Lauren Brooks Fitness

It's a bit ironic how the last blog I posted, I wrote how thankful I am for having a pain free, mobile, and strong body.  Now I sit here a little sad because I can't say the same.  I can say that I am thankful to have the inner and outer strength I have. This past weekend I went through a vigorous 6 hour Krav Maga test.  It was serious, nerve-racking, with tons of adrenaline.  It was one of the harder mentally and physically challenging events in my life.  To make matters worse I over rotated on my knee doing a round house kick.  My front foot was suppose to pivot allowing my whole body to turn.  However, that's not how it happened.  My entire body, including my knee turned with great power to kick the pad, but my front foot stayed planted.  "Pop"is what I felt and heard.  My left knee was blown out and I came crashing down to the ground during the "serious" part of the testing phase.  I gave out a yell and laid on my back in disb...

Here is a video clip of me performing a Turkish Get Up with my little girl in the background.  My training focus has been slow strength in just a few exercises.  As I was increasing my pressing power past the 16kg (35lb), using the 44lb, I noticed my shoulders developing more than I liked.  I also began Krav Maga almost 5 months ago, which requires quite a bit of shoulder work with all the punching, which is more volume on my shoulders!  If I wasn't using them so frequently I could probably continue a strength pressing program with no problems.  I'm not trying to be superficial but I still like to look girlie from time to time.  I know most of you ladies are with me on this. Strong is cool, but looking like a girl is pretty cool as well.  ;-)  Therefore I've decided to back off on my super pressing goals and will be content with being able to double press 16kg's, which totals to over 70 pounds.  Over the last several months my weight fluctua...

Kettlebell Training Workshop with a touch of TRX (no prior experience needed) Come spend 3 great hours with Lauren Brooks, learning the best exercises, with a non-intimidating approach, that will help you turn your body into a powerful, fat burning machine.   This kettlebell workshop is designed for: - Athletes who want to take their training to a new level. Such as snowboarders, wakeboarders, surfers, runners, yogi's, and  martial artists . - Busy people who struggle to find the time for working out; such as moms, dads, and all working professionals who still want to feel and look amazing! - Anyone, including beginning exerciser, who wants to learn a  fun  and  efficient  way to  strengthen their entire body while burning fat at the same time . -  Personal Trainers  and  Group Fitness  coaches that want to safely add kett...

NEW DVD Kettlebell Workshop with Z - Health  DVD Intermediate and Advanced Exercises All of On The Edge Fitness DVD's are high quality Glass Master Pressed, Coded for All Regions, and Shipped All over the world. We only use high quality DVD replication and guarantee all of our products. Bring this once-in-a-lifetime workshop with top kettlebell instructors right into your own home Ready to revamp your training?  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced kettlebell user, you will benefit tremendously from this DVD.  Lauren and Sara will show you how to improve your technique , increase your strength , and prevent injuries all with their fun, clear and non-intimidating approach.  You will be given the tools to achieve incredible power for quicker fat loss during all your workouts.  The perfect complimen t and must have for your kettlebell DVD collection.   DVD FEATURES: - Invigorating & exte...

Yesterday's Kettlebell workshop was such a blast.  The variety of people that came out for this was truly amazing.  Everyone had different backgrounds, however, everyone did outstanding. It was one of the fastest learning groups we have ever had.   We had everyone from stay at home moms, personal trainers, aquatics instructor, home exercisers, and some of the best Krav Maga instructors in the world. Thanks again to Anne and Mike, for allowing me to be the first instructor to hold a Kettlebell Seminar at their awesome MMA Academy.  Kettlebell classes will now be offered at the academy. Here is some of the feedback I received right away from the workshop. - Well Organized - Comprehensive - Understandable - Applicable And very FUN in a non-intimidating environment . Well worth the drive!   Tammy C,  Santa Cruz, California " Really informative and not intimidating. Wish you lived in Los Angeles. " Amanda L,  Los Angeles, Califor...

If this isn't exciting enough on it's own, all people who sign up will receive a 15% off discount code towards anything at the On The Edge Fitness Store. Make sure you email me after you register.  And yes, OF COURSE I WILL be there. Come get smoked with me.  ;-) Looking for a quick way to get attention for your training business and separate yourself from the competition? Have you heard about battling ropes training? This system is spreading like wild fire around the world and has become an integral part of almost every major sports strength and conditioning program. I have been fortunate enough to track down John Brookfield and talked him into doing a certification workshop at our gym in Orange County!  John is a world renowned strength coach and holds several strength records that are jaw dropping!  His Battling Ropes program has become a popular conditioning tool for the NFL, Olympic athletes, elite military units and strength coaches everywhere. “As an at...