Laurel has had a life-long interest in fitness and exercise. After a brief career in book publishing, she switched gears and began a career in a field she truly loves. Laurel is a certified Personal Trainer, Health and Wellness Coach, and Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise. She is certified to teach yoga through YogaFit, Cycle through Mad Dogg Spinning, and Body Pump and Body Flow through Les Mills.