We’re currently looking to hire a part-time personal trainer at the Land Park studio. If you have a passion for health and fitness, a postive attitude, and great customer service skills, this job opening could be the perfect fit.
If you’re qualified (you’d need to currently hold a nationally accredited personal training certification – with a degree in a related field being preferred but not required) and are looking for a new opportunity (or know someone else who is), please email over your resume with the word “kettlebell” in the subject line. We’ll tentatively be holding interviews at the beginning of next week.
3) July Charity Boot Camp
We’ll be holding our quarterly charity boot camp event the second weekend of July, so be sure to mark your calendar … with your help, we can make this one bigger and better than ever! More details for you coming very soon …
4) FVT Pro Shop June Specials
Don’t forget to check out the great specials we have going this month at the FVT Pro Shop … you have through this Saturday, June 30th to get your:
Free video series/special report (with foam roll purchase)
Free kettlebell t-shirt (with kettlebell and book purchase)
That’s it for today – happy Monday, and make it a great week!
Even if you’re stranded on a desert island, you can still get a killer workout with the top-secret body weight training techniques we use at the FVT Boot Camp in Sacramento, CA. Watch the video below to learn how:
Thanks for watching and keep training hard!
– Forest
PS – Learn more about our fat burning, lean muscle building, belly blasting boot camp workouts – and schedule a free intro session – by clicking here:
Arctic Enema. Fire Walker. Boa Constrictor. Just a few of the obstacles you could face at your next mud run …
These events are not for the faint of heart. You’ll need to prepare for it physically, mentally and emotionally. And today’s Mud Run training article (and the full event prep program we just launched) will help you arrive at event day not only prepared to finish, but to finish strong!
Mud Run Training – 7 Tips
1) Take preparation seriously
Folks do get injured at these events – there’s no doubt about it. But if you prepare correctly, you’re wayyy ahead of the game …
DON’T be the guy who signs up with his buddies, plans on training but really doesn’t (aside from running a couple of miles a day two weeks before the event) – and ends up breaking an ankle or dislocating a shoulder in the first obstacle. If you’re not in decent shape already and prepared to train hard, don’t sign up. It’s just not worth it.
2) Run!
These events can be long 10-12 mile runs with an average finishing time of four hours. So take this part seriously as well, and make sure you’ve worked up to at least an eight mile run or so before the day of the event.
Also, lots of the running can be uphill. Far different from flat running … so make sure you’ve trained for this beforehand, too.
3) Build “functional” strength
Push ups, pull ups, crawls, lifts – all movements that you’ll need to do on event day. So don’t be sitting in an air-conditioned gym doing bench presses and curls to get ready. Design your training program accordingly with body weight moves, plyometrics, lifting odd objects, etc.
4) Dress accordingly
You’ll get wet during the race – very wet. In fact, you’ll be fully submerged at some point … so make sure to wear materials that wick away moisture, like Dri-FIT or COOLMAX. Wearing gloves will also improve your grip, especially when your hands are wet. And make sure your footwear is adequate as well.
5) Train outside
The event is outside … so train outside to prepare! And get yourself ready for the elements – train outside on cold mornings, in the rain, after jumping in cold water, etc.
6) Get your mind right
Get ready for a seriously tough race day. Get your mind right before the event. You’ll be fired up going out, but make sure to have a solid strategy for the full event, each obstacle, etc. in mind.
7) Don’t take yourself too seriously
The event is super tough … but also a great time. There is no dress code, and costumes are encouraged. You’ll get a cold beer and a headband on finishing the event for a job well done. So do your best to get ready – then go out on event day and enjoy!
In summary, mud runs are no joke. The Tough Mudder is one of the most difficult. It’s estimated that fifteen to twenty percent of participants don’t finish the race – and this is likely due to lack of preparation. So take the tips in this article to get yourself physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for what could be the toughest event on the planet!
PS – If you’re interested in our full 12 week Mud Run Event Prep program, please make sure to grab a spot now – you’ll save $30 if you sign up by Friday. Click here for all the details === >> https://www.forestvancetraining.com/tmt2012
Here’s the June 2012 FVT Challenge Workout again, just in case you missed it –
1 burpee
2 body weight squats
3 kettlebell swings
Then, go back to the top and ‘climb the ladder’!
Meaning you’ll do:
2 burpees
4 body weight squats
6 kettlebell swings
Then:
3 burpees
6 body weight squats
9 kettlebell swings
And continue in this fashion until you get to 10 burpees, 20 body weight squats, and 30 kettlebell swings. Complete the workout as fast as possible. 20 minute time limit.
Have you signed up for a mud run – but when it comes to actually training for it, aren’t quite sure where to start?
Are you looking to not only finish the event, but finish strong?
Do you seek confidence, come mud run day, to take on what could be the toughest event on the planet?
I’m excited to provide you with the ideal solution to your mud run event prep needs. We’ve put together a complete program to get you 100% ready – mentally and physically – on your mud run day. Click the link below to learn all about it:
June 2012 FVT Challenge Workout – Burpee/Squat/Swing Ladder
Here’s what to do:
1 burpee
2 body weight squats
3 kettlebell swings
Then, go back to the top and ‘climb the ladder’!
Meaning you’ll do:
2 burpees
4 body weight squats
6 kettlebell swings
Then:
3 burpees
6 body weight squats
9 kettlebell swings
And continue in this fashion until you get to 10 burpees, 20 body weight squats, and 30 kettlebell swings. Complete the workout as fast as possible. 20 minute time limit.
Stay tuned for results – to be posted later this week!
Forest
PS – Mud Run race prep program looks like a go! We’ll have all the details and registration open within 48 hours …
Interested in a group race prep program for your next mud run?
Learn more about the event by clicking here: === >> ToughMudder.com
The concept is to have a once per week training group, initially meeting at the Land Park studio, and potentially venturing out at different points during the program for runs/activities in surrounding outdoor areas like Land Park, etc. I’d design 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!
Workout activities would include, but not be limited to:
Running
Plyometrics
Kettlebell exercises
Body weight moves
“Stretching” – normal and “exotic” variations
Obstacle-specific exercises/workouts
In addition to the once per week group workout, I’d also provide you with a running/strength workout plan to work you up to the 10-12 mile run and obstacle race.
Pricing for the program would be around $15-$20 a session, give or take, depending on initial interest and anticipated sign ups … as I write this post, there are 16 weeks to go until the weekend of September 22nd/23rd, dates for the Tahoe race … so if/when we start this program about 12 weeks out, you’d be looking at about a couple hundred bucks for the entire race prep 12 week program.
We’d 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.
If you’re interested, please let me know by clicking here and leaving a message OR shooting me an email (please, if at all possible, no calls … we’re going for maximum time efficiency here 🙂 ) Let me know if a Thursday night (7pm) or Saturday morning (7am) time would work best for your schedule … and if we get at least 8 folks on board to start, I’ll officially open up registration for the program!
Thanks, and look forward to hearing from you soon –
Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
PS – Even if you’re NOT planning on doing a mud run, this’ll still be a killer program to get your a@@ in shape!
Starting June 4th, we’ll be offering a new boot camp class each week on Mondays at 5pm.
BUT … this won’t just be any old boot camp class. Monday FUNday boot camps will be extra special because we’ll have a special focus for each one.
For example, on the tentative schedule so far, we have a kettlebell cardio class, a body weight fat loss circuits class, and a resistance band boot camp class.
Monday FUNday boot camps are an exciting new way to get fit that you won’t want to miss – but space is limited, so be sure to act quick if you’d like to reserve a spot. Call 916.273.9366 or contact us by clicking here to sign up today!
