Get to Know Lauren Strong, CPT

Certification

  • NSCA-CPT (Nation Strength and Conditioning Association)

Specialties

  • Beginners and novice lifters
  • Squat technique
  • Movement fundamentals
  • Mobility and recovery

Favorite Equipment

  • Olympic barbell
  • Lacrosse ball
  • Anything that makes the hip thrust easier to perform (or more comfortable!)

Most Recently Reviewed Articles

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Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack Review (2024): A 2-in-1 Compact Machine

Check out this 2-in-1 rack we tested for our Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack review and full video.

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Fitbit Aria Air Review (2024): Smart Scale Ideal for Fitbit Users 

We enlisted one of our expert testers, who’s also a CPT and nutrition coach, to test this household name brand smart scale for our Fitbit Aria Air review.

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Best Pelvic Floor Exercises: It’s More Than Kegels

If you’re landing on this guide to the best pelvic floor exercises, I’m genuinely glad you’re here. As a certified personal trainer and someone who has gone through pelvic floor therapy, I totally understand how overwhelming pelvic floor health can be. This stuff is 10 times more stressful than finding the best treadmill for a home gym or the best pre-workout without sucralose, which are the kind of articles you may be more familiar with here on Garage Gym Reviews.   » Read more about: Best Pelvic Floor Exercises: It’s More Than Kegels  »

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Best Running Shoes for Women (2024): Our Top 9 Footwear Picks For Your Best Pace Yet

Our experts tested dozens of premium sneakers before hand-selecting this list of the top 9 best running shoes for women.

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Benefits of Water Aerobics: 6 Reasons to Hop In the Pool

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July 29, 2024

Give Your Backside Some Attention With the 7 Best Glute Stretches 

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July 29, 2024

How To Do Pigeon Pose: Tips From a CPT

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July 24, 2024

A Brief Look at the History of Saunas 

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July 19, 2024

Bowflex BXT8J Treadmill Review (2024): A Basic Treadmill With Room to Run

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July 18, 2024

The 7 Best Hamstring Stretches and Mobility Exercises to Release the Back of Your Legs

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July 18, 2024

Strength Training for Women Over 50: Why It’s Important and What to Do

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July 16, 2024

Sauna Suit Benefits and Drawbacks: What You Need to Know

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July 16, 2024

Yoga Facts and Statistics You May Not Know (2024)

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July 10, 2024

We Tested the Best Heart Rate Monitors on the Market (2024)

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June 30, 2024

Torque Relentless Ripper Review (2024): A Brand New Competitor to the Concept2 SkiErg

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June 30, 2024

Air Bike vs Treadmill (2024): Two Modes of Cardio Go Head to Head 

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June 28, 2024

Reduce Your Risk of Injury With Our Dumbbell To Barbell Converter Tool

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June 24, 2024

Force USA G15 Review (2024): Is This All-In-One Trainer Worth the Price? 

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June 20, 2024

We Tested the 9 Best High-Protein Yogurts (2024)

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June 18, 2024

StairMaster vs Rowing Machine (2024): Which Cardio Machine Is Best for You?

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June 18, 2024

Schwinn 430 vs 470 (2023): Battle of the Ellipticals  

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June 13, 2024

Echelon Stride 8s Review (2024): Better Than the OG Stride?

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June 10, 2024

BetterMe Review (2024): Our Experience Using This Pilates App 

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June 18, 2024

Sole F89 Review (2024): Durable For Runners, Affordable For Home Gym Owners

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June 7, 2024