Lauren Brooks Fitness

About the PERFECT Push-up Challenge #PerfectPushUpChallenge I've seen a lot of push-ups in my day. Unfortunately most of them end of looking a bit like the photo below. This is not a perfect push-up. In fact it's an injury waiting to happen. To avoid having a push-up that looks like the photo below, it's very important to understand what a push-up is first. I was asked by many people to run a push-up challenge, however, I hesitated for months. I've finally decided to put one on but under one condition  They must be lower reps and perfect!  Having a strong PERFECT push-up is truly an important factor. When practiced properly you'll find the push up an incredible exercise that strengthens your entire abdominal muscles, triceps, deltoids, serratus anterior, pecs, lats and did I say core? The abs alone become powerful when push-ups are practiced properly. You will also build some lean muscle mass which will end up increasing your metabolism. The coolest

"Kettlebell Figure 8's" and "Figure 8's to Hold" Quick Tutorial Yes I chopped my hair off but that's not what this is about! :) The first video is a tutorial of the Figure 8 Kettlebell exercise. The next video is a tutorial for the Figure 8's to hold. Both great for coordination, core, hand 2 hand practice, warm up or part of a training session. These exercises are utilized well in the brand new DVD  Kettlebell Incinerator .  - Use a very light bell when first starting with these. - Maintain a flat back, like you would with the Kettlebell swing - Pass the bell back between your legs to your other hand and swing it away from your k nee cap and around your leg.  - Have FUN and don't forget to breathe. Figure 8's to Hold  Last week I went over the Kettlebell Figure 8's. I'm now building on. This takes it to the hold position. We do this in our upcoming DVD Kettlebell Incinerator.  - Use a light bell - Maintai

Windmill to an overhead squat. You can alternate 3-5 per side or do them all on one side.