6th ANNUAL SQUAT CHALLENGE!! Starting January 1st, 2021 #21daysofSquats by Lauren Brooks Look at me just browsing through my gallery of squat challenges! Every year for the past six years I have held a virtual squat challenge. (See, I was doing social distancing before it was even cool!) Believe it or not, this is the SIXTH year of the 21 Day Squat Challenge. If you are looking forward to a new year and a new booty, get ready to sign up for the 21 Day Squat Challenge. It is free, as challenging as you can stand and includes 21 days of videos and TONS of encouragement. Knowing me, I will also have an AMAZING prize for one lucky participant in the squat challenge. How does a year’s membership to Lauren’s Playground sound? If you're already a member, you'll get a credit! Enticing, I’m sure! Squats are one of the most beneficial exercises to practice. Not only do squats make you stronger, burn more fat and give you that nice booty, but as we age we really need to practice s
That was me on the left with my first born in my belly 14 years ago. That’s me on the right 6 months later. I was scared shitless of giving birth and becoming a mom. I was devastated when I was told I needed to have a C-section and couldn’t have the natural child birth I envisioned. I literally did everything I could to avoid this invasive surgery. I knew it could ruin my chances of having a “normal”functioning core and yes I wanted my 6 pack back. I also knew there were many more risks with surgery. Small problems for some, but big to me at the time. I tried Moxibustion, laying upside down, singing, acupressure, acupuncture, and even an external version which was gnarly to get her to move out of the breech position. None of it worked! Despite having to go forward with my first Cesarean almost 14 years ago, I was blessed with a beautiful healthy baby girl. Next week she turns 14! 😠To make a long story short, smart movement kettlebell training saved me. I recovered very quickly, it w