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Training Smarter versus Harder

Just pondering on how lucky I feel to have found “smart” training, versus “hard” training. My body, along with most of my clients bodies, have responded VERY well… to the point that people stop them all the time and ask them how they look so strong and young!

Yeah none of us have to kill ourselves in our sessions. In fact half the time we don’t even get sore. We have energy all day for the rest of the stuff we need to handle in life. 

In all honesty 

I don’t do “cardio”.

I don’t track my food.

I train in a Zen mode a few times a week and have a very minimalistic approach. Like VERY minimal! 

I do put sleep as a priority in my life which is a big part of how one responds. 

People assume I workout all day long. When in fact I barely train. 

My days are spent training others, designing programs, raising kids, keeping a house hold together, and taking care of my 400+ members in Lauren’s Playground and On The Edge Fitness.

I also now have time for friend meet ups, fun activities, and creativity. 

At almost 43 years old and working out less than I ever have, it’s truly about “smarter” training for your body… NOT HARDER.

This is why Lauren’s Playground & On The Edge Fitness class students are in literally the best shape, the strongest, most resilient body they’ve ever had in all their years.

I can’t wait to feature one of my amazing students to show you the magic of minimal smart training.

I’m opening my membership on Tuesday so you can see the power and be a part of this amazing community. 

Message me directly at kbellqueen@me.com to get on the waiting list if you’re ready to train smarter versus harder! 

The 21 Day Squat Challenge - Registration now open

 Welcome to the 7th Annual 21 Day Squat Challenge!

And yes it's totally Free!

 SIGN UP HERE TODAY

SO YOU SHOW UP 2022 BOLD AND READY!

The Challenge will be short and sweet each day for 21 days! 

This is why it works sooooo well!

If this is your first, second, third, fourth or fifth Squat Challenge, WELCOME!

If this is your first time joining the 21 Day Squat Challenge, WELCOME! You are about to enter the best FREE challenge of your lifetime. You are in the perfect place!  Once you sign up and the challenge begins on January 1st, I will load an instructional video to squat along side you in the comfort of your home. You get to choose the squat of your choice, or change it up whenever you want! Don't know how to squat? Don't worry, check out some of the squat videos below. It is also a nice refresher to see what to expect with the 21 Day Squat Challenge. Did I mention it is also FREE?

Want an extra bonus along with the physical and emotional benefits of a squat challenge? I will have many prizes along the way for those who participate and share on social media, including a Grand Prize of a year's access to Lauren's Playground! So let's get prepped for squatting!  

And for the first time EVER!!!  THIS YEAR WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL LEVEL UP - VIP SQUAT SEPARATE ADD ON GROUP - If you are looking for:

* Special Access to a LIVE "Find YOUR Squat Class" with PERSONALIZED Attention - this alone is more than worth the price of admission. Times and days TBA

* Extra Support

* Additional Accountability 

* Daily Text Reminders and Access if you're in U.S. or Canada 

* Several Additional Live Q&A's and to make sure each week you're practicing the squat for you!

* Put some skin in the game with $2 per day to show up in the level up VIP Squat Group. This will be a BETA group, since it's our first time around, so this is why you get ALL of this over the course of 21 days, for such a steal. 

If you want to grab a spot in the VIP SQUAT CHALLENGE GROUP - you can go here. Spots are limited due to the personalized attention you will be receiving.

Sign up for the FREE challenge here, even if you plan on joining the VIP SQUAT EXPERIENCE. 

So you want MORE support and all that's mentioned above, grab your spot here

 

 

Why Squat? Squats are one of the most beneficial exercises to practice. I could sit here and tell you how squatting makes you stronger, more conditioned, firms your legs and butt, improves digestion, increases energy and mood, but I'm sure you know the endless amount of benefits.

Do you plan on doing more than the Squat Challenge? Hundreds of people in Lauren's Playground will be doing programs like Upper Body Bliss and the Tushy Toning Transformation in conjunction with the 21 Day Squat Challenge. The RESET and RENEW  program in Lauren's Playground coincides well with the Squat Challenge as well. If you're not a member yet, don't worry... you will have a chance to join when we open in January

Still contemplating? Check out the following testimonial from a past participant:

 

What did you like about the squat challenge?

