What are YOU training for?

It’s only been a few days since I signed up for the Spartan Beast on October 1st in Lake Tahoe.

The crazy thing is, I can already tell you that my training sessions have taken up a notch.

Just yesterday morning, I was by myself in a hotel workout room doing this dumbbell complex workout – and it was super intense!

I was sucking wind by round 3, but still pushing through and testing my conditioning and getting after it …

Because now I have something to train for.

Maybe it’s just how I’m wired … but the moment I sign up for some sort of physical event, or test, or challenge, I seem to INSTANTLY start training harder.

Largely because I just refuse to show up out of shape and not ready on event day.

But I end up typically losing body fat, gaining lean muscle, and improving my overall physical fitness as well, as a result.

So if YOU want to get in shape, I suggest you do the same.

Signing up for this special program that we’ve put together to help you prep for the Spartan Beast is a fantastic way to make it happen.

Get it done this summer, and here’s to getting in the best shape of your life!

– Forest Vance, owner, FVT Boot Camp
Lead Trainer, Summer 2017 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program

PS – If you want to get the fast action bonus, you have to sign up for the Summer 2017 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program by tonight at 11:59 pm PST:

=> Summer 2017 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program

Meet Gabrielle

Gabrielle is incredibly positive, so kind, and has an uplifting attitude that she spreads everywhere she goes.

We are beyond blessed to have her as a loyal client and friend.

This is her success story!

Gabrielle’s GOALS – coming in to FVT:

Gabrielle was working out on her own, running and doing some weights at home.

But the biggest problem was – and this is according to her! – she never broke a sweat.

So her first goal was, quite simply, to work out harder.

She also wanted to get stronger, and increase her muscle tone.

In her words:

“When I first started, I was in my late 30’s – and I did NOT want to go into the ‘flabby 40’s’, waving goodbye to my family or people I know, and have my arms flapping around!”

Gabrielle’s FIRST WORKOUT:

Gabrielle admits that at first, she was a bit intimidated.

She was worried that she wouldn’t be able to keep up, or that she might look stupid.

But after her first workout, she felt right at home, welcomed into the FVT family … and was hooked!

Says Gabrielle:

“There were many new challenges for me in the boot camp than I had faced working out on my own.

But the welcoming environment and awesome people at FVT made it so easy!”

Gabrielle’s MILESTONES!

1 – Gabrielle can now do 3 pull ups in a row. When she started, she was no where close to doing even one.

2 – Gabrielle had never touched a kettlebell before coming into FVT. She started with the 10 lb on day one. Now she does swings with 35+ pounds on a regular basis.

3 – In general, she can lift a LOT more weight than she did when she started – more than she ever thought she could. She says that this has helped improve not only her fitness, but every other aspect of her life.

Final Thoughts from Gabrielle:

“You will not find a better environment, space, encouragement, workout space than FVT. It is the best, ever, in Sacramento, of all time. Don’t even go anywhere else, or look anywhere else.

This is not your average gym. There is so much care, and concern. Forest and Gina have done a wonderful job.

There isn’t any of the “looky-loo” stuff going on like there is at other gyms. Everyone is just focused on being positive and healthy and getting better every day.

Forest is as important in my life as a doctor, as a life coach, as any one else that I trust with my health. He is one of the most important people in my life.”

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GABRIELLE – you are the best.

We are honored to have you as a client and friend.

You are one of the most important people in our life as well.

Congratulations on your success, so glad to help and be a part of it, and here’s to a fantastic 2017 and beyond!

– Forest and the FVT Team

 

Summer 2017 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program

Are you ready for a Challenge that will test you physically, mentally, and spiritually … BUT, when you complete it successfully, will change your life in a positive way, FOREVER?

Our Summer 2017 Obstacle Course Race Prep Program is calling your name.

We’ve organized one or two special programs like this one at FVT per year, for the last five years.

The thing I love about them the most is that we get a great mix of people who sign up.

We get already very fit people, who want to take things to an even higher level … but we also get people who are still striving to get into top shape, but are 100% mentally and physically committed to making it happen.

We go through the training as a team – once per week for 12 weeks.

We go through the ups and downs and everthing in between.

And then, we come together on race day to take the Challenge TOGETHER – and support each other’s efforts as a team.

