Meet Pam!

Just a little over two years ago, Pam was 53 pounds heavier than she is now.

Not only was she unhappy with how she looked and felt, her health was also suffering. She was on blood pressure meds, and knew things were only going to get worse unless she took charge of her situation.

She got started by simply eating less and moving more.

She made healthier food choices, and walked every day.

And she lost almost 30 pounds on her own!

But she ended up hitting a plateau, and knew that she needed to get on a more regimented program to keep progressing.

Pam first tried joining a big box gym and taking some of the group exercise classes.

They were okay – but the attention to form, the level of coaching, and the personal support that she was looking for was simply not there.

And that’s why she contacted us at FVT!

Pam has TRULY made a transformation in the last 18 months since she started working with us.

She’s lost over 20 more pounds, and has gone from a size 10 to a size 4.

She’s off the blood pressure meds.

She’s gone from not being able to do a single push up, to being able to do 10 in a row with perfect form.

And she recently completed her first Spartan Race, which was something she NEVER thought she would do.

In Pam’s words:

“I attribute my continued weight loss and more important than the scale, the way I look in my clothes, to weight lifting (whether body weight or kettlebells) in your Boot Camp. I would have never gotten there without your instructors guidance and continued support. And their senses of humor and belief in me even when I didn’t have that myself.

Before I started at FVT, I had never seen my triceps or side-abs. I love the way I look and more than that how strong I feel inside and out!”

We are so proud of you Pam!

Seeing you not only reach your health and weight loss goals, but also improve your life in such a big way is SO AMAZING!!!

We are so grateful to have you as a client and friend, and here’s to your continued success!

– The FVT Team

Now Hiring Trainer/Coach @ FVT

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FVT is looking for a highly qualified trainer/coach to join our team!

Certification with a nationally accredited organization and/or degree in a related field is preferred.

Prior experience working in the fitness industry is NOT necessary.

The following things however are CRITICALLY important:

– passion for health and fitness
– positive attitude
– high energy
– outgoing personality
– high level of personal fitness and health
– comfortable speaking in front of groups
– punctuality
– professionalism
– reliability
– willing to work nights and/or weekends
– “beginner’s mind” mentality, always willing to learn

If you think that you or someone you know could be a good fit, the first step is to simply fill out THIS form with:

– name
– phone #
– what makes you a perfect fit for the job

http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/705723

We will contact you and set up a 5 min appt to drop off a formal resume at the studio from there.

Please follow the EXACT instructions in this message if you would like to be considered for the job.

Thanks for your consideration, and helping to spread the word!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Underground Fat Destroyer Challenge is LIVE!

It’s happening!!

The Underground Fat Loss Destroyer Challenge is LIVE.

=> Underground Fat Loss Destroyer (UFD) – 8 Week Challenge

This Challenge is like NOTHING we’ve ever done before.

I can’t WAIT to see the LIFE CHANGING results participants are going to get!

However – due to the amount of time and attention we’ll be giving to participants, we can only accept 20 people MAX for the program.

And based on initial interest – these spots will likely get snatched up FAST.

Get all the details, and reserve your spot at the link below:

=> ​​​​​​​Underground Fat Loss Destroyer (UFD) – 8 Week Challenge

And look forward to working with you!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

December 2016 Challenge Workout

We just finished another challenge workout this week! These challenges are a great opportunity to not only push yourself a little harder, but also track your progress and see your improvement. Check out the December Challenge and results below:

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December 2016 Challenge Workout:

– 30 second timed intervals – beat the clock style
– Continue the workout until no longer possible… the total # of rounds 100% completed is your score
– Regular push ups for men, knee push ups for women
– 24k kettlebell for men, 16k for women

First round =
2 swings
2 push ups
1 squat
1 burpee

Second round =
4 swings
4 push ups
2 squats
2 burpees

Continue in this fashion until no longer possible, climbing the ladder … MAX score is:

20 swings
20 push ups
10 squats
10 burpees

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And the Results:

Men:

KP – 10
CB – 8
RM – 8
OR – 8
DM – 8
PP – 8
DW – 8
MP – 7
BP – 7
JM – 7
AW – 7
EZ – 6
RA – 6
MM – 6

Women:

PK – 9
DP – 9
NW – 8
BC – 7
AL – 7
NG – 7
JL – 7
GM – 7
LK – 7
JM – 7 modified
RK – 7 modified
JS – 6
JV – 6
RR – 6
MT – 6
PT – 5
NG – 4
AP- modified

Awesome work everyone!
Till next time –
– FVT Team

8 Week Underground Fat Destroyer Challenge

UDF Challenge

We are considering doing a 8 week Underground Fat Destroyer Challenge to kick off 2017.

Would you be interested?

You’d be working out at the studio throughout the 8 weeks (we’d have pricing options both for existing and new clients) – using our signature “underground” kettlebell / bodyweight – based training methods –

We’d also work with the group extensively on both the diet and mindset.

Our 28 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenges have been great – but we are thinking of going a little longer, and working with each participant even more intensively, to get even BETTER results.

This would be a SERIOUS program, designed to help you make HUGE progress in the first two months of 2017!

Now we are NOT taking sign ups yet.

I just want to gauge interest.

Bu let me know.

And if we get enough replies, we’ll get things together and get registration open so that you can reserve your spot ASAP and get things rolling right away in the New Year.

Thanks – hope you’re having a great week!

– Forest

5 Minute No Crunches Ab Workout

There is a LOT of research out there indicating that crunches and sit ups are are a bad idea.

It could also be argued that many fit people have done them for years without a problem – and that in moderation, they’re perfectly fine.

At the end of the day, the jury is still out. My current position is that there are safer and more effective alternatives to crunches and sit ups for working the abs.

And so today, I have a new 5 minute no crunches ab workout for you to add to your repertoire!

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5 Minute No Crunches Ab Workout

You’ll start off with a high plank.

Hold for 20 seconds.

Then, transition RIGHT into the opposite arm / opposite hip touch.

Do this for 20 seconds.

The last move in the sequence is a cross body mountain climber. Transition immediately into this exercise, and hold for 20 seconds as well.

Rest about 30 seconds when you’re done, and repeat the rotation two more times for a total of three rounds.

Watch the video for a breakdown of the workout and for more coaching cues / tips on the exercises:

There you have a very simple – but very effective! – no crunches, no sit ups, no equipment required ab workout you can do anywhere in about five minutes.

Try it, and let me know how it goes.

Thanks for watching, and see you next time –

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com

Meet David!

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David is coming up on his one year Anniversary at FVT.

In the last 10 months, he’s dropped 34 pounds and 11.3% body fat.

He’s also lost 5 inches off his waist … has more than tripled the amount of push ups he can do … has gone from ZERO pull ups, to easily doing 5 … and so much more …

And that’s why I’m so excited to share his story with you today!

Let’s get right into it –

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Before FVT

David was a ski racer in college.

Years ago, he was in top shape.

But with a family, a busy career, and all the other obligations that go with being an adult … he had less and less time for himself.

And his heath was suffering because of it.

His energy was low.

He had nagging aches and pains.

And he had gone from a 34 to a 36 waist, and was approaching a 38.

David told me that the fact that he was going to have to once again go up to the next bigger pants size, was what truly motivated him to say “enough is enough!” – and take action to make a change.

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Reservations

David was ready to rock, and was excited to start with our program!

But he was also not without a little hesitation.

He had never done group workouts before. And having been out of the regular exercise routine for a while, he was also nervous that he might not be able to perform.

But he told told himself that he would commit to our boot camp for one month to start, and would see what happened.

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Getting Started

After the first workout, David was hooked!

“It was fun and challenging, I felt like I worked harder in 45 minutes than in the 2 hour runs I used to do.”

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Results

David started in January of 2016 at 215 pounds.

He weighed in at the beginning of November 2016 at 181.

He started at 23% body fat.

He’s now at 11.7%.

He could barely do 5 burpees when he started without having to take a break … and now he can crank out 20+ in 60 seconds.

He’s gone from 10 push ups with not-so-great form, to 30+ perfect ones, without stopping.

David is now stronger, happier, and has changed his life for the better … and he continues to work towards new fitness goals in 2017 at FVT.

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Advice to YOU

We asked David if he could lend some advice to anyone who is thinking about starting their fitness journey at FVT. Here’s what he had to say:

“Figure out the days and times each week that you’re going to be able to work out consistently, and stick to those. Commit to it, and show up! Diet is HUGE, and played an important part in my success. Track your food using a program like MyFitnessPal. The community aspect is also great for accountability and keeping you involved and sticking to your program.”

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Congrats on your success David!

We are honored to have you as a client at FVT, and as a friend!

Keep up the hard work, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in 2017.

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

FVT Black Friday Sale

Okay – the FVT Black Friday Sale is LIVE!

=> FVT Black Friday Sale

We’ve got special deals for you to take advantage of, on:

– One on one PT sessions
– Our NEW “Total Nutrition Makeover” program
– Restorative Yoga 20 Class Pass
– Boot Camp Holiday Gift Card for Friends or Family
– The FVT ULTIMATE Fitness Package (save 50% on your fitness program in 2017!)

Check out the sale and order now at the link below:

=> FVT Black Friday Sale

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

PS – You are going to LOVE the FVT Black Friday Sale!