Performing the Hero WOD “Murph” on Memorial Day has been a tradition over the last 10 years or so in many tactical fitness circles. The workout was first made popular by the CrossFit community, who perform many workouts created to honor fallen heroes, commonly called the Hero’s WOD (Workout of the Day). Navy Lieutenant MichaelContinue reading “Memorial Day KB “Murph””
Category Archives: Challenge Workouts
“Beat the Clock” KB Ladder Challenge – free sample workout
2020 has been quite the year. Our training studios here in Sacramento, CA got shut down mid-March… we were able to re-open in June, only to be shut down again in July… …one thing we HAVE been able to do, with a decent amount of success, is hold our group PT / boot camps workoutsContinue reading ““Beat the Clock” KB Ladder Challenge – free sample workout”
500-Rep KB-BW Dorian Yates Quarantine Workout
I just saw an article on a popular strength website showing a quarantine workout from Dorian Yates (English former professional bodybuilder; won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992 to 1997; widely considered to be one of the top bodybuilders in modern history). And guess what? There he was on his balcony, swingingContinue reading “500-Rep KB-BW Dorian Yates Quarantine Workout”
18 min swing / TGU workout
At FVT, we specialize in training men and women in their 40’s, 50’s and beyond. Here is a kettlebell workout from a program we have designed specifically for this demographic (“Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness”) Try the workout, and also check out my Beginner’s Guide to Kettlebell Training: https://forestvance.lpages.co/beginner-kbs-fvt-2017/ # “Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness” – 18 min swingContinue reading “18 min swing / TGU workout”
50 Rep KB “Chipper” Workout
Thinking of giving our program a try? Here is a sample kettlebell boot camp day to give you an idea of what a workout might be like: # Monday Kettlebell Workout: Chipper Strength #1 You will perform all the reps of each exercise before moving on to the next exercise. Rest as needed to maintainContinue reading “50 Rep KB “Chipper” Workout”
“12 Days of Christmas” KB Workout
Well we just finished up a great Christmas Eve Boot Camp workout at FVT……it was all ladies today… Guess the guys were all out doing their last minute shopping!! LOL Truth be told, I still have a couple more gifts to pick up, so got to make this quick. But I wanted to post theContinue reading ““12 Days of Christmas” KB Workout”
Kettlebell Challenge Workout #4: “Hollywood”
Today’s Kettlebell Challenge is called “Hollywood”, because you get a quick-hitting, kettlebell-based HIIT workout in about 20 minutes… and this one is particularly upper body – focused, so you’ll be feeling it big time in your arms and shoulders after five sets of one-arm swings, presses, and rows. Give it a try, then check outContinue reading “Kettlebell Challenge Workout #4: “Hollywood””
[new video] Bodyweight Complex Workout – Lower Body
Hey – Forest Vance here, owner of FVT Boot Camp gyms, and author of the CORE Kettlebell Challenge. In today’s workout, we are going to give you a bodyweight complex workout for the lower body. This is a perfect finish to your regular kettlebell workout, or it can even be a stand-alone, zero-equipment blast workout onContinue reading “[new video] Bodyweight Complex Workout – Lower Body”