FVT Warrior Wellness | Lee’s Summit Personal Training & Kettlebell Coaching
Strength, Recovery, and Coaching for Adults 40+ in Lee’s Summit, MO
If you missed it – I opened up the video QnA this week to ALL fans of my KB Basics FB page.
It was a great one! – we went for ~20 mins, and covered topics such as:
– why you probably should NOT be doing overhead swings – and what to do instead
– advanced grip tips on the clean and snatch
– advanced rack position tips
And more.
Check it out below:
Hope it helps, to your success! –
– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com
I LOVE this quote from the Spartan.com website:
“Helping people achieve their fitness and health goals and positively transforming their lives by changing what they believe is possible”
On that note, here are 3 reasons why YOU should do an Obstacle Course Race in 2018:
1 – It gives you something to train for. You know you have an event that you’ll need to be in top shape for coming up in 8 to 12 weeks, so you are on top of your game – and as a result, lose fat, get stronger, and into great shape.
2 – You will get a chance to work on your ALL AROUND fitness. Let’s face it – people gravitate towards what they are good at. But with these events, you have to have great endurance, PLUS good upper body strength, PLUS much more.
3 – It gets you better as a person. Seriously! By challenging yourself and doing something that you didn’t think was possible, you get better in every way.
So – what are you waiting for? We have a special training starting in a couple of weeks (April 16th). 5 of the 10 available spots are already taken. Hop on board for the ride of your life!
http://nanacast.com/vp/10005846/
– Forest and the FVT Team
The 25th annual Doggy Dash is coming – Saturday, April 28th!
And we are putting together a team this year for the event 🙂
You must register by Friday, March 30th AND join team FVT on sign up to get your special shirt with the team name on it. Do so at the link below:
http://www.sspca.org/25th-anniversary-doggy-dash
Your registration and participation in the Doggy Dash help the Sacramento SPCA care for more than 5,500 animals annually. Funds raised from this event provide medical care to sick or injured animals, low-cost vaccinations, spay/neuter services for the local community, behavior training, humane education programs and much more!
Let’s do this!
– Forest and the FVT Team
BIG CONGRATS TO TEAM FVT – Keith, Buzzy, Kris, Pam, Erik, Tiffany and Forest – for successfully completing the San Jose Spartan Sprint yesterday, Sunday, March 25th, 2018!
It was a Challenging course, about 5 miles, lots of hills, and 20 or so obstacles … I am really proud of everyone for doing so well.
It is amazing to see people achieve their fitness and health goals and positively transform their lives by changing what they believe is possible. Because THAT is what these events are all about!
Info copied below on our next 8 week Obstacle Course Race training program, if you want to join.
To your success! –
– Forest and the FVT Team
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Spring 2018 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program is LIVE!
First group workout is April 16th, and spots are limited … sign up now!
– This is for folks who have a base of fitness established, and want to take their workouts to the next level.
– This program is specifically geared towards prepping for the June 9 / 10 Spartan Super in Monterey)
– We’ll start the training April 16th … there are 8 training sessions total in this program
– We’ll do the training on Monday mornings at 6am, at our 1530 X Street location, and the workouts will go a full hour, 6am – 7am.
– I’ll write up a complete workout plan for the week for everyone doing the training, so we’ll meet and work out together as a group on Monday mornings, but then you’d have a complete plan to follow for the rest of the time as well.
Full details and reserve your spot at the link below (these fill fast!!):
http://nanacast.com/vp/10005846/
– Forest and the FVT Team
Spring 2018 FVT Obstacle Course Race Prep Program is LIVE!
First group workout is April 16th, and spots are limited … sign up now!
– This is for folks who have a base of fitness established, and want to take their workouts to the next level.
– This program is specifically geared towards prepping for the June 9 / 10 Spartan Super in Monterey)
– We’ll start the training April 17th … there are 8 training sessions total in this program
– We’ll do the training on Monday mornings at 6am, at our 1530 X Street location, and the workouts will go a full hour, 6am – 7am.
