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The Body Armor Project - 6 Week Kettlebell Program - Build Your Body Like It's a Machine

The Body Armor Project

This program is designed to help you become STRONGER all over, MOBILE all over, CONDITIONED, and POWERFUL.
The workouts are not long. The program suggests 4 days per week.
This program is very special to me. It includes some of my most favorite mobility and strength drills that literally lubricates your joints so you can move better, which helps decrease pain and inflammation. 
The program will also help blood circulation throughout your entire body.  These workouts including the warm up are designed to strengthen your entire system from connective tissue, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. You will not only feel/look strong and fit, but you'll feel like a machine. 
That's why I named this program Body Armor Project. To build an anti-fragile body you must include self care, mobility, a balanced form of strength, power, and conditioning. 
Inside this program you will find 
1 Follow Along Warm Up with Mobility and incredible body openers - 13 min3 Follow Along Strength and Mobility Workouts  - Under 30 min each2 Follow Along Power & Conditioning with Ab Workouts - Under 25 min each Beautifully designed viewable PDF's to go with each workout and warm up Easy to Follow PDF document for your 6 week rotation programPrinter Friendly versions of each workout and program for progress tracking and taking with you on the go.



Required KettlebellsYour Body Weight
**Optional Equipment you can get in a day (modifications if you don't have a suspension trainer or pull up bar) Bands or Dowel Rod, any suspension Trainer or Pull Up bar or rings, Tennis Ball or my favorite Yoga Therapy Balls


If you want access today to this program that is offered exclusively inside Lauren's Playground, you can not get this anywhere else, along with 40+ other programs sign up here. Many just as extensive as this program. Lot's of beginner programs for the newbies inside as well as intermediate/advanced programs available for our seasoned kettlebell lovers. The doors are open NOW for Lauren's Playground and will be closing end of next week! Receive your access code and get started today. Get in today and you will receive one of our amazing Choose Strength Kettlebell Keychains for free. 

CHOOSE STRENGTH AND LET'S DO THIS! I'll be right there with you. 


Learn about what's inside Lauren's Playground - online Kettlebell Gym and Community here. All Playground Members receive 15% off any online service, products, or LIVE workshops. It's a no brainer. 
Lifetime Members can receive $100 off any live workshop. Check out Dallas, TX here. Charlotte, NC date being announced soon. The membership almost pays for itself with the discounts offered and bonuses you will can receive with distant coaching and can be viewed here just scroll down. 



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Top 3 Mistakes Personal Trainers Continue Make

I've dedicated close to half my life to teaching, coaching, or instructing others how to be a better version of themselves.  Looking back at the first 3-5 years of my training, I thought I new it all. As the years flew by I realized I knew less and less. It was a humbling experience indeed. Fast forward 15 years of working with many types of individuals, I now know that I made a lot of mistakes. The more I learn the less I know!  In fact, it's the students that were my taught me my greatest lessons of making up the teacher I have become.  My pregnancies, C-sections, broken bones and torn ACL that took me to the next level of a teacher. I had the opportunity to teach and watch grow, be my best teacher. After all, the best way to be a great teacher is to teach. Your students are your subjects and you get to apply all the techniques you learn from various sources of educational material. Over the years you get to discover what truly does work for the main population. The folks that come in that are not born athletes with body awareness, that may have no injuries are the ones that begin to challenge you. It's always easy coaching someone with no injury and perfect movement patterning. The true challenge is working with the desk jockey that may have arthritis in their knees and hips. They can barely lift their arms over their heads. As a "trainer" or coach, will you do be able to do for them.

The internet trainers out there that focus solely on distant or online coaching programs can be a good thing. But the ones with that don't have an ongoing clientele, should not pose as if they run a successful gym. Hiring a trainer that hasn't touched students on an on-going basis, is like hiring a surgeon that gives presentations about surgery, reads about surgical procedures, but doesn't actually perform surgery.  If you ask me, I would rather hire a surgeon that has been performing surgeries on a regular basis with success and a solid track record. As a trainer there is no right or wrong path to go down, just be honest of what you're trying to accomplish. For those who do see real bodies on a daily basis and get to APPLY the learned techniques and see how they stick over a period of time.
One Size Fits All Approach
Many trainers new to the industry begin researching every program written. Without fully understanding they why behind the entire design, the trainer begins to apply it to their student(s). 
Overly Sharing Your Personal Feats 
Biased Program Development



Thank you for your interest in our cutting edge fitness programs and information.
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If you’re brand new to kettlebell fitness, access our FREE Kettlebell Swing online class here to get your fitness journey started!
** For a limited time only, Lauren’s best and most popular Kettlebell DVD’s will be 60% off! Code: 60off Click the link here to find the videos that are right for you **

Renew and Reset Kettlebell Workout Program

Exciting news!!!! In addition to the 5th Annual 21 Day Squat Challenge that starts in just 3 days... I have some very exciting news!

