These are workouts that I used to improve my vertical as a volleyball, basketball, and high jumper that worked and the equipment that I used! All of these you can do at home with at-home workout tools. These workouts helped me improve my PR from 4'2 in my sophomore year to 5'3 at the state meet in my senior year of high school!

I love trying new yoga studios across Southern California! Stop by one for a class next time you're in the area!

Need new running shoes? 👟 Of course you do, we all do! These are some of my faves for speed, long runs, everyday comfort and the trails!

Always looking for clothes that are comfortable for all types of exercises: running, walking, pilates, pickleball, etc.

Whether you are hardcore at working out , running or just enjoy wearing the fitness attire, these are some of my favorites.

from beginner to pro poler/ dancer here is a list of things that have improved my journey since 2019

Started boxing six months ago and my wrists felt like they belonged to a 90-year-old after every session. I went through a ridiculous number of hand wraps — too stretchy, too stiff, unraveling mid-round — before landing on the ones that actually keep my joints locked in without cutting off circulation. If you're nursing sore wrists after hitting the bag or your current wraps bunch up inside your gloves, this lineup took me way too long to figure out so you don't have to.

The best and most reliable products for the girls who love adventuring, being outdoors and just overall granola girls!

Must have list for my welders, Boilermakers, construction workers, and all blue collar baddies

Every year we give gifts to the coaches and struggle to find new ideas. Here are some of our favorites for years past.

Some items are a bit on the higher end budget wise but I really love these as a base for a gym fit or even a comfy casual vibe!

Osceola County is still cattle and horse country once you get past the theme parks, and some of the best horseback riding and trail rides in Central Florida are within 30 minutes of Kissimmee and Poinciana. Here are my favorite ranches, trail rides and riding lessons for beginners and kids, plus the Amazon gear that makes a first ride comfortable.

Tired of pulling arrows out of targets only to find bent tips and shredded fletching? I went through five cheap targets that fell apart in a month before landing on gear that actually works. This list is for backyard archers, bowhunters prepping for season, and anyone who's sick of replacing arrows that cost more than the target. Took me two years of trial and error so you can skip straight to what holds up.

Be prepared for the unexpected, whether it be snow storms or blazing heat. This list contains a few items that you may want to keep handy. Could keep you safe or even just spare you some time.

Low impact, high discipline, and even higher glow up potential. Everything you need to build a toned, strong, feminine physique with Pilates tools that are as aesthetic as your Pinterest board.

I recently tried running away from my problems… literally… and it was exhilarating. I always said if you catch me running you better run too because there has to be a zombie chasing me… Turns out I was wrong about the zombie but right about you running too. LOL! It's such a great stress reliever. In this list I will be adding some things I've gotten or plan to purchase VERY soon for my running journey. These things can also be used for long distance walking. Be sure to check back often as I will continue to grow and update notes as I train more and run farther/longer.

These are some of my favorite yoga stuff. From mats to clothing to props to books. The clothes are nice and sweat proof. The books have been crucial in my yoga journey. ENJOY

When it's 95 degrees or pouring rain in Central Florida (so, most afternoons), these trampoline parks, ninja courses and indoor adventure spots save the day. We've bounced, climbed and karted through all of them with the kids - here's where locals actually go in Orlando, Kissimmee and beyond.

Everyone, and I mean everyone, I know loves to play golf, so I started giving custom golf club head covers as gifts. I didn’t realize how much fun it could be to match someone’s ‘style’ with club covers! This is a list of some of my favorite custom designs, and it represents the wide variety of the amazing people in my life and their very different styles. In this collection you will see butterflies, medical symbols, dog paws, flames, humor, flowers, retro vibes, and more. :)

I have cycled all of my life until I became disabled - then I recently got an electric tricycle to get me back out and about again! Here are all of my favourite products so far.

let’s be real, some days it’s hard to make it to the gym or out for a run. working out doesn’t have to be so strict - movement is movement! here are some of my go to workouts at home

everything you need to be prepared for a weekend in the desert at Stagecoach Music Festival!!

