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Lauren Betancourt (ACSM CPT, NSCA CSCS) received her M. S. in Exercise and Sports Studies with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College, the birthplace of basketball. She is currently a coach for the prestigious Tier 4 Fitness Program at Equinox, where she is one of less than 40 Tier 4 Coaches in the country. Lauren is also a master instructor for the Equinox Fitness Training Institute, where she assists new fitness professionals in developing the tools necessary for success in personal training.

Lauren's original experience is in collegiate Strength and Conditioning. She has had the opportunity to coach Division I and Division III athletes at the University of Massachusetts, the University of Hartford, and Springfield College. She has worked with sports ranging from Football to Crew, and Gymnastics to Track and Field. Lauren has also worked with youth athletes at Velocity Sports Performance.

Lauren's athletic experience is in soccer, and she is also an award winning dancer. She has competed as a professional ballroom dancer, and has 20 years of experience in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, modern dance, and more. Her fitness and dance experience has assisted her in creating fun and insightful workshops for people of all ages. She has presented for middle school programs in her home state of Connecticut, the after-school program Girl Power, several health fairs, and most recently for a Music Television (MTV) wellness event. Lauren looks forward to continuing her public speaking and community service activities for many years to come.

Lauren also holds a B. S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Hartford, where she received her degree as one of the youngest graduates in the history of the institution. Lauren is a former Miss Connecticut, and has top honors for lifestyle and fitness in swimwear. Thanks to the Miss America Organization, she has years of experience as a spokesperson and personality in television, radio, and print.