Probably THE single best experience I've ever had in my "fitness" life. Have always been a "loner" - no gym, no "workout buddies" - simply going out to my shed or working out in my little computer room. I HAVE to stay fit because I'm a full-time, 2nd shift blue-collar worker in a manual-labor-intensive job, with no "retirement" in the cards. But I was flagging - workouts were becoming infrequent and stale. Little mind-game things were messing with me, too: "What's the point? Nobody CARES whether you workout or not - everyone thinks you're a foolish idiot for even TRYING at your age!" (I'm 64). 

But something about Lauren's Squat Challenge called to me and I started it - and once I DID start it, I was hooked. Here were people who had the same mindset I did when I first started - they were happy, THRILLED to take this on. Their enthusiasm and energy were contagious. And THAT'S what kept me here and in the game - the people. I could relate to just about everything they had to say - recognize every level they were at - had been there at some point in my own experience. Decided from the very first day on the FB Group that I was NEVER going to stint them on encouragement and praise, because it's in damned short supply out here in the real world, no matter how much it's desperately needed and deserved. In the course of doing that, I'd find MYSELF becoming excited about the whole "fitness" thing again - ten short minutes of reading/responding to posts would have ME ready to jump up and start doing squats! 

Can you imagine? The sharing of little "life moments", the faltering and the set-backs due to illness or injury, the humor, the camaraderie - I had fallen into the single best group of human beings I had ever "met". Every single one striving - daily! - to improve their strength, their health and, collaterally, the lives of themselves and their family. The sheer positive energy of it was incredible - my strength was their strength and vice-versa (the way it SHOULD be in RL). I did my level best to bring everyone out in the open, to have them come out into the light so that they could SHINE, as they rightfully should. I have never been prouder or more happy to have been associated with ANY group of people in my life - and I'm looking forward to whatever OTHER "Challenges" are in store. The timing and load increments were perfect for this - everyone got to start out with what they were comfortable with and progress to what they wanted to - many surprised themselves and what a joy to behold THAT was. The "Ah-ha!" moments when many discovered hitherto unknown strength that hadn't been there before. 

Does it GET any better than that? I think not. EVERYONE pitched in and urged each other on - paid TRUE compliments where they were deserved, helped and gave guidance when needed or just simply let someone know they were rooting for them when they were down (and God Bless every single one of you who did so, because I'm sure it meant the world to the recipients - and me). 

Never hide your light under the bushel, people. Your progress is thrilling to everyone when you're making progress, whether it be with 5KG or 50! It's NOT the weight, or the amount of sets it takes to do the reps - it's YOU. In there slugging away consistently. We ALL glory in your journey and your progress, so never hide it because you think it doesn't measure up. It DOES. Thank you for this Lauren Brooks. A LOT of us really needed this - on many levels. And thank you AGAIN for doing the work WITH us (many of the online "guru's" DON'T). I respect that. Waiting for that next "Challenge". Hope I didn't bore anyone to death. Steven Peter Yevchak Sr. 

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FIND THE  BEST SQUAT FOR YOU!

 

EASY  WAYS FOR EVERYONE TO DO THE SQUAT CHALLENGE

FOR ALL LEVELS, SHAPES & SIZES

 

You can pick which kind of squats you'd like to start the challenge with:

Body Weight Squats

Goblet Squats

Bottoms Up Squats

Double Front Squats

I will cover all of this in the upcoming Squat Videos you'll receive each day! Don't you worry!

YOU CHOOSE!!

Want to share your progress? Enter for daily prizes and a year's access to Lauren's Playground? Then do the following:

 Share and tag your friends to challenge them to get them involved. Hashtag #21daysofsquats and #laurenbrooksfitness so we can find you. Tell us when you do your squats on Facebook or Instagram. Tag and hashtag so we can find you! Check out our Facebook challenge group for the easiest way to participate and get involved.Find us on Facebook to share with your friends, family and colleagues. 

If you're not sure how to properly perform a squat please view any of these video below.   

COMMON MISTAKES  

 

 

 

 

LET'S SQUAT - Bodyweight or Kettlebell Goblet Squats

 

 

 

DOUBLE KETTLEBELL FRONT SQUATS

 

 

My Personal Results With The Past Squat Challenge

 

I started the Challenge with a 44lb kettlebell. It felt challenging, but look at my progress in this video of the last day I tested (3 weeks later)

 

 

 

How do you hoist a heavy kettlebell up to do a Kettlebell Front Squat?

