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About Laura

For Both Elite Athletes and Those Seeking A Personal Transformation

For elite athletes looking to reach new levels of performance or people simply trying to improve their state of health and wellbeing, Laura has significant experience and success in helping both groups achieve their goals. Elite athletes will get the benefit of Laura’s knowledge of the nuances, “hacks”, and techniques needed to elevate performance regardless of their specific athletic pursuit. Laura has also helped countless people meet their personal transformation goals – taking many from a sedentary lifestyle to a more robust state of personal health. Her approach transcends classic coaching techniques. She focuses on novel methods such as visualization for elite athletes and experiential goal-setting for personal transformation. Her success with clients comes from a long career of learning what has been effective based on personality and individual disposition.

Laura’s Vision

Laura Conley started her coaching business based on the belief that there are simple and practical solutions to the problems affecting our health and performance today. Laura is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and received her training from National College of Exercise Professionals and Biotics Research. She studied many dietary theories and a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. These include personal transformation methods. Her passion lies in motivating and supporting people as they reach and exceed their life, health, fitness, and athletic performance goals. Laura strongly believes that with the right nutrition and knowledge the body, mind, and soul can all THRIVE.

As a college athlete, Laura would describe her performance as below average. After college she focused on her endurance sports career and substantially elevated her abilities. Through a variety of training techniques she won numerous international competitions from 5 and 10Ks to half marathons and triathlons. Her decade long experience and personal transformation from average to elite give her the wisdom and experience to help others realize similar results.

For those interested in achieving a personal health transformation, Laura draws on a deep well of experience in overcoming personal challenges to reach her goals. In order to address the entire lifestyle, Laura practices a holistic approach to health and wellness; which means she looks at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As you work together, she will look at how all parts of your life interconnect to affect your health as a whole. Laura’s approach is not to dwell on any one category (ie. calories, carbs, fats, diets). She doesn’t aspire to create lists of restrictions of "good and bad foods". Instead, she works with you to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. She finds that her approach may start with health and fitness but often quickly extends to broader goals of wellness, personal fulfillment, and general happiness. Too often health and wellness is de-prioritized due to personal narratives that need to be identified, understood, and unwound.

Collectively, she’ll work to reach your health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, and maximizing energy. As you work together, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your weight-loss, energy, and overall health. But, these benefits will quickly transcend health and fitness and will quickly extend to all aspects of your life including family, career, spiritual, and social engagement.

A Bit More About Laura

Laura lives in Southern California with her dog AJ. She immensely enjoys hiking and horseback riding. Laura has won numerous local and international competitions from 5 and 10Ks to half marathons and triathlons. During her college years, she was a Muay Thai fighter with a winning record. Laura is also an avid horseback rider and enjoys 3-Day Eventing. Despite battling chronic illnesses, she has achieved significant success in her chosen career as an elite runner and triathlete. After college she became a successful endurance athlete, model, fitness instructor, and personal coach. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo.

After graduating from Cal Poly, Laura entered into the fitness and wellness industries with the aim of empowering people to improve their lives. Holding certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in personal training, natural running, Muy Thai kickboxing, Schwinn Cycling, Reiki energy healing, and NCEP holistic nutrition; Laura is extremely knowledgeable in sports, fitness and nutrition. While Laura was training for the 2016 Olympics as an Elite runner with a team of track athletes, she became increasingly interested in how nutrition affects performance and vitality. Understanding that each person is unique, she studied a full spectrum of dietary theories – from vegan and raw food diets, to paleo, FODMAPS and Bulletproof diet. During her twelve years as a private fitness and wellness coach, she specialized in functional fitness, sports performance and holistic nutrition.

Recently, she has focused more on mindset and psychology because she sees the immediate impact from addressing these issues. This focus led her to become a Certified Transformational Health Coach and NLP Practitioner from Holistic MBA, specializing in mindset and transformation. For long term results, she incorporates all of her skills and knowledge to educate and inspire each individual.

Accomplishments

Laura has set goals, developed strategies, and achieved success!

Muay Thai Fighter

Laura was a successful Muay Thai fighter in college. She transitioned to being a runner and triathlete after school.

Laura posing for a photo after placing in the Malibu Triathlon.

