NEW 14 Day Jump Start Protocol is LIVE

Our NEW 14 Day Jump Start Protocol is LIVE!

If you’re ready to get RAPID results in the next 14 days, I want to invite you to participate in this special new program.

It is for both new AND existing clients.

HOWEVER – there are a couple of requirements you must meet, if you want to join us:

1 – You must make the commitment to actually DO the protocol to the best of your ability.

Because if we’re going to share this with you, we want you to get results! And you have to be willing to actually put in the work if that’s going to happen 🙂

2 – You will need to commit to logging everything you eat and drink (we’ll show you a SUPER easy way to do that, btw) for the 14 days.

We give you a complete outline of what to eat and when to eat it – along with sample meal plans to follow – so that everything is laid out for you.

3 – You will need to commit to five times per week of workouts, for about 45 minutes each, for the 14 days. Three of these will be “HIPT” workouts at the FVT studio, and two will be basic walk / jog / run workouts you can do anywhere.

4 – You will need to commit to taking care of your body during the Challenge. This means getting plenty of sleep, possibly reducing your caffeine intake, possibly reducing your alcohol intake, etc.

5 – You will need to be friendly and coach-able.

This might be the most important requirement of all.

If we are going to be able to help you in the best way possible, you need to be positive and open to our suggestions.

CURRENT CLIENTS – respond to this message with your name and best email address, and we’ll get you on the sign up list. First case study group starts the week of January 7th.

NEW / RETURNING CLIENTS – respond to this message with your name and best email address. We’ll touch base to make sure the program is a fit for your current fitness goals, and go from there to get you signed up. First case study group starts the week of January 7th.

Look forward to hearing from you, and here’s to your fitness success in 2019!

– Forest and the FVT Team

1st workout of 2019 (pic inside)

HAPPY NEW YEAR from our family to yours!

I just finished up leading the first workout of 2019 here at FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training:

What a great way to start off strong!

If you weren’t here, I want to invite you to join us for our next one.

Because if you want to lose bodyfat, get stronger, and improve your overall fitness this year – you have to start by DOING something about it! 🙂

There are three ways to get started:

CURRENT CLIENTS (Sacramento studios) – go into the online scheduling system, and book out your workouts for the next two weeks. Make the commitment now, and make it happen.

PROSPECTIVE NEW CLIENTS (Sacramento studios) – visit our website, learn more about what we do, and sign up to try our program at the link below:

https://wordpress-551394-2308741.cloudwaysapps.com

FVT WORLDWIDE – are out of the Sacramento, CA area, or just prefer to work out at home? Join our 42 Day Kettlebell Shred Challenge – we still have a few spots left, and officially start tomorrow!

You can do this ANYWHERE in the world – all you need is a kettlebell or two and an internet connection.

Details and submit your application at the link below:

http://bit.ly/jan19kbshred

Look forward to working together and helping you reach your fitness goals in 2019!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Meet Denise :)

CONGRATS to Denise, winner of our 21 Day Holiday Shred Challenge!

In just three weeks, Denise lost:

– 10 pounds
– 2% bodyfat
– 4.5 inches

Also, I think this is important to note, and extra impressive! – Denise she has worked out with us consistently for almost four years and is already in great shape. She was trying to lose those last few pounds of fat which are typically the hardest, and she did it in just three weeks!

I asked her what her secret to success was 🙂

She said sticking to the meal plan was the key. Not trying to mix it up and eat different things, but taking the plan and figuring out exactly what she needed to eat and the calorie count she needed to hit, and keeping it simple.

Way to go Denise! Keep up the great work, and here’s to a great 2019!

– Forest and the FVT Team

Happy Holidays from the FVT Team!

Happy Holidays from the FVT Team, and THANK YOU for being a member of the FVT family! It is an honor to assist you in reaching your fitness goals.

I hope you can take this time to relax, spend some time with family and friends, and to express gratitude for all that is good in your life.

Here’s to a great year ahead!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training, Sacramento, CA
ForestVanceTraining.com
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Now Hiring Trainer/Coach @ FVT

We are looking for a highly qualified trainer/coach to join our team!

Certification with a nationally accredited organization and/or degree in a related field is preferred.

Prior experience working in the fitness industry is NOT necessary.

