Free “Fitness Scorecard” [download now]

The first step towards meeting a goal is making a plan, but you first must know where you’re beginning. 

Take the test and find out exactly how you measure up using our key 8 components:

-> https://bit.ly/fitscorecard

You’ll see how you’re doing on these critical areas of fitness:

– Daily Energy Levels
– Healthy Hydration
– Supportive Nutrition
– Mobility
– Strength
– Cardiovascular Fitness + Endurance
– Active Lifestyle
– Positive Mindset

Clink the link below to download your free fitness scorecard now:

-> https://bit.ly/fitscorecard

PS – I just took this test, and was surprised at where I scored well, AND where I needed improvement. Check it out and let me know how you do, okay?

-> https://bit.ly/fitscorecard

3 Healthy Choices at Subway

When trying to eat healthy and/or when trying to get and stay as lean as possible, making your own food is typically the best option. Ifyou have to occasionally eat on the run however, Subway can be a decent choice. Though Subway is commonly thought of as one of the “healthiest” fast-food chains, that doesn’t mean every pick on the menu is a winner. Here are three items on the Subway menu to look at next time you’re trying to eat healthy while eating out:

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Rotisserie Style Chicken Salad
300 cal / 18g fat / 12g carb / 24g pro

Calculated with banana peppers, black olives, cucumbers, green peppers, jalapenos, lettuce, spinach, red onions & tomatoes
Dressing: vinegar & oil

6” Sub: Egg & Cheese
340 cal / 10g fat / 46g carb / 17g pro

Calculated on Parmesan Oregano bread with banana peppers, black olives, green peppers, jalapenos,
spinach, red onions & tomatoes
No Dressing

6” Sub: Veggie Delite
210 cal / 1.5g fat / 40g carb / 10g pro

Calculated on Sourdough bread with cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, red onions & tomatoes
No Dressing

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Making your own food is almost always the best way to go if you are really trying to dial in your diet. But if you’re on the run, Subway can be a decent option. However, you can quickly run into trouble if you assume every offering at the Subway is good for you. Pick one of the items in today’s article for a better, healthier choice!

– Forest and the FVT Team

3-personal training session “IGNITE THE FIRE” kick-start

3-personal training session “IGNITE THE FIRE” kick-start – this could be just the thing to inspire action towards those fitness goals!⁠

You get:⁠

– 3 Small Group Personal Training sessions at our private studio ⁠
– A special meal plan that tells exactly what to eat and when to eat it to boost results⁠
– Motivation and accountability from the full FVT Team ⁠

Reply to this message with the words “KICK START”, and we’ll get back with all the details. ⁠

– Forest and the FVT Team⁠

3 (semi) Healthy Choices at McDonald’s

Frankly, eating at McDonalds is NOT ideal if you’re trying to lose fat, stay trim, and prioritize your health. BUT – I also know that people are going to grab fast food from time to time. If you’re going to eat at McDonald’s, here are three choices that aren’t as bad as the rest:

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1 – Whole Egg – Round or Scrambled

70 cal / 4.5 g fat / 1g carb / 7g protein

Ask for salt & pepper packets, as well as hot sauce!

2 – Pico Guacamole with Artisan Grilled Chicken

420 cal /  12g fat / 39g carb /  38g protein

Order on sesame seed bun, skip the buttermilk ranch sauce.

3 – Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

350 cal /  12g fat /  27g carb  /  37g protein

Surprisingly low in calories and high in protein!

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Fast food should not be your number one choice if getting and staying at a healthy weight is your goal. However, if you’re going to grab and go every once and a while, there are typically some decent meal choices that can get you by. I hope these three (semi) healthy McDonald’s picks help you stay on track with your fitness program!

– Forest and the FVT Team

Last Call – Online/Home-Based “Sport Yoga” Series⁠

Last Call – Online/Home-Based “Sport Yoga” Series⁠

Kicks Off Thursday, September 9th – Sign Up Now here: https://forestvance.lpages.co/onlinehome-based-sport-yoga-series/

Are you looking to improve flexibility and mobility?⁠

Do you want to reduce aches and pains?⁠

Are you ready to reduce stress, while improving workout recovery at the same time?⁠

If you answered yes to any of these questions, sign up for our Online/Home-Based “Sport Yoga” Series now here: https://forestvance.lpages.co/onlinehome-based-sport-yoga-series/⁠

Once per week, on Thursday afternoons / evenings, we’ll meet on a Zoom call from 5 to 5:45 pm, Pacific Standard Time⁠

We kick the program off on Thursday, September 9th. We’ll meet again on September 16th, September 23rd, September 30th, October 7th, October 14th, and October 21st.

