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One fit mommy and her kettlebell: Lauren Brooks

July 17, 2008 by workoutmommy

It’s time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”. This is when we get to learn more about other moms who inspire me to fitness. Hopefully they will inspire you too!

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laurenThis weeks featured mommy is Lauren Brooks, a personal trainer based out of San Diego, CA. Her favorite workout tool is the kettlebell, which I have recently begun to use myself. (see this post and this one too)

In addition to being a trainer and Clinical Nutritionist, Lauren is also a busy mommy to one little girl and has another baby on the way. As you can see from her picture, she manages to find time for fitness and is definitely “One Fit Mommy”!

Please read on for more about Lauren, including a clip from her brand new DVD.

Q: Have you always been fit? What inspired you to live a fit lifestyle?

I have been in to fitness since I was 16 years old. Throughout high school I surfed and enjoyed being in the outdoors. Getting better at surfing is one of the factors that inspired me to have a fit lifestyle. I noticed how much better I felt when I was active. I quickly realized that I would get depressed if I didn’t have some type of outlet of exercise.

Q: What led you to start training with kettlebells?

After doing traditional weight training since I was 16 years old, I wanted to try something different. I was getting really tired of spending so much time on cardio machines. I had done some research about how kettlebell training combined cardio and strength. I took a kettlebell workshop designed for personal trainers and immediately I was hooked. After incorporating kettlebells into my training, my body and strength changed in just weeks.

Q: How are kettlebells different from training with free weights?

Kettlebell are designed very differently from free weights. The weight distribution of a kettlebell is in a form of a ball with a handle on it. The handle allows you to swing it around smoothly through your hands and the ball is able to rest gently on your wrist and forearm. When doing exercises such as Windmills, Turkish Get Ups, Presses, and Snatches, the ball slightly pulls your arm back which allows your shoulder to become more flexible and develops the internal stabilizer muscles. You can swing a dumbbell but it does not feel as natural and powerful as it would when swinging a kettlebell.

Q: What advice do you have for those who claim they do not have time for fitness?

Who has much time these days at all? But we do have 20-30 minutes to dedicate to ourselves. The beauty of kettlebell training is that you don’t need much time at all. You don’t need to spend 2 hours in the gym to get the same results that you would with 20-30 minutes of doing kettlebell and body weight training.

Q: Did your fitness program change during your pregnancy?

I did change my program. During my pregnancy I am always one to err on the side of caution. During the first trimester I did almost everything I normally did, but paid much closer attention to my body. At times, I would use slightly lighter kettlebells on overhead lifts. After 18 weeks, I stopped doing the exercises that required you to be on your back or any type of side bend such as the windmills. By the third trimester I was using a lighter kettlebell and focusing on exercises such as Swings, Squats, Cleans, Push Ups, Snatches, and One Arm Rows.

Q: What is your favorite exercise and why?

My favorite exercise is the Kettlebell Swing. I love this exercise because it gets your heart pumping faster than any exercise I have ever done while strengthening and firming your butt, legs, and core muscles. If there were only one exercise I had to pick to do forever that would be it.

Q: You are also a clinical nutritionist. What services do you offer to those who need help with their diet?

I offer online nutrition consulting and program design. I tailor nutrition programs to fit each person’s lifestyle. I never like to call it a diet because diets are just temporary. My goal is to educate the client, keep them accountable, and help them change their eating habits for the rest of their life. This has worked really well because people learn which foods work best with their bodies. My clients generally find they have much more energy while they’re watching the fat disappear.

Q: Any advice for those of us who are sugar addicts?

Yes. Sugar addicts need to have organic fruits and nuts close by them at all times. One of the reasons why people crave sugar so much is because their blood sugar is constantly spiking up and down. Having healthy snacks with you throughout the day keeps your blood sugar level so you don’t crash and feel that you need to binge on sugar and junk food.

Q: Random question–if you were stranded on an island, what 3 fitness items would you want with you?

Great question and very easy to answer. A Kettlebell, Weighted Vest, and Rings I can hang from a tree branch.

Thank you Lauren for taking the time to answer my questions!

I have recently become a big fan of kettlebell workouts and am excited about the release of her new DVD. Check out the clip!

httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=fnub7Z13nlY

For more about Lauren, please visit her website On the Edge Fitness

Now gang, have you been active today?
Get moving and enjoy your energy!