 

Getting the Bell in Position

 

 

 

 

Don't take my word for it, see what people have said about the past Squat Challenges below:

 

Tempest Sharp: i loved it for a couple reasons, gained strength, totally motivated by a few people in particular, and i loved checking in.. i'm hoping for a sld, on the next one ha ha haDenice Harlow Johnson: Doing a manageable challenge on FB was fun I must say. I was definitely inspired by these folks. My legs got a bit stronger I'm sure.Jill Singer: For me, next time I'll take the total squats of the week and average them for an "every other day" workout so my body has a chance to rest.Husna Lapidus: For me it was the accountability and the motivation from all the other squat challenge participants. It was easy enough to not be daunting but enough of a challenge to feel worthwhile.Angela Clark: 21 days is a sweet spot that gave me an extra push/challenge to my existing training. I really focused on my form. This challenge was Totally achievable for anyone at any level! Especially when motivated by such a fantastic group!Sarah Post: Fun! Engaging! Good length and very tangible progress!Deanna Russo Terzo: LOVED IT! Ready for next one:)Olivia Fenion: Loved it as it kept me motivated and seeing everyone else participating just spurred me on so I didn't give up! smile emoticon Didn't manage to post on all days but kept up, and it also made me want to do more exercise around it. Usually I would have a couple of days off in a week, but the challenge kept me going every day! smile emoticonIris Guadian: I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this challenge. I don't typically participate in these kinds of exercise challenges, but I decided to try yours because it's you. I can actually do a proper goblet squat now. Before I would only go halfway for various reasons. My body is noticeably stronger and that's transferring over to my other workouts.Lily Hennessey: I really enjoyed it! It was short and sweet, both in the amount of time spent per day and the overall length of the challenge. I liked that I could use weights that worked best for me and was inspired by the progress and weights used by the rest of the group. And most of all, it was fun and not like anything else out there!Martha Miller: I myself prefer a rest day here and there, but I looked at it as a challenge – much like a bike tour I would do, where I don't ride every day at home but then challenge myself by doing so on the tour. It was fun and motivating, and I enjoyed keeping accountable on here and seeing other people be successful too!Lindsey Dunn: Glad I did it! Didn't post for unrelated reasons, but the extra squats each day were a nice addition to be slam 2. I didn't mind the no rest days since it isn't too difficult to just do a few squats each day.Danielle Fox: Being 23 weeks pregnant I know I need to keep moving. I need to have a strong core and mobility in my hips. This squat challenge has forced me to focus on form and foundation while performing deep squats. I have been able to increase my weight without sacrificing proper form. I have also increased mobility through my hips and down into my Achilles. This challenge has been awesome!!!!!!Tasha Olson: I haven’t done one of these challenges before and I’m blown away on how rewarding and fun this experience has been. It has kept me accountable (especially with the encouragement of the Facebook group), gained strength and increased my flexibility.Tricia Berg Layde: This has been great and tons of fun. I enjoyed it more being part if the FacebookDebbie Fisher: Really enjoyed it! (Have to finish today...tonight.) I did get tired but really was motivated and inspired by the group posts. I do feel stronger in my legs and can see more muscles. Definitely feeling the heaving swings in my abs that I did along with the squats. 21 days is very doable.Kimberly Matteson Hagler: I really enjoyed it! I didn't "officially" enter but started and posted here occasionally. I haven't been training in awhile and it was a great way to ease back into it. I feel now I'm ready to actually start training again and remembering how effective it can be with not a lot of time (as a mom of 3 busy kids and hubs).Charly Noyes: It's been fun!! And I feel so much stronger overall! Definitely pushed me to my heaviest squatting weight thus far in my journey! And the accountability has been a huge help!Emily Wakefield: Being part of the #laurenbrooksfitness #21daysofsquatschallenge has been an amazing experience. Not only did it motivate me to try and do something everyday but it gave me something to be accountable