In honor of our upcoming Bring-a-Buddy month at FVT, here are 3 Reasons to Work Out With a Friend:
3 Reasons to Work Out With a Friend
1. You’ll feel more motivated. You and your friend can push each other to work harder and get better results. A little healthy competition never hurt anyone.
2. You can be more adventurous. It’s easier to try new things with a buddy. You may just find an activity you love that feels more like fun and less like a workout.
3. You can be more consistent. When someone else is counting on you to show up, you won’t want to let them down.
Have a friend, family member, or co-worker who you’d like to bring to a workout at FVT? Respond to this message with the word “BUDDY” and we’ll add them to the list!
One of the main complaints from kettlebell users is back pain.
While there are many potential causes, one of the most frequent is incorrect form – specifically, swinging the kettlebell too low to the ground.
To fix this, keep the kettlebell close to your body as it swings back. The movement is similar to hike passing a football. Another excellent tip is to imagine throwing the KB through your stomach, and then getting the hips out of the way at the last minute.
We also have a “kettlebell quick start” personal training package at FVT that may interest you if you found this tip helpful – reply to this message with the word “KETTLEBELL” to learn more.
To your success
-Forest and the FVT Team at ForestVanceTraining.com
You’re invited to our Open House event at FVT on Wednesday, Oct 5th @ 7pm!
This is a great opportunity to come in and see our studio, as well as take advantage of several FREE services we’ll be offering, like free fitness scorecard assessments, free body comp assessments, a free kettlebell technique clinic, and more!
Prospective new clients and existing clients are both welcome.
Would you be interested in a 30-second movement test that can help you see how you’re currently moving, as well as assess your current risk for injury?
We’ll be doing the Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) Test FREE as part of our Open House event on Wednesday, October 5th. More info and RSVP at the link below:
The person doing the test squats down while raising their arms overhead. They are scored on compensations that can happen in the feet, knees, hips, torso, arms, and head.
As coaches, we do NOT diagnose specific issues or injuries with this – the goal is to help a client mitigate risk.
The main end goal is improved movement and hopefully a reduction in injury risk over time!
Typically at FVT, we charge for the OHSA test, but we’re doing it FREE as part of our Open House event on Wednesday, October 5th. More info and RSVP at the link below:
For many people, the kettlebell is a great way to get a workout in. But what about when your body is aching and you need to stretch? This is where the kettlebell mobility workout comes in. This type of workout is designed to help you stretch and loosen up your muscles, as well as improve your range of motion!
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Kettlebell Mobility Workout: How To Get Rid Of An Aching Body
Set your timer for 30 seconds of work followed by 15 seconds of rest. Do as many reps as you can of the first move in 30 seconds. Rest for 15seconds. Do as many reps as you can of the second move in 30 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Repeat for all exercises in the sequence. Rest for 60 secondsafter completing the last exercise in the sequence; repeat three more times for a total of four rounds:
– Single Arm KB Swings (15 seconds per side)
– Downward Dog Toe Taps
– Alternating Reverse KB Tactical Lunges
– Reverse Snow angels
– X Jacks
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If you’re feeling achy and need a workout that will stretch and strengthen you, give this kettlebell mobility workout a try. You’ll feel better in no time!
If you liked this workout, be sure to come to our upcoming Open House on Wednesday, October 5th – we’ll have a FREE kettlebell mini-workshop station where you can learn some of the basics of safe and effective KB training! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1488237908263965