Nautica Malibu Triathlon

Laura and her teammates placed First Overall Women’s Relay for 3 years in a row with Laura running the fastest women’s time on course each year!

Santa Monica 10K Classic

Laura placed first for Overall women and took home the prize money purse.

Laura placed 2nd in the Munchen Half Marathon.

Munchen Half Marathon 2012

Laura placed an impressive second place for women and first place for her age group. She used visualization techniques to achieve some of her best results.

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Laura is a master coach and a force to be reckoned with. She is one of the most dedicated and motivated people I’ve met and I am constantly inspired by her commitment to growth and excellence. I highly recommend working with Laura if you want to skyrocket your success.

— Amy L. on June 8, 2016

Laura is an AMAZING trainer and such a knowledgeable nutritionist as well. She comes with years of experience, and it shows through her coaching. She helped me get into great shape and get abs again!

— Mike A. on August 9, 2014

I hired [Laura] and quickly got in the best shape of my life!! She’s thorough and explains the science very well. Focused and not overly chatty like coaches tend to be. However she still manages to make you feel confident and cared for. She really connects with you on your level! I would highly recommend her and do often.

— Amy R. on August 10, 2014

Laura is a true dedicated athlete, with a lot of knowledge to educate. She assisted in improving my cardio game and conditioning.

— Raymond M. on August 10, 2014

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What Testing Can Help Determine Whether You Have Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)

November 3, 2016

Whether you are a cross-country runner, a triathlon athlete, or a strength trainer, understanding OTS is critical to avoid long-term overtraining problems. Nearly every extreme athlete has at one time or another experienced at the very least a mild form of overreaching. However, OTS is much more serious and can lead to complications if left untreated.

If you’re worried you have OTS, here are a few ways you can test yourself for it.

Symptoms of OTS

First things first, identify the symptoms of OTS and burn them into your brain. If you’re serious about your training, you need to arm yourself with information to prevent serious problems. A few of the most common symptoms to be on the lookout for include:

Frequent infections (a sign of a weakened immune symptom)
Poor or inadequate sleep
Unexplained and out-of-the-norm heavy, stiff, and sore muscles
Mood swings
A lack of energy
Decreased sex drive
Lack of appetite

These are some of the most common symptoms, but if anything seems out of the norm for you, check with your doctor first.

What it Isn’t

To clear the air, remember that all athletes go through dips in their training. For some, these dips cause a complete halt to training. It’s normal during these ‘dips’ to feel drained, have a lack of drive to train, and even to suffer from colds or other illnesses. These are just signs to slow down, and usually clear up in two weeks or less. OTS doesn’t allow for that quick of a recovery.

How to Test for OTS

Here are a few simple steps you can take to test yourself for OTS.

Step 1. Recognize the Symptoms

In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, a few others might include:

Decreased performance, and struggling to get moving because of a “dead legs” feeling.
Clinical depression
Constant injuries, aches and pains.

Step 2. Track Your Resting Heart Rate

Another thing you can do to identify training issues is to track your resting heart rate. Do this by lightly placing two fingers on the inside of your wrist to locate your radical pulse. You can also do this on your neck by finding the carotid pulse. Count each beat for 10 seconds, then multiply that number by 6 to find your beats per minute. Do this before you get out of bed in the morning for the most accurate result.

The average adult’s resting heart rate is anywhere from 60-80 per minute. Highly conditioned athletes may have a resting heart rate of as low as 32! What you’re looking for is elevation. If your average number jumps up by 5-10 bpm, you may need to scale back your training.

Step 3. Take a Stress Test

Have your MD perform a stress test for a comprehensive look at where your body is and compare that with your mental state. When you take all of the testing above together, you are in a good position to determine if you’re suffering from OTS.

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Still not clear on what you can do to figure out if you have OTS? Then we want to help. We’ll help you find the resources you need to gain a better understanding of your training program and how to avoid OTS.

What is Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)?

November 3, 2016

Some believe it’s a myth. Others take it so seriously they are conscious not to challenge their bodies past a certain point – they work hard to understand the breakpoint between healthy exertive stress and destructive overtraining.

Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) is a real condition. It affects countless athletes and amateur gym goers every single day.

Whether you’ve been lifting weights or competing in triathlons for years or are new to fitness related pursuits, it’s important to be aware that overtraining can lead to serious physiological, neurological, and hormonal issues. In extreme cases, it can even cause death.

Unfortunately, most people who suffer from Overtraining Syndrome don’t know they are. How can you prevent overtraining, and what are the signs and symptoms you need to look out for? Let’s take a closer look at these questions and what they can mean for you.

The Ins and Outs of OTS

According to a study published by Jeffery B. Kreher, MD and Jennifer B. Schwartz, MD, OTS is a maladapted response to excessive exercises without adequate rest, resulting in changes to the neurological, endocrinologic, immunological systems and mood.

There are three stages of OTS, these include the following.

Stage One: Stress Adaptation

Plateauing performance
Early Stage adrenal gland dysfunction
Poor recovery
Elevated Cortisol Levels
Diminished libido
Depression
Increasing resting heart rate
Increased insulin levels
Low sodium levels
Irregular menses

Stage 2: Sympathetic Overtraining

Often referred to as overreaching
Plateaued performance
Poor recovery
Early stage adrenal gland dysfunction
Elevated cortisol
Irregular periods
Dip in libido
Mild depression

Stage 3: Parasympathetic Overtraining

Plateaued performance
Poor or limited recovery
Early stage adrenal gland dysfunction
Clinical depression
Low resting heart rate
Increased insulin
Low sodium

What Can You Do to Avoid Overtraining?

It’s important to recognize that overtraining does offer some benefits, particularly stage 1. You can see significant gains during this period if you take plenty of time to rest after heavy trainings. Decrease the stress you’re putting your body through or over-rest. The key is to strike a balance between the two. A few simple ways you can do this include:

Cut training by 75-100% if needed
Eliminate high-intensity anaerobic training
Replace with a low to non-impact activity

Unfortunately, if you find yourself in full overtraining mode, complete with elevated cortisol levels and depression, you will need more than rest to fully recover. The next step is to see a specialist who understands how overtraining damages the body and what can be done to reverse the process.

When To Seek Professional Help

If you’re suffering from the symptoms listed in stage 2 and 3, it’s time to seek the help of a real professional. Medical doctors can help, but what you require is someone who has helped others suffering from similar training issues. That’s where we can help. We work with OTS patients on a regular basis and can guide you as you recover.

Under Fueled Training – You May Not Realize You’re Doing It

November 3, 2016

During the days when I used to train and not fuel my body adequately looked like this….:
I would take an energy pill, drink, or gel when I was experiencing extremely low energy. Typically, that little boost would wear off and I would experience what I now know is a blood sugar crash. At the time I didn’t know what was happening. All I knew was I was getting very shaky and feeling extremely disconnected from myself. I would also frequently feel very lightheaded. I felt very weak and jittery inside.

Usually, I would have no idea what was causing these symptoms, and I would just tell myself “this has happened before—I just have to ride it out, and it will pass.” Once these symptoms passed, I would get re-connected and perform better than ever. But, during those 15 minutes (and sometimes up to an hour), it was extremely unsettling, and sometimes I would break out in cold sweats. At the time, I did not realize that I was in an extreme hypoglycemic state.

After my workouts I was usually so starved that I would not even be able to talk to anyone until I got food in my system. I was extremely irritable and angry. I would snap at people all the time. My close friends and family called me ‘Dark Laura’ when I got this way. Nobody realized (least of all, me) these mood swings were happening because my body thought it was actually starving to death.

Looking back now these symptoms all makes sense. I would not have fueled myself properly at all. Sometimes, I might have just had a sports gel or energy bar earlier in the day leading to that insulin spike and inevitable crash.

The first step for me to preventing this terrifying symptoms was to get off of sugar and carbohydrates completely. The transition took some time, but I slowly became fat adapted and no longer had those crazy bouts of hypoglycemia. Now, I am very happy to experience stable blood sugar and energy throughout the entire day. I never feel like I am starving. I also don’t feel like I’m going to kill somebody if I don’t get food in two minutes or less.

My message here is to really be smart with your nutrition. Make sure you are giving the body the proper fuel and nutrients it needs to perform at the level you’re demanding. Once you get it dialed to the proper and adequate intake, you will be amazed how much better you feel and your mood will improve dramatically as well.

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