Leggings that slide down or go sheer mid-lunge can ruin a Pilates class. This list sticks to lululemon Align and Swiftly, Alo Airlift and Free People Movement, with a few Aerie and Athleta fill-ins, so the whole mat-to-coffee outfit holds up for moms who go straight from class to errands.

As a yoga teacher and someone who loves to practice, these yoga accessories are some of my favorite ways to add depth to my practice at home or in studio. And some of my favorite Yoga Practitioners from Youtube and who have their own virtual yoga studios in case you can't find one locally.

Pilates is my workout of choice. It is very challenging yet very safe for your body and joints. I have been practicing it for many years and I swear it never gets easier. In fact, I think it gets harder over time! Here is a list of my favorite pilates things!

Real gym girlies know just how much better your workout can go when you are confident in a cute outfit! As a bodybuilder, working out is a massive part of my life. When I’m on prep, I workout 2-3x / day and have some very specific clothing needs. These are some of my absolute most favorite pieces that I have in my closet!

A little mix of function and fun — these are my beach and paddleboard musts that make every sunny day smoother and more enjoyable

Your go-to guide for everything you need to make the most of your theme park day - must haves for comfort, convenience, and a little extra magic!

As someone who has been running for around a year now, here are some of the things I really recommend you get

Camping with multiple kids used to mean one adult hovering over the fire pit while three kids fought over two sticks. Someone always grabbed the hot end, someone always cried, and the marshmallows ended up in the dirt. I spent two summers testing gear until our campfire nights actually became fun instead of a first-aid situation. If you're planning a family camping trip or even just a backyard fire pit night, grab this stuff before your next outing.

Movement doesn’t have to mean 6 a.m. bootcamps and green juice (unless that’s your thing). For me, it’s about finding ways to feel strong, get fresh air, and boost my mood - while still being realistic with two kids, zero free time, and a busy brain. Here are my go-to workouts, gear, and inspo for staying active without the guilt trip.

My husband has been working out for the last 4 months and lost over 50lbs. He is working out every other day with weekends off and using a deficit diet. I hope this list helps on your fitness journey to find items that are useful and items that we think have great potential to lose weight and feel healthier.

My first Grampians hike in Victoria nearly wrecked me. Wrong boots, no layers, ran out of water two hours in, and my phone died before I could capture the Pinnacle lookout. If you're planning your first trip to the Grampians and don't want to learn everything the painful way, this is what I packed the second time around.

A list of most of the things I use in the field as an environmental scientist. I've had most of these products for years, and used them in many different climates, from the tropics to the tundra, and can say I highly recommend!

Ready to level up your workouts? These are my go-to gym essentials that make every session more effective, comfortable, and motivating, whether you're just starting out or deep in your fitness journey.

All the gear I love to use for marathon training!

Repeat gym products & brands I keep buying from & ultimate comfy loungewear picks for that lazy Sunday in

The gear that got my kids begging to go back outside. BB guns, walkie talkies, first fishing poles — Christmas gifts that build a hunter instead of another screen habit.

CALLING ALL RUNNERS!!!! I feel like im qualified to make this list because I run and have run a half marathon… these are some of my must haves that got me through my race! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I love a good hot girl walk, lifting weights and trying new things to move my body and get me out of exercise funks. Here are some of my recommendations that I use in my daily routine or have tried! Gotta keep that muscle on as you age. :)

Feel your best walking into a workout class that you probably pay a lot of $$ for. Might as well look good while you sweat🫣😘✨

Sweat pouring into your eyes at mile six is the worst. You're blinking, wiping your face on your shirt, losing focus. I went through a pile of headbands, wraps, and sweat-wicking gear before landing on the stuff that actually works for runners who go past 5K. Sharing everything I kept, returned, and stocked up on so you can skip the trial and error.

Whether it's a Saturday braai in the backyard or a weekend where the kids finally get to sleep under the stars, every great outdoor day starts with the right gear. I've pulled together affordable, well-loved Amazon finds: braai essentials, easy camping kit and the little things that keep a family trip running smoothly. Grab what you need and enjoy the fire. 🔥

Central Florida's heat and active lifestyle are tough on your body – whether you're running, lifting, playing pickleball, or chasing kids around a theme park. These are my top Amazon picks for recovery and mobility: massage guns, foam rollers, compression gear, and everything you need to bounce back faster and move better.