– I’ll write up a complete workout plan for the week for everyone doing the training, so we’ll meet and work out together as a group on Monday mornings, but then you’d have a complete plan to follow for the rest of the time as well.
Full details and reserve your spot at the link below (these fill fast!!):
http://nanacast.com/vp/10005846/
– Forest and the FVT Team
THANK YOU to all who came out and supported our Mean Bean Challenge Charity effort last night!
We had a great turnout, and have raised $389 so far for the cause!
We have about 36 hours to go on nothing but oatmeal, beans, rice and water. I’ve personally lost 4 pounds already, and am REALLY tired of eating the same foods over and over … but boy, I tell you, it makes you SO appreciative for some of these basic everyday necessities that we have access to, that we never even think twice about.
Easy access to essentially any type of food within a very short period of time … not only that, it also makes you think about things like having unlimited clean drinking water, electricity, and a comfortable home, and so many other things that we really don’t think much about, but are so essential to living a comfortable and happy and prosperous life!
Our original fundraising goal was $830, and I still think we can hit it. Here’s what I am going to do. We made this offer last night at the Charity Boot Camp, and I want to extend it to everyone for the next 24 hours or so.
For new clients who do our 14 Day Test Drive – which includes:
I will donate 100% of the $99 cost of the Test Drive to the cause.
So that you can do good for someone else AND for yourself!
It’s a win-win! 🙂
This offer expires tomorrow, Friday the 23rd of March at 5pm. Contact us HERE if you want to do it.
Thanks again for all who’ve shown their support, and wish us luck in the final stretch of the Challenge!
– Forest and the FVT Team
Final Chance for Charity Boot Camp
Come out to our Charity Boot Camp – TONIGHT, Weds March 21st, 6pm at our 1530 X Street location. Sign up using the link below to reserve your spot at the event and support the cause:
If you can’t make it out, but still want to show your support, donate online at the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/forest-s-mean-bean-5-day-challenge
Mean Bean Challenge Day 3 Update
WOW – this Mean Bean Challenge is tougher than I thought!
I am about 1/2 way thru day 3. Eating ONLY oatmeal, beans and rice is getting pretty old. I am actually craving vegetables, which is a 1st 🙂 And drinking ONLY water – no coffee, tea, beers, etc whatsoever – is actually also quite a bit tougher than I thought it was going to be.
But here is the thing – we CHOOSE to take this Challenge, and can go right back to eating “normally” after 5 days.
There are almost 1 BILLION people on this planet that do not have enough food to live a healthy and active life. And so the TINY difference that I can make – by doing this Challenge, and raising funds to support those in need – is SO worth it.
To 2 more days of … so … many … BEANS! –
– Forest
As I write this, it’s about 115pm … and we’re over 1/2 thru day 1 of the Mean Bean Challenge!
For the next 5 days, I am going to be eating nothing but oatmeal, beans and rice – to help fight poverty and end hunger. Details about the Challenge and support us here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/forest-s-mean-bean-5-day-challenge
I am a little hungry. I am a little low energy b/c I am drinking ONLY water (no coffee, iced tea, alcohol, or any other type of beverage besides water is allowed).
But the truth is, what us “Mean Beaners” are experiencing this week is a TINY taste of what 795 MILLION people in the world experience every day. That’s right – 795 MILLION people in the world do not have enough food to have an active and healthy life.
It REALLY makes you think about just how blessed we are to have the availability and abundance of food that we do here in the US.
And that’s what this Challenge is all about. There are TWO ways you can show your support, and get involved:
1 – Come out to our upcoming Charity Boot Camp – 6pm, Weds, March 21st at our 1530 X Street location. Sign up using the link below to reserve your spot at the event and support the cause:
This is a great opportunity for you to try a boot camp if you’re new, OR to get an extra workout in if you’re currently training with us.
2 – If you can’t make it out, but still want to show your support, donate online at the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/forest-s-mean-bean-5-day-challenge
Thank you! Wish us luck! ’till next time! 🙂
– Forest and the FVT Team