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Comments

  1. MizFit says

    July 17, 2008 at 5:38 am

    Im a lauren fan (and a fan of her amazing midsection. dang!) but not a fan of the weighted vests (never used one.)

    Now? im rethinking the latter.

    M.

    MizFit’s last blog post..Guest Chef Time: The ImNotWorthy ImNotWorthy edition.

  2. FatFighter says

    July 17, 2008 at 7:37 am

    I love kettlebells – I just started using them in my workouts this summer and love the intensity of how they combine cardio and strength, like Lauren mentioned. They definitely get your heart pumping!

  3. Alice says

    July 17, 2008 at 7:41 am

    The machine ate my comment! *shaking her fist*
    I was saying that had seen pictures of Lauren on kettlebell websites, and I’m glad to get to know her better.
    I too am growing to like kettlebells more and more, I feel I get so much more done in less time.
    Thanks for letting us read about another fit mom, it’s inspiring to hear about other women working on being fit.

  4. charlotte says

    July 17, 2008 at 8:50 am

    I’m new to kettlebells but loving them. I’d love them more if they came with the recipe for Lauren’s abs! Thanks for the great interview, Lisa!

    charlotte’s last blog post..Opinions On the Primal Blueprint

  5. Sagan says

    July 17, 2008 at 11:04 am

    I love hearing about these kettlebells- really need to try them out. And I like her advice for sugar addicts! Must go check out her blog.

  6. Jenn says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    Kettlebells really are the rage lately. And if they make you look like Lauren, well, no wonder.

  7. Lauren Brooks says

    July 17, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Thanks to everyone for their wonderful comments! 😎

    Being a mom as you all know is a challenge in itself. If you can get through a pregnancy and raising kids, then working out and eating healthy is the easy part. Good luck everyone and thanks again!

    If you have any questions about getting in to kettlebells feel free to email me.

  8. teresa says

    July 17, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    My curiousity is totally peaked about kettlebells. What are they? Can you do it by yourself or is it best to take a class?

    ~Teresa
    http://www.naturalbabybiz.com

    teresa’s last blog post..Product Review: Kissaluv’s Contours Cloth Diapers

  9. Dara Chadwick says

    July 17, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    I’ve never tried kettlebells, but I’d love to. I’m always looking for ways to mix up my workout!

  10. Lauren Brooks says

    July 17, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Teresa,

    Kettlebells look like a cannon ball with a handle on it. You can swing them around and do tons of fun yet challenging exercises. The most ideal way to get started is to have a Certified Russian Kettlebell instructor show you. The next best way is from a DVD with lots of instruction and one that shows you how to put together a workout. You can read more about them on my website at
    http://www.ontheedgefitness.com. Let me know if you have any more questions.

    Dara,

    You should give them a try especially if you are looking for new ways. Once you try this you will see why people are loving it so much. Good luck!

  11. Girl-Woman says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Great post. The kettlebell is one of my faves, too!

    🙂 Jamie

  12. Missicat says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Thanks for the video and the link…have been wanting to get some kettlebells, this may just get me out to the store!

    Missicat’s last blog post..Friday Fun!

  13. Mark Salinas says

    July 18, 2008 at 11:03 am

    Very cool!

    Mark Salinas’s last blog post..Gadgets – again

  14. Rachel says

    July 18, 2008 at 11:14 am

    YIKES! Ok, Yes, I would love to try a kettlebell workout but OMG they look scary!! Has anyone gotten hurt using those bells??

    Do you have to swing them that fast?

    Rachel’s last blog post..Designed to get your butt off the couch!

  15. Jen C says

    July 18, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    I have been working out with kettlebells exlcusively since January and I am in much better shape that I have ever been. After a month of using kettlebells I noticed a change in my body composition. I have not lost weight since I now have more muscle than before but I have lost 2 sizes and feel much better. Kettlebells are a great way to build strength, burn fat and get a great cardio workout all at the same time.

  16. Tara says

    July 29, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Lauren,

    What size kettlebell do you recommend for someone just starting out?

  17. Lauren Brooks says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    Hi Tara,

    I recommend an 18lb (8kg) kettlebell for beginners. 16lb would be the lightest I recommend.

    Hope this helps!

    Lauren Brookss last blog post..My Little Lyla is 18 months today! Pregnancy update.

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