The following things however are CRITICALLY important:

– passion for health and fitness
– positive attitude
– high energy
– outgoing personality
– high level of personal fitness and health
– comfortable speaking in front of groups
– punctuality
– professionalism
– reliability
– willing to work nights and/or weekends
– “beginner’s mind” mentality, always willing to learn

If you think that you or someone you know could be a good fit, the first step is to simply fill out the form linked to below with:

– name
– phone #
– what makes you a perfect fit for the job

http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/705723

We will contact you and set up a 5 min appt to drop off a formal resume at the studio from there.

Thanks for your consideration, and helping to spread the word!

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

the Kettlebell Arm Bar

When folks are looking to improve their shoulder mobility AND / OR stability, one of the first exercises I recommend – in most cases – is the kettlebell arm bar.

It is great for:

– opening up the rib cage
– opening up the thorasic spine
– loosening up the pecs
– loosening up the fascial line between the pecs and the opposite hip
– keeping your shoulders feeling great!

HOW TO DO IT

1 – Start lying on the ground, with the KB at your side, at shoulder level, in what we call the “cradle” position. (Looks like you at the start of a Turkish get up)

2 – Pull the KB to the body, roll to the back, and extend the working arm to lock out. (Be sure to pack the shoulder back and down for stability!)

3 – Now, take the same leg as your working arm, and drive it over the top of your body. You’re going to drive that hip towards the ground, as well as bringing the working shoulder towards the ground.

Breath in and then exhale, driving the hip and shoulder towards the ground a little more each time. Do this three to five times progressively.

Incorporate the movement into your routine, and see the change you can create!

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
ForestVance.com

PS – For increased shoulder mobility / stability, I also recommend you check this out:

http://forestvance.com/regenerate

REGENERATE is a simple recovery program, designed specifically for lifters and athletes.

It is a combination of yoga poses, static stretches, core exercises and more combined into simple sequences that take 3 to 6 minutes to do, that require no special equipment.

Not to mention, they will also help you reduce chronic pain, improve mobility / flexibility, and feel amazing!

Simple recovery for lifters and athletes:

http://forestvance.com/regenerate

Give the Gift of Fitness – FVT 14 Day Jump Start

Give the gift of fitness this year.

Get your family, friend, or co-worker a 14 Day Test Drive at FVT!

Here’s what’s included:

– 6 group training workouts over a 14 Day Period at FVT
– Our special Rapid Shred diet plan
– Weight, body comp assessment at beginning + end of program

It’s a great way to help your friend or family member get a jump start on their fitness goals in 2019.

Fill out the contact form below, and we’ll get you your gift certificate ASAP:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/contact

Happy Holidays!

– Forest and the FVT Team

Shoulder Flexibility / Health Test (takes 30 seconds)

Flexible, mobile shoulders are KEY to performance, and a functional, pain-free life.

So today, I have a super simple shoulder flexibility test you can take.

This isn’t going to address every single thing, but it’s a good place to start, and it’s really easy to do.

THE TEST

Try to touch your hands together, reaching one hand over your shoulder, and the other hand up your back.

See the picture showing you how to do it below:

Here’s how you score:

EXCELLENT = fingers overlap
GOOD = fingers touch
AVERAGE = fingers are less than two inches apart
POOR = fingers are more than two inches apart

WHAT YOUR SCORE MEANS

Your results have real implications for your performance.

Specifically:

TOP ARM = shoulder flexion + tricep flexibility

If your TOP arm was tight, you are more likely to experience:

– Shoulder pain
– Rotator cuff issues
– Wrist / low back pain

BOTTOM ARM = shoulder extension + internal rotation

If your BOTTOM arm was tight, you are more likely to experience:

– Shoulder pain
– Shoulder impingement
– Shoulder instability / dislocation

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you scored excellent – awesome job!

(Keep in mind – this test does NOT address strength and stability, which are also key components of healthy shoulders … but that’s another article for another day)

If you scored average or poor, this is something you need to work on.

Everyone is a little bit different, and ideally we’d be able to evaluate you more in person, and give you true individualized plan of attack.

But if you’re working on this on your own, and you really aren’t doing anything now to address it specifically, a great starting point is to contact us.

We can help you assess your issues and give you a plan of attack to fix them.

Get started with our 14 Day Test Drive HERE.

To your success! –

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com