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Goals and Dreams. Will 2021 be your year?

 “ You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ”  C.S. Lewis I LOVE listening to friends, family and clients when they are discussing their goals and dreams. Once it’s out in the open it feels more real. It also helps motivate me! These days it seems it’s almost taboo to discuss New Year's resolutions. Aren't New Year Resolutions just things you have been putting off for the whole year sometimes? I’m personally into goal setting every several months, but hey if you motivate yourself by waiting for a new year to start clean, more power to you! You have every right to set a goal and act upon it, no matter when you do it. Goals are anything that matters to you, whether it is to change something in your life, your health, fitness or body. Do you prefer setting goals alone or with others? For some, setting goals with others can be extremely scary. The fear of failure is real. Let’s be honest. Many don’t reach their goals. People start off full force, with the

Back to Basics - A Kettlebell Refinement Workshop

Get ready kettlebell lovers!    Back to Basics, a Kettlebell Refinement Workshop will be launching in February and you will not want to miss this!  Whether you are new to kettlebells or you have been training for a while, you both have something in common. Sometimes we start a new program but don't have the basic movements down, which can cause bad habits or blocks in training. On the other hand, some of us have been training for a while and might need some tweaking here and there in order to maximize our workouts and results.  Either way, this workshop will address both as it will focus on refining skills and patterns to get the most out of your workouts. I will take the guesswork out of your training and cover how to get faster results while being safe AND having fun!   That's it!  Safety! Fun! No Guesswork! Refinement!   I welcome both beginners and anyone that wants to refine their technique. This will be a live workshop you can do in person at my beautiful outdoor gym, or

The Biggest Mistake People Make With Training

  Do you think that hiring a trainer or a coach is just a luxury? Or do you feel that maybe you are motivated enough and don’t need a coach to push you through? Sure motivation is great, accountability is great, but a good coach doesn’t just yell at you to get going. A good coach gives you a specific strategy and educates you on exactly what your body needs. A good coach will help you avoid injury, accelerate your progress, and up level your training like never before. Would you go on a long road trip without a strategy of how to get from point A to point B? There may be 20 ways to get to the same destination, wouldn’t you want the most efficient and safest way? The biggest mistake people make with training is........ going at it alone!  A wise African Poverb: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together According to MoneyTalksNews, “if you really want to get the most out of your workouts, a trainer is a great investment. The improvement in your health and fi

The Most Powerful Video of 2020 - Take Care of Yourself - Kettlebell in the video

 Get your tissues ready! If you haven't seen either version of this you're in for a real treat! I have never been more inspired in my life right now. Tell me what you think! This is EXACTLY why I do what I do. (bawling) and here is another version If you loved this and feel inspired check out the newsletter I sent out this morning to my loyal students. I sent this invite to get you started in your journey using a kettlebell. I meet you where you are! You can see in this newsletter I sent to my loyal subscribers, some I've had for 15 years! 

21 Day Squat Challenge with Lauren Brooks

  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