Work Off Those Extra Calories With Our 500 Calorie Thanksgiving Workout

The holiday season is a time for indulgence. From pumpkin pie to Thanksgiving turkey, there are plenty of opportunities to overindulge. But all those extra calories can add up, leaving you feeling sluggish and bloated. 

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to offset the damage. Our 500 calorie Thanksgiving workout is the perfect way to work off those extra calories and get your holiday season started on the right foot!

500 Calorie Thanksgiving Workout

— Two handed swing – 10 reps
— Clean and press – 5 reps per side
— One hand swing – 10 reps per side
— Clean and rack squat – 5 reps per side
— Two handed swing – 10 reps
— Turkish get up – 2 reps per side
— One handed swing – 10 reps per side
— Snatch – 10 reps per side
— Two handed swing – 10 reps

Complete as many rounds as you can of this circuit in 20 minutes.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours –

-Forest and the FVT Team

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The 5 Best and Worst Thanksgiving Dishes, According to Me

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, food! There are so many different dishes that are traditionally served on Thanksgiving, and it can be hard to decide what to make. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of the 5 best and worst Thanksgiving dishes, according to me. 

The best Thanksgiving dishes are: 

– Roast turkey
– Stuffing
– Mashed potatoes
– Green bean casserole 
– Pumpkin pie

The worst Thanksgiving dishes are: 

– Cranberry sauce
– Sweet potato casserole
– River of gravy
– Cranberry jelly
– Pumpkin spice lattes

In case you were wondering, this ranking has nothing to do with calorie counts or health 🙂 This is because part of a healthy relationship and an overall well-rounded fitness plan is enjoying things you like! 

If you like Thanksgiving dishes, eat them!

Practice moderation, of course.

But this special meal will help you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, and then get back to the plan. If you look at the big picture, this CAN fit into your overall plan of health and fitness.

What are your favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving dishes? Let me know in the comments!

Forest and the FVT Team at ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – Still trying to figure our the whole “moderation” thing? We can help! Fill out the form linked below and we’ll reach out personally asap:

-> https://forestvance.wufoo.com/forms/mko7zxj1v0e4d4

Is Losing Weight Quickly The Best Way To Go? – What the Research Says:

Most people think that losing weight gradually is better for achieving long-term results, but that’s not necessarily true.

Several studies from 1995 to 2010 were conducted to compare the outcomes of people who lost fat quickly versus slowly, and all studies found that those who lost weight more rapidly had better long-term results (i.e. were better able to maintain weight loss) from 1 to 5 years later.

So we’re thinking about running a 6-week Challenge in the New Year to help you get as lean as possible as fast as possible!

We will be more aggressive than usual with our workouts and calorie deficit though so that we can get you MAXIMUM RESULTS!

An ideal rate of fat loss is typically 0.5-1% of your body weight weekly, however for this Challenge you should aim to lose 1-1.25% of your body weight weekly. Depending on your starting weight / fitness level / etc., this could be 10-20 pounds over the six weeks.

The question I have for you today is this – IF we gave you:

— The precise workouts – at our gym and / or to do at home

— The corresponding meal plans telling you what to eat and when to eat it

— The check-ins and accountability to keep you on track

…would you be interested?

Reply to this email with the words “20 in 6” and I’ll add you to the interest list!

— Forest and the Team at ForestVanceTraining.com

Is Losing 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks Even Possible?

I was in a business mastermind group meeting last week with gym owners from all over the United States. We talked about fat loss Challenges that people were preparing to promote for the New Year, and it made me consider FVT’s plans!

So here’s the exciting news:

We are thinking about running a 6-week Challenge in the New Year to help you get as lean as possible as fast as possible.

We will be more agressive than usual with our workouts and calorie deficit though so that we can get you MAXIMUM RESULTS!

An ideal rate of fat loss is typically 0.5-1% of your body weight weekly, however for this Challenge you should aim to lose 1-1.25% of your body weight weekly. Depending on your starting weight / fitness level / etc, this could be 10-20 pounds over the six weeks.

The question I have for you today is this:

IF we gave you:

  • The precise workouts – at our gym and / or to do at home
  • The corresponding meal plans telling you what to eat and when to eat it
  • The check-ins and accountability to keep you on track

…would you be interested?

Reply to this email with the words “20 in 6” and I’ll add you to the interest list!

  • Forest and the Team at ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – People seem to think slow weight loss is better for long-term results. According to science, this is not necessarily true. A series of 4 studies from 1995 to 2010 were undertaken to compare the outcomes of those who lost fat quickly versus slowly. All studies found that those who lost weight at a faster rate had better long-term results (i.e. were better able to maintain weight loss) from 1 to 5 years later. That’s why we are thinking about running a 6-week Challenge in the New Year to help you get as lean as possible as fast as possible!

