Lauren AikinsMar 26, 20201 minTips for Working Out at HomeWe have all found ourselves confined to our homes for the foreseeable future and it is important to keep up with exercise. It might be...
Lauren AikinsDec 19, 20173 minMyths about Personal TrainersPersonal training plays a crucial role in preventative care. I was recently talking to someone at my church about my job and heard what...
Lauren AikinsOct 18, 20173 minWhy I Became a Personal TrainerFirst, I want to share a little background on my life that led me to becoming a personal trainer. From a young age I was a very active...
Lauren AikinsMar 8, 20172 minMy Favorite ExercisesYou probably have a list of your own favorite exercises and the ones that you enjoy the least. Some of your favorites may include...
Lauren AikinsFeb 15, 20172 minWhat goes into designing a workout plan?Have you ever wondered how trainers come up with workouts? Do you think they just put some exercises together that they like? I wanted to...
Lauren AikinsJun 6, 20163 minDrawing Near to JesusTraining for a race like an Ironman is the perfect place for God to reveal Himself so clearly. As I look back on what I journaled about...
Lauren AikinsMay 25, 20162 minKeep Your Eyes Fixed on JesusAs I was cycling the other day, I caught myself drifting when I lost focus of what was ahead of me. I slowed down and drifted to the...
Lauren AikinsMar 7, 20162 minNot all Carbohydrates are Created EqualThere are so many fad diets out there today stressing low or no carbohydrates, or “carbs”, but are you sure that’s the healthiest way to...
Lauren AikinsJun 18, 20151 minHow to Make Working Out Part of Your Schedule1. Schedule a time for your workout Make sure you work out on Monday to get in a routine for the rest of the week. If you feel that you...
Lauren AikinsMay 2, 20151 minDon't Waste Your Hard WorkAfter a workout, it can be really tempting to treat yourself to an extra snack or dessert, but that is a sure way to derail your progress...