You know that moment when the wind catches a paper plate and sends it tumbling across three rows of cars? Or when someone knocks over the bag of empties and suddenly your whole tailgate crew looks like litterers? I spent years being that person chasing trash across the lot. This list is for the tailgate host who wants to keep things fun without leaving a disaster behind. Took me five seasons of trial and error, so grab what you need before football kicks off.

The best for short walks or long marathons

My collection of athletic wear is almost as big as my swimsuit collection. I have some workout clothing that has lasted me years so I wanted to share my favorite pieces.

Everything your crew needs for a perfect kite and beach day — easy-fly kites, sun shelters, coolers, and sand gear. From Lake Toho breezes in Kissimmee to day trips out to Cocoa Beach, this is my go-to packing list for Central Florida families. All picks are on Amazon.

Everything you need to be THE pilates princess. From routine, to equipment, to attire, you’re ready to go!!

If I had the space and money, this is the set up I would have in the privacy of my own home gym, large to small exercise equipment that give you a full body w

The fitness gifts actually worth wrapping this year — my curated mix of viral Amazon home gym gear, recovery tools, and wellness upgrades for everyone on your holiday list, organized by price so you can shop fast. Whether you are buying for the friend who just started working out at home, the runner or lifter who is always sore, a busy mom who wants movement that fits between nap times, or someone who deserves a real splurge like a walking pad or adjustable dumbbells, there is a giftable pick at every budget. You will find stocking stuffers under $25, crowd-pleasers $25 to $50, best-selling recovery gifts $50 to $100, premium home gym upgrades $100 to $200, and splurge-worthy statement gifts over $200. Great for her, for him, new-year-resolution shoppers, and the hard-to-shop-for people on your list. It also solves the January problem early — these are the picks people buy themselves after the holidays. Save it now and shop the whole guide in one place this season.

I've been trying to stay physically active my whole life. After 20+ years of going to the gym I've found a few other ways to make exercising a bit more fun. With video games or cool attractions open in Edmonton, I've compiled a list of things that I love to do by myself or with friends.

Clothing, accessories, & gear gift suggestions for the outdoorsy girls in your life. Perfect for hiking, climbing, camping, and travelling.

Sitting on a metal bleacher for nine hours in July with no shade, no snacks, and a dead phone is a special kind of misery. This is everything I bring to all day sports tournaments now, whether it's soccer, baseball, or lacrosse. If you're a sports parent who spends every weekend baking in the sun watching back-to-back games, grab this stuff before the season starts and you're stuck improvising again.

You set your alarm for 5:45 AM with the best intentions, then spend 20 minutes looking for your earbuds, realizing your watch is dead, and talking yourself out of it. This is every piece of gear I lay out the night before so there's zero friction when my feet hit the floor. If you're someone who wants to be a morning runner but keeps failing at the logistics part, scroll through this before your next rest day.

Crossed the finish line of my first half marathon with blood-soaked socks and two toenails that never grew back right. Spent the next year testing every running sock I could find so my feet would actually survive training. If you're a runner who dreads pulling off shoes after long runs — or you've taped your heels so many times you buy moleskin in bulk — this is everything that finally stopped the carnage.

Places I love to paddle on Marylands Eastern shore. There are many free local launches to put in your own canoes, kayaks or paddle boards. Also suggestions of places to rent!

We make at least a couple trips a year to Braves games! Occasionally without the kids but most of the time they are with us! Here's what we love to do!

Fall is the perfect season for hiking, and having the right footwear is key. Discover our top-rated hiking boots that offer comfort, durability, and grip on any terrain. From weekend trails to mountain hikes, these boots have you covered.

Get ready to elevate your workout routine whether you're into cardio, strength training. or flexibility exercises. From essentials and machines to recovery tools and workout clothes, this list has something for everyone!

started getting into at-home workout videos during COVID era, and these are ones that i continue to use regularly when i want a regimented at home workout

All the things to enjoy going line dancing/where I've been!

Our kids have played many sports and one thing I see consistently on Facebook groups are people asking for fundraising ideas, so we put together a list of all of the fundraising opportunities we could think of for your team/organization to help get you started.

Central Florida is a great place to learn to skate - free public parks in almost every city and flat, smooth pavement year round. This is the gear I'd hand a new skater in Kissimmee, Poinciana or Orlando: a complete board that isn't junk, protection that kids will actually wear, and the small parts that keep a setup rolling.

Sometimes keeping up with your goals calls for good equipment and things that make you happy

As someone who’s currently obsessed with Pilates, yoga, and any other forms of hot workouts here are things I love and think you will too!!! These items can help improve your experience or just be there for the hot girl vibe ;)

Sitting at a desk eight hours a day had my hamstrings tighter than guitar strings and my shoulders practically fused to my ears. If you've tried generic stretch bands that snap, slide, or feel like they were made for someone half your size — I spent months hunting down handmade straps that actually hold up and feel good in your hands. Grabbed every one of these from small makers, and my physical therapist noticed the difference before I even told her.

I have been working out at home for over 8 years and my list has what you need to be successful while working out at home

This is how I did it. Created amazing memories. MY MOTTO - WARM AND DRY! Kids loved the experiences so much they now go on their own camping adventures as adults.

All outdoor essentials that are handy to have and for anybody to use. In this list you will find things that I love to have with me whether I am working outside or just enjoying the sun.

A curated list of all my yoga and Pilates favourites 💗💗 I started doing hot studio classes last year and fell in love with it. These are my tried and true essentials🌞🌞

I love working out, and these are my absolute must haves for the gym, Pilates, running and any other movement! 🧖🏼‍♀️💅

Being a sport parent, Im always looking for new and excellent products for my teenage daughter! You'll find all our favourites & what we pack in the hockey bag!

Having multiple years supporting my daughter train and compete internationally as a gymnastic, these are the must have items if you want to start gymnastics 🤸🏻‍♂️

Some of the Provincial and National Parks close to Toronto which offer hiking with scenic trails and are suitable for different levels including kids.

First running shoes picked from Runner's World's beginner testing, RunRepeat's 2026 budget lab tests, and beginner picks from Fleet Feet and Wirecutter. Start with comfort, then pick by what matters to you: support, bad knees, wide feet or price. I may earn a small commission if you buy through these links.

That moment when a car slowed down next to me on a dark Tuesday run changed everything. I went from thinking ‘it won’t happen to me' to researching personal safety gear for three straight weeks. If you run solo — especially early morning or after sunset — and that little voice in your head keeps saying you should be more careful, here's everything I actually carry and wear now so you don't have to learn the hard way like I did.

Spent two years adjusting, readjusting, and swearing at gear that shifted every half mile — my phone flew out twice, my keys jangled like a wind chime, and I had chafe marks that looked like battle scars. This is everything I actually kept after returning a small mountain of running accessories. Built for anyone who runs more than twice a week and is sick of fiddling with stuff mid-stride.

My family’s outdoor wearables

Tent camping is fun and relaxing if you properly plan and a nightmare if you don't. Here is a list of must haves for when tent camping.

Sitting on a hard aluminum bench for six hours while fishing will wreck your back and your mood. If you've been stuffing life jackets under yourself or hauling separate cushions that slide around, this list is for the weekend boater who wants comfort and Coast Guard compliance in one product. Took me two seasons of sore tailbones to figure this out so you don't have to.

Walking to the bus stop before sunrise shouldn't feel like a survival mission, but here we are. If you're commuting in the dark — whether it's a 6 AM bus, an evening dog walk, or a winter jog — and you've had that moment where a car whips past way too close, this is everything I wear now. Took one near-miss for me to stop being lazy about visibility.

Planning a beach volleyball trip to Copacabana sounds dreamy until you show up with the wrong shoes, melted sunscreen, and a ball that deflates in the heat. I spent two weeks playing on Rio de Janeiro's most famous sand and figured out exactly what to bring, where to eat, and what to skip. If you're booking that flight soon, save yourself the trial and error I went through.

