New Gear From Forest Vance Training – Save 10% Thru Sunday!

T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Stickers, and Buttons with unique designs from Forest Vance Training, Inc. and KettlebellBasics.net are offically here!

Check out our store by clicking the link below:

Kettlebell Gear – Shirts, Hats, and More

We’re also having a sale to kick off our new clothing line: Every item in the store will be 10% off thru Sunday, July 25th.

Grab your kettlebell gear at 10% off by clicking the link below:

Kettlebell Gear – Shirts, Hats, and More

The Best ‘Lose Fat And Get Six Pack Abs’ Articles On ForestVanceTraining.com

Looking to lose body fat? Have no idea where to start? Here’s a list of the top viewed fat loss and ab – related posts we’ve done on ForestVanceTraining.com to get you going ASAP:
Research has shown again and again that intervals are superior to steady-state cardio for fat loss. Read this article to find out more about interval training, how it can help you lose weight, and to get some ideas for your own workouts.
Five easy things you can start doing today to accelerate your fat loss results.
Three tips to help you stay on track – even if you’re eating out.
The basic, but often overlooked, ‘mechanics’ of fat loss.
A killer home ab workout video and an article about top secret methods for fat loss and getting six pack abs.
A video explaining why many popular diet plans do the exact opposite of what they’re designed for – and the solution to this problem.
Here’s the first place to look when making changes to your diet – a list of immediately actionable fat loss tips.
So there’s seven tips to get you started on your fat loss program. Now, there’s nothing like having someone there to help you execute these tips and tricks and to hold you accountable; if you’re looking for a Sacramento, CA fitness instructor, give us a call today at (916) 273 9366 or contact us here to schedule a free introductory session today.

A ‘Zone Perfect’ Meal: Grilled Salmon, Asparagus, and Yukon Potatoes

Most of what we preach with regards to diet and meal planning is in line with Zone Diet principles. I was surfing around some of my favorite fitness sites and stumbled across this great Zone-friendly recipe from CrossFit.com. The video shows you exactly how to prepare the meal in just under 2 minutes (you’ll have to download the video to your computer to watch – it’s in WMV format):

And the actual recipe in PDF format:

Enjoy!
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Recipe courtesy of Martha Burton and www.crossfit.com

July Challenge Workout

It’s time again for the Monthly Challenge Workout from Sacramento Personal Trainer Forest Vance….

Here’s July’s workout:
Run 1/4 mile
50 Push Ups (knee Push Ups for women, regular Push Ups for men)
50 Body Weight Squats
50 Sit Ups (feet unanchored, arms at sides)
50 KB Swings
50 Mountain Climbers (each side – 100 reps total)
50 Lunges (each leg – 100 steps total)
50 Bicycle Crunches (each side – 100 reps total)
Run 1/4 mile
Complete the entire sequence as fast as possible. You must complete all reps of each exercise before moving on to the next.
Here’s a video I put together on how to perform each exercise in the workout:

And finally, in case you’ve missed any of the past challenge workouts, here they are:

Final times will be posted at the end of the week – good luck!
P.S. Looking for a personal trainer in East Sacramento? Call to schedule your free introductory session today at (916) 213 7600.

P.P.S. Also, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter and grab your free copy of Forest’s 7 Day Rapid Fat Loss Blueprint – just enter your name and email into the box at the upper right of the page.

Client Showcase: Mark M

Mark has made some amazing progress in the last year and a half … I’ve had this video up for a while now in our Sacramento Personal Training section, but in case you haven’t seen it, now’s your chance to check it out:

In the video, Mark talks about the fitness transformation he’s made in the last 18 months – including losing over 50 pounds of fat, gaining strength and lean muscle and learning how to use kettlebells and his own body weight to train effectively and efficiently.

For more info about our one-on-one and group personal training programs, click here.

Want to leave a testimonial of your own? Leave a message through the contact form here and we’ll make sure it goes up on the website!

Forest Vance Training, Inc. Around The Web

Hey all – make sure to connect up with Forest Vance Training wherever you hang out on the web:

And don’t forget to bring a friend into a workout this week – you’ll both get the chance to earn a free training session! Learn more about this week’s bring a friend event here:

Flexibility Training For The Office Dweller

It’s a safe bet that 75% of our clients at FVT sit down for most of the day. The main problem with this is that the human body isn’t designed to sit in a chair for eight hours at a time. Hours of being in a seated position every day eventually leads to the development of very predictable patterns of tightness and weakness. This is a bad thing because it affects every day movement – and eventually leads to dysfunction and injury.
One of the most commonly tight muscle groups we see in office-dwelling folk are the hip flexors. Here’s a great stretch to hit those muscles that you can do right at your desk:
Get up from your chair. Stand up in front of it. Keep one foot on the ground in front of the chair, put the back foot up on the chair, and carefully let the knee of the back leg drop straight towards the ground. You can use a towel or something similar to pad your knee if you’d like. Sit up tall with your chest up and shoulders back. Hold this for at least one minute on both sides. It’s going to look something like this:
Important: Don’t let your lower back arch. You should feel like you’re ‘tucking’ your hips under. If you let the back arch and lose your neutral spine, you’ll miss out on much of the benefit of the stretch.
Do this stretch on a daily basis – it’s something that should only take you few minutes, but can make a big difference in the overall quality of your every day movement.
Oh, and one more thing: Don’t forget about our Semi-Annual Bring A Friend Event! This week, you can bring a friend along to a workout for free and both of you will have the chance to earn an additional free session – for more details, click here: