14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 5

This is our last and final installment of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol.

(Link to the first four posts in the series at the bottom of this article if you missed them)

We are also wrapping up applications and registration for the program. Details and apply HERE.

14 DAY RAPID SHRED PROTOCOL – PART 5

“High-Intensity Power Training” (HIPT) (though I haven’t called it by that exact name) has long been a staple of the kettlebell workouts I put together.

I firmly believe this training method has a lot to do with the results people get with my programs.

So I thought it was pretty interesting when I came across a recent study done at The Ohio State University.

For a 10 week period, they used High-Intensity Power Training (HIPT) … with subjects of both genders (23 men, 20 women), spanning all levels of aerobic fitness and body composition … and the final data results indicated that HIPT significantly improves V_ O2max and body composition in subjects of both genders across all levels of fitness.

You can check out the full study at the link below if you are curious: https://g-se.com/uploads/blog_adjuntos/crossfit_based_high_intensity _power_training_improves_maximal_aerobic_fitness_and_body_comp osition..pdf

We are going to do three of these workouts each week during the 14 days.

If you are local in Sacramento – do these workouts at our training studio.

If you are working from home, anywhere in the world, I recommend my Kettlebell Challenge Workouts plan. Here is the link to check it out: http://kettlebellchallengeworkouts.com

Then, in addition to these workouts, you are going to run, walk, or crawl a 5k, two days per week.

This is so simple, yet it’s so effective for fat loss and overall conditioning in so many ways.

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If you’re confused as to the best workouts to do for fat loss, give High Intensity Power Training a try – I think you’ll be really happy with the results.

If you want our help in getting the most out of these workouts, hold you accountable to show up and get them done, and MUCH more, apply HERE for our 14 Day Spring Sprint program.

Here’s to your continued success!

– Forest and the FVT Team

PS – Read parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this article series at the links below if you missed them:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/02/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-1.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-2.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-3.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-4.html

You-Go-I-Go Partner Workout

I am sitting down right now and looking at the boot camp workouts we have planned for tonight’s sessions.

There is a fun little “You-Go-I-Go” sequence at the end – thought it would be good timing to share as we have our Bring a Friend workout coming up this Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket – Greenhaven!

(We’re already 50% full for this special event. If you want to grab a spot, please sign yourself and your buddie(s) up ASAP: Bring a Friend workout @ FVT – Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket – Greenhaven)

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You-Go-I-Go Partner Workout

15 Min AMRAP (Partner A completes exercise one as Partner B rests; Partner B completes exercise one as Partner A rests; repeat for exercise two / full sequence / cycle thru for 15 mins):

– 5 1 arm KB swing / side
– 5 burpees
– 10 bodyweight squats

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This one can seem easy to start, but it is TOUGH as it goes along.

Our Bring a Friend event is coming up this Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket – Greenhaven. It’s the perfect chance to workout with your family, friends, or co-workers. Sign yourself and your buddie(s) up ASAP:

Bring a Friend workout @ FVT – Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket – Greenhaven

See you on Saturday at 9am!

– Forest and the FVT Team

Invite Your Friend to Try a Workout

Here is the perfect opportunity to invite your friend to try a workout at FVT:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1594251804053133

Bring a Friend Boot Camp – Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket / Greenhaven.

This event is also open to the greater community – ANYONE who wants to come and try our program is invited.

We’ll take you through one of our famous high-intensity, fat-blasting, lean-muscle-building group training / boot camp workouts.

The event is 100% free – HOWEVER:

1 – You MUST register ahead of time using the form below. We need your contact info so that we can reach out and confirm your attendance.

2 – Space is limited to the first 15 to sign up.

If you’d like to attend this special event, reserve your spot by entering your best name and email address here: http://bit.ly/fvtbringafriend32319

Look forward to hearing from you!

– Forest and the FVT Team

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 4

This is part four of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol.

(Link to the first three posts in the series at the bottom of this article if you missed them)

Our 14 Day Jump Start program is NOT just about quick weight loss – though that is a nice side benefit 🙂 We are trying to help you become ALL AROUND more healthy, and “jump start” your new health and fitness lifestyle! And a big part of that, that not a lot of people talk about, but is CRITICAL, is recovery – specifically, quality sleep.

14 DAY RAPID SHRED PROTOCOL – PART 4

Sleep 6-8 QUALITY hours each night.

If you are not sleeping well, much of your workout efforts could actually be wasted.

Because, during sleep, the repairing of muscle and other tissues occurs, as well as the replacement of aging or dead cells.

Your hormone levels are also impacted BIG time during sleep.

So what to do about it? Start with getting at least 6 to 8 hours per night. Here are a few basic tips to start to also help with your sleep QUALITY:

– Avoid alcohol and caffeine at night

– Set up a correct sleeping environment

– Train hard – but not so late in the day that it disrupts your sleep

– No screen time before bed

– TV, phone, etc

– Do a “brain dump” – write down what you’re thinking about and worrying about before bed

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If you’re not getting enough quality rest, try following these guidelines for the next two weeks. I think you’ll be SHOCKED at the results.