Complete the event successfully and you’ll realize that you are capable of SO MUCH – and your life will be changed for good!

now introducing …

The Summer 2017 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program

When you sign up for this special 12 week training program, here’s what you’ll get:

1 – 12, once per week SIXTY minute training sessions, initially meeting at the FVT Land Park / Midtown – area studio, and potentially venturing out at different points during the program for runs/activities in surrounding outdoor areas.

Workouts will be held on Mondays at 6am, beginning June 26th and going through Sept 25th (with two Holidays off).

Here are the currently scheduled training times:

Jun 26
Jul 3 OFF (4th of July)
Jul 10
Jul 17
Jul 24
Jul 31
Aug 7
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug 28
Sept 4 OFF (Labor Day)
Sept 11
Sept 18
Sept 25

2 – Special workouts to help you prepare for the race – with things in mind like:

Improve running skills and endurance
Improve upper body pulling strength for scaling walls, rope climbs, etc
Improve strength endurance for weighted carries
Improve crawling ability for army crawls / mud pits

… and much more!

3 – A complete training plan for the 12 week prep period.

The training schedule will required a total of 4 workouts per week – this will include the special scheduled group workouts, a long run, and 2 additional boot camp and/or other high-intensity, metabolic-conditioning type workouts on your own.

4 – A special edition Team FVT Spartan T Shirt

5 – A BONUS package of my online courses to ensure your success.

You’re going to get (do NOT order using the links below – you get these free when you sign up!):

Mud Run Domination – My complete 6 week mud run domination training guide. You’ll have this for reference forever for future mud run / obstacle course race endeavors. Details here => http://kettlebellchallengeworkouts.com/mudrunmanual/

The PreHab Revolution – To help you recover faster and stay injury free during your training, and for life. Details here => http://bit.ly/2oYHcFc

5 Minute Fat Loss – The simple and easy way to get to your perfect weight, and perform at your best on race day. Details here => http://forestvance.com/5minutefatloss

TOTAL program cost = $199

*If you miss a training session, I’ll be posting the weekly workout plan online, so you’ll be able to complete the workout on your own. You can also make up the session at any one of our regularly scheduled boot camp times.

*If you want to participate in the training ONLY, and have no plans of completing the actual event – that’s fine too! We have folks do this every year. As long as you’re 100% committed to giving the training your best and attending all the sessions you possibly can, it’s all good!

*Does NOT include race registration fees – this is for the 12 week prep program ONLY.

This obstacle race prep program is the ultimate solution for getting faster, stronger, and BETTER this summer.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself like you never have before, if you’re ready to get in the best shape of your life, and if you’re ready have fun doing it, click here to sign up now!

Exciting News! – FVT Challenge Workout Changes

Exciting news!

We are now going to start doing our Challenge Workouts on two random, secret days of the month.

We do these workouts to help you continue to get better, and have multiple ways to measure the progress you’re making towards your fitness goals.

And for years, we have done our monthly Challenge Workout on the first two days of the first week of the month.

But, we are always trying to improve the way we do things, because it’s all about getting YOU the best results. So that’s why we’re making the switch.

Just a few great reasons why:

– You won’t end up doing a Challenge workout on consecutive days, if you come on Monday and Tuesday
– Folks who don’t normally come on Monday or Tuesday will get a chance to participate
– The randomness and surprise element will keep you on your toes, and ready to rock at all times!

FYI- here is the workout you’ll be doing this month, on two random days:

http://forestvance.com/2017/06/beat-the-clock-kettlebell-ladder-challenge/

Stay ready! –

– The FVT Team

Eat Stop Eat Review – My Results After 28 Days

Earlier this year I started doing the Eat Stop Eat program by Brad Pilon.

I have been fasting one to two times per week since.

The first 28 days I tracked most closely in terms of results, so I wanted to share them with you if you were considering trying the program.

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What is Eat Stop Eat, and how does it work?

You fast once or twice a week, aiming for a complete break from food for 20 to 24 hours at a time.

For example, you might eat normally until 7 PM on a Saturday, then fast until 7 PM on Sunday, resuming regular eating at that time.

You eat at normal maintainance calorie level (2500 kcals per day for men, 2000 for women is suggested) all other days of the week.

After several “normal” eating days, you can have another fast, and repeat the schedule. But you do not want to exceed two fasts in any one week. By doing even one fast a week, Brad says you will create a calorie deficit of 10 percent.

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Eat Stop Eat – My Results After 28 Days

I did 2, 20 hour fasts per week for the first 28 days I was on the program.

Typically I would go from 3 pm on Monday to 11am on Tuesday, and 3 pm on Thursday to 11am on Friday.

I ended up losing 12 pounds in those 28 days.

My energy and mental clarity surprisingly improved quite a bit.

Some fasts were easier than others, and YES – there are times you are hungry! – but I REALLY like this approach for keeping my diet in check.

I have continued to fast 1x per week for more of a maintainance – style approach.

I personally like being able to eat normally 4-5 days per week – and then just taking a break from food for 1 or 2 days.

There are also mental and even spiritual benefits from doing it.

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Eat Stop Eat – is it for you?

If you are eating fairly well, you understand the principles of sound nutrition, and you want to take things to the next level, I think Eat Stop Eat is absolutely for you.

Give it a try – you can get the program for $10 if you use the link below:

Eat Stop Eat

You can also get the audiobook version when you check out for like 3 extra dollars – which I did, it’s WELL worth it, I recommend it.

If you know that your diet is horrible and you’re no where close to solid eating, maybe I would focus on that first – becuase I think you do need to be there before you try something like this, or you could potentially make bad habits that you already have, worse.

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To sum up, I got some really postive results from doing Eat Stop Eat, and I like it a lot and will continue to do it. (In fact – I am fasting right now as I write this!)

If you are looking to lose weight and improve your mental clarity and get a better control of your hunger, I suggest that you try it also.

Get it at the link below:

Eat Stop Eat

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
ForestVance.com

Ultimate Challenge Workout Deadline

The deadline to get your free T shirt with registration is tomorrow, 5.31.17 at 11:59pm – NO EXCEPTIONS. Register now!!

To help you get your fitness goals for this summer …

AND in support of the Alzheimer’s Association …

We are putting on another FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout on Saturday, June 24th, 2017!

It will be an “ultimate” test of your overall fitness – strength, endurance, and much more.

100% of the profits from your registration fee will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association.

And it’s for current members, their friends, family, co-workers .. and anyone else who is up for the challenge!

We kick off with a 30 min dynamic/athletic warm up – we’ll warm up as a group, starting easy and progressing to higher-intensity warm up drills like jumping, sprinting, crawling, and more.

Next comes about 30 minutes of strength work. We’ll do some KB pressing ladders – working up as heavy as we can – as well as 200 swings with a partner.

Then, we run / walk a 5k (you’ll have 45 minutes to finish). We’ll start at the FVT Studio on X and 16th, go down Land Park Drive, around the park, and back up Riverside Blvd.

Last but not least is our conditioning – an approx 60 min bodyweight – based workout. This will include a high volume squat / push up / pull up ladder workout … and we’ll finish with the 100 burpee challenge!

And of course, we’ll head out as a group afterwards for some fun, food, drinks, and celebration for a job well done.

Your registration includes admission to the event itself, full support from the FVT to help to prepare and get ready to rock, AND a SUPER cool “FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout” T shirt … BUT, you’ll only get the shirt if you register by the T Shirt Deadline of April 30th, 2017 extended thru May 31st 2017. (This allows us time to order the shirts and make sure they are in with plenty of time before the actual event).

SO … if you’re ready to rock … if you’re ready to kick your training into high gear as we head into the summer … and if you’re excited about doing a good thing, and helping a local charity in the process … use the link below to sign up now!

NEW OPTION – 1/2 Ultimate Challenge – 1 mile run + bodyweight / conditioning boot camp – includes T shirt! … now EVERYONE can participate and show their support! – starts @ 9am – $39

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FULL FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout 2017 full event, everything listed above included – Click Here to Sign Up Now – $49

If you have questions, shoot us a message, and we’ll do our best to help.

Otherwise, see ya at the FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout!!

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Discover Sac Fit Tour Vid + Offer to Try Our Kettlebell Program

We enjoyed being a stop on the Discover Sac Fit Tour!

It was a great experience and a lot of fun to host some new to kettlebell training.

Check out the video below:

At the end of the video I make an offer for folks to come out and try out kettlebell boot camp program.

As a loyal FVT newsletter subscriber / ForestVanceTraining.com blog reader / Facebook follower / etc – I wanted to extend this offer to you as well.

Our 14 Day Test Drive includes:

– 6 kettlebell boot camps
– our 28 Day Performance Nutrition Diet plan
– before / after body comp testing
– FULL support of our team and program to help you get rapid results!

If you are interested, fill out this form:

http://bit.ly/295KLCr

And we will get back to you in 24 hours or less.

Thanks, look forward to hearing from you! –

– The FVT Team