The Iron & Asphalt Challenge – Fall 2026 is a wrap!
This group completed a maximum-attempt, powerlifting-style deadlift and bench press, then finished a 5K ruck through downtown Lee’s Summit carrying a 20- or 30-pound pack.
Congrats to everyone who took on the challenge and completed it!
We’re doing a special Halloween edition of the 300 Kettlebell Challenge at FVT Warrior Wellness – a 300-rep kettlebell workout with a Halloween twist.
The workout is FREE.
Bring a friend who’s new to FVT and you’ll BOTH get a FREE signed copy of my book, The 300 Kettlebell Challenge.
And since it’s Halloween season, feel free to train in costume – Spartan, superhero, skeleton, whatever you’ve got. Just make sure you can still swing a kettlebell 🙂
Come train, bring a friend, have some fun, and take on the Halloween 300.
I’m opening a few spots this month for my 1-to-1 Kettlebell Basics Jump Start.
This is for men and women 40+ who want to learn to train with kettlebells safely, confidently, and effectively – without trying to figure everything out on their own.
Step-by-step instruction on the most important kettlebell exercises
Help choosing the right weights for your current strength and experience
Form corrections and coaching so you know exactly what you should be doing
Modifications around old injuries, cranky shoulders, tight hips, bad knees, and the usual stuff that starts showing up after 40
A copy of my book, The 300 Kettlebell Challenge, so you have a complete training plan to continue with afterward
We’ll focus on building a strong foundation with movements like swings, squats, presses, rows, cleans, and other kettlebell basics based on what’s appropriate for YOU.
The goal is to make sure that when you’re done, you actually understand how to use kettlebells and feel confident continuing your training.
If you’re interested, just reply YES, and I’ll send you the details.
– Forest Vance M.S., Human Movement Kettlebell Expert FVT Warrior Wellness
A lot of people still have this idea that loading your body – squats, deadlifts, barbells, kettlebells – is somehow “bad for your joints” or “bad for your back.”
But your body adapts to what you ask it to do.
Properly programmed resistance training helps you maintain muscle, build strength, support bone density, and keep your body capable as you get older.
And yes – loading the spine is a GOOD thing when it’s done appropriately.
The key is learning how to handle load well – building up gradually, respecting where you’re at that day, using good technique, and continuing to improve over time.
That’s how you build a stronger, more resilient body for the long haul.
If you’re 40+ and want a structured way to get stronger this fall, join us for our 28-Day Fall Strong Challenge.
We’re testing something new this fall: a “Foundations” small group personal training program.
This group runs for the month of September, Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. It’s built to help you gain strength, lose body fat, improve your confidence, and improve your longevity. Basically, help you feel like your old self again.
It’s foundations focused, so we’ll help you learn all the basics, but at a pace that’s appropriate for you if you’re more beginner or just getting back into it.
If you’re interested, reply directly to this message and I’ll give you the details.
You can do a 28 day jumpstart for the month of September in this group and get small group workouts each week. As a bonus, you can also come to our yoga or boot camp on Saturdays. You’ll get a one-on-one intro and some nutrition help too.