Stay tuned for the 5th and final article in this series. We’ll go into the exact “High-Intensity Power Training” protocol we’ll be using for the 14 days to get you into top shape.

– Forest and the FVT Team

PS – Details and apply for our 14 Day Jump Start program HERE

PPS – Read parts 1, 2 and 3 of this article series at the links below if you missed them:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/02/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-1.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-2.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-3.html

Bring a Friend Boot Camp – March 23 @ FVT Pocket

Bring a Friend Boot Camp – Saturday, March 23rd, 9am @ FVT Pocket / Greenhaven!

We invite you to bring a friend to try a workout at FVT.

This event is also open to the greater community – ANYONE who wants to come and try our program is invited!

We’ll take you through one of our famous high-intensity, fat-blasting, lean-muscle-building group training / boot camp workouts.

It’s the perfect chance for new clients to try one of our workouts and see if it’s a fit for their goals.

The event is 100% free – HOWEVER, there is a catch! 🙂

1 – You MUST register ahead of time using the form below. We need your contact info so that we can reach out and confirm your attendance.

2 – Space is limited to the first 15 to sign up. Our Pocket / Greenhaven studio space is not that big! 🙂 And 15 people is the MAX number we can fit in the space.

If you’d like to attend this special event, reserve your spot by entering your best name and email address here: http://bit.ly/fvtbringafriend32319

Look forward to hearing from you!

– Forest and the FVT Team

THANK YOU to all who supported Forest at the St. Baldrick’s event!

THANK YOU to all who supported Forest at the St. Baldrick’s event ????????

Team FVT ended up raising a total of $1131.72 for Childhood Cancer Research – one of our most successful fundraising efforts to date.

Your contributions help to give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers!

– The FVT Team

[offer extended] Donate any amount to our Childhood Cancer Research charity effort and try a boot camp workout FREE

Tomorrow is the big day – I am shaving my head in support of Childhood Cancer Research.

It’s been a minute since I’ve rocked the bald look – 15 years or so …

… here’s the the best pic I could find … I’m not totally bald, but close! … from the 2002 UCD Football program:

My goal is to raise $1000 for the cause, and we are just over $100 away.

So, I we have decided to extend this offer:

Donate any amount to our Childhood Cancer Research charity effort and try a boot camp workout FREE!

Click the link, enter your contact info, make your donation, and we’ll reach out ASAP to schedule your workout:

https://forestvance.wufoo.com/forms/z1tzzce13aomfq/

Valid at both of our Land Park / Pocket – area locations.

Look forward to hearing from you!

– Forest and the FVT Team

PS – If you’d like to simply donate to support the cause, you can do so at the link below:

https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/995732/2019

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 3

This is part three of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol.

(Link to the first two posts at the bottom of this article if you missed them)

We are using this protocol with participants in the 14 Day Spring Sprint program we are currently running.

(BTW – we have added a cool nutrition coaching option to the program, AND set a deadline for application. Details and apply here: https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/02/14-day-spring-sprint-program.html)

14 DAY RAPID SHRED PROTOCOL – PART 3

Follow Forest’s “rules of lean eating”.

1 -Eat lean protein at every meal Include a lean protein source at every meal.

This could be poultry, fish, egg(s), protein powder, etc.

2 – Eat veggies and/or fruits at every meal.

Your primary carbohydrate source should be veggies and/or fruits. Your goal is to include one of these at every meal as well.

3 – Eat a “good” fat at every meal.

Finish off each meal with a “dash” of good fat like nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado, etc.

4 – Minimize your starches and processed carbohydrates

Keep your intake of things like bread, pasta, crackers, etc. to a minimum. This means no more than 1 or 2 servings per day, at most. Cookies, cakes, candies – anything with added sugar – also fall into this category.

5 – Minimize your alcohol intake.

I’d love to see you cut out alcohol completely during this 14 Day Rapid Shred program. But, if you must, no more than 1 drink per day, or 7 total per week. 1 drink = 12 oz beer, or 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz hard alcohol. Measure it out if you’re going to consume – no triple shots = one drink 🙂 More than that is just going to be too many empty calories for you to get the results you want.

6 – Keep caffeine intake under 300 mg per day.

Some caffeine is not a bad thing. And some drinks – green tea, for example – that contain caffeine have actually been shown to have some health benefits. BUT – research tells us that you should stay below 300 mg per day. This is about two cups of coffee.

7 – Drink at least 64 oz of water per day.

So if you weigh 150 pounds, you should shoot for about 75 oz. of water per day (nine or ten eight ounce glasses).

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Follow those rules of lean eating, and you really can’t go wrong.

In part 4, we’ll talk about a critical, but little discussed, part of your rapid fat loss plan – recovery!

Stay tuned.

And don’t forget – we have added a cool nutrition coaching option to the program, AND set a deadline for application. Details and apply here: https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/02/14-day-spring-sprint-program.html)

– Forest and the FVT Team

PS – Read parts 1 and 2 of this article series at the links below if you missed them:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/02/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-1.html

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/2019/03/14-day-rapid-shred-protocol-part-2.html