Pigeon Pose for Tight Hips / Low Back Pain

When I played football in Green Bay, we would have a yoga instructor come in and lead a class every Friday in the off-season.

We would have lifted and trained hard all week, and it was a great way to recover the body and mind.

One of my favorite poses that we did was called the Pigeon. It was really great for opening the hips and alleviating low back pain.

Here’s a video that shows you how to do it:

This pose is a great compliment to KB swings, lunges, and other lower body work we do at FVT.

So if you have tight hips and / or low back pain, try incorporating this pose into your recovery work, and see if it helps.

And, if you are interested in giving some yoga classes try, be sure to check out the upcoming Summer Yoga Series we are putting on at FVT:

=> 2016 FVT Summer Yoga Series

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

2016 FVT Summer Yoga Series Registration is LIVE!

Registration for the 2016 FVT Summer Yoga Series is LIVE!!

This is a special series of six yoga classes, SPECIFICALLY designed to COMPLIMENT what we do at FVT.

We will work on opening up the hips, shoulders, and other areas that can take a beating with hard training and kettlebell lifting … and we will also work on the mental focus and relaxation benefits that yoga provides.

Click here to get all the details and sign up for the 2016 FVT Summer Yoga Series now.

Thanks –

– The FVT Team

PS – Hurry! Registration closes May 31st.

PPS – You are going to LOVE the 2016 FVT Summer Yoga Series!

[new video] Obstacle Race Training Tips

Got a new video to share with you today from Certified Personal Trainer and obstacle course racing vet Caleb Fong.

(Caleb is our special guest instructor at the upcoming FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program.)

Check it out:

And if you’d like to join us for the FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program – starting this coming Monday the 23rd – click the link below for details and to ave your spot today:

=> FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program (2 days left to sign up)

Thanks!

– The FVT Team

FVT Obstacle Race Event Prep 2016 – Sample Training Plan

Been getting a lot of questions about WHAT the workouts will look like that we’ll be doing for the upcoming FVT Obstacle Race Event Prep 2016 training program …

So thought I would share “Phase 1” from the program we did last year.

We essentially did this for the first 4 weeks of training, and then switched to more specific prep for the last 4 weeks.

This year, it’s a different event we’re prepping for, so the training will look a little different – but this should give you a decent idea.

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2 Pay option added to the FVT Obstacle Race Event Prep 2016 program – only 5 days left to sign up!

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— Warm up – Turkish Get Ups – 3 each side, increasing weight each rep

video demo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvUgXnf0jCw

— Pair 1 – pull up ladders – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDghOA1L_tA – 2 ladders total
PAIRED with
lunges – 4 ea leg, 6 ea leg, 8 ea leg x2 – add as MUCH weight as possible w good form – do reps between sets of pull ups

*six rounds total*

— Pair 2 – KB squat clean – as MUCH weight as possible w good form
PAIRED with
crawling for 30 seconds – http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/regain-and-build-your-original-strength-through-crawling

*three rounds total*

— FINISH with one mile Fartlek run – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fartlek

— Your RUNS for this week:

INTERVAL – 5 min warm up + 6x 60 seconds HARD run, 60 seconds EASY run + 5 min cool down
LONG RUN – 5 min warm up + run 1 mile + 5 min cool down (will be running more soon – be patient!)

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There you have it – “Phase 1” from the Mud Run Prep program we did last year.

We essentially did this for the first 4 weeks of training, and then switched to more specific prep for the last 4 weeks –

And this year, it’s a different event we’re prepping for, so the training will look a little different – but hopefully this gives you a decent idea of what we’ll be doing.

Thanks –

– Forest Vance

Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

PS – Sign up for this year’s Obstacle Race Event Prep program now by clicking here (only 5 days left to register)

FVT Obstacle Race Event Prep 2016

This event prep program is all you need to get ready for your upcoming obstacle race – and this is your official invitation to join in the action!

FVT Obstacle Race Event Prep 2016

When you sign up for this special 8 week training program, here’s what you’ll get:

1) 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.

