Just as I’ve done with my Things I’m Leaving Behind list, I am following my annual tradition of posting the things I’m bringing with me into the new year. Last year, I picked EMERGE as my intention/mantra/word for the year. This year, I picked EXCELSIOR. I think it’s because I have been watching Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies for…
As is tradition here on Flecks of Lex, I’m sharing the things I’m leaving behind in 2021. Last year, I said I was leaving behind five things: double-booking and overscheduling, clutter, dirty laundry, excuses to not exercise, and weak glutes and bad posture. I think I did a pretty good job with leaving those things behind…
For the first review in this series, I’m reviewing the SHEFIT The Flex Sports Bra™. This was my first time trying out a SHEFIT sports bra. I’ve seen lots of advertising about this brand, and many of my friends have highly recommended these sports bras. They convinced me to try out the brand! Don’t have…
Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the intro video to learn more about my sports bra review series! If you’ve been following my blog for a long time, thank you! All of my longtime subscribers know that I used to write sports bra reviews all the time. It’s been a long time since…
In just a few short months, I will be running my very first marathon! I will be running the foot levelers Blue Ridge Mountain Marathon. This is affectionately called America’s Toughest Road Marathon, and based on everything I’ve been reading about it, that is a pretty accurate assessment of this race. I have never run…
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions shared in this post and the accompanying video are my own. When we challenge ourselves in a workout, we are asking a lot of our bodies. When the workout is complete, it’s time to thank our body, and what better way than with proper recovery? …
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions shared in this post and the accompanying video are my own. As a fitness professional, I often have multiple workouts in one day – especially on days where I’m teaching group fitness classes or yoga (aka every day ending in Y!). I tend not to…
On April 24, 2021, I attended the grand opening celebration for the Athleta store in Rockville, Maryland, located in Congressional Plaza on Rockville Pike. I had the opportunity to host a meet and greet, which was a first for me! One of my sisters and many of my friends and cycle students showed up to…
I have so many updates to share with you this week, but here are the first two: I got certified to teach HIIT & Flow, and I was recently hired to teach this format as well as yoga for Flex & Flow! I have fallen in love with teaching classes – both online and in-person – and…
As you may have figured out by now, I’m a bit of an outdoorsy girl. I love getting outdoors, breathing in all of the fresh air, and enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. You may have seen me out hiking, riding my bike, running, camping, or even practicing yoga, but something that I’ve…