We recently got a boat so I’ve been buying all the things and trying them out. LOVING it so far, there’s so much to learn and experience. These are the Things I’ve found to like most while boating and fishing

If you're a Pilates princess either at home or at a studio these are the essentials you need

As a long time and now middle-age mom who runs, here are my top recommendations to make running of any distance suck less! These are my personal favorites and/or items I’d love to try.

Nothing kills a Saturday practice faster than pumping up a ball for the fifth time only to watch it go flat by halftime. If you've got a trunk full of deflated soccer balls and a kid who just wants to play, I spent way too many weekends testing these so you can skip straight to the ones that actually hold up.

After a car came within two feet of me on a Tuesday evening jog, I spent weeks testing every reflective vest and visibility product I could find. This is for the runner who refuses to give up dark-morning or late-night miles but also wants to make it home in one piece — save yourself the trial and error I went through.

Stepping barefoot on sharp rocks at the beach shouldn't feel like walking on broken glass, but here we are. If you've ever done that painful tippy-toe shuffle across a rocky shoreline while everyone else in proper shoes just strolled past you, this list is your fix. I tested a ridiculous number of water shoes over two summers of lake trips, beach vacations, and river hikes so you can skip the trial and error.

Spent two years pulling off swim caps only to find soaking wet hair underneath — tried silicone, latex, neoprene, you name it. If you're someone who swims laps regularly but dreads the post-pool hair damage and blowout destruction, this is every cap I tested and the ones that actually delivered on the dry-hair promise. Saved you the $200+ I wasted figuring it out.

As an avid concert-goer, these are a few things I bring with me so I can enjoy my live events in peace!

Because being a sports mom means living out of your car half the time 🚙 These must-haves—portable fans, comfy chairs, stylish team outfits, and roomy bags—help me stay ready for every game, practice, and doubleheader.”

Who says you can’t look cute while working out?? These recommendations are PERFECT for athletic girlies looking to stay stylish while grinding!!

For the always prepared, glam, slightly sweaty girlies: may your phone always be charged, makeup not melt, and you have the princess treatment you deserve

Walking alone after sunset used to make my heart race for all the wrong reasons. Cars not seeing me, loose dogs, sketchy stretches with no streetlights. If you walk in the evening for exercise or just to decompress and you've had that moment where a car swerves too close, this is everything I carry and wear now. Took me two near-misses and a full year of testing to land on this lineup.

Training for a 5K when you've never been a runner is honestly terrifying — your feet hurt, your knees ache, and you're convinced you bought the wrong everything. I spent three months testing gear before race day and these are the exact products that got me across the finish line with zero blisters, no chafing, and legs that still worked the next morning. If you're signing up for your first race and don't want to learn everything the painful way, start here.

This Summer it's all about the Preppy sports. From Tennis to Pickleball and the pool in between.

I crossed the finish line of my best half-marathon yet under 2 hours and the decision to train for a full marathon was instant. I did realize at the time that it meant 5 months of fitting training around work, figuring out fuelling, and learning what worked over increasingly long runs. These are the shoes, gear, tools, and resources that helped me along the way, with honest notes on what I used, why it helped, and what I’d recommend to another first-time marathoner. Some links may earn me a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nobody ever came over before — we had a nice yard but zero reason for anyone to stick around after a wave hello. I grabbed one game on a whim for a cookout, and suddenly every weekend turned into a block party. If you're tired of an empty backyard and want to be the house everyone gravitates toward, this is the exact lineup that turned my boring lawn into the spot.

Every beach vacation I'd fork over $30-50 per person for rental snorkel gear that smelled like someone else's breath and barely fit — then I did the math and realized I'd wasted hundreds. This list is for anyone who vacations near water at least once a year and is tired of crusty rental masks and loose fins. Took me three trips and a lot of returns to land on gear that actually works, so you can skip the trial and error.

Items for working out and staying healthy- I mainly love weight lifting, running and yoga/pilates.

cheer essentials i need as a D1 college cheerleader