IF we gave you:

  • The precise workouts – at our gym and / or to do at home
  • The corresponding meal plans telling you what to eat and when to eat it
  • The check-ins and accountability to keep you on track

…would you be interested?

Reply to this email with the words “20 in 6” and I’ll add you to the interest list!

You-Go-I-Go Partner Kettlebell Workout

You and your partner will take turns completing a full round each in this 15-minute AMRAP workout, which includes kettlebell snatches, burpees, and air squats. See who the champion is after a single round or best of 3 rounds!

After you give this workout a try, also be sure to sign up you and your buddy both for our November Bring a Buddy Month at FVT. Contact us today to reserve a FREE spot for your friend, family member, or co-worker! -> https://www.forestvancetraining.com/contact

You-Go-I-Go Partner Kettlebell Workout

15 Min AMRAP: (Partner A completes a full RD before Partner B goes)

• 3 KB Snatch per side
• 6 Lateral Burpees
• 9 Air Squats 

– Forest and the FVT Team
Contact Us at https://www.forestvancetraining.com/contact

4 Technique Tips for a Bigger Bench Press

If you want to achieve maximum upper body strength and muscle, you’ve likely tried the bench press. However, it’s likely that you’re doing it wrong! ?

Try these four technique tips to quickly increase your bench press, add considerable strength, and build new slabs of lean muscle all at the same time.

If you want our personal help with your strength and muscle goals, we have recent openings in our Lean and Jacked group. Click the link to try it today:

-> https://forestvance.wufoo.com/forms/mko7zxj1v0e4d4

-Forest and the FVT Team

5 best and 5 worst Halloween candies

Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday for kids and adults alike.

One of the best parts of Halloween is, of course, the candy!!

However, not all candy is created equal. Some types of candy are definitely better than others.

Here are the 5 best and 5 worst Halloween candies, according to my highly scientific and completely objective poll:

The best:

  1. Snickers
  2. Candy corn
  3. Reese’s Pieces
  4. Kit Kats
  5. Twizzlers

The worst:

  1. Jawbreakers
  2. Mary Janes
  3. Tootsie Rolls
  4. Smarties
  5. Wax lips

*This was not a highly scientific and completely objective poll. These are just the 5 best and 5 worst Halloween candies, according to me.

The ranking also has nothing to do with calorie counts or health. This is because part of a healthy relationship and an overall well-rounded fitness plan is enjoying things you like!

If you like candy, eat it!

Practice moderation, of course.

But three or four of your favorite pieces of candy will help you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, and then get back to the plan. If you look at the big picture, a few pieces of candy on one single day CAN fit into your overall plan of health and fitness.

Have a great day –

Forest and the FVT Team at ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – Still trying to figure our the whole “moderation” thing? We can help! Fill out the form linked below and we’ll reach out personally asap:

-> Personal Training Jump Start at FVT – Includes Personalized Nutrition Strategy Session

Can You Out-Train A Bad Diet? The Answer Might Surprise You

The notion that you can out-train a bad diet is a popular one.

After all, if you are putting in the hard work at the gym, you should be able to enjoy the occasional cheat meal, right?

Well – the answer to the question of “Can You Out-Train A Bad Diet?” is probably no.

One of the biggest reasons is because it is extremely difficult to “burn off” extra calories consumed!

Here’s a recent example from last weekend:

**Our PT Jump Start program includes a personalized nutrition strategy session where we will help you come up with a customized meal plan to help you reach your goals. Click the link and fill out the form below to learn more:

-> Personal Training Jump Start at FVT – Includes Personalized Nutrition Strategy Session

On Friday, I had dinner at Chipotle. I ordered a chicken burrito bowl and chips. I also had a non-alcoholic beer with it.

Total calories: 1201
Carbs: 160 grams
Protein: 59 grams
Fat: 36 grams

Then, on Saturday morning, I went out and rucked / ran for two hours, covering about 10 miles with around 15 or 20 pounds in my backpack.

Total calories burned: 1331

It took me about 15 minutes to eat that dinner, and while I enjoyed it, it took me almost TWO HOURS of sustained, decent intensity cardio to burn it off!!

You can’t out-train a bad diet unless you’re practising like this every day.

When I was in NFL training camp, we had to practice five to six hours every day in the heat and humidity of Wisconsin summers – yes, in that situation, I ate as much as possible and I was still losing weight.

But for 99% of the population who have a regular daily activity, out-training a bad diet just isn’t going to cut it.

The bottom line is, if you actually want to see results from your fitness journey, you need to start paying attention to your diet.

-Forest and the FVT Team
ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – Our PT Jump Start program includes a personalized nutrition strategy session where we will help you come up with a customized meal plan to help you reach your goals. Click the link and fill out the form below to learn more:

-> Personal Training Jump Start at FVT – Includes Personalized Nutrition Strategy Session