I have a long commute into work! I love passing the time with podcasts. My favorites are MindPump, Muscle for Life, and Smartless.
Lauren Saltus joined JCC Rockland in 2015 as the General Manager of Fitness and Wellness. Her proudest accomplishment was helping to deliver fitness classes and fitness programs to our members during covid, and then being part of the team that reopened the Russin Fitness and Wellness Center. Lauren has been teaching group fitness classes and doing personal training for more than 25 years. She holds various fitness certifications, including from AFAA and Spinning. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Skidmore College. She began her career as a newspaper reporter for the Saratogian, and later worked in marketing for various companies in NYC and NJ.
Lauren decided to pursue fitness full time and earned an Associates Degree in Exercise Science from the County College of Morris. She was the Fitness Manager at JCC MetroWest in West Orange NJ for many years. While there, Lauren realized her passion was the leadership side of fitness. Working with a group of fitness professionals who share the same drive to create accessible and fun fitness programs that empower others to want to live their fittest and healthiest lives. Lauren lives in Randolph, NJ with her husband Edward and daughters Sasha and Adena.