Hey, just a quick note to let you know… the Winter Warrior Challenge is 100% happening. I intended to have registration open by now — I even said it would be live last week — but life and business got busy, and I didn’t get the page finished yet. That said, everything is still onContinue reading “Winter Warrior Challenge – quick update 💪”
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
How we’ll train for the Iron & Asphalt Challenge
The FVT Iron & Asphalt Challenge is coming this fall—bench, deadlift, 5K run (or any combo). Do one, do all three, or team up and split it. You’ll get: A full 12-week strength and conditioning plan A summer goal to stay focused and consistent A shirt, food, prizes—and a legit event to cap it allContinue reading “How we’ll train for the Iron & Asphalt Challenge”
Free “Barbell Basics” Course
Would you like a free copy of my Barbell Basics program? Post a comment below with the word “BARBELL” and I’ll send it your way! This is intended to be run ALONG SIDE of your kettlebell met-con style workouts. It’s based off the programming we’ve used for years at our “Advanced” small group training programContinue reading “Free “Barbell Basics” Course”
Better, Safer Deadlifts – 5 Technique Tips
A lot of people want to gain strength and lean muscle, but they waste their time with exercises that don’t actually move the needle. If you’re serious about making real progress, one of the fastest ways to do it is by focusing on core barbell lifts—like the deadlift. Not only do you need to doContinue reading “Better, Safer Deadlifts – 5 Technique Tips”
REGENERATE UPPER BACK & CHEST (5-min flexibility / mobility sequence)
If you’re stiff, sore, and tight from training, this one’s for you. These moves are perfect for opening up your chest, releasing tension in your upper back, and improving your posture. You can do this sequence any time—before or after a workout, or just when you need a little extra mobility work to feel betterContinue reading “REGENERATE UPPER BACK & CHEST (5-min flexibility / mobility sequence)”
4 Technique Tips for a Bigger Bench Press
If you want to achieve maximum upper body strength and muscle, you’ve likely tried the bench press. However, it’s likely that you’re doing it wrong! Try these four technique tips to quickly increase your bench press, add considerable strength, and build new slabs of lean muscle all at the same time. If you want ourContinue reading “4 Technique Tips for a Bigger Bench Press”
30-Second Movement / Injury Risk Test (pic)
Would you be interested in a 30-second movement test that can help you see how you’re currently moving, as well as assess your current risk for injury? We’ll be doing the Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) Test FREE as part of our Open House event on Wednesday, October 5th. More info and RSVP at the linkContinue reading “30-Second Movement / Injury Risk Test (pic)”
Don’t Be alarmed, But Here’s How Much Body Fat You Should Have:
According to the American Council on Exercise, the average adult body is about 18-24% fat. However, that range is just an average, and there is a lot of variation from person to person. For example, women tend to have more body fat than men, and people who are sedentary have more body fat than activeContinue reading “Don’t Be alarmed, But Here’s How Much Body Fat You Should Have:”