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!

How More Efficient Protein Powder Can Help Optimize Performance

This post has been sponsored by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes through Kitchen PLAY. All opinions are my own.

I am all about making my personal world more efficient so that I’m set up for success in all areas of life including optimizing my time, optimizing my money, and optimizing my health! I’ve been known to run to the gym to knock out cardio before strength-training, I “Marie Kondo’d” the heck out of my sock drawer, and I’m all about meal prepping to stock the freezer, fridge, and pantry with foods that support my active lifestyle. All these life hacks save time, save money, and support my physical and/or mental health! How Prohydrolase is helps me digest protein better to optimize my workouts and recovery

You know another thing I’ve got working for me? Optimizing how various types of protein supplements can benefit my body thanks to ProHydrolase. ProHydrolase is an ingredient found in some protein supplements that has been proven to increase digestibility, thusly increasing the potential for muscle-building and muscle-recovery. Read on to learn more about my experience with ProHydrolase:

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How to Get Runner Feet Ready for Summer Rest, Recovery & Relaxation + OOFOS Giveaway

So, how many miles have you crossed of your training schedule since the beginning of the year? Maybe 300 miles, 500 miles or, for some of you hardcore runners, I’m guessing in excess of 1000 miles to date. As the weather is warming up, those hardworking feet are starting to slip out of socks and running shoes . . . and those “workhorses” are kinda looking and feeling life hooves. Am I right? You know I am!

Read on to find out How to Get Hardworking Runner Feet Ready for Summer Rest, Recovery & Relaxation (Plus don’t miss the awesome giveaway for a pair of OOFOS which are post-run recovery sandals that I swear by and are ideal for everyday too)! Continue reading

Tips (and Teas) for Sleep Deprived Runners

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

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone, especially those in endurance sports including running, swimming, biking and obstacle course racing. It’s during sleep hours that our bodies do the bulk of recovery from our daily hard training and builds us into better athletes.  Tips ((and Tea) for Sleep Deprived Runners

A few years ago, I went through a long bout of insomnia (sleeping only 4 to 5 hours a night) and just figured I could power through it with little or no consequence. However, I became increasingly anxious, irritable, had difficulty concentrating and made rash decisions. I wasn’t seeing improvements in my runs and workouts and many days I wouldn’t have the muscle strength or endurance to get them done. My stress was out of control as evidenced by sky-high cortisol levels that would never level out during the day as they should. I knew I needed to do something about my “sleep hygiene” pronto. Creating a “calming” ritual by drinking a healthy tea in the evening, was one of my strategies. Read on to learn my tactics and tips for better sleep: Continue reading

Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery + Pizza

There’s plenty of nutrition advice out there on what to eat and drink BEFORE and DURING a marathon to optimize performance. However, what you consume immediately AFTER a marathon, and over the next 24 to 48 hours, is equally as important — it plays a significant role in the recovery process. Your taxed body demands fluids and nutrients to bring hydration back into balance, kick start muscle repair, and restore mental focus and mood. Bounce back from your 26.2 (or other endurance event such as Ironman, Spartan, century rides or even just intense pre-race training) quicker and more completely by following my suggested post marathon nutrition recovery timeline. Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery - what to eat immediately and up to 48 hours after an endurance event like marathon, Ironman, Spartan, century ride, and more.

Read on to get the details on my Nutrition Timeline for Marathon Recovery, see what foods I pack in my drop bag, get questions answered (like should I take supplements), and get a speedy, satisfying, celebration-worthy post-marathon pizza recipe.

Also, ANNOUNCEMENT – I will be taking over the Whole Foods Market 365 Instagram story starting Saturday evening through Sunday (Feb 17th to Feb 18th) to share with you my experience prepping, running and recovering from the Austin Marathon. So, FIND ME! Continue reading