Sport Yoga is easier for beginners to perform, based on Hatha yoga, covers traditional sports stretching, and includes dynamic movement sequences for all types of athletes and sports!⁠

This special program is open to ALL – and since we are doing it on Zoom, you can join from anywhere in the world with an internet connection! ⁠

Get all the details and sign up now here: https://forestvance.lpages.co/onlinehome-based-sport-yoga-series/

– Forest and the FVT Team⁠

Labor Day Bodyweight Bootcamp Workout

It’s Labor Day.

That’s why we kicked it off here at the studio with some HARD WORK!

But since you missed this morning’s workout at FVT – and you’re probably training at home instead – I’m going to bring the gym to YOU. All you need is about 20 minutes to get it done:
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Labor Day Bodyweight Bootcamp Workout

Set your timer for 40 seconds on / 20 seconds off. You’ll do as many reps as you can of each exercise in 40 seconds, rest for 20 between moves (and 60 between rounds), and complete the full circuit three times:


— skater hops
— close push ups
— swing lunges
— recline row
— burpee
— cross body mountain climber


Crank that one today – or ANY time – to burn some fat, build some lean muscle, and skyrocket your metabolism.

And keep training hard! –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp
Certified Personal Trainer
ForestVanceTraining.com

PS – Spots in our program are filling fast for the Fall! If you’ve been thinking about giving FVT a try, reach out using the contact form linked here ASAP: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/705723

“How can Yoga reduce stress?”

A home-based Yoga practice is a key part of my stress relief routine.

A lot of people think that I just train with my clients most of the day, and spend any extra time coming up with ideas for new workouts.

While I do both of these things regularly, and frankly they are my favorite part of the job!… believe it or not, I spend the large majority of my time these days in other activities, such as:

  • Motivating, delegating to staff
  • Figuring out ways to get our clients the best possible results
  • Creating content for our blog, email newsletter, and social media channels
  • Generating interest from new clients in a variety of ways
  • Day-to-day operations

Getting this all running smoothly, generating enough profit at the end of the month to be able to support my family, all in the middle of an on-going pandemic, can be quite stressful!!

This is why I need a regular routine that can help. And I’m willing to bet that you deal with some stresses, and that you could use some help too.

Yoga is fantastic for this because it can benefit three aspects of ourselves that are often affected by stress: our body, mind, and breathing. If it’s not part of your stress relief routine, I highly recommend it! Sign up for my upcoming “Sport Yoga” series, and you’ll see what I mean:

-> Sport Yoga with Forest – starts Thursday, Sept 9th

We’ll meet once per week for a 45-minute home-based practice (over Zoom), and I will help you reduce stress, plus do something positive for your health and fitness, all at the same time.

Give yourself a little bit of time each day for your Yoga practice, and after a couple of weeks, you will start noticing subtle changes. Keep going, Yoga will become part of your regular routine, and it can help you manage life’s stresses well into the future!

-Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Personal Training
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Sport Yoga Instructor

Sport Yoga series with Forest – starts Thursday, Sept 9th

I just finished up my morning Yoga routine.

What a GREAT way to wake up!

When you are feeling more flexible and mobile – in both the body AND mind – it sets the tone for a great day.

This got me to thinking: have you signed up for my “Sport Yoga” series yet?

If not, check out the details and reserve your spot at the link below:

-> Sport Yoga series with Forest – starts Thursday, Sept 9th

This series is 100% online. I think this might be one of the reasons that sign ups are so strong. Of all the different ways you can work out at home, Yoga seems to be one the easiest and best. You don’t need much (if any) sort of added equipment; it takes very little space; and you can practice in the privacy and comfort of your own personal enviornment.

In case you have to miss any of the sessions, you’ll also get the recorded versions, so you can go back and do them at any time that fits your schedule.

I’m even including the full recordings of last year’s 30-day Flexibility / Mobility Challenge, which was another special online series we did in the Fall of 2020 that included 15 minutes per day of stretching, flexibility, and core work… so that you can get started on your improved movement goals right away!

Get all the details and reserve your spot in this special Sport Yoga series at the link below:

-> Sport Yoga series with Forest – starts Thursday, Sept 9th

Look forward to working together!

-Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Owner, FVT Personal Training
Certified Sport Yoga Instructor