Lauren Brooks Fitness

I’m SO very thankful for this clunk of iron in my hand that I met almost 15 years ago. This iron with a handle on it, literally changed my life forever! It’s responsible for changing and improving peoples lives beyond imagination. This here we call a “Kettlebell” is one of the best things that ever happened to workouts for both body and mind! Kettlebells opened the door to unconventional body weight training. It’s truly just an extension of your body. The Kettlebell philosophy allowed me to shift my “conventional” ways of training body parts separately, to a collective and seamless unit, of full body training. Kettlebell training opened my eyes on how to actually use my entire body as one unit. This game changer taught REAL strength, power, mental stamina, purposeful training and conditioning. This little heavy clunk of iron shaped my body in half of the time I was putting in the gym. Kettlebells allowed me to take the walls off from the gym and go outside. It ga...

CONFESSION: Self worth is the basis of how you feel about yourself. It’s YOUR opinion of whether you think you’re worthy, a good or bad person. There was a time in my life I based my self worth on all of the wrong things. My mood was based on trivial things such as the weight on the scale; Was my skin clear enough? Was I strong enough? Pretty enough? Skinny enough? Smart enough? Nice enough? Successful enough?  These measures were in control of my self worth. It controlled my happiness and mood. It was a suffocating way to live. It was a very hard standard to live by. In fact it was downright draining. And for what? Why? None of that should ever be a barometer of the worth of a human being. I didn’t feel that way when I looked at friends or family. Why did I do this to myself? Luckily as I age I get wiser! Being a gym owner (both online and in person), working with lots of people, and in charge of 4 kids, you learn a few things along the way. 😉 Self worth is absolutely none of...

CONFESSION : Being a “strength coach/personal trainer/fitness teacher” whatever you’d call someone like me... and business owner, isn’t as glamorous as it sounds. Here is my indoor office. In addition to teaching outside, I’m now an avid user of Final Cut Pro, which gives me the control 😜haha... to edit, fine tune and record voice overs for my projects. I’ve been staring at the computer on an off for too many hours to count this week. With a small surfing break in between! Yay for the beach...and kiddos being out of school! I admit, at times I want to punch a hole in the wall from my own OCD and perfectionism that I bring on myself. I also get very antsy and have a super difficult time being confined to one space. Yes, I choose this. It’s the price you pay for wanting to release impeccable content and material. It’s the price you pay to put yourself out there and hope people benefit and love it. Working hard, doesn’t mean you don’t love it, but you don’t have to love all of it. ...

How is your digestive health? Do you struggle with food? Digestion? You'd be surprised which foods can be causing you horrible symptoms such as brain fog, bloating, joint pain, flu like symptoms, acne,  lethargy. Paige Reagan is sharing some of the most cutting edge information about digestion. In fact she's been through it all! Read about Paige below! I am proud to introduce you to one of the newest information packed sections of Lauren's Playground. Members Log in to this section here . Not a member? Offering Monthly, Yearly or Lifetim e option. Nutritional Therapy with Paige Reagan   A holistically focused community outreach initiative that will empower you to optimize your own health through a properly prepared, nutrient dense, whole-foods diet. In this section you will find new cutting edge articles as well as recipes that will be derived from whole foods. MEET PAIGE REAGAN Hello! I’m Paige Reagan, and like you, I am a member of Lauren’s...

Welcome to the most compr e hensive Get Up Guid e you’ll ever get your hands on. This is your bible to mastering the Get Up. I’ve broken this exercise down into mini, bite-sized pieces so that you can digest them, enabling you to create a beautiful, flowing Get Up. If you’re reading this right now, I’m guessing you already know the wonderful benefits of mastering this exercise. In case you don’t know, here are a few testimonials below people have shared about adding Get Ups to their regimen: The Ultimate  Get Up Guide Designed for the complete beginner and strong enough for the most advanced student View from any device 40 Workout Video Tutorials 6 Weeks of Get Up Practice sessions with detailed video tutorials. 6 Weeks of Cross Training Exercises - Video Tutorials. Downloadable written program for each week. Get this FREE included with a Lauren's Playground membership **Now offering a LIFETIME membership special for a VERY limited time. Join no...

Many people come to me asking: "When's a good age to get my kids learning how to use kettlebells?" The answer is: it really all depends. It depends on the willingness of your child. It depends on what the goals are. I've been training kids for some time now. The youngest being 7 years old. Usually the younger they are, the more challenging it is. Some kids are not ready until they're older. Many times I won't even introduce the kettlebell until the 5th or 6th session. It truly depends on how they catch on to movement patters such as the hinge, squat and high plank. Many are excessively tight or overly loose. These are all important factors to keep in mind. You have to be VERY careful with kids, like you do with anyone. If you want to get your kids training properly, with a bit of fun, make sure you hire a professional with a good track record. This is your chance to give your kids a great opportunity that will set them up for a life long experience of h...

Meet Denice Johnson Denice is a 60 year old  powerhouse  of a woman who's been using kettlebells for about 7  years. Despite her ongoing battle with hypothyroidism, she feels energetic, thanks to the time she spends on her training and health.  Denice considers herself a very average person who does not dwell on a specific diet , she doesn't count her macros, much less stress over how much water she  drinks  daily. She likes to live life and not over think things.  Denice is a busy lady. She works at an office 3 days per week, takes care of her husband,  pets , home, landscape and doesn't have the luxury to spend all day exercising.  One of her secrets to training is not letting fear get the best of her. Her motto is "excuses will get me nowhere fast" . She feels that there are no room for excuses in her world of fitness and improvement. But she also takes a very balanced approach by giving herself  breaks when she...

Grab a single bell and your body and head over to your favorite park, beach or favorite place in your home. From your iPad, iphone, android or any mobile device stream these workouts instantly. Or blast it to your big screen for the whole family! In addition to joining in on the summer workouts we have over 2 programs to choose from, this is our latest one.  Summer Kickoff workouts ! Join today and get started! If you're BRAND NEW to fitness or kettlebell training we have a beginners program. If you're intermediate or advanced we have something for you too! Something for every level, shape, size, goals! Well what are you waiting for? Quick trailer of the new workouts added. Become a member of Lauren's Playground  here .  Become a member of Lauren's Playground  here . Less than a cup of coffee per day! The only mobile gym you'll ever need. The best investment you can ask for! Videos, Downloadable written workouts, progr...