Lauren Brooks Fitness

Ashley shared this lovely inspiring summary with me on her struggles with getting pregnant to a  healthy successful pregnancy using kettlebells.  Even more importantly a healthy beautiful baby. Currently her son is 23 months old and she is now pregnant with her second child.   Congratulations Ashley and thank you for sharing!!! Here is Ashley's story: I first learned about Lauren Brooks and kettlebells listening to an episode of "Pregtastic" podcasts while trying to get pregnant.  As a result of my PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), it took us over two years to get pregnant.  I even went on medication to regulate my blood sugar and insulin levels, which are strangely key to PCOS.  However, what actually helped me get pregnant was not medication but changing my diet and exercise.  I was a very moderate size, but making changes to my diet (mainly using a book called  The Natural Diet Solution to PCOS and Infertility ) and losing just th...

I want to share an article I wrote for a Kettlebell Magazine in February of 2010.  Since my pregnancy in 2006 I have been a big advocate of using kettlebells during pregnancy. Not until my second pregnancy in 2008 did I film my first and only Pregnancy Kettlebell DVD, which really showed people that you can use a kettlebell when implemented properly throughout your pregnancy. I've also released Baby Bells 2 recently as well, which is available as a streaming version.  Shawn Mozen, owner of Agatsu, asked me to write this article, since training with kettlebells during pregnancy has become more and more accepted.  Women, their husbands, and other kettlebell instructors email me on a regular basis for advice on kettlebell training during pregnancy.  I truly enjoy discussing pre and postnatal fitness. With the research I have done along with my personal experience as well as working with many pregnant students over the years, both in person and online, it has become a...

More and more women are now being introduced to kettlebells. Which means there will be more women who will want to use them safely during their pregnancy. People are clearly seeing the benefits of how it allows the body to work more efficiently throughout labor, recovery, and builds mental stamina. It's been almost a year since my kettlebell pregnancy DVD " Baby Bells " was released. Therefore I am now getting lots of emails from other new mommies sharing with me their appreciation for providing a no fear approach to continue with their kettlebell workouts. Today I'd like to highlight Michele Graybeal's email/story. It's always inspiring to read these beautiful empowering real life events. Hi Lauren, So I wanted to write to you and tell you that I am crediting your baby bells to my amazing pregancy, labor, and recovery! I used baby bells my entire pregnancy and did cardio too. (this was my first pregnancy) I actually did your DVD the night I went in...

Under 20 minutes and felt perfect! 4 months pregnant and feeling good after this workout. Joint Mobility Warm Up Body Weight Back Lunges to a Kick. 15 reps per leg 2 Handed Kettlebell Swings 12kg's 20 reps One Arm Rows 12kg 10 reps per arm Kettlebell Push Ups 10 reps Light Ab work on Bosu 20 reps Repeated 3 times (took rests as needed) FInished up 20 Snatches 12kg's 2 sets Felt like just the right amount. Now I will have the added energy to get through my busy day. And even try and squeeze in a great walk later. Short workouts are ideal for pregnant women. Not too taxing but you can really push yourself enough for this short amount of time. Multiple workouts throughout the day are showing more increased energy rather than 1 long workout a day.