Group Personal Training in Sacramento, CA

If you:

  • Are a beginner/intermediate – level exerciser, looking to lose weight, tone up, and get into great shape …
  • Like the idea of group training … but aren’t quite ready for (or maybe even are a bit intimidated by) a traditional ‘boot camp’ setting …
  • Are just getting back into your workout routine … and need a little extra individual attention …

Our new semi-private training program is designed SPECIFICALLY for you.

It’s a more individualized, more focused, and more specific training plan than is typically offered in a medium-to-large boot camp setting. And, I truly believe that this is the “bridge” between private training and boot camp that so many of you have been waiting for …

Just a few more details on the program:

  • Each group will be made up of no more than five people.
  • You’ll get lots of individual attention … we typically run around 10 to 12 folks in our boot camp classes … so you can really make sure your form is dialed in, and you’re doing all the exercises exactly right …
  • The small group setting with like-minded individuals also makes for a more fun and faster paced workout than a traditional one-on-one setting.

If you are interested, contact us by clicking here. We’ll get back to ‘ya asap, and set up a complimentary phone consult to see if the program is right for you!

Thanks –

The FVT Team

Healthy Snacks for Busy People

Last week, we touched on the concept of getting your workouts in, despite a busy schedule and limited time.

(If you missed that article, you can find it on my BodyWeightStrengthTraining.com blog, here.)

Today, we’re going to go further with this concept, and talk about some healthy snack ideas for busy people, in a guest article from my nutrition expert friend Nick Pineault.

Nick and I recently had a long phone conversation about healthy eating, and his knowledge really impressed me. We ended up talking a lot about how to maintain healthy eating habits, despite a busy schedule – and I was thrilled when he agreed to do a guest blog post for us on the topic!

Without further ado, Nick –

The Sad Road to Packing On the Pounds

by Nick Pineault, author, Healthy or Not

“Tell me how many miles you travel every year, and I’ll tell you how fat you get”.

For most people, this sad mantra is true.

Whether it’s getting on the car for long hours and relying on a fast food chain to curb your appetite or taking a flight and snacking on the airport’s vending machines… travel is often synonym of terrible nutrition, and extra pounds on your body.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you travel prepared, you’ll prevent this fat gain that’s creeping just around corner of your next vacation or business meeting. I know planning is hard.

Every time I tell myself I’ll prepare something before hitting the road, I end up forgetting about it or being late and having to leave empty-handed (and often stressed-out).

That’s why the solutions I propose all my coaching clients are fast, easy, and don’t require any preparation.
Here are the three snacks that will make any excuses you had for travelling unprepared vanish as fast as I can down an entire chocolate pie (and I’m pretty fast, trust me):

1 – Nuts

Yes, they contain a lot of calories. But at the same time, they are packed with protein and healthy fats that will curb your appetite.

No prep, all the benefits.

I suggest you only settle for the healthiest nuts around: the raw, organic kind. Second choice would be dry roasted. Almonds, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios, cashews and pecans will all do the trick.

2- Organic beef jerky

Beef, salt. Can’t get simpler than that.

This all-protein snack is low in calories, very tasty and almost imperishable.

Note that I recommend only organic beef jerky. That’s because regular beef jerky is made with cheap grain-fed meat that’s way less nutritious and that often contains nasty pesticides and antibiotics.

3 – Nutrition bars

Big disclaimer on this one: do NOT choose random granola or protein bar you find at the supermarket.

Be ready to pay a premium price on those, because this is what true nutritious bars made with all-natural ingredients really cost.

A few characteristics you want to look for in a nutrition bar:

  • Ingredients you can pronounce
  • Low in sugar
  • High in fiber
  • High in protein
  • Gluten-free (if gluten is a problem for you)
  • Organic, if possible

(Tip from Forest – Perfect Foods Bars are a great choice. You can find these at your local health food store, or in the FVT Pro Shop.)

These are just 3 of the snacks that are really healthy and easy to grab before hitting the road. The next time you travel, make sure you take the fat-burning road and come back home leaner.

Before I forget – When at home, make sure you have the right stuff in your fridge and pantry at all times. Click here to learn about 3 so-called healthy foods you need to get rid of ASAP:

—-> 3 Healthy Foods to NEVER Eat

Keep your travel snacks simple and healthy,

Nick

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Awesome article, Nick! Thanks again for doing this. These are some great tips we can implement right away to make healthier snack choices!

Thanks, and talk soon –

Forest Vance, MS, CPT, RKC II

Best Kettlebell Workouts in Sacramento (FVT is on top!)

In a recent article on sacramento.cbslocal.com, Forest Vance Training was at the top of the ‘Best Kettlebell Workouts in Sacramento’ list!

Click here to see the article:

=> Best Kettlebell Workouts in Sacramento

And learn more about kettlebell instruction at FVT here:

=> Sacramento Kettlebell Instruction

January 26th Kettlebell Workshop @ FVT – Five Great Reasons to Sign Up

The January Kettlebell Workshop @ FVT is less than two weeks away! I am very much looking forward to a day of hard training, meeting some great new kettlebell peeps, and doing my part to spread the “KB gospel” to the masses …

It is interesting, and I am still learning about how these things go … the first 75% of our available spots filled like LIGHTING, and with about 72 hours of announcing the event, we were *almost* full … but, interestingly, the last few spots have remained open over the last couple of weeks …

So, if you’re still “on the fence”, I thought I’d do my best to convince you to join us 🙂 Here are five great reasons you should sign up for the FVT Kettlebell Workshop on January 26th, 2013:

1. You’re looking to learn the basics of safe and effective kettlebell training

If you’ve never trained with kettlebells before, or have very limited experience, this workshop is without a doubt for you. And I can tell you first hand – books/DVD’s/etc. only go so far. Having in-person instruction and feedback is critical in helping you learn kettlebell training the right way.

2. You are already training with kettlebells, but are having problems mastering good technique

Maybe you’ve been training with kettlebells for a few months, or on and off for even years. Your workouts are going *okay*, but you feel like you just don’t quite have good technique mastered. Coming to this workshop will give you the training tips and techniques you need to take your training to the next level.

3. Your lower back/wrists/shoulders/etc. hurt after a training session – and you’re not sure why

We’ll be talking a lot at the workshop about common kettlebell training mistakes – and how to fix them.

For example, if you’re doing your swings properly, you should NOT be feeling them in your lower back. Unfortunately, this is a problem a lot of folks – especially when they are self-taught – experience.

I will show you how to fix this, and many more, kettlebell training mistakes at the January 26th FVT Kettlebell Workshop.

4. You’re a fitness pro yourself, and you want to learn some basics to use with your clients.

To be clear – this is NOT a certification of any kind. But it IS a great way to learn the basics of safe and effective kettlebell training, that you can take back and use with your own clients.

5. You want to take your kettlebell workouts to the next level and spend a day around like-minded KB enthusiasts

Hey – if you like training with KB’s, it’s fun to get together with others who do, too! We’ll train hard all day, and have a great time doing it 😉

 

Okay. If you’ve been thinking about attending my kettlebell workshop on the 26th, I hope this article has helped you make a final decision. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message and I’ll do my best to help.

Look forward to seeing you there! Click the link below to sign up now:

=> Jan. 26th Kettlebell Workshop @ FVT

Thanks –

Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Level 2 Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor

January 2013 Challenge Workout Results

*If you missed the January 2013 FVT Challenge Workout, click here to see it now

Official Results:

JJ 528
JM 510
SK 502
JM 502
SP 496
BC 494
PK 491
SF 485
SS 474
MA 471
AC 465
SS 465
ZW 459
LA 459
CA 458
CC 456
BP 456
BC 454
FR 429
RK 426
SY 426
VS 421
JM 417
BS 412
ML 397
SJ 388
EZ 385
KM 380
PT 373
MG 366
JP 365
AM 345
BK 325
NP 293
BK 245

Great work all! ‘Till next time –

The FVT Team

January 2013 Challenge Workout

Brand new set of FVT Challenge Workouts for ‘ya in 2013!

The concept behind our monthly Challenges:

These workouts are high intensity, strength-endurance style sessions that
are scored in some way (you’ll see what I mean in just a second when we
walk through this month’s workout …)

We repeat each Challenge several times throughout the year so you can see
how your fitness level is improving over time.

Without further ado – the January 2013 Challenge Workout:

  • burpee
  • body weight squat
  • push up
  • kettlebell swing

Perform each exercise for 45 seconds continuously, completing as many reps as possible with perfect form. Rest for exactly 15 seconds. Repeat the process with the next exercise in the sequence. Do five rounds of the entire sequence total, resting for 60 seconds between rounds.

Keep track of how many reps of each exercise you get in each set. Your score is the total number of reps you get in the entire workout.

Good luck! And stay tuned, results will be posted at the end of the week.

Forest

 

PS – Bonus nutrition challenge for you this month as well … the plan is to start throwing these in on challenge workout weeks, to help you improve your eating, one habit at a time …

The January 2013 nutrition challenge is to log your food intake for seven days in a row. You will be AMAZED at how something this simple can make such a big impact on reaching your ultimate fitness goals.

