“Training Camp” – Themed Boot Camp Workout @ FVT Thursday, January 30th!

The Super Bowl is almost here.

To celebrate, we are going to hold a special themed boot camp workout at FVT on Thursday, January 30th at 6pm!

We’ll take you back to training camp and work out like an athlete. You’ll get a *tiny* taste of what football players do to get ready for the season.

Get ready for a fun and exhausting workout 🙂

Show support and wear your favorite team apparel.

The best part? Current clients can also bring a friend or family member for free! Just please make sure to register ahead of time so that we can save them a spot (attendance limited to 15). Reserve a spot for your friend or family member at this special workout here: https://forestvance.wufoo.com/forms/z15fw5vz0oheo35/

Go Niners!-

-Forest and the FVT Team

50 Rep KB “Chipper” Workout

Thinking of giving our program a try?

Here is a sample kettlebell boot camp day to give you an idea of what a workout might be like:

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Monday Kettlebell Workout: Chipper Strength #1

You will perform all the reps of each exercise before moving on to the next exercise. Rest as needed to maintain proper form. Record your time to track your progress.

1 – KB Goblet Squat – 50 (Women:16k+, Men: 20k+)
2 – Push-ups – Men:50, Women:30
3 – Single-Sided Jump Lunges – 50 (25/ea side)
4 – 1-Arm Push Press – 50 (25/ea side)(Women:12k+, Men: 20k+)
5 – Plank With Knee Tap – 50 (25/ea side)

FINISHER – Complete 5 rounds of the following two moves as fast as possible.

1 – Box Jumps -10 (note:stepping down is safer and preferred) Sub Jump Squats if no box – 10
2 – Power Step-ups -10/ea leg Sub High Knee Taps if no box -10/ea

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Our 14 Day Test Drive is intended to give you a chance to 1) get some rapid results! 2) give us an honest try, and see if our program is going to be a good fit for you, long-term.

It includes 6 boot camp workouts, our 14 day “quick start meal” plan, and before / after body comp assessment.

If you’ve been thinking about trying our program, this is the perfect opportunity!

Enter the requested info in the interest form linked here, and we’ll get back to you ASAP: FVT 14 Day Test Drive

-the FVT Team

Strength Training for Fat Loss: A Bigger Engine Burns More Fuel!

When it comes to fat loss, most people focus on two main things:

1 – Cardio
2 – Dieting

Strength training, however, is just as if not more important when it comes to your weight loss goals. Because the more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism runs, the more calories you burn at rest, and the faster you can shed the weight. And, if you are stronger, you will likely be able to work out more intensely and longer, which will also lead to greater calorie burn and fat loss.

Estimates suggest that every pound of muscle burns roughly 6 cal per day at rest. That’s about three times as many calories is a pound of fat, which burns roughly 2 cal per day. Add a few pounds of muscle, and this can really start to add up.

Another big benefit of adding muscle is that with increased strength, you will likely be able to work out longer and more intensely, which will also help you burn more calories. And if you can burn an extra 100, 200, 300 cal per workout, 3,4,5 times per week… that starts to add up too.

To sum up, if your goals include fat loss, don’t neglect strength training as an important part of the overall equation. When you get stronger and add muscle, you’ll burn more calories at rest, and you’ll also be able to work out harder and longer, which will help you lose fat and get to your goals faster.

-Forest and the FVT Team

PS – Find out for yourself why everyone is raving about our new “Next Level Strength” – Barbell Basics program. Click here to sign up now: http://nanacast.com/vp/10006998/

“Next Level Strength” – Barbell Basics Program is LIVE!

Okay – our “Next Level Strength” – Barbell Basics program is LIVE!

We have limited availability (depending on exact desired training times, probably space for about 7 or 8), so if you want a spot, sign up ASAP: http://nanacast.com/vp/10006998/

Look forward to working with you ????

-Forest and the FVT Team

meet Jennifer ????????‍♀️

Jennifer came to us about this time last year, looking for help getting into shape!

She was doing some light exercise on her own, and didn’t feel she was overeating… but she had an extra 20 or so pounds she wanted to lose, and was frustrated, because that no matter what she tried, couldn’t seem to drop the weight.

Jen told us that she had many reservations before she started with FVT 🙂 For one, she was terrified that she wouldn’t know what to do… and she also didn’t want to go somewhere where everyone was in shape and was more advanced than her.

But starting with her first session, Jennifer was determined and ready to do what it took to get results. And because of how we structure our program and the small group size we maintain, she was able to hop right into our boot camp program, slowly work her intensity up as her fitness improved… and she hasn’t looked back!

Jen also said: “…things started falling in place when I actually started following Forest and Leanne’s advice, and made the lifestyle changes they recommended.”

Over the past 9 months, Jennifer has changed her lifestyle, mindset, and overall attitude. She has lost 24 pounds since she started with FVT, and is now working to gain some strength and lean muscle and take her fitness to the next level in 2020.

Great job Jennifer, we are so proud of your success!

-the FVT Team

“Next Level Strength” – Barbell Basics Program

We are launching a new program to help you 1) take your strength to the next level 2) bust through a training plateau 3) meet new goals in 2019!

Over five “Next Level Strength” – Barbell Basics personal training sessions, you’ll learn how to deadlift, the RIGHT way. You’ll learn how to bench press, the RIGHT way. We’ll give you a training plan to do on your own between workouts to maximize your results. And you’ll end up a STRONGER version of yourself at the end.

These are going to be personal training sessions, so that we can give you maximum attention on form, and make sure you understand how to do the exercises safely and effectively. They are also going to be 30 minute sessions, so that we can keep the cost resonable, and so that you can easily fit the sessions into your busy schedule, before or after a regularly scheduled group training workout, etc. And we will have available spots open at both studio locations.

More details coming soon. Reply back to this message to let me you are interested, and I can share any additional info we have. If it sounds like something that’s right up your alley and you’re ready to get going asap, we can even get you signed up and your first session scheduled. Look forward to working with you on this!

-Forest

Fit 40 and Beyond – Sacramento (new FB group, 100% free)

Are you located in the Sacramento, CA area, aged 40 or above, and want to look, feel, and perform your best in life and sport?

Check out this new FB group I set up in the New Year – it’s 100% free to join! => https://www.facebook.com/groups/818040378620678/

(NOTE: this is a private group, so you’ll have to request to be added, and I’ll go in and manually approve as soon as I can.)

We’re getting great interaction already in the last few days, and the goal is to make it a place where we can share our journeys and ask questions and get useful fitness advice, specific to those aged 40 and up in the Sacramento, CA area.

ALSO – feel free to share and invite folks to the group who you think might be interested and benefit. In fact, please do!

To your success –

-Forest and the FVT Team

OATMEAL PANCAKES

Tired of eating oatmeal and eggs every day for breakfast? ????????‍♂️

Try this oatmeal pancakes recipe to mix it up (makes 1 pancake):

1 egg
1/2 cup oatmeal; dry
1 t vanilla
1 t cinnamon

Mix; cook on skillet w a bit of non-stick cooking spray for a few minutes till brown.

Optional – top with 1 tbsp peanut butter and 1/2 banana for an extra treat 🙂

Enjoy – and if you give it a try, let me know how you like it!

-Forest and the FVT Team