Announcing – FVT Nutrition Workshop Nov 21st (discount expires)

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Do you have the desire to eat healthy – but just can’t seem to find the time to plan ahead and prepare your meals?

Have you tried various different diet approaches, but have yet to find one that’s really worked?

I say enough is enough with the conflicting diet advice.

It’s so hard to know – is intermittent fasting for you? Paleo? Gluten-free? Vegan? You KNOW you need to focus more on your diet to get the most out of your workouts … but at the end of the day, what’s the best approach?

=> Find out here

 

I’ll be the first to tell you that different things work for different people. ALL of the above approaches can work, if applied properly.

But I’m also personally all about keeping things simple. I barely have time to make dinner most of the time, let alone plan my meals out in advance. The reason I’m writing you this message today, is that I’ve discovered an easy, fast, and painless way for you to get to your goal weight and stay there …

And I’m going to share it with you at my 5 Minute Fat Loss Workshop at the FVT studio on November 21st, 2013 at 7pm.

=> Click here for workshop details and to grab your spot at the early bird discount rate

 

At this workshop, you’ll discover:

  • A done-for-you list of foods to eat to lose fat fast. You will know exactly what to eat and when and how to eat it to reach your goals.
  • How to figure out exactly how many kcals YOU need to lose weight. You’ll never be at a loss again as to figure out how to figure out how much to eat for your weight, body composition, etc.
  • A list of the BEST sources of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. You’ll know exactly what food types to focus on, and which ones to avoid.
  • Simple, SUPER easy-to-prepare snacks – so that you can eat healthy on the go. All take 5 minutes or less to prepare.
  • Sample breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, so that you can see exactly what a day of healthy eating looks like. All take 5 minutes or less to prepare.
  • More details on things like how much water to drink, how to work cheat days into the schedule, if you can consume alcohol and/or caffeine, and much more
  • Additional tips and tricks – like on how to eat well while eating out, easily prepare meals in advance, beat food cravings, extreme methods for super fast weight loss, and much more!!

PLUS, as a FREE bonus, when you sign up you’ll ALSO get the deluxe version of my 5 Minute Fat Loss program, in digital form – both instantly delivered when you sign up, AND on a jump drive for your convenience (a true everyday $47 value – yours FREE when you attend this workshop)

=> Click here for workshop details and to grab your spot at the early bird discount rate

 

That’s it for now. Have a great day, and talk soon –

Forest Vance
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach

PS – My 5 Minute Fat Loss Workshop will help you lose your fat and maintain your perfect weight, without the complexity and hassle of many popular meal plans on the market today. This isn’t a fad diet or extreme plan – it’s simple to follow and you will see the results you have been looking for!

=> Click here for workshop details and to grab your spot at the early bird discount rate

1036 Kcals Burned in One Workout?

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Here’s a question we get frequently –

“How many kcals do I burn in a boot camp workout?”

The average 150 pound person burns around 400-500 kcals in a typical 45 min boot camp workout – depending on a variety of individual factors, like lean body mass level, etc.

Just for fun though, I thought I’d put together a 1000+ calorie workout for you. Whether you partied too hard last weekend, or you’re just feeling extra motivated and want to kick your training to the next level, this could be just what you’re looking for.

You could do this entire workout on your own … OR you could simply tack on the cardio and yoga portion AFTER one of your workouts at the FVT studio and have a full 1000+ kcal workout day!

Check it out –

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The 1036 Calorie Workout

 

1 – Do a 15 minute dynamic warm up – joint mobility, self myofascial release, dynamic stretching – check out this article if you need more details (90 calories burned)

2 – Do 35 minutes of high-intensity kettlebell/body weight training – something like the workout below (336 kcals burned):

 

BTW – the workout below is much like what we do in our group training sessions at the studio … if you’ve been considering giving them a try, this week you can do so at a special rate – check that out HERE

*Warm up – Do five Turkish Get Ups on each side. Start easy – with no weight at all or a light weight – and work up to a heavier weight with each rep. Switch sides after each rep.

*Perform the first exercise in each pairing. Immediately move to the next exercise (or exercises) and complete the prescribed number of reps. Rest :30 and repeat each sequence a total of three times.

1a: 8 reverse lunges
1b: pull ups – one rep short of failure

2a: 6 kettlebell presses
2b: 20 body weight squats (explosive tempo)

3a: 25 kettlebell swings (your choice)
3b: 15 push ups

3 – Run 5k – 3.2 miles – at a medium (6 mph) pace (504 calories burned)

If you are not into running, you could also do about 35 minutes of medium-to-high intensity biking, swimming, rowing, etc.

4 – Finish with 15 minutes of yoga work – here is a great sequence for you to try (106 calories burned):

=> Yoga for Big Bastards

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If you ate a little too much cake last weekend … or if you’re simply looking to take your workouts to the next level … this 1036 kcal workout could be just what you need!