toAimee Neumann Stefanski: It's always fun to start off the new year with a fitness challenge. Kept me motivated and was fun to not only encourage other fellow squatters but be encouraged as well. I think we have a great group here and it was a blast! Pushed me to get a heavier bell which I've been needing to do for a long time! Can't wait for the next challenge!!Hilary Girvin Bell: Loved it!!! Need more bells wink emoticon def kept me accountable. Will post day 21 later today xoTammi Rippeon: Love the accountability and the ability to meet new people that share similar interests. Love that the challenge focused on increasing weight - have seen a lot of challenges where the reps seem unrealistic. Was able to focus on form! My quads are on fire today! Would love to do another challenge and receive tips on form, nutrition, etc! Cheers everyone!Charmaine Hanshaw: Far and away the mental aspect turned out to be huge for me - gave me back my gumption. I've loved being a part of this group so much, encouraging people and receiving encouragement and sharing a laugh or two along the way. Carrie Ann Regnier: I really liked doing this challange! It was something that I was sure that I could do and follow through with it! I really like the group that we have going here! It is so nice to get feed back and inspiration from women who have common interests Cindy Williams: It has been just what I needed to jumpstart a much needed consistent workout routine. I started with body weight squats and am so glad that I did- taking my time getting the form down.Heather Sand: I loved being part of this challenge. It pushed me to do something all the way and took my hatred of squats and turned it into something manageable.I love seeing my co-participants posts and it motivated me to get my challenge done for the day no matter how I felt or how busy I was! Thank you for hosting!Kim Stanley: I totally agree with everyone thus far. This has been especially good for me in the accountability area. I love how versatile this challenge has been with how it can be tailored to fit anyone's fitness level and needs. It has helped me make better food choices as well. I now just walk on past the Peanut Butter Butterfingers without stopping!Eileen Ken Laughlin: I really enjoyed this challenge. Some days were more of a challenge than others, but it was such a manageable and attainable goal each day, I couldn't not do them. Surprised myself A) that I stuck with it and B) the weight I was worried about (16kg) Erin Burton: I thought it was so fantastic!!! We had an amazing group of people who helped each other get through it!Janelle Erdman Ramberger: I enjoyed the challenge very much! I love pushing myself to see what I'm capable of! This challenge was was just the right amount of work. Some days felt easy, but then til the end of each week, I knew it was a challenge! I know I'm stronger today than I was 3 weeks ago!Tempest Sharp: ok and a additional thought on this. One reason its ink this was so easy to stay with. The schedule, as in you didn't add "said" reps each day, each week, we started over, so it was a break, so to speak, even though yes, some of us went up some or alot in weight, by starting the weeks new with lower reps it was easier to obtain a heavier weight goal... way to set up a good schedule.Thinkon These: What an amazing challenge! My legs feel so much stronger. After slacking during the holidays, I was dreading picking up where I left off. This was just the boost I needed to get back on track. The accountability makes a huge difference, too. Thank you Lauren Brooks.. and you too, Todd Graham!!!Gemina Kaeha: This challenge was awesome with no dread factor at all. Even on days that I didn't feel great I was able to accomplish the challenge training and it always re-energized me. This was a great add on to other training sessions or even great on rest days. And I love love love all the support and people in this group!! Thanks Lauren for putting it all together. And congrats to everyone who did the challenge!Tracy Watson: I have loved this challenge. I was just starting to workout some again after a back injury when you posted it. So many other squat challenges looked dreadful to me. I had no desire to build up to a reps in the 200s like most of the others.Melissa Szurovy: I loved the simplicity and that it was at each persons own pace. I never felt (too) bad if I had to miss a day, catch up or finish a day late.Leslie Reid-Green I am really glad I did this. On days when I got no other activity I still did my squats. I am thinking of starting it again on February 1st.

 

BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR - Black Friday Kettlebell Fitness Workout Sale by Lauren Brooks - this week only!

 Black Friday Sale STARTS NOW
Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving for those that celebrate this holiday. This week I've closed my in person and live virtual classes to honor this family and friend American tradition. We will resume our regular schedule on Monday November 29th.
I'd like to give sincere thanks to everyone who has not only touched my life, but has trusted in me to be your fitness, movement, and strength coach. Some of you the last 17 years!
It's truly an honor to know that working with one of my programs, videos, personal coaching, or being involved in the group training, has made immaculate changes in your life. 
I have decided to SLASH the prices of all our Kettlebell Fitness DVD's we have left in stock as well as all our Kettlebell Video Downloads, Workout Programs, Ebooks. 
Please take advantage of our 75% off sale on Kettlebell DVD's that have been successfully used all around the world, plus Free Domestic Shipping if you spend $50 or more, this week only.
Please take advantage and stock up for 50% off to instantly have access to specialty strength programs, Downloadable DVDs, ebooks, kettlebell workouts, kettlebell educational workshop and programs. 


PLEASE ENTRE
DISCOUNT CODE: bestsale 
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SHOP INSTANT DOWNLOADS AND PROGRAMS



Love you all! Please travel safe if you're traveling this week. 

xoxo,
Lauren


p.s. If you need access to a workout to do, and you're not a member, I've made Holiday Hustle workout 1 available in the Featured Workouts. Free Code: loyalsubscriber
Members, you know you have hundreds of workouts at your finger tips. 
p.p.s. I'd like you to make sure that you know you DON'T have to be a member to participate in either our traditional Squat Challenge or the new beta group 21 Day Vip Squat Challenge.  I am overwhelmed with the interest in the VIP group of the Squat Challenge starting January 1st. Spots will be limited so those I've put on the waitlist will get first access, since there will be a personal component to this one.  I will announce the opening of registration for both the free challenge and the vip version after the holidays. 

How 7 Days of Kettlebell Swings Changed Lives

THE SUMMER SWING CHALLENGE WAS EXTREMELY IMPACTFUL

 IN JUST 7 DAYS! 

"I've loved it. I have seen my body change physically over the last couple of days, while I've also seen my mind change as well." Rochele T.

How was your experience with the Swing Challenge?  Here are some of the life changing responses in the Lauren Brooks Fitness Challenge Facebook group! 

 

Super Strong, Toned, Pain Free, and More energetic thanks to Kettlebell Training and Lauren's Playground

"Within the last year I have TONED, become more MUSCULAR than I have ever been!

I don't have pain any more and my elbow issues are gone!"

Eloise K. England

I couldn’t be more proud to celebrate Eloise! Check out her journey from when she started Lauren’s Playground one year ago to now!

From no energy with pain and weakness to strong, more energy than she knows what to do with, muscular, toned up, and super strong!

“I'm 37, I had tennis elbow on my right arm and a left hip that was always nagging with pain from sitting so much for work. I also always had a sore right shoulder. I don't have pain any more and my elbow issues are gone, even though I do tons of pull ups and presses and snatches I have ZERO issues in my shoulder. When I started last year I had very little energy and I didn’t have strength. I couldn't do a push-up, a pull-up or many swings. I've been awakened to mobility and the way you integrate it, is just perfect. I’ve become aware of my body... and how all the parts are connected. Within the last year I have TONED, become more MUSCULAR than I have ever been and I'm STRONGER than my husband!!! I have SO MUCH ENERGY and I am honestly in love with the playground! There is nothing else for me :) x I can also eat so much more without picking up weight!! :) BONUS Above all it's FUN and you are just so lovely !! Best trainer in the WORLD You are simply the best at what you do and I thank God I have you!” Eloise K.

Thank you Eloise a million for sharing your journey with the world. In just one year she’s completely transformed! I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store for her! We will be opening the doors to the magical place of Lauren’s Playground on June 22nd! DM to get or go here to get on the waitlist so you get a notification when we open. Once we close we don’t open back up til 2022 and life is too short not to FEEL amazing, strong, fit, and revitalized!"  
Thank you Eloise for sharing your amazing journey with us! Happy 1 Year Playground Anniversary! Can't wait to see what's next for you!

The Kettlebell Swing Challenge

GRAB YOUR SPOT FREE SPOT HERE
Starts Monday June 14th

Watch intro video here

Receive 1 video inside your portal every day for 7 days. 

After the 7 days you will feel 

STRONGER all over your entire body from head to toe!

MORE ENERGY and a sense of accomplishment.

CONDITIONED - swings not only help you become stronger but you’ll also condition your heart rate!

POWERFUL - you will have more explosive hip power after practicing variations for 7 days in a row.

MOBILE - with all of my workouts we sneak in mobility and recovery drills so you feel loose, mobile,  and engaged in the places. 

BETTER POSTURE - Swings along with the combo drills I’ll be adding in to our short challenges each day will open you up and help you stand taller!

FAT LOSS and TONED - 7 days of swings alone can definitely help your body become a fat burning machine. This will be the start of your journey and once you see how amazing it feels in such a short a amount of time you won’t want to stop training. 

SHORT sessions - You will need no more than 10-15 minutes a day to participate in the swing challenge. 

COMMUNITY - the most exciting part of these challenges is the inspiration we get in our community group. If you’re on FB join our free Lauren Brooks Fitness Challenge group. Every day you can post your progress, a photo, a comment, or a video! You will be so supported, motivated, and inspired that you won’t want to stop! 

WINNER - there will be prizes and one BiG winner that will win a YEAR ACCESS pass to Lauren’s Playground!!!!

Don't know how to swing a kettlebell or move your hips yet? No problem, take the Free Swing Class here before you get started. 

ARE YOU A PLAYGROUND MEMBER?

If so, check out the new Workouts of the Week right here inside your membership gym to see recommended workouts  for those who are doing the 7 Day Swing Challenge

NOT A MEMBER YET?  Don't you worry, we will be opening the doors officially on June 22nd. If you join the swing challenge you may be invited to a little secret pre-opening. We will just have to see. ;)

From Back Pain To Pain Free with Kettlebell Training

 "No more Tylenol and no more cortisone injections!!!"

Read Kimberly's amazing and inspiring story! Don't forget to watch the video as well! “I’m a 51 yr old woman and a mother of 12 yr old twins. I’ve been doing kettlebells with Lauren for at least 6 years and I usually take 3 months off every summer to travel. I started kettlebells because I had lower back problems. Most mornings I could not bend over to put on my pants. I also struggled with emptying the dishwasher. Everyday tasks were problematic for me. I’m also an active person and my back kept me from enjoying many activities. I also had twins at home that needed me to be physically fit to take care of them.

My Dr told me I had degenerative disk disease in my lower back along with arthritis. I had a prescription for 800mg Tylenol and I also started getting cortisone injections into my lower back. After a few years of cortisone shots and Tylenol I heard about Lauren. I was definitely scared because of my back. I took a few personal training sessions to go over my health history and to also learn proper technique. After, I joined her in person group classes. Even in a group class you feel as though you are training 1 on 1 with Lauren, but with the benefits of the positive energy from the group. I felt and saw my body getting stronger with every class. After a few months I noticed I was able to perform everyday tasks without pain. I also remember going golfing for the 1st time after starting kettlebells- I remember my 1st drive and was amazed at how much stronger and stable my core was. After that round of 18 holes I felt great and didn’t need to take anything for pain. No more Tylenol and no more cortisone injections!!! I am, to this day, completely pain free in my lower back. I am active again and trying to keep up with my kids 😉. Lauren knows and understands each person that trains with her. She will modify any exercise to each persons personal struggles. I feel blessed to have her as my trainer- she invests so much into each one of us that trains with her. She celebrates us, she recognizes our progress and keeps the energy positive always. I love that my body is strong, I love that I can live a pain free life and I love that I can be active with my children.” Kimberly Wittek

There Is hope for you too! If you're brand new check out the How To Swing a Kettlebell Class here and then you can see if First Steps To Strong is where you need to begin or if you wanna be a part of the swing challenge and go through it with body weight only if you're new.

5 year Anniversary of Lauren's Playground

Standing here today at almost 42 yrs old, I never dreamed of feeling as elated as I am now!

We are under the illusion that after kids and especially once we turn 40, everything goes down hill! I certainly don't feel that way and if you do, please know that you don't have to feel that way anymore!

I knew I loved training people, but I have to pinch myself as to how much the impact really has been since opening the doors to Lauren's Playground. 5 years ago this month, I opened the doors to an online gym that has turned in to a transformational life changing community for people all over the world.

This entire month I’m celebrating a dream that came true and turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined. Celebrating the incredible students inside Lauren’s Playground is such a beautiful thing!

This month I bask in the joy of knowing I’ve done EVERYTHING in my power to coach, guide, love, transform, and serve my Playground community. I remember when the doors first opened I wasn’t sure if any one would want to join. After all, most of my students had my DVD’s and most of my programs. However, within 24 hours I had over 150 founding members join. Within the first month over 200! I was beyond excited and of course nervous! I wanted to make sure each student got exactly what they set out to do. Five years later we have many of the same members and beyond!

I worked tirelessly filming hundreds of hours worth of videos, programs, education, making sure each person was taken care of and getting to where they always dreamed of. Now at almost 400 students inside... people are stronger, fitter, , toned, no longer stiff and in pain, and more confident than they’ve ever been in their lives... they know being around other inspiring people is also part of the magic! Lifelong Friendships made 😭.

I’m proud of the dream I had, which has grown to be the greatest gift I could give to my precious students. I love them so very much! Thank you to everyone who has trusted in my coaching, believed in my crazy visions, and supported my journey! Cheers to anniversaries, celebrations, and being comfortable in your own skin! The doors to Lauren’s Playground will be opening in just a few weeks! I can’t wait to invite you to join us!
However, in the mean time before I announce on social media you are being invited to join our free SUMMER SWING CHALLENGE here! 
If you don't get my emails at all or don't know how to swing yet, join our free How To Swing a Kettlebell here.

There will be prizes and maybe one person will win an ENTIRE YEAR ACCESS PASS to Lauren's Playground. What? Yeah I know... pretty rad!

You can also get on the waitlist by hitting reply and saying put me on the waitlist for Lauren's Playground please!

To all the people, moms, and dads over 40.... it only just begins. Strength training takes care of business 😉

Speaking of Lauren's Playground! We have a WHOLE NEW LOOK AND FEEL NOW! Holy organized! People are discovering programs they didn't even know existed with the new look and feel. I can't wait to show you all the change. Members you can go right in here.

Take a few minutes to look around if you're a member. Get acquainted with the possibilities! As usual, I LOVE FEEDBACK! This Playground is YOURS and you know I take comments, feedback, transformations, requests VERY VERY seriously!

Love you all!

Happy Saturday!

xoxo,

Lauren

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First Steps To Strong - Beginner's Roadmap To A Stronger You

 If you've been struggling for awhile and are confused as to where to begin your strength journey, you can finally stop looking and feeling overwhelmed!  The hardest part about getting started is when you have no clue what to do or if you're even moving correctly.

I know... we are so inundated with so more information now than we can handle and most of it is a bunch of fluff and gimmicks! Of course you feel like giving up and just staying where you are sometimes. How can you know what the "right" path is for  you? 

If you're reading this now, I believe it's because you were meant to find this unique and one of a king GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE simple program. It's time to focus on just moving gently where you can actually gain some strength too!

Here's the difference between my programs and the ones you see all over the web. I've been at this for OVER 20 YEARS! I have helped thousands of people... many over 50, 60, and 70 who once gave up. I wake up to raving testimonials in my inbox every morning from people all over the world. It's what keeps me creating more and getting better. It's why I have a thriving fitness community both in person and online because these programs WORK! They are simple and doable! Sustainable!

This one is the most entry level and basic program I've ever designed to date! 

I can't tell you how excited I am to open this up to anyone who is feeling  stuck. Or stuck on the couch, or choice trauma, but so badly wants to get up and do something without feeling defeated. Something right from the living room that isn't time consuming or expensive. 

 Maybe you have aches and pains and they're not getting better by not moving your body.

If any of this speaks to you keep reading or get started with FIRST STEPS TO STRONG today!

I'm offering a $20 off coupon code that will expire in the next 48 hours. Code: roadtostrong

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Showing up is one of the bravest things you can do right now. If you feel weak and completely out of shape and don’t know where to begin, First Steps To Strong is made for you. This is the path to embark on if you’ve been on the struggle bus with moving your body or gotten off track. If you’ve thrown your hands in the air and just haven’t found a starter program that you can stick to. Maybe the ones you’ve seen are too complicated or still feel too advanced. You can stop looking now. This is the most simple and gentle road to strong program I’ve ever released. I’ll be sending this over to my parents in their 70’s! If you’re ready to have full access to ✔️ Learn to move your body safely. ✔️ Activate muscles you didn’t know you had without struggle or pain. ✔️ Checklists for each workout to track. ✔️ 3 weeks, 15 minutes most days. ✔️ 3 Week Downloadable Guide ✔️ Weekly email check ins ✔️ Video Tutorials for proper movement. ✔️ Simple and extremely effective protocol used on thousands of students who went from struggling to strong. ✔️ Bonus* Next steps section when if ready after 3 weeks. 

✔️ Bonus* PERSONAL email check-ins for each person who purchases the program. This is worth the price of admission right here. Have more confidence, energy, feel stronger, more supported, and happier over all. Offering $20 off for the next 48 hours using code: roadtostrong GET STARTED NOW HERE 

More additions each week. Let’s take those First Steps To Strong together! You can begin this program with no kettlebell! In fact I don't even encourage you use a kettlebell or dumbbell until the second week IF AND ONLY if YOU FEEL ready! Don’t go at this alone! I’ve got you. See you on the inside of First Steps To Strong. 

xoxo,

Lauren

p.s. If you know someone struggling and utterly confused as to how to get started on the journey to a stronger self, please share this program. This will be a gift that will last them for a lifetime. I'll be doing personal check ins on each person who gets this program! 

I know I'm crazy to say that, but that's how important each person who begins this journey is to me! That's how much I want people to succeed and thrive! 

The $20 off code: roadtostrong will expire soon!