Intro to Kettlebells and The Kettlebell Swing

Want to know more about kettlebells? Check out this video – Sr. RKC David Whitley and RKC Matt McBryde talk about the history of the kettlebell and give some basic instruction on how to do the Kettlebell Swing: And don’t forget: My new Sacramento kettlebell boot camp starts next Wednesday, December 1st at 5:45 pm.Continue reading “Intro to Kettlebells and The Kettlebell Swing”

Thanksgiving Week Group Training/ Boot Camp Schedule

Here’s next week’s group training/boot camp schedule – I’ve bolded changes to normal training times: Monday 11/22 615am, 915am – Anytime Fitness Group Training630pm – Land Park Boot Camp Tuesday 11/23 6am, 9am – Land Park Boot Camp630pm – Land Park Boot Camp Wednesday 11/24615am, 915am – Anytime Fitness Group Training530pm – Land Park BootContinue reading “Thanksgiving Week Group Training/ Boot Camp Schedule”

Could Your Bathroom Scale Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss Efforts?

Relying on the scale as your only measure of progress is a big mistake Imagine this: You just started a new personal training program. You’ve been following the diet your trainer has recommended, you’ve been working out a consistent four to five times per week and most importantly, you’re starting to embrace the new fitness-consciousContinue reading “Could Your Bathroom Scale Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss Efforts?”

Kettlebells For Time Saving Holiday Workouts (plus sample routine)

Kettlebells are one of the best training tools around for time-saving holiday workouts Something I hear from clients all the time is this: ‘If I can’t get a full (45-60 minute) workout in, it’s pointless – so I just don’t do anything.’ But here’s the thing: Something is always better than nothing. And almost everyoneContinue reading “Kettlebells For Time Saving Holiday Workouts (plus sample routine)”

November Challenge Workout Results

If you missed it, here’s November’s Challenge Workout one more time: Note: There are two versions of this workout to choose from – Version B is simply tougher than Version A. Pick the workout that’s appropriate for your current fitness level. Version A 10 Squat Jumps20 Knee Push Ups30 Lunges (30 steps total, 15 eachContinue reading “November Challenge Workout Results”

November Challenge: Kettlebell and Body Weight 300 v2

This month’s challenge workout was inspired by the original ‘300’ workout, created for the cast of the movie 300 by trainer Mark Twight It’s time again for the monthly challenge workout from Forest Vance Training, Inc.! The original kettlebell and body weight 300 workout I posted a little over a year ago on my fitnessmonster.comContinue reading “November Challenge: Kettlebell and Body Weight 300 v2”

Kettlebells For Fat Loss Workshop Saturday, November 13th

As you walk into my Sacramento area personal training gym, one of the first things you see is a line of kettlebells against the wall. And nine out of ten people ask the same question: “What are those things?” So one of the first exercises I typically cover with a new client is the KettlebellContinue reading “Kettlebells For Fat Loss Workshop Saturday, November 13th”

Kettlebell Training For Fat Loss And Six Pack Abs

If you’re looking to shed some pounds and flatten up your stomach – and you’re not using kettlebells in your workouts – you’re missing out big time. Kettlebell training is hands-down one of the best, fastest, and most efficient ways to both lose body fat and carve out those six pack abs. KB’s train yourContinue reading “Kettlebell Training For Fat Loss And Six Pack Abs”