Join us in welcoming Jeff to the FVT Team!

Check out his bio on the About Us page of our website here:

-> https://www.forestvancetraining.com/about-us

…then contact us at the link below to try our 3-session Jump Start and start training with Jeff today:

-> https://www.forestvancetraining.com/contact

Look forward to hearing from you! –

– Forest and the FVT Team

I’m excited to announce that Leah Morgan, owner of Core Balance Yoga Center and KCYTT trainer, and I will be partnering to host a Mindful Eating Workshop!

***The link below will take you to the FB event page. Get more details and RSVP there; then click the “Tickets” button to sign up, pay, and officially reserve your spot:

–>> Mindful Eating Workshop April 28th – In-Person or Zoom Option, Sign Up Now

This special event is for anyone who is looking to mend their relationship with food to experience true healing, joy, and liberation.

The workshop is two hours long and attendees will be able to join in person from Kansas City or via Zoom with an internet connection.

We’ll be discussing:

— What mindful eating is and what it is not
— Principles of mindful eating, including paying attention, being present, and non-judgmental awareness
— The science behind mindful eating and how it can help with weight management and overall health
— Various mindful eating techniques, such as mindful breathing, body awareness, and food appreciation
— How to tune in to hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating
— How emotions can affect eating behavior
— Techniques for identifying emotional triggers and developing healthier coping mechanisms
— Practical tips for incorporating mindful eating into daily life
— Setting of mindful eating goals and discusing strategies for staying on track
— Resources for additional support and guidance
— Opportunity for feedback and questions

We are planning this exclusive two-hour event for the afternoon / evening of April 28th, 2023, 6-8pm CST. Attendees will be able to join in person from Kansas City or via Zoom with an internet connection.

Click the link below to reserve your spot now:

***The link below will take you to the FB event page. Get more details and RSVP there; then click the “Tickets” button to sign up, pay, and officially reserve your spot:

–>> Mindful Eating Workshop April 28th – In-Person or Zoom Option, Sign Up Now

Questions? Reply to this email and let me know.

Look forward to seeing you there! –

– Forest Vance
ForestVanceTraining.com
LeesSummitPersonalTrainer.com
KettlebellBasics.net

As we age, our metabolism slows down, and our bodies become less efficient at burning calories. This makes it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight and stay in shape. However, one simple habit that can help both men and women over 40 is mindful eating.

*** I’m excited to announce that Leah Morgan, owner of Core Balance Yoga Center and KCYTT trainer, and I will be partnering to host a Mindful Eating Workshop! This special event is for anyone who is looking to mend their relationship with food to experience true healing, joy, and liberation. If you are interested, please reply with the words “MINDFUL EATING” and you will be added to a list of potential participants. ***

Mindful eating is the practice of paying attention to the food we eat, how much we eat, and how it affects our body and mind. It’s about being present and fully engaged in the eating experience, without distractions like TV, phone, or work. When we eat mindfully, we become more aware of our hunger and satiety signals, and we can make better food choices based on our nutritional needs and preferences.
Here are some reasons why mindful eating is crucial for men and women over 40:

1. Promotes better digestion: Mindful eating helps our body to digest food properly by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and digestion. When we eat mindfully, we chew our food more slowly and thoroughly, allowing our digestive enzymes to work more efficiently.
2. Reduces overeating: Overeating is a common problem for many people over 40, leading to weight gain, bloating, and other health issues. Mindful eating helps us to tune in to our body’s hunger and fullness signals, so we can avoid overeating and feel satisfied with smaller portions.
3. Enhances food enjoyment: Eating should be a pleasurable experience, not a chore. Mindful eating encourages us to savor the flavors, textures, and aromas of our food, and to appreciate the sensory experience of eating. This can help us to enjoy our food more and reduce the tendency to overeat or indulge in unhealthy snacks.

In conclusion, mindful eating is a simple but powerful tool that can help both men and women over 40 to maintain a healthy weight, improve digestion, and enhance their overall relationship with food.

I’m excited to announce that Leah Morgan, owner of Core Balance Yoga Center and KCYTT trainer, and I will be partnering to host a Mindful Eating Workshop! This special event is for anyone who is looking to mend their relationship with food to experience true healing, joy, and liberation. If you are interested, please reply with the words “MINDFUL EATING” and you will be added to a list of potential participants.

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
ForestVanceTraining.com
LeesSummitPersonalTrainer.com
KettlebellBasics.net

I’m excited to announce that Leah Morgan, owner of Core Balance Yoga Center and KCYTT trainer, and I will be partnering to host a Mindful Eating Workshop!

This special event is for anyone who is looking to mend their relationship with food to experience true healing, joy, and liberation.

If you are interested, please reply with the words “MINDFUL EATING” and you will be added to a list of potential participants.

