When folks are looking to improve their shoulder mobility AND / OR stability, one of the first exercises I recommend – in most cases – is the kettlebell arm bar. It is great for: – opening up the rib cage – opening up the thorasic spine – loosening up the pecs – loosening up theContinue reading “the Kettlebell Arm Bar”
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Give the Gift of Fitness – FVT 14 Day Jump Start
Give the gift of fitness this year. Get your family, friend, or co-worker a 14 Day Test Drive at FVT! Here’s what’s included: – 6 group training workouts over a 14 Day Period at FVT – Our special Rapid Shred diet plan – Weight, body comp assessment at beginning + end of program It’s aContinue reading “Give the Gift of Fitness – FVT 14 Day Jump Start”
Shoulder Flexibility / Health Test (takes 30 seconds)
Flexible, mobile shoulders are KEY to performance, and a functional, pain-free life. So today, I have a super simple shoulder flexibility test you can take. This isn’t going to address every single thing, but it’s a good place to start, and it’s really easy to do. THE TEST Try to touch your hands together, reachingContinue reading “Shoulder Flexibility / Health Test (takes 30 seconds)”
Burn 21 Calories Per Minute
According to research, this super-efficent workout burns up to 21 calories per minute. That means a high-intensity, fast-paced 30 minute kettlebell swing session could burn more than 500 calories! But a fair warning – proceed with caution. Overdo it as a beginner, and you could get knocked on your you-know-what 🙂 Try our 14 DayContinue reading “Burn 21 Calories Per Minute”
We are looking for three to four folks for this special 6 week in-studio strength program
We are looking for three to four folks to join us for this special in-studio Holiday strength program. You’ll be working with us twice per week for six weeks. You’ll learn how to squat, bench press, and deadlift, safely and effectively. You’ll get a great start on building a strength foundation for 2019. And you’llContinue reading “We are looking for three to four folks for this special 6 week in-studio strength program”
New Back Squat Technique Vid + In-Studio 6 Week Holiday GAINZ Program
For the last 24 years – since the age of 14, when I first lifted a barbell in Freshman P.E. class – the back squat has been a staple of my programming. For straight-up gaining muscle in your entire body, it’s hard to beat. It was a big way I was able to go fromContinue reading “New Back Squat Technique Vid + In-Studio 6 Week Holiday GAINZ Program”
Boot Camp / Personal Training Gift Certificates
A gift certificate for boot camp or personal training is an AWESOME way to help your friend, family member or co-worker get a head start on their health and fitness goals! And we now have them available for the 2018 Holiday season at FVT. Whether you’re looking to give a few personal training sessions, aContinue reading “Boot Camp / Personal Training Gift Certificates”
your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan
Well – the Holidays are officially HERE. Your top priorities likely are – and SHOULD be – things like family, friends, giving thanks, giving back, spreading joy and good cheer … … but let’s not totally forget about your health. Because – and I say this from personal experience! – it’s SO easy to letContinue reading “your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan”