A scrappy, scraggly tree

Sometimes you see trees thriving in the most perfect environments.

Good soil, good sun, good water.

And you think – “Wow, that’s beautiful – perfect water, a perfect tree!”

But then, a strong wind comes, or something else happens, and the truth is, those trees blow over pretty easily.

Then you take a tree that survives in a harsh, barren enviornment. Where there is snow and sleet and very little soil.

And you see these epic trees that hang in there and survive, and THRIVE – despite of all these hardships.

When WE are going though times – in your physical health, or in other areas of your life – I think this is SO important to remember.

That we WILL come out stronger as a result.

Keep grinding and pushing and stay with it.

That when we face new Challenges, compared to what we’ve experienced before, that they will seem EASY in comparison.

You can do this!!

– Forest

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I want YOU to be our next success story

Today, I was looking through the client success stories on our website, here:

https://www.forestvancetraining.com/category/client-success-stories

And I was thinking about what our clients who have gotten the best results over the years, have done to make it happen.

The #1 thing is desire, readiness, passion, whatever you want to call it – to CHANGE. They are fed up with their current situation – whether they have gained 10 or 20 or 30 pounds and they are fed up and ready to do what it takes to change … whether they visit the doctor and have a health scare … maybe someone even makes a rude comment that’s the final straw … whatever it is, they are COMMITTED and READY to DO WHAT IT TAKES.

#2, they show up consistently to work out over a period of a few months to years. #1 takes care of the motivation to make this happen – but this is part of the process.

#3, they focus on cleaning up their diet in ADDITION to regular workouts. Many times starting with a Challenge – like we have starting next week – helps get habits in place. Then, they commit a plan an stick to it for a period of a few months to years.

Now all of this is NOT necessarily EASY – but it IS simple. Good news is, if you are ready – if you have #1 – we can help you with #2 and #3 🙂

If you read this article and thought – ME! I am ready to change. Just tell me what to do Forest, and I’ll do it.

Make TODAY the first day. Contacting us HERE is the first step. We’ll touch base, figure out the best plan of attack, and go from there.

I want to hear from you!

– Forest Vance, Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

What size kettlebell is right for you?

Are you getting started with a new KB program, and wondering what size ‘bell is right for you?

(By the way … if you ARE looking to get started with KBs … this is PERFECT TIMING … because our 28 Day Fall 2018 Transformation Challenge kicks off next week!)

Let me break it down for you with a short personal story.

It was 2006 … I had heard of kettlebells, but had never actually used one … and my training partner at the time brought in his 35 pound kettlebell to use with our workout for the day.

I was fairly strong at the time (and still am!) … I was probably benching around 350, squatting 425 or 450, and deadlifting around 500 … and I thought, what is a little 35 pound weight going to do for me?!?

BOY was I wrong. We got a couple of minutes into the little KB-based finisher he had planned for the end of our workout, and I was SMOKED!

I couldn’t believe how I got a strength and cardio workout at the same time, and how much more efficient it was than anything else I had really done up to that point.

I was hooked right away! – and 12 years later, my love for kettlebells still grows fonder every day ????

And so – as far as weights I would recommend when you start – I would say:

– 35 pound for the average, fairly active, but KB-uninitiated man
– 18 pound for the average, fairly active, but KB-uninitiated woman

Then, as you learn the moves, get your technique down, and get a little stronger, I’d probably have men pick up a 53 pound, and women pick up a 35 pound.

Then you’d have two ‘bells – which would be perfect for doing different exercises (you’re probably going to use a heavier weight for swings that you are Turkish get ups), and challenging you in different ways.

Of course – everyone is different, and starts at different places, and there are a lot of possible variables that come into play – but this is a general good starting point.

If you are getting started with kettlebell training, and have been wondering what weight is right for you, I hope this helps.

To your success! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

PS – The FVT 2018 Fall Transformation Challenge kicks off next week. We are limited to spots, and they are filling fast. Details and submit your application at the link below:

http://bit.ly/fall2018transformation

‘Bells and Beer at FVT – this Thursday, August 30th @ 6pm

‘Bells and Beer at FVT – this Thursday, August 30th, 6pm @ 1530 X Street

For current clients AND friends, family, co-workers – all are welcome.

This is just for fun ???? And it’s to give you an easy way to bring in your friends, family and co-workers to experience a workout.

Here’s the plan:

  • The FVT ‘Bells and Beer is for ANYONE who would like to attend. You are ENCOURAGED to bring a buddy / family members / co-worker / etc along with you.
  • We will all get together for a fun, kick-butt kettlebell workout at the FVT studio Thursday, August 20th, 6pm at the 1530 X Street studio.
  • After the workout, bring your own beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice) to enjoy at FVT! (must be 21 or older)

CURRENT CLIENTS – sign up as usual for the boot camp in the online scheduling system.

EVERYONE ELSE – shoot at email to forest (at) forestvancetraining.com with your name, email, and phone #, OR sign up in-studio (we’ll have sign up sheets out) to reserve your spot.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 TOTAL – WE ARE CURRENTLY AT ABOUT 60% FULL – SIGN UP ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Look forward to seeing you there –

– The FVT Team

PS – Drinking beer has health benefits! Article linked below:

https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/17/health/guinness-good-for-you-food-drayer/index.html

I was thinking about signing up for your 6 week Challenge coming up. What do you think?

Someone sent me a message a couple of days ago, asking:

“I was thinking about signing up for your 6 week Challenge coming up. What do you think?”

And I thought – there are probably a lot of other folks wondering the same thing!

So – if YOU are thinking about applying for the FVT Fall 2018 Transformation Challenge – here is my advice:

It is FOR YOU if:

– You are working out and watching what you eat and are doing okay, but are not really getting the results you want. This Challenge will give you the high-level direction and accountability you need to make it happen.
– You are NOT working out currently, but want to get into it, and want the coaching and accoutability and structure to really get awesome results, right out of the gate.

It is NOT for you if:

– You are not ready to put in the work. You will need to commit to consistent workouts, and watching what you eat. You are going to get amazing RESULTS, but you want to do it with zero effort, it is not going to happen.
– Your #1 goal is muscle gain. You WILL gain some lean muscle, but if you are looking to bulk up, this is not oriented towards that. Message me personally about our Lean and Jacked program instead.

Hope that helps.

If you have further questions that I didn’t think of to address, feel free to message me individually.

Otherwise, use the link below to apply now:

http://bit.ly/fall2018transformation

And hurry! We are limited to 20 spots total, and they are filling fast 🙂

Look forward to working together –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
ForestVanceTraining.com

‘Bells and Beer at FVT – August 30th @ 6pm

‘BELLS AND BEER IS BACK!

++ Thursday, August 30th, 6pm @ 1530 X Street ++

For current clients AND friends, family, co-workers – all are welcome.

This is just for fun 🙂 And it’s to give you an easy way to bring in your friends, family and co-workers to experience a workout .

Here’s the plan:

  • The FVT ‘Bells and Beer is for ANYONE who would like to attend. You are ENCOURAGED to bring a buddy / family members / co-worker / etc along with you.
  • We will all get together for a fun, kick-butt kettlebell workout at the FVT studio Thursday, August 20th, 6pm at the 1530 X Street studio.
  • After the workout, bring your own beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice) to enjoy at FVT! (must be 21 or older)

CURRENT CLIENTS – sign up as usual for the boot camp in the online scheduling system.

EVERYONE ELSE – shoot at email to forest (at) forestvancetraining.com with your name, email, and phone #, OR sign up in-studio (we’ll have sign up sheets out) to reserve your spot.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 TOTAL – SIGN UP ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Look forward to seeing you there!

– The FVT Team

FVT Fall 2018 Transformation Challenge is LIVE

Our FVT Fall 2018 Transformation Challenge is LIVE! …

… and we are looking for 20 highly motivated Sacramento men and women to join us for this exciting new program.

Here are the details:

– Starts Weds, Sept 5th
– Ends Weds, Oct 17th
– Current clients get 1 bonus boot camp workout per week during the Challenge
– New or returning clients get 3 boot camp workouts per week during the Challenge
– Bonus assigned conditioning workouts outside of boot camp
– Detailed nutrition plan to follow during the Challenge
– Daily accountability and check ins
– Weekly weigh-ins during the Challenge
– Workout, nutrition, lifestyle “Mini” challenges throughout (such as – how many bodyweight squats you can do in 24 hours, how many steps can you get in a week, and much more)

If you are ready to commit and make a serious change, this is for YOU!

Apply now at the link below. We’ll review your application, make sure it’s a good fit, and get back to you ASAP:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Look forward to working with you!

– Forest and the FVT Team

PB and Banana Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Have you ever had the “Peanut Butter Moo’d” smoothie at Jamba Juice?

It’s SOOOO good!!

Tragically, it’s horrible for you 🙂

But not to fear! I have a great alternative.

This recipe takes *almost* as good – but has about 700 less calories, has a LOT less sugar, and is probably 1/4 the cost:

PB and Banana Chocolate Smoothie

What you need:

1 cup cold water
1 large banana, peeled and cut into pieces
2 tbsp peanut butter
3 ice cubes
1 scoop Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein – Chocolate (Use my special code “FitnessMonster” at checkout, and you’ll get 15% off: Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein)

How to make it:

Pour the water into the blender.
Add the scoop of Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein – Chocolate.
Add the banana and peanut butter.
Carefully place the ice cubes into the blender.
Blend until smooth (approx 30 sec).

Nutrition Facts:

27 grams protein
32 grams carbohydrate
17 grams fat
389 calories

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If you are looking for a fast and simple healthy meal or snack, a protein smoothie is hard to beat.

I recommend Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein. It’s Gluten free, soy free & dairy free. It’s got 21g of vegan protein per serving. And there are no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Use my special code “FitnessMonster” at checkout, and you’ll get 15% off:

Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein

PLUS, I will send you the “Top 40 Smoothie Recipes” ebook FREE if you order a can of Previnex Nourify PLUS Vegan Protein (Chocolate OR Vanilla flavor) through my recommendation.

You’ll discover 39 recipes like this one, including:

Peach and Almond OJ
Energize Me Smoothie
An Eskimos Favorite
A Great American Smoothie
Pick Me Up Smoothie
I Need Chocolate Smoothie
Cheesecake in A Glass
Peppermint Stick

And many more!

Just buy through the link in this message, email your purchase receipt to forest (at) forestvancetraining.com, and we’ll send you the bonus 🙂

To your success! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach