Editorial Reviews

"Aside from the fabulous workouts this DVD offers, here are some other reasons why I love it:

• The exercise demonstration portion is excellent...
  
  
• Lauren goes through each move in detail, including the ones that don’t even use a kettlebell...
  
  
• The DVD includes a joint mobility warm-up and 2 separate workouts...
  
  
• My favorite aspect of the DVD is the personal touch...

Please visit Lauren’s website, On the Edge Fitness, to learn more about the services she offers and to get yourself a copy of her DVD. You will not be disappointed!"

workoutmommy, August 5, 2008
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I've only had this DVD a while and already I'm recommending it to just about everyone who wants to get started with kettlebells, and/or to women who are looking for a quick, efficient workout that builds real-world strength and fitness. Brooks offers a comprehensive introduction to some basic kettlebell movements along with some bodyweight exercises such as pushups, mountain climbers and squat thrusts (aka burpees).

stumptuous.com
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Seeing each exercise broken down step-by-step and demonstrated was a huge asset to me. For someone that has never picked up a Kettlebell, the step-by-step demonstrations and explanations provided are clear, concise and simple to comprehend. If that were not enough, which is plenty, there follow along workouts that can be done as many times as you can! Moreover, Lauren makes sure to provide modifications for the exercise for varying fitness levels. This means that this DVD can be beneficial to anyone regardless of fitness level or kettlebell experience.

Regina's Road to Strength
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This is Lauren’s first DVD. We give it an unqualified “MUST BUY” rating for any budding kettle-belle. It features a solid instructional section covering 15 primary kettlebell drills. The instruction is crisp, to the point, and easy to follow. You’ll also find a nice joint mobility section for warm up & cool down. Finally, there are 2 follow-along workouts which efficiently combine both strength & cardio.

Lauren has managed to cast kettlebell training in a more accessible, mainstream manner. The graphic design, production, and instruction are instantly appealing to modern women. That’s not to say it is watered down, soft, or girly. Rather, we’d describe the overall theme as Girl Power!

liftketttlebells.com, August 13, 2008
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I just finished watching Lauren Brooks’s DVD, “The Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells” and it was AWESOME. I am a big believer of mixing up your program and adding new techniques to shock your muscles….so if you haven’t tried kettlebells yet and are interested in a non-intimidating, female-friendly program, then CHECK HER OUT.

fitnessCure.com, September 3, 2008
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User Reviews

"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the best workout (and so much more) DVD I have ever bought. Nice Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Sandra Wegner in Wisconsin


"Lauren: Hello! I was lucky enough to trip across your website and ordered your new DVD. I absolutely love it. I have to tell you honestly, that your instruction is by far the most straight forward and easy to follow than any of the other DVDs out there. I’ve tried for years to master some of the basic techniques and have struggled. For instance, I had never ever been taught to do a “clean” the way you taught it, and used to simply accept that bruised forearms went along with the territory. So thank you!

I wish I lived near Southern California, but unfortunately, I’m clear across the country in Washington, DC. Still, I’m thrilled that I learned about you. You really make this workout much more accessible than ever!"

Maya Shackley, Washington, DC

"As kettlebells are becoming more popular in the United States, so are the KB instructors that promote their use for fitness goals. After purchasing most of the kettlebells videos on the market by the professed "big boys" of Kettlebell mania, I can only say that Lauren's new video stands alone and stands strong. What struck me immediately is that she has the ability to break down a kettlebell exercise and make it extremely user friendly. Her video presence is genuine and straight forward...no bravado or marketing gimmicks. It is perfect for the beginner who may be intimidated by the newness of training with kettlebells or the seasoned kettle bell user. The video is extremely user friendly which is easily followed, especially her narrative as she progresses through each exercise and work out.

I would recommend this video to anyone wanting a foundation in the proper use of kettlebells and training work outs. She is a powerhouse trainer who keeps it simple and keeps it real."

Jessica Fair Stevens
Oregon

"I did Lauren Brooks' Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells workout for the first time. I was blown away. For as young as Lauren is she is amazing. This is one tough workout that will get your heart rate up and it stays up. You WILL have DOMS the next day. Lauren has perfect form
on all the exercises and gives great pointers along the way. The workout format is great as well. This is one workout that will definitely be added to my rotation."

Peggie Larsen


"Thank you so much for making the perfect, absolutely perfect 15 minute fat blaster. Being I am just starting this was/is a great routine. I do not have to figure out what to do when and how many and the order of progression. I am glad I bought this. I am so glad. I feel like I can achieve a goal because I can do this."

Cheryl G.
Brockton, MA


WoW! Ok so I have a group of friends with whom I have been training while deployed here in Iraq. I had brought with me two 35 pound kettlebells and introduced them to some people who were unhappy with the stale army style of PT that they were taught. So after working with them on the 35 pounders for a while one guy decided to upgrade to a 44 pounder from AOS and I got an Ader bell at 50 pounds. We had (so I thought) progressed beyond the 35 pound weight for sustained workouts. Then, a female friend of mine showed interest and ordered an 18 pound cannonball and I had directed her to your site for some more info. I knew she would be excited about beginning so as a gift I got for her your new DVD. It arrived two days ago. Today, I got my what I thought was a fairly in shape behind handed to me! My 35 pound KB and I thought we'd be supportive and do the 40 minute conditioning workout. It was awesome!! It was for me the perfect change of pace, reps, volume, and circuit style program that apparently I needed to progress to another level. Thank the heavens I had a feeling you would produce a high quality and intense workout so I did NOT take the 50 pound bell! My friend and her 18 pound KB formed a very special bond as well. As she lay on the ground drenched in sweat she looked from me to her kettlebell and stared at it in wonder! Like Ponce De Leon and the fountain of youth finally united! And so, with the help of one ball of iron and your DVD, another believer is born, and one semi-smug male was humbled once again. Awesome DVD, absolutely love it and so does she! Thanks for putting it, we look forward to what lay in the future. From one Army Sergeant and one Specialist----Thank You!!

Brian Clark
Greeley, Colorado
Now stationed in Iraq

I just wanted to let you know that your kettlebell dvd is my favorite. I bought another kettlebell dvd that was highly recommended and although it's good, I think the speed of some of the exercises are a bit too fast for me and I walk away with pain in my lower back. I go back to your dvd each time I want to work out with kettlebells.

Valerie, Springfield

I am a 48 year old mom with 4 girls ranging from 4th – 9th grade. I have been doing home workouts since the mid 1980’s. Two weeks ago I picked up a kettlebell and DVD at Sports Chalet and quickly got hooked. I have been searching the internet for more and found your DVD which I promptly ordered. I received it yesterday and am very excited to have it – it is the best workout DVD I’ve ever seen and I have had over a hundred!

J Bonnie, Palos Verdes

Lauren, I want to thank you so much for your personal responses regarding your Kettlebell workouts when I emailed you just a couple of days ago, I am recently a newbie of Kettlebell and I love love love your workout, the time flies and you make a fun but yet effective workout in the amount of time. One of the things that appealed to me is that the workout is 40 minutes which myself I just don't have the time in my busy schedule to get much more than that, now with this DVD there really is no need to do anymore as you get a great workout in this dvd alone ( The Ultimate Body & Conditioning with Kettlebells ). I am already noticing some changes and I have only done approximately 4 KB workouts so far. Give this DVD and Lauren a chance, you won't regret it! :) I have already referred some friends to your DVD and I know they will love the results as well as your personal instruction. I can't wait for any upcoming DVD's. I had been doing other workouts such as Cathe, Firm, Turbo Jam, running, etc I got so tired of the boredom factor, now I wake up and can't wait to get to a good fun workout :)

Thank you,

Laura H., Vancouver, WA.


Hi Lauren, Your dvd is great!! I've not had much success with dvds after working with a trainer, but yours is perfect!!
Keep up the great work.
take care,

Julie


Hi Lauren,

First I wanted to thank you for making such a great workout DVD. Being out of shape, I have been discouraged by other exercise DVDs in the past, feeling like I would never get in decent enough shape to get through an entire workout in good form, so I would give up too easily. I am a very busy mom to an active 3 year old son, with a husband deployed to Iraq, so my time to workout is in very short supply. I ordered your DVD and bought a very light (7 lb) kettlebell. I started off with one set of the 12 minute workout and after a week progressed to doing it twice through. The 7lb bell felt too light, so I moved up to a 15 lb a couple of weeks later and have started using that with one set of the 12 minute workout. I am still able to maintain good form and feel like I could do another set, so I will start doing it twice through tomorrow.

Again, I want to thank you for your very motivating and inspirational DVD. Including a 12-minute workout was genius because it gives beginners a real confidence boost. After completing the workouts, I feel exhilarated and excited to get stronger and do more. My body feels pleasantly tight afterwards and not so sore that I don't feel like exercising the next day. You are a great trainer and I'd love to attend one of your classes sometime (when I get in better shape).

Sincerely,

Christine McMillen, La Mesa, CA