About Us

Forest holds a Master’s degree in Human Movement and personal training certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also a level II Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach.

Over the last 8 years, Forest has experience as a personal trainer, group fitness/boot camp instructor, fitness manager, and health club general manager.  He currently works as the owner and head trainer at his Sacramento functional training gym.

He also maintains a network of fitness-related websites, makes regular guest appearances on many others, has been featured in national newspaper, radio, television, and other media, and is the creator/author of numerous books, DVD’s, and digitally delivered workout programs/systems.

For info on additional websites, books, DVD’s, workshops, speaking engagements, online coaching, and more from Forest, visit his personal site by clicking here: -> ForestVance.com

Gina Vance (assistant trainer, product manager, marketing specialist)

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Gina holds a B.S. Degreee in Business Management and Biology from Missouri State University. She has spent the better part of the last decade in pharmaceutical sales and now she is bringing her knowledge of product management, sales, and marketing to our team at Forest Vance Training.

She is also a certified personal trainer and has been involved in sports and fitness from a young age. Her current fitness interests include running, boxing, and kayaking.

Lisa Estridge (assistant trainer)

Lisa graduated from UCLA with a BS in Biology and has been working as a state environmental scientist since 2008. After watching family members struggle with weight related diseases and realizing that she was headed in that direction, she decided to make a change. She dedicated herself to staying fit through exercise and healthy eating. Through this process, she lost (and has kept off) 22 lbs. and found a love of exercise. Hoping to share this love of exercise with others while helping them to achieve their fitness goals is what motivated Lisa to become certified as a Personal Trainer.

Read more about how Lisa lost (and kept off) 22 lbs. here: -> How Lisa Lost 20 Lbs.