I admit it: I love memes and trends and then/now and Q/A and all sorts of little ditties on Facebook. Recently, one of our bloggers (well, Cate) posted this on her feed:
This got me to thinking: what sorts of top-5 wisdom (or well-honed opinions) might you get from us, the FIFI bloggers? Here’s what some of us came up with.
Savita: my top 5 Locations for Swimming!
- Pool: Thames Park Pool
- Ocean: the Caribbean
- Large lake: Lake Huron
- Small lake: Killarney
- River: French River
Elan: my top 5 Tips for Exercising in Costumes!
- Water-based makeup will be lighter, but oil-based lasts longer. Use matte (under) and a freeze spray (over) to stay.
- Choose light, breathable, stretch fabrics. Shop 2nd hand for deals.
- Use safety pins, velcro, or glue to secure loose costume parts, such as buttons, zippers, or straps. Bring a repair kit with extra, including a mirror.
- Safety first, always. Choose a costume that does not interfere with your vision, hearing, or steps.
- Give yourself plenty of time to dress, and put on what you can at the last minute. Take pictures before…and after!
Amy: my top 5 music genres for a fun workout (highly personal, ymmv)!
- rap/hip hop (I prefer the dirty versions)
- headbanging metal
- disco
- funk
- 90s women of country
Diane: my top 5 things I learned since getting involved with this blog!
- Anatomy – I have learned the names of various body parts and how to make them work better
- The value of physiotherapy and the importance of acknowledging when I’m injured
- The joy of cycling – winter cycling, distance cycling, group cycling, e-bikes, and that n-+1 is the perfect number of bikes
- I may never be great at things, but I can do more than I ever dared imagine (see cycling, above, but also some swim challenges)
- Getting older is actually pretty great – I’m less self-conscious about my body, and about all the fun things I can do with it.
Catherine: my top 5 distance travel must-haves!
- compression socks (for long plane or car rides)
- hydroflask bottle with SECURE screw top (learned the hard way when ice tea spilled in backpack, frying laptop)
- luna bars (my energy bar of choice; I like lemon)
- small ultra-light cute daypack for active or urban outings
- swimsuit (always– you never know…)
Samantha:
My top five pandemic fitness purchases!
- My bike trainer for Zwifting is definitely number 1.
- Next up, number 2, my concept two erg (rowing machine).
- Number 3 the feminist philosophers headband of choice, the hygge!
- Number 4, the assortment of bands I bought which turned out to be very useful for knee physio.
- Number 5, my Zwift subscription of course!
and Martha: my top five pandemic fitness purchases!
- excellent walking shoes
- ankle supports
- three bamboo t shirts
- really cool leggings
- a garbage picker upper for plogging.
Dear Readers, what are some of your top 5s of anything that you’re willing to share? We’d love to hear your tips.
