Are you age 40 or above? Are you looking to lose fat so that you can perform better in life and/or in your chosen sport? You are going to love this post series. I am going to outline a plan to whip you into top shape, fast. Today, I’ll do an overview of the plan.Continue reading “Performance Fat Loss Over 40 – Part 1 (new article series)”
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
“Muscle Confusion” Doesn’t Work. Here’s What to Do Instead.
“Muscle Confusion” is the idea that you need to change up your workouts, to somehow confuse your muscles, and make sure your body doesn’t adapt to doing the same thing. Newsflash: “Muscle Confusion” is not a scientific term. It’s a marketing ploy. Your muscles don’t get confused. And your body doesn’t adapt to doing the sameContinue reading ““Muscle Confusion” Doesn’t Work. Here’s What to Do Instead.”
Total Health Quiz / Self Assessment (free)
Have you taken this total health and fitness quiz / self assessment yet? It’s free: => the “Fitness Scorecard” You’ll see how you rate on the nine most important areas of health, fitness, and well-being: Daily energy levels Healthy hydration Supportive nutrition Mobility Strength Cardiovascular fitness and endurance Active lifestyle Positive mindset So that youContinue reading “Total Health Quiz / Self Assessment (free)”
[pic] Majestic Stretch for Tight Hips
One thing I’ve worked on big time this year is flexibility and mobility. It has helped every other aspect of my overall fitness. I get up in the morning, and I feel better and have less pain, so I end up wanting to move more during the day. It makes certain strength movements easier toContinue reading “[pic] Majestic Stretch for Tight Hips”
How to Modify a Workout for Injury (sample inside)
I shared in an article yesterday about how I trained hard all year for the Spartan Ultra Beast in Lake Tahoe last weekend. I completed about 10 miles, then tore my pec going over a wall, and was knocked out of the race. It’s disappointing, but I am going to focus on staying positive, stayingContinue reading “How to Modify a Workout for Injury (sample inside)”
When is the best time to start a fitness program?
Maybe you want to lose 10 or 20 pounds of fat, gain some lean muscle, and just improve your overall condition. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for quite a while now. You see a picture of yourself on Facebook, are a little disgusted, and that’s it. You decide – I’m going to start a new fitnessContinue reading “When is the best time to start a fitness program?”
Should I hire a trainer or just join a gym?
Should I hire a trainer or just join a gym? This is a question that I know crosses a LOT of people’s minds when they are looking to start a new fitness program. In my own biased opinion 🙂 … I think 99% of the time, the answer is, you should hire a trainer. AndContinue reading “Should I hire a trainer or just join a gym?”
Download Your FREE Fitness Scorecard
Confused where to start, OR where to go next, on your health and fitness journey? Step 1 is to understand where you currently score across the 8 Fitness Indicators. Start your journey toward your personal fitness breakthrough by completing your Fitness Scorecard today: http://bit.ly/fvtfitnesscorecard To your success! – – Forest and the FVT Team