FVT – Approved Adult Beverage: The NorCal Margarita

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It’s almost time for the FVT Back-to-School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge …

And as we get geared up for the event, I’m going to share some nutrition tips and hacks with you that helped me, and everyone else who completed the last Challenge we put on in the spring … to stick to the diet plan and see awesome fat loss results, but still enjoy life and keep our sanity at the same time 😉

Limiting alcohol intake during challenge is key – most adult beverages have almost ZERO nutritional value. You can try to argue some small health benefits … but at the end of the day, alcohol mostly just contributes to extra body fat, dehydration, sluggishness, and much worse long-term health effects that we won’t go into in today’s article …

But there are a couple of drinks that are okay in moderation – that is, you can still enjoy them two or three times per week, and see the rapid fat loss results you’re looking for.

One of them is called the “NorCal Margarita”. It’s been made famous by Robb Wolf, New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Solution.

Here’s what goes in it:

– 1 shot Top shelf tequila (preferably resposado or anejo)
– The juice and pulp of one lime
– Club soda to taste

Take the ingredients, shake ’em up, and serve on the rocks!

It’s a 130-150 calorie beverage that’s got less than 5 grams of of sugar … all the flavor without the junk!

A few other reasons why it’s better than a traditional margarita:

– The tequila being used is fermented agave juice, both gluten and starch free
– The lime juice blunts the insulin response of alcohol
– The carbon dioxide bubbles in the club soda help to deliver the ethanol to your blood stream quicker, thus you drink less with the same effect

So there ‘ya go – mix up a NorCal Margarita today, and let me know how you like it.

And stay tuned for more info on the upcoming FVT Back-to-School Rapid Fat Loss Challenge – registration opens soon!

– Forest Vance
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

August 2015 Challenge Workout

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August 2015 FVT Challenge Workout

– 20 KB swings (24k for men, 16k for women)
– 10 recline rows
– 5 KB presses / side (16k for men, 8k for women)
– 15 box jumps to approx 16 in box
– 12 walking lunges per side
– 7 burpees
– 15 push ups
– 7 hanging knee raises
– 30 jumping jacks

Do four rounds as fast as possible.

Notes:

– Use caution and good judgement when picking your weight for the swings and the presses. The weights are SUGGESTED, and a great goal to work towards … but you can certainly use a smaller weight if you are still working on your form or just getting started.

– The recline rows should be done in a totally horizontal-to-the-floor body position if possible

– Make sure to get all the way down and touch the ground on each burpee

Good luck! Results will be posted later this week.

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Best Kettlebell Training in Sacramento

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Forest Vance here from https://wordpress-551394-2308741.cloudwaysapps.com and FVT Boot Camp in Sacramento, CA –

I have a simple – but HIGHLY effective – tip to share with you today that will help you improve your form on the kettlebell swing.

One of the most common problems with the swing that we see is folks having trouble with what we call the hip hinging pattern.

What people end up doing instead, is something that resembles a squat and then a front raise with the KB … which is NOT the correct way to do the exercise.

So a great way to practice that hip hinging movement, and do it in sort of a natural way, is to do a couple of vertical jumps right before you do your swings.

The movement pattern, and what’s happening with the lower body, is going to be very similar to what happens during a swing.

The other benefit is that the vertical jump drill is going to get you really close to where you want to be in terms of proper foot stance for the exercise.

And there is a simple, but VERY effective, drill to help you improve your form on the kettlebell swing.

Try it before your next swing workout, and see the benefits right away!

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If you’re frustrated with the results you’re getting from your current workouts …

OR you’re yet to even start, but want to make sure you do it the RIGHT way, right away …

We can help!

We’ve helped hundreds of folks just like you lose fat, gain lean muscle, and improve their lives.

Call us today at 916.273.9366, or visit our website at https://wordpress-551394-2308741.cloudwaysapps.com to book your FREE “Test-A-Trainer” intro session today.

Look forward to hearing from you soon!

FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout – Recap, Pics + Last Chance to Donate

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The FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout was a BLAST on Saturday!

Had an AWESOME, hard-working, butt-kicking group out for a full 3 hour workout event.

We blasted through a LOT of KB presses and swings, a 5k run, even MORE pull ups, push ups, and squats, and the “ultimate” 100 burpee challenge to finish the day.

AND, we did it all for a great cause (funds raised benefit the Alzheimer’s Association).

Rock on guys, so proud of you, keep up the great work!

Also – if you weren’t able to make it to the event for whatever reason, but you’d still like to show your support, you can do so for a short time longer at the link below (there’s a button right below the main sign up link where you can donate) – the page will be up for a couple more days:

=> Donate and support the Alzheimer’s Association here

Thanks!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

One-on-One Training at FVT – Sample Workout

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WOW … the response to the message we sent out yesterday re: opening spots in our personal training program has be HUGE … out of the 10 initial training slots per week I mentioned that we’d be opening up, 8 have already filled.

We’re going to try and re-arrange some things, and see if we can’t accomodate a few more folks at this point, given the surprising response … BUT, we only have room for two or three more personal training clients at the moment, tops … be sure to submit your application ASAP if you’re interested.

=> One-on-One Training at FVT (details and submit your application here)

Okay, so – I wanted to share a sample workout with you from a one-on-one training session, so that you can get an idea of what it might be like.

This is for someone who is looking to:

– Gain strength and lean muscle
– Lose body fat, stay slim and trim
– Feel great, and keep the aches and pains at bay
– Be ready at any given time to take on a variety of physical challenges – examples would be run a 5k, play pick-up basketball for 45 mins, do 10 pull ups, press a decently heavy KB, deadlift some respectable weight, etc

As you can see, we are able to work in some stuff that just isn’t feasible in a group setting many times – like foam rolling, deadlifts with a barbell, Turkish get ups, and more.

Thanks!

– Forest

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One-on-One Training at FVT – Sample Workout

(warm up)

– foam rolling
– joint mobility
– dynamic stretching

2 – Exercise pair #1 – alternate exercises back and forth and do five sets total of each; rest as needed between moves to get fully recovered:

– barbell deadlifts – 5 reps
– KB Turkish get ups – 1 rep each side

2 – Exercise pair #2 – do four rounds of the following sequence, taking as little rest as possible:

– goblet squat with kettlebell – 10
– feet elevated push ups – 10
– hanging leg raises – 10

3 – To finish – stationary bike – 5 intervals of 30 seconds HARD, 30 seconds of recovery

4 – Finish with static stretch of tight muscle groups

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One-on-One Training at FVT (details and submit your application here)

One-on-One Training at FVT – Now Accepting Applications

How’s your week going so far?

Hope your workout, meal planning, and overall fitness program is off to a strong start!

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As you probably know, we’ve gotten away from doing one-on-one training at the FVT studio for the last couple of years. Our “semi-private”, small group program has kind of been our go-to for folks who have been interested in going the private training route … and this has generally worked really well.

BUT, there is, without a doubt, still a demand for in-person, one-on-one training.

We find that there are some people who are interested in doing semi private training, but the times we have available just don’t fit their hectic schedule.

Some folks want to work on a very specfic goal or skill – kettlebell training, for example – and sometimes, this is best to do in a one-on-one setting.

Maybe a person is working around a certain type of injury, and just modifying the workout that we’re doing in a group is not possible. In this case, the private training can also be the best way to go.

So, we have decided to open back up a few private training times per week. If you are interested, read the details below carefully, and see if you think this program is a good fit for what you are looking for.

If so, submit your application using the link below, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours!

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, Head Trainer, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

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One-on-One Training at FVT – Program Details

1 – There is a LIMIT as to how many people we can accept into the program. Obviously, private training is much more time-intensive than group training, so we can only work with so many folks. We’ll be opening up 10 training session times per week to start (which will likely work out to space to work with 3-5 private training clients, depending on how many times per week each person ends up working out at the studio).

2 – We are looking for folks with a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard. Seriously. You have to want it and show up at every session, ready to rock. If not, it will not be a good fit.

3 – The workouts will be 100% individualized for YOU. Any goal, anything you want to work on – that’s in our skill set, of course – we’ll make it happen.

4 – We will work with you as needed on your nutrition, to help you get that side of things in order and get the best possible results.

5 – We will also take your body comp (weight / body fat) once per month to make sure you are on the right track to reaching your goals.

6 – The cost will be fair, and you will get a BIG time return on investment from this service … that being said, it will NOT be cheap. (Cost will be in the range of $59-69/session – depending on who you are working with – which breaks down to, on a monthly basis, $236-$828.)

