My three sons were all born within four years, and we live in a fifth-floor walkup: when friends and family come over, they always joke that we “don’t need to work out!”

But they were wrong: what I found was that when I didn’t do regular strength training, I would get injured just going about my day to day routine. Hauling toddlers, schlepping groceries and diaper bags, and taming tantrums are all much easier with a strong and healthy body! But I definitely didn’t have time to get to a gym with any frequency. After getting tired of back spasms, I joined Lauren’s Playground.

What I love about the Playground is that it’s so flexible. When life is crazy with work, school, travel, sick kids, etc – a five-minute workout keeps me going! When things settle down a bit, I can commit to a full program such as Rock Solid or Lean Body, and I really see the results. When I’m sick, exhausted, or injured, I focus on mobility and flow workouts. There’s always something that fits my current need. What’s more, I’m mentally much better able to handle the day-to-day ups and downs when I get at least a quick workout in. Lauren’s programming – with her excellent coaching about form – keeps me on point, healthy, strong, and centered.

At almost 40 years old, I’m feeling as good physically as I did when I was a college athlete training many more hours each week. And I’m strong enough to carry the weekly groceries for three growing boys up to the fifth floor without any problems. I’m looking forward to staying strong with Lauren’s workouts through this next phase of my life.

Thank you, Lauren!