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

Total body strengthening
Building functional muscle
Increasing flexibility and mobility
Improving cardio endurance
Improving mental toughness
Getting you stronger, faster, and more athletic!

3) Workout activities will include, but not be limited to:

Running
Plyometrics
Kettlebell exercises
Body weight moves
“Stretching” – normal and “exotic” variations
Obstacle-specific exercises/workouts

Workouts will be held on Mondays (and two Tuesdays) at 6pm, beginning May 23rd and going through July 13th.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TRAINING TIMES

4) In addition to the once per week group workout, you’ll get a complete training plan for the 8 week prep period.

Even if you have to miss a training session here or there, you can rest assured you’ll still have workouts to complete on your own.

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We’ll be forming a team (or teams), but if you’re already registered for the race, no worries either – the main focus of this program will be on getting you physically and mentally ready for race day.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

Thanks –

– The FVT Team

PS – A special, limited-edition “Team FVT T Shirt” is also included with your registration – click here to learn more about the program and sign up today!

FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program Registration is LIVE!!

FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program Registration is LIVE!!

=> FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program

This event prep program is all you need to get ready for your upcoming obstacle race – and this is your official invitation to join in the action!

HOWEVER … this is a specialized program, and because we want to give each participant the attention they deserve, a limited number of spots are available.

Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot now:

=> FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program

Thanks –

– The FVT Team

PS – Physically and mentally challenge yourself this summer – and get in the best shape of your life in the process!

=> FVT Obstacle Race Prep Program

Spring 2016 28 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge Recap

Wrapped up our Spring 2016 28 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge last night –

Wanted to give a big shout – out to our winners!

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I can’t believe this has happened two times in a row … but AGAIN, as earlier in the year, we ended up with three participants:

— Jonathan L
— Ruben M
— Greg C

SO close in the final standings, that we that we could not decide on a winner!

So, we made the executive decision to declare a TIE for 1st place, and split the winnings evenly … so all THREE of our winners got $200 each!

CONGRATS GUYS!!!

And GREAT JOB to ALL who participated in this Challenge. We hope that this is just the start of some new clean eating and consistent training habits, that will help you reach your ultimate fat loss goals and stay there.

See you for our next Challenge in the Fall of 2016 –

– The FVT Team

May 2016 Challenge Workout

Just finished up our monthly Challenge workout at FVT.

These workouts give our clients a way to measure fitness improvements over time.

We circle back around and repeat the same workout every three months – so that folks can try to beat their time each time they do the workout.

It’s also something to look forward to and train for, in addition to the number on the scale, or the latest body comp measurement.

And finally, even though the majority of our clients are working towards fat loss as their primary fitness goal, we find that if we incorporate workouts like the one I’m sharing with you today, it makes the process go much faster … and it makes it a lot more fun!

Here is what the workout looked like, if you want to give it a go:

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May 2016 FVT Challenge Workout

– 12 push ups (toes for men / knees for women)
– 3 one arm KB squat to press per side (16k for men / 8k for women)
– 5 burpees
– 10 hanging leg raises
– 7 one arm KB swings per side (24k for men / 16k for women)
– 5 burpees
– 12 inverted rows

Do 5 rounds of the sequence above as fast as possible.

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You got a 25 time limit to finish.

Finishing under 20 mins is great.

Finishing under 15 mins is SMOKING.

If you do try this one, let me know how it goes.

Have an awesome day –

– Forest

PS – Speaking of Challenges … we have a “Last Chance Summer Shape Up” VIRTUAL Kettlebells for Fat Loss Transformation Challenge opening for registration within the next couple of days … so if you’re interested, keep a close eye out … spots will be limited, and the program will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

PPS – Did you see the link I shared to check out my friend Todd’s new RallyAll platform yesterday?

With it, you can sign up for REAL TIME video workouts with a trainer … and you can submit questions in real time, just like a webinar.

Todd is personally leading workouts on the platform currently (as well as dozens of other trainers) … and for now, it’s FREE –

=> Click here to sign up to join Todd at his next 20 minute bodyweight workout on RallyAll