I am opening up registration to the popular Renew and Reset workout program to the public for one week only. You can snag it here! Own this program, download it, stream it from anywhere, before I close registration on January 5th. Take 25% off until January 1st with code: Reset25 Discount ends in 2 days!

Note: If you are a current member of Lauren's Playground, you will have full access to this program, this month right here! No need to purchase it! If you're planning on investing in yourself and you'd like to join Lauren's Playground, be sure you are on our newsletter here, so you don't miss when we open again in 2020!



WHY RENEW AND RESET?

Due to the popularity of the very first Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells, we are bringing back the old school format with a new workout feel. Now is the time to clear the cobwebs, grab lighter kettlebells just get moving and sweating. This is the perfect Renew and Reset program to start off the new decade. I recommend doing this along with the free 21 Day Squat Challenge.


Once purchased you will receive unlimited access to a









Follow Along Warm Up Video 




5 - Renew and Reset Workout Videos (under 10 minutes each) for faster downloading or streaming. 




Downloadable PDF Rotation Plan showing the most effective ways to use the Renew & Reset Workouts




Renew and Reset Downloadable PDF with a written format for those who like to go at their own pace.




Registration is only open to the public for one week. This is available for free this month for all current members of Lauren's Playground.

DISCOUNT CODE EXPIRES ON NEW YEARS DAY TAKE 25% off Code: Reset25


Inside the program you will find a several ways to use these workout sections. Whether it's all at once or broken up in to two or three sections at a time, you will understand why kettlebell training became so popular and how effective it is.

Now let's get to the heart pounding, body sculpting and conditioning workouts!

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Does Your Mom Guilt Stop You From Working Out?

How To Stop Letting That Mom Guilt Stop you from showing up for yourself 

How many of you moms don’t think twice about signing your kids up for soccer, dance, swim?  You get the gist, right
You have no problems shelling out the money and finding the time to make it work. Shuttling your kids back and forth are just part of your priority list.
I totally get this. I have 4 kids myself. It’s VERY easy to put ourselves last. 
Because when it comes to us moms, suddenly we don’t have the time to workout. By the end of the day we are wiped beyond belief and can barely function. That’s when we reach for the booze. Then a viscous cycle of depletion and unhealthy habits take over. 
The idea of investing any amount of money to ensure proper training, just sounds expensive. We talk ourselves out  of it and convince ourselves we aren’t worth it. 
Then what happens to us?
We get sick more, have no energy left, feel like complete crap, gain weight and just feel miserable about ourselves. Or we get injured trying to do it half ass on our own!
Here are 5 reason why we need to stop letting GUILT of investing in our health run our lives.  
Investing time and money in to your own health and fitness 
1. Will save you thousands of dollars in the long run. By not getting sick as much, keeping your health as a priority you can help prevent diseases that will cost your family tons of money and heartache down the road. 
2. You will have more energy for your kids and family. By having more energy you will finally be able to let go of resentment and bitterness. You will let re-ignite that flame inside you that sparkles so brightly!
3. Your confidence and self love will increase exponentially. This will help bring all of your relationships to a stronger level, especially your significant other.  It will also help you set healthy boundaries so you’re not doing things that don’t sit well with you. Feeling confident really boosts quality of life. 
4. PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS SKY ROCKET You will actually get more done and even make more money. Talk to any successful business person. One of the main ways they come up with their million dollar ideas is either during a workout or right after. Your brain will work so much more efficiently. That small investment in yourself can bring an return an investment you never would imagine. This huge to understand to moms and working moms! Who doesn’t want to get more done more efficiently?
5. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS - we want our kids to grow up, be happy, independent, and take care of theirselves. Do we want to raise our kids to believe they’re last on the totem pole? We can tell them til we’re blue in the face, but if we don’t MODEL this behavior they will model after us. This is huge. 
The guilt you feel when taking time for yourself needs to get flushed down the toilet once and for all. In fact that only guilt that should cross our mind is NOT showing up for ourselves.
 This has the greatest trickle effect in to every part of our life! Show up for yourself! Invest in yourself! You are worth it and your family would benefit from it. 
You can do this in as little as 10 minutes a day. You have to start some where. That’s why I created the 7 Day swing challenge. To get you started on doing something for yourself that requires you to move your body in a healthy way. 
Now.. if you don’t know what a kettlebell swing is, you’ll need to check out my free How to Swing a Kettlebell right here. This will literally get your strength and cardio all rolled in to one! It’s the perfect way to start your journey in to not feeling guilty and showing up for yourself. 
I invite you to join me today! 

7 Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge - #7DaySwingChallenge

 Let's get take the struggle of being consistent with our fitness routine out of the equation once and for all with less than 6 minutes a day! Receive a Swing Video every day for 7 Days when you join our FREE Swing Challenge. Swing with me and with thousands of other people participating around the world.Kettlebell Swings are one of the most efficient exercises I've ever come across in my 20 years of teaching fitness. Not only will you strengthen your entire body from head to toe, you will ramp up your heart rate like no other, and burn calories for days after! Kettlebell Swings are known for one of the best combo exercise of fat loss and strength around the world. The coolest part is it's low impact and you will literally feel your glutes and abs engage immediately!Join us for this FREE 7 Day Swing Challenge right here. Every day for 7 days you will receive a swing video that will take you through a quick swing challenge. Together it should take less than 6 minutes!Consistency seems to be the biggest struggle with people right now! This challenge is designed to teach you how to show up for yourself because you only need 6 minutes. It will begin the habit of moving your body again most days of the week! Our challenges are huge successes because we get thousands of people involved both in our private challenge Facebook group and Instagram. Make sure to join the private challenge facebook group and tag and like @laurenbrooksfitness on instagram if you post your swing video there. The winner will receive 1 year access to Lauren's Playground - $375.00 If you're already a playground member you will receive a credit of the value. Here's how you can win. Post in the facebook group and/or instagram every day for 7 days. Make sure I'm tagged and you used hashtag #7DaySwingChallenge so I can find you.Tag and share with friendsIf you do all of these things you will be entered in to the drawing. Winner will be announced on November 19th the day after the swing challenge


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The Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing is the EXERCISE that is responsible for popularizing Kettlebell training! This is the exercise that strengthens and conditions your entire body all at once. 
It’s one of the most efficient ways to burn fat, develop muscle, and power quickly!⁣⁣The Kettlebell swing has also been known to help people lose over a hundred pounds while maintaining solid functional muscle.⁣⁣This really is a phenomenal exercise most people can do safely. The benefits are truly endless. ⁣⁣Depending on the individual this is the order of operations used to get to the Kettlebell Swing.⁣⁣⁣While there is more to it than these 3 steps on the video leading to the Kettlebell Swing, here’s the cliff notes.⁣⁣If you want to see my online intro to Kettlebell Swing class you can access where I go in to much more detail sign up here for free 

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⁣If you’re in the Southern California area I’ll be teaching this and so much more at my upcoming Beginning Kettlebell Workshop.⁣ Sign up here. Use code: Women30 to get $30 off



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Double Kettlebell Strength and Conditioning Quickie Workout

Calling all Kettlebell fitness die hards! Double Kettlebell Strength and Conditioning Quickie mixed in with some Bodyweight and power work! A little bit of everything on this fine day! ⁣






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5 reps of everything⁣
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Double Kettlebell Swing, Clean, Front Squat, Press to the floor ⁣
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Burpee to a Pull Up⁣
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1 Arm Swing, High Pull, Snatch⁣  each side
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Rest for 1-2 minutes and repeat 3 times!

Tag me if you try this and tag a friend who’d like a quick session like this. All business today!⁣
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BTW, I’m having a flash sale on the Kettlebell DVD’s that we have left.
70% off today only! Code: 70off right here ⁣
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If you’re new to Kettlebells make sure to get in my How To Swing a Kettlebell Free online class today here. ⁣
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I was embarrassed of success

I’d like to share a little secret with you. ⁣⁣
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Here it goes... I was embarrassed when someone called me an Entrepreneur. I’m not sure what my hang up with that term was all about. Maybe it was because I assumed Entrepreneurs were in it to just make money and making money was a bad thing. I was under the impression that making a lot of money may be perceived as sleazy and not authentic. ⁣⁣
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I was told many times you don’t go into the fitness business to make money. I was on board with that idea and accepted it gracefully. I felt very righteous about it. ⁣⁣
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Most “personal trainers” work day and night and barely make ends meet. Or they work another job to supplement their love for fitness.⁣⁣
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I wholeheartedly am in this business to literally change peoples lives by showing them what’s possible with their body at any age. I’ve stayed in it because of the impact I’ve had with teaching women how to regain their strength and then some. I continued on this path to help people of

The Kettlebell Snatch

The Kettlebell Snatch is just one of those exercises that can leave many feeling frustrated. There’s a lot going on with these. ⁣
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I’m a huge fan of this exercise for people who are able to safely carry a bell vertically over head with a full elbow lock out. I’m also a huge fan when the student can keep their wrist straight and have an understanding of the handle placement.⁣
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