Simply get a notebook and write it down, or use an app like myfitnesspal (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/)

How Zack Lost 38 Pounds in Three Months (FVT Case Study)

Here is a message I recently received from a FVT boot camp client. He has seen some AMAZING progress over the last few months, so I was delighted when he agreed to share his story! It is an awesome inspiration. Without further ado, Zack W:

Forest,

Thank you for including me in your case study. Your guidance has made it possible for me to reach so many of my goals and even set new ones.

I decided to start training at the Forest Vance Training Center because I was unsuccessful with my own efforts at losing weight and getting into better shape. I had always been overweight. Even with a very physically demanding job and my own workout program I was still maintaining a body weight around 255 pounds. This was due to poor diet, eating at the wrong times, skipping meals and inconsistency with my exercise. I needed the help of a professional who could guide me to a healthy and appropriate training program and diet. I also needed an extra boost to keep me motivated and consistent with my exercise, an added bonus of the boot camp group style workout.

I have been training under Forest’s guidance for about three months. I do three FVT Boot Camp sessions per week supplemented with cardio and light weight training at home about four times a week. I have followed Forest’s easy to follow guide to healthy eating by consuming only lean proteins, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates from the provided sample list and of course proper hydration. I still have cheat meals and enjoy the foods I love, just in moderation.

In the three months I have been training under Forest’s guidance I have lost 38 pounds. I have reduced my measurements by a full pant and shirt size. I am lighter, faster, stronger and have more endurance since beginning my training at FVT. I can finally do an unassisted pull-up and I recently ran eleven miles at a 12 minute mile pace. I am in the best shape of my life and am doing things I never thought I could do, thanks to Forest’s expert guidance.

I hope in the months to come to get my body weight under the 200 pound mark, try to complete a half marathon and test for the FVT Elite Fitness Level.

The FVT training center boot camp workout is awesome. I get a whole body workout in under an hour. There are many class times available which make it easy to stay on track if you have a busy schedule. The staff and clientele are friendly, welcoming and encouraging. I can workout without all the fuss of having to figure out an effective training program on my own. The FVT boot camp format keeps you motivated to come regularly and to challenge yourself. There are regular fitness challenges which motivate you to push your limits and reach personal goals. Forest makes himself available to his clients which I like because it is easy to get advice from him if you need a tip on diet or exercise.

Forest you run a great program and are an amazing trainer. You are still the only person I’ve met that smiles when doing burpees and pull-ups!! … an inspiration to all!

Thank you for all your help and guidance.

– Zach Williams

WOW Zack, thank you again SO much for sharing your story, and great, great work!

Reading success stories like these are highly motivating. If you’ve been thinking about starting a fitness program of any kind but haven’t yet taken the plunge, there has never been a better time than RIGHT NOW! You can do it, too – get started and change your life today!

That’s it for now. Thanks so much for reading, and talk soon –

Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer
Owner and Head Trainer, FVT Boot Camp

PS – You can learn more about the FVT Boot Camp program and schedule your complimentary ‘Test-A-Trainer’ session by clicking here.

FREE Boot Camp Thursday, January 10th @ 7pm

Warning: The Weight You Gained Over The Holiday Season Could Be Here To Stay

In surveys, people say they gain, on average, about five pounds over the holiday season. For people who are already overweight, it’s even worse – according to a recent study, they tend to gain a lot more.

Studies also show that weight gained during the holidays is never lost … and given that average weight gain during adulthood is one to two pounds per year … this means that much of midlife weight gain can be explained by holiday eating.

It’s time to shed that winter layer. The holidays are behind us, and together, we’re going to CRUSH it this year!

So … if you’re feeling fat and bloated … if you know your diet and exercise program got a little off track over the last month or so … if you’re motivated and fired up and ready to start a new workout program … it’s the PERFECT time to grab a spot in the FREE boot camp we’re putting on @ FVT next week!

This free boot camp is for:

  • New/prospective clients
  • Past/inactive clients
  • Current clients who bring along a friend, family member, etc.

It’s the perfect chance to come check out one of our boot camp classes, get a fun and productive workout, and see if our training program is right for you.

Now, there IS just one catch. Space in this special camp will be strictly limited to 15 folks. The free boot camps at our anniversary party last fall filled within 48 hours … so if you want a spot, act now!!

To reserve your spot now, click here, or simply call us at 916.273.9366.

It’s that simple. Thanks, and hope to see ‘ya there –

Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer

Head trainer, Forest Vance Training, Inc.

PS – Folks got some AMAZING results in our programs in 2012. I have a super inspiring success story from one of our campers coming for you in the next couple of days. Stay tuned 😉