The workshop is two hours long and attendees will be able to join in person from Kansas City or via Zoom with an internet connection.

We’ll be discussing:

— What mindful eating is and what it is not
— Principles of mindful eating, including paying attention, being present, and non-judgmental awareness
— The science behind mindful eating and how it can help with weight management and overall health
— Various mindful eating techniques, such as mindful breathing, body awareness, and food appreciation
— How to tune in to hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating
— How emotions can affect eating behavior
— Techniques for identifying emotional triggers and developing healthier coping mechanisms
— Practical tips for incorporating mindful eating into daily life
— Setting of mindful eating goals and discusing strategies for staying on track
— Resources for additional support and guidance
— Opportunity for feedback and questions

We are planning this exclusive two-hour event for the afternoon / evening of April 28th, 2023. Attendees will be able to join in person from Kansas City or via Zoom with an internet connection.
There will also be a recording for all participants that you’ll be able to watch / review at any time.

Would you be willing to attend?

If you are interested, please reply with the words “MINDFUL EATING” and you will be added to a list of potential participants.

We need a minimum number of guests in order to secure the event – so don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

– Forest Vance
ForestVanceTraining.com
LeesSummitPersonalTrainer.com
KettlebellBasics.net

I am returning this morning from a weekend kettlebell certification led by master RKC instructor Dan John in Hoboken, NJ.

It was a bit of a trek to the east coast from Kansas City, but WOW… even though I’ve been involved in the kettlebell comunity for almost 15 years and have attended / assisted at / led dozens of events in that time, this one did not disapoint!… so many amazing take-aways to help you all get better results!

One big take-away – that applys to kettlebell training, but also training in general for our client base – is the idea that though HIIT-style training is popular, in large doses, it’s actually probably NOT the best approach for over-40s.

It feels productive to get your heart rate up and sweat for a full 45-minute workout, I get it. But at the same time, those type of workouts stop being effective around age 35 for most people. What we really need more of to reach our fat loss goals is:

– intelligent strength work
– mobility / flexibility / better movement
– cardio to train our heart, but probably at a big lower intensity for the bulk of the time
– focused nutrition

I’ll share more take-aways in the weeks and months ahead, but that’s a big one for now.

If you want our help to reach your fitness goals in the smartest, safest, fastest way possible, reply to this post and shoot us a message, because our 28-day Drop a Size Challenge is open now for registration and it’s the perfect way for you to jump start AND try our program, all at the same time.

Cheers! –

– Forest and the FVT Team

You’ve been dieting hard in recent weeks and months.

You’ve been eating strict and busting your a@@ doing extra cardio. 

..and you’ve FINALLY hit your weight loss goal!

Time to “go back to normal”, right?

NO!

When you’ve been gradually chopping your calorie intake and adding cardio week by week, your metabolism will gradually slow down. It’s kind of like your body’s natural response to keep itself from starving to death.

If you jump right back to eating how you were before your diet started however, you’re likely going to quickly put weight back on.

“Reverse dieting” is the solution to keep this from happening!

If you have been approaching fat loss in a somewhat safe/smart way, you are:

• Starting in a minor calorie deficit
• Slowly decreasing your calories as you plateau
• Slowly increasing your cardio

Reverse dieting is the OPPOSITE of this. You will literally do the opposite of what you did to cut down.

This means that you will:

• Slowly re-introduce calories back into your diet
• Slowly decrease how much cardio you are doing each week (optional / as needed)

This will help you limit much if any fat gain, as well as slowly stimulate your metabolism and gradually reduce the energy deficit you were in each day.

We teach you the specifics of how to do this right in our programs at FVT… and a great start is our next 28-day Drop a Size Challenge. Reply to this message with the word “CHALLENGE” and we’ll send you the details.

To your success! –

-Forest and the FVT Team at ForestVanceTraining.com

Here are 7 tips to improve form on your HardStyle KB Swings! Focus on one of these at each of your next 7 swing workouts, and see your results skyrocket!

7 HardStyle KB Swing Tips

1. Start in the “hike” position with the bell a few feet in front of you and your weight on your heels.
2. Keep your arms straight and your shoulders down as you “hike” the bell back between your legs.
3. Use a powerful hip hinge to snap the bell up to shoulder height.
4. Squeeze your glutes and quads at the top of the swing to create tension in your body.
5. Keep your core tight and engaged throughout the movement.
6. Avoid rounding your back and instead maintain a flat or slightly arched position.
7. Use your lats to keep the bell close to your body as you swing.

Sign up for my Kettlebell Ballistics Workshop here – and hurry so you can join us LIVE (in-person OR online) tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th:

–>> HardStyle Kettlebell Ballistics Workshop with Forest

-Forest and the FVT Team