Think the program could be right for you? Awesome! Start by filling out your application at the link below:

http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8sNT10lODR4efZQzVnaIqW3

And I’ll get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a 15 minute “strategy session” over the phone.

Submit your application to the FVT One-on-One training program here:

http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8sNT10lODR4efZQzVnaIqW3

3 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Running Form

Since publishing this article on the ForestVanceTraining.com blog a couple of weeks ago:

=> How to Add Running to Your Workouts

I’ve had countless folks tell me that they’re planning on / have already added a couple of days per week of running into their workout routine.

Awesome!

While that article made a strong case for adding a couple of days per week of running into your training program … and I gave a couple of simple interval workouts you could do to get started … I didn’t really get into any tips on running form.

Now – you can get VERY sophisticated with this … but today, I’m just going to touch on three simple tricks that will help you run faster, get injured less and have more enjoyable runs overall.

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At the upcoming FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout, we have a 5k around the Land Park area as part of the event … so you’ll NEED to add running into your workout mix to help you get ready …

And I know for a lot of folks – myself included – physical challenges like this, and the training involved to get ready, is a GREAT way to give yourself a bit of extra motivation to get in shape, and be more consistent with the workouts.

Click the link below to register now:

=> August 1st, 2015 FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout

And do it ASAP if you want in – you’ll need to register by Thursday the 23rd if you want the free T-shirt included with your registration!

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3 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Running Form

1 – Cadence

Cadence is the number of steps you take per minute. The “ideal” number is thought to be about 180 reps per minute.

With a proper cadence, you’ll reduce impact forces on your legs, improve efficiency and reduce injury risk.

The next time you go run, count the number of times your foot lands in a minute, then double it (to account for both legs). If your step rate is less than 180, work to increase it by just a bit – maybe 5% – every two or three weeks, until your cadence increases.

2 – Posture

Leaning forward from the waist or slouching is not ideal when you are running.

What you actually want is a slight forward lean from the ANKLES … but this should happen without even trying.

Focus on running tall with a straight, erect posture.

3 – Avoid over-striding

Ideally, you want your foot to make contact with the ground directly underneath your body, rather than far out in front of it.

Think about putting your foot down underneath your hips when it strikes the ground.

This reduces impact on your legs, cuts injury risk and makes for a more fluid, efficient stride.

 

So there you have three simple tips that will help you run faster, get injured less and have more enjoyable runs overall.

Focus on these fundamentals, and see the benefits!

– Forest Vance
ForestVanceTraining.com

 

PS – At the upcoming FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout, we have a 5k around the Land Park area as part of the event … so you’ll NEED to add running into your workout mix to help you get ready.

And I know for a lot of folks – myself included – physical challenges like this, and the training involved to get ready, is a GREAT way to give yourself a bit of extra motivation to get in shape, and be more consistent with the workouts.

Click the link below to register now:

=> August 1st, 2015 FVT Ultimate Challenge Workout

And do it ASAP if you want in … you’ll need to register by Thursday the 23rd if you want the free T-shirt included with your registration!

“Friends of Forest” 21 Day Summer Shape Up Local Small Business Special

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If you:

— Are a local Sacramento small business owner, or work at a small business in the Sacramento area

AND

— You are a new client, or it’s been at least six months since you’ve worked with us

You might be interested in the FVT Boot Camp “Friends of Forest” 21 Day Summer Shape Up Local Small Business Special we’re running this month!

This special includes:

— 6 regular boot camp sessions at the FVT studio (to be used over a 21 day period)
— A digital copy of Forest’s “Performance Nutrition Diet” plan to help you lose as much fat as humanly possible during the program
— Before and after body comp analysis (weight and body fat testing)
— Full access to Forest and the FVT Team for the entire “quick start” period to get ALL your burning questions answered about training, nutrition, and anything else you need to reach your goals as fast as humanly possible

For just $97.

It’s a great way to jump start your fitness program and whip yourself into shape before the end of the summer.

If you’re interested, respond directly to this message, or call me at (916) 273 9366 for more details and to sign up.

Quite honestly, we are getting away from doing specials like this one … but I have so many owners of local small businesses that I’ve become friends with over the last few years, I thought it would be a cool thing to do to show our appreciation 🙂

Last thing – the offer expires Friday, July 31st, so don’t delay … respond directly to this message, or call me at (916) 273 9366 for more details and to sign up now!

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training