Hope that helps, and talk soon –

Forest

PS – We have a special limited-time offer on our Semi Private training program going through tomorrow night. Several folks have already hopped on it and there are just a few spots left. If you’re interested, get details and sign up here:

=> Semi Private Training at FVT (special offer, time sensitive)

Semi Private Training at FVT (special offer, time sensitive)

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Hey there! Hope your week is off to a great start.

I have a special, limited time offer for you today on our semi private training program.

We’ve never done a special on our semi private training program before. But it’s been such a hit since we started it at the beginning of the year … and I know just how truly beneficial it has been to so many folks at our studio over that time period … that we’ve decided to run a VERY limited time special on it, to give as many people as we can the opportunity to try it out.

So …

Now through the end of the month – October of 2013 – (that’s today, tomorrow and Thursday), you can take our semi private training program for a “test drive”.

 

For just $99, you’ll get:

three semi private sessions (normal price is 35-40 to session, but you also typically need to commit to one full month at a time) that can be used over a two week period (the “clock” starts when you come in for your first session)
a complete body comp analysis (weight, body fat%, and measurements)
full FVT nutrition coaching “quick start” (includes expert food log analysis, goal specific meal planning tips and more)

WHO is this for?

This special offer is for both new and exisiting clients alike.

It’s for folks who:

1) want more personal attention that they’d get in our larger group classes

2) need to work around an injury

3) like having the option of “customizing” the intensity of a workout

4) just prefer to work out in a smaller group, semi private setting.

These days about 50% of new clients start with this program at our studio. It is an awesome way to ease into our full boot camp program and make sure you’ve built a foundation of fitness and have all the exercises down pat.

A lot of folks also do these on an on-going basis for one or more of the reasons listed above.

 

 

Availability

Here are the current available time slots for this program – this will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you’re looking to get in on this offer, you’ll want to do it asap:

– Monday 7pm (1 spot available)
– Tuesday 6am (2 spots available)
– Tuesday 9am (1 spot available)
– Wednesday 7pm (2 spots available)
– Thursday 6am (2 spots available)
– Thursday 9am (1 spot available)
– Saturday 10am (1 spot available)

 

 

Recap + How to Sign Up

Okay – to quickly recap, when you take advantage of this special limited-time offer we’re doing on the Semi Private training program we have going at FVT, you’ll get:

three semi private sessions (normal price is 35-40 to session, but you also typically need to commit to one full month at a time) that can be used over a two week period (the “clock” starts when you come in for your first session)
a complete body comp analysis (weight, body fat%, and measurements)
full FVT nutrition coaching “quick start” (includes expert food log analysis, goal specific meal planning tips and more)

The sessions can be used at any time during the next six months (Christmas gift idea, anyone? 😉 ), and once you start them, you’ll have two weeks to complete all three.

Click HERE to sign up. When you do, we’ll contact you asap to schedule your first session!

Look forward to hearing from you –

– Forest Vance, MS, RKC

 

 

PS – If you have any questions at all, simply shoot me an email and let me know.

PPS – Several of our most successful clients have participated in our semi private training program – see their stories HERE

Meet Sarai!

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Sarai started at the FVT studio at the beginning of this year wanting to learn more about kettlebells, get back on track with her fitness program, get stronger, and lose some body fat.

She had been very fit and active in the past, but for a variety of reasons, had let herself slip out of peak condition.

In the last ten months – in spite of a VERY busy schedule, and actually living and working on the other side of town, but finding a way to make it in two or three times per week, she has:

– Lost about 30 pounds
– Dropped over 11% body fat
– Added 9 pounds of muscle
– Gotten her first pull up(s)
– Has gotten WAY stronger and is putting up some crazy kettlebell strength #’s

Check out the email I got from her the other day below:

 

Hey Forest,

I got my bodyfat tested

(FYI – we do basic body fat testing at the studio, but DeeAnna likes to get it done on her own in a BodPod device for optimum accuracy)

I am at 173.2 lbs and 19.6% bodyfat. It’s been over 3 years since I’ve been in the teens! I also added 9lbs of muscle and that explains why the scale is not really moving that fast even though I can see a lot of change.

It’s good info. He told me to keep eating my 2400+ calories a day and keep my workout schedule cause it’s working!

Yay me!

My goal is still 14-15% so I have about 10 more pounds of fat to lose.

As you know I am totally capable of working out on my own and I still do, but having the accountability to show up somewhere at a set time and to be pushed has helped me get back on track this year and stay on track. Plus I learn some stuff too.

Thanks again for your help with my project!

 

CONGRATS to you Sarai!! Awesome, awesome job. We are so happy to be a part of your progress – and look forward to helping you reach your ultimate fitness goals very soon!!

– The FVT Team

 

FVT Studio 3 Year Anniversary Party TOMORROW Oct 19th 2013 – Final Reminder

Happy Friday!

We are in final prep mode here at the FVT studio getting ready for our big 3 Year Anniversary Party tomorrow.

I wanted to send you one last reminder about it.

Here’s everything that’s going on:

FREE food and drink
TWO free Bring-A-Buddy boot camp classes (we still have a few spots left at the 11am – shoot us a quick message if you’d like to attend!)
Winners announced and $600 in prize money for our 30 Day Rapid Fat Loss Challenge
FVT Train-A-Trainer event (You can sponsor a “round” of exercises for the FVT trainers for $20. One round will be 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest. 100% of the money raised at the event goes towards the Alzheimer’s Association. For each round you sponsor, you can have the FVT trainer team do whatever exercise(s) you’d like. Click HERE to sponsor a “round” of exercises for the FVT trainers.)
FVT Wall of Fame unveiled (this one’s a surprise – you’ll have to attend to see what it is! 😉 )

Look forward to seeing you there!! The festivities start at 10 am.

– Forest

Hardest FVT Workout Ever?

FVT Sacramento Boot Camp

One thing we hear over and over from our long-time clients is that we have a somewhat unique environment at our training studio …

We are very supportive and positive at all times. No yelling and screaming or anything like that. A lot of people expect this when they hear “boot camp”. But we take pride in our workout environment being friendly and welcoming to all.

On the other hand, our workouts are ALWAYS challenging. In fact, they typically go beyond simply “challenging”. They are often flat out BRUTAL! But this is many times just what you need to take your fitness results to the next level …

I thought I’d share you with a particularly tough “finishing” sequence we did at the end of yesterday’s boot camp sessions. More than one person lost their lunch at the end of this one. I think that more or less speaks for itself 🙂

This sequence can also be done with ZERO equipment – so it makes for a perfect session for you to try at home, etc.

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Hardest FVT Workout Ever?

20 jumping jacks
~ 15 yards bear crawls
20 side to side hops (skater hops)

repeat tri-set as many times as possible in 5 minutes

IMMEDIATELY followed by …

“liner” cone sprint (sprint to line 5 yards away and back, then 10 yards away and back)
rest for the time it takes your partner to do the same

switch back and forth and get as many rounds as possible in 90 seconds; rest for 30 seconds; repeat
Try that one at the end of your next workout, and let me know how it goes –

Forest Vance
Owner, Head Trainer, Forest Vance Training, Inc.

PS – Made your FVT Train-A-Trainer Donation yet? Get the details – and revenge on your trainer – HERE

PPS – We’ve got six spots left at the 11am Bring-A-Buddy boot camp this Saturday. Shoot me a message HERE – or sign up at the studio – to grab yours while it’s still available.

FVT/Alzheimer’s Association “Train-A-Trainer” Event Saturday, October 19th

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This Saturday, October 19th at 11:45 am – during the FVT Studio Three Year Anniversary celebration – we’ll be holding our first ever “Train-A-Trainer” event.

We’ve actually been talking about doing this for a while – so we’re super excited to finally make it happen!

(I’ve been putting it off mostly out of fear of the cruel and unusual exercises you’ll likely make us do. Just kidding. Sort of 😉 )

Here’s how the event works:

  • You can sponsor a “round” of exercises for the FVT trainers for $20. (One round will be 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest.) 100% of the money raised at the event goes towards the Alzheimer’s Association.

Learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association here

  • For each round you sponsor, you can have the FVT trainer team do whatever exercise(s) you’d like. Burpees, bear crawls, wall sits – it’s all fair game 🙂

The event will last for a total of 15 minutes – plenty of time to have your trainers do all of the exercises you hate the most 🙂 That being said, we’re limited to a total of 15 total sponsorships – so if you’d like to participate, please make your donation asap!

To help the Alzheimer’s Association and get revenge on your trainer, click HERE to make your donation now!

** On making your donation, please send an email asap to fvtraininfo (at) gmail.com with your requested exercise(s). This is very important to do ahead of time to ensure the event goes as smoothly as possible. Thanks in advance! **

October 2013 Challenge Workout Results

Here’s the October 2013 Challenge Workout again, in case you missed it:

=> October 2013 FVT Challenge Workout

Also – this time around, we divided the results into four categories:

Men unmodified (done using prescribed weight and with perfect form)
Men modified (done using lighter than prescribed weight and/or modifying exercises for injury/etc.
Women unmodified
Women modified

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Men

SS 531

JM 482

BP 470

CC 463

EZ 436

RB 434

RA 421

MH 373

BD 330

 

Women

GV 554

JJ 548

SK 544

JM 526

BC 493

MA 484

PK 471

MG 460

MT 447

AS 416

RK 405

DS 398

SG 382

JC 371

KP 316

 

Men Modified

JPa 589

JPe 553

CB 392

ST 366

ED 342

JD 290

 

Women Modified

AL 509

CP 478

DT 475

JG 465

KG 455

FY 419

BA 408

MD 394

AA 393

PT 357

AT 344

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Great work everyone! ‘Till next time –

The FVT Team