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Ashley's First Pregnancy and Kettlebell Story

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...

Baby Bells: The Fit Kettlebell Pregnancy Workout - available in DVD and Downloadable format or in Lauren's Playground

BABY BELLS - The Fit Pregnancy DVD. DOWNLOAD IS  Ready!! This  downloaded to ANY mobile device, computer, laptop, apple tv, ipad, iphone, ipod touch, and ipod.  NOW AVAILABLE IN Lauren's Playground (Online Gym with access to hundreds of hours of videos, workout programs, recipes and an incredible community).  Join today here.  Monthly and Yearly options. CHECK OUT OUR NEW  LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP SALE  WE ARE HAVING.  FREE COACHING CALL OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIMITED TIME. BUY THE DVD HERE GET THE DOWNLOADABLE VERSION OR STREAMING HERE "I've been doing kettlebell workouts regularly for more than two years (my 68-year-old dad got me into kettlebells--he uses them every day & swears they're responsible for his excellent health), and I have been using your Baby Bells DVD about three times a week ever since I got pregnant. (Thank you so much for making this DVD--you're the only source I've been able to find for substantive in...

Kettlebell Training During Pregnancy (Common Questions Answered)

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...

Michele's Amazing Pregnancy and Labor from using Kettlebells

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...