Community is consistently listed as people’s favorite part of Power Life. Keep reading to learn a little bit more about one member of our community, Lauren Krueger.

Ashton: Tell me a little about yourself. What do you do for a living? What are some things you like to do outside of work and Power Life?

Lauren: I am a marketing manager at Meredith Corporation, I manage print marketing for a number of our magazines (Magnolia Journal, InStyle and Country Home). Outside of work and Power Life, I spend a lot of time at my family’s lake cabin at lake panorama, boating and such in the summer, having fires and playing cards in the winter. Other than that, my favorite hobby is going to as many country concerts as possible!

A: Tell me a little bit about what fitness means to you. What was your very first fitness class like? What does living a healthy lifestyle mean to you?

L: What fitness means to me… fitness is discipline, it’s happiness, it’s strength. I can’t remember my first fitness class but living a * balanced * lifestyle means everything to me. Your girl LOVES food and LOVES fitness, and I love using that food as fuel in fitness.

A: What’s your favorite thing about Power Life?

L: I love the community, the friendly (familiar & new) faces at the front desk, the front of the class and next to me. No matter what kind of day I am having when I walk in, I walk out having a better one.  And the ability the classes have to challenge you, no matter what! I’ve been going to Power Life for 4 years now but I am challenged (mentally or physically) every time I go.

A: What is your favorite class to take at Power Life? Why?

L: That’s a hard one… Sculpt AND/OR FIT. I love them both. I love sculpt because of the incorporation of yoga, strength and cardio and I love FIT because it’s a great workout but you’re in and out.

A: What advice would you offer to someone thinking about joining Power Life?

L: DO IT, 100%. You’ll gain so much more than a good workout. AND try alllllll the classes and teachers, not all will be for you but all are great in their own way!

A: What is your life mantra? What does it mean to you?

L: Whatever you do, do it well. To me, it just means that every day / every thing you do doesn’t have to change the world, you just need to do it to the best of your ability.

A: What inspires you?

L: My parents inspire me. Runners inspire me. The Power Life teachers inspire me. Nature inspires me.

A: If you could give younger you one piece of advice, what would it be?

L: I would tell myself to not stress the little things (I would tell my current self this too), those things that used to ruin my day, my week, etc. I can’t even remember them now and they shaped me into who I am!

A: What’s the number one thing on your bucket list?

L: To travel indefinitely. There’s not just one place I want to go that’s on my bucket list. I just want to travel, travel everywhere and travel often!

Thanks for taking a little time to get to know Laurent! be sure to check back for more Student Spotlights!