REGSTRATION: The popularity of this functional fitness race is off the charts. Treat the sporty mom in your life with a chance to run one of these races (8 1ks, 8 fitness zones) in various venues across the U.S and world. Use my Hyrox discount code FITFORK-10 to save 10% of individual races in the U.S. Or, gear her up at the Hyrox shop in some the hottest Hyrox gear and collabs.

Equalizer Bars from Lebert Fitness – Strength workouts, agility training and calisthenics at home made easy with these functional fitness bars. Mom will love the endless bodyweight exercise options and how easy they are to store. Available in lots of fun colors (lol, or black).  Use my Lebert Fitness discount code: THEFITFORK to save 15% on most products

Lebert Fitness -- save 15% discount code THEFITFORK

Muscle Health Plus by Previnex : If wants to perform her best, recovering well and support overall general wellness, Mom will love Muscle Health PLUS supplement. This mix combines the highest quality muscle health ingredients (like Creatine, BCAAs, EAAs, ingredients to boost protein synthesis and more) into an “all-in-one” formula that’s as convenient as it is effective. Beneficial for an active lifestyle and also for healthy aging (I mean, the buzz right now is all about Creatine and Protein Intake/Absorption for women over 40 and post-menopausal women). Save 10% on your cart with my Previnex discount code: THEFITFORK

Save 15% at Previnex with code THEFITFORK

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Find the best Mother’s Day fitness gifts for moms who love to move! From sunglasses to red light therapy pads, stylish activewear, workout gear, and recovery tools — plus discount codes to save big!

40 Ways to Get a Spartan Workout While Doing Everyday Chores

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During these crazy COVID-19 times, we are all missing our gym time and Spartan training! You can still stay in fighting shape and be ready for race day (whenever that may be) with home workouts. Vacuuming lunges home workout during chores

Spartan has been sharing plenty of home workouts for obstacle course racing across their various media, they are worth a look-see! But, you can also get a legit workout when working at home and/or doing every day chores – check out my 40 Ways to Get a Spartan  Workout While Doing Everyday Chores. Continue reading

Full Body Home Workout with Body Weight and Towel

This post is sponsored by adidas. However, all content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

No gym, no problem! Even though your membership may be frozen due to the global health pandemic, you can still get an effective, full-body workout at home that kicks up heart rate and strengthens and tones muscles with merely your own body weight.Adidas Home Workout with The Fit Fork - Jennifer Fisher

No need to invest in any fancy home fitness equipment (although a fabulous new workout outfit can work wonders for motivation). In fact, today’s workout just uses a simple hand towel from your bathroom or dishtowel from the kitchen! Read on to get his Body Weight Towel Workout for Home that will keep you fit at home.

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

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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

Wind Down & Restore with Post-Workout Yoga for Athletes

If you’re anything like me, I bet you’re a runner, a weightlifter, an obstacle course racer or some other type athlete who thrives on a tough sweat session but not so much the attention to mobility and cooling down that should follow. Over the last two years, I’ve come to realize that yoga is a fantastic and fun way to stretch out, unwind and realign the body after working out. Plus, it can be done at home in 15 minutes or less – meaning, “I have no time for that,” is a pretty lame excuse!

Post Workout Yoga For Athletes

Forget the hassle of heading to a yoga class after the last mile has been run or burpee been thrown down, Grokker, an online resource of home workout videos, has a relaxing post-workout yoga practice for athletes that really works to help ease muscles and the nervous system into cool down mode immediately following a high-intensity exercise event. Actually, Grokker has 1,500+ fitness videos for to choose from, I just thought you’d like to get a taste of this one I keep putting in my queue – Post Workout Yoga for Athletes.

See other great at-home yoga videos at Grokker.com.

What I like about this athlete-centric practice is that it gently stretches and opens the body to optimize the workout I just finished. Each pose helps my taxed muscle tissue start to repair while I’m still warm and grounds my energy after being in “beast mode” for a couple hours. Because runners, weightlifters and other athletes tend to have tighter muscles than uber-bendy yogis, I appreciate how this video provides simple modifications so that I can attempt each pose without getting injured.

Yoga Shoulder Stretch and Chest Opener for Athletes

I couldn’t reach my hands together on the other side, but the Grokker instructor showed me how to modify this pose with a yoga strap.

Jennifer Fisher - Beef Team Elite Runner

Home workouts and yoga videos from Grokker round out my fitness and keep me competing at the top of my game.

Plus, did I mention how easy it is to do a Grokker yoga workout at home?! Just log in, search the library and hit the play button – or schedule a reminder for a later date and time!  Somedays, I barely have time to fit in a quick run, let alone finding time to drive to a yoga class in crazy Austin traffic. There’s no denying the social benefits of exercising in a gym or group fitness class, but often – very often – that is not convenient, or even possible. Grokker video workouts have been a solid addition to my widely varied fitness toolbox – there are all types of workouts and even healthy cooking episodes to suit my current interests and abilities.  

 

Here are some other reasons to check out Grokker (in addition to receiving a 14-day free trial and 40 percent discount).

Variety: A library full of 1,500+ premium video classes in popular genres like yoga, fitness, meditation and healthy cooking. Videos last 10 minutes to 1+ hours and are available in beginner to advance fitness levels – you will never get bored!

Quality: Grokker’s videos, made in-house, are beautiful and inspiring to watch – the expert fitness instructors also know what they’re talking about and will wisely teach and lead you through all the steps.

Community: You can contact your fitness instructor to have questions answered and also connect with thousands of like-minded fitness enthusiasts from around the world. You’ll also find all the latest health and fitness tips at Grokker – they keep you in the know and motivated!   

Convenient: Workout as YOUR schedule permits, where, whenever and as much as you want. The Premium videos can be accessed on any device including laptop, tablet and phone.

 

Remember, for a limited time, you can get a 14-day free trial and 40 percent discount on premium memberships, so check Grokker out STAT! 

What is your favorite post-workout stretch or yoga pose?  Have you ever followed along with a video class?  Please share in the comments below – XOXO, Jennifer

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Grokker.