I’m sitting in my office right now, looking at my bookshelf—and I’ve got the first-ever book I picked up on bodybuilding: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding.

Flipping through it brings back so many memories. I remember being 16 years old, reading this massive 700+ page book cover to cover. It gave me everything I needed to get started.

The funny thing? Even the level one program is insane in terms of volume—six days a week, seven exercises per day, five sets each. That’s 35 sets a session. 90-minute to 2-hour workouts, six days a week. At 16, I could barely recover from it. Wild times.

But it gave me structure, and that foundation carried me through high school, college, and pro football—where we trained more for speed and performance than muscle. It was a totally different approach, and it worked great then.

But now? In my 40s?

That kind of training just doesn’t serve the same purpose. It’s hard on the joints. Heavy lifting without much mobility work makes you stronger—but also stiffer, more injury-prone, and often just feeling worse.

That’s why I put together a smarter option—especially for people over 50 who still want to feel strong, capable, and energized without beating up their bodies:

👉 The 3-for-1 Kettlebell Bundle — Still Available (for a limited time)

You’ll get:

✅ Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution
✅ Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness
✅ Kettlebell Body Revival

All three for the price of one. These programs are specifically designed to help you build strength, improve balance, avoid injury, and feel 20 years younger.

This deal launched last week and a bunch of people jumped on it. The best pricing window has passed, but it’s still live—and still absolutely worth it.
Get all 3 programs here →Grab the 3-for-1 Kettlebell Deal (Still Available)

Now—if you want to get a taste of what this style of training actually looks like, here’s a quick sample from Week 5 of Lifetime KB Fitness:

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🛡️ 18-Minute Swing / TGU Workout
Sample from – Lifetime KB Fitness for Men and Women Over 50 (Week 5)
Video demos, detailed progressions, and full exercise breakdowns available in the complete course

Warm-Up

• Box Squat – 10–15 reps
• Hamstring / Hip Flexor Stretch Combo
  Perform these two moves back-to-back without rest. Repeat the pair twice.

Workout (18-Minute Timer)

• Swing Progression (Sumo Deadlift → 1/2 Swing → Full Swing) – 15–20 reps
• ‘Active Rest’ – 30 seconds
• 1/2 or Foot Sweep Turkish Get-Up – 3 reps each side
• ‘Active Rest’ – 30 seconds
  Repeat this sequence continuously for 18 minutes.

Cool Down

• 5 minutes of static stretching – tight muscle groups only.

This is just one example of how you can train with power, strength, and mobility—all at the same time—with a single kettlebell.

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Want more workouts like this, with detailed instruction and progression built in?

That’s exactly what you’ll get in the 3-for-1 kettlebell deal.

Let’s keep building that strength and power—at any age.

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Corrective Exercise Specialist
ForestVanceTraining.com
KettlebellBasics.net

A recent conversation with a new client in their 50s got me thinking about a common myth—that slow, controlled movements are the only safe option as we age.

Sure, there’s a time and place for that kind of training. But if that’s all you do, you’re missing a key element: power.

As we get older, power becomes essential. It’s what helps us react quickly, maintain balance, and avoid falls. It’s not just about moving weight—it’s about moving it fast and efficiently.

That’s why kettlebell training is such a powerful tool, especially for people over 50. Kettlebell swings, in particular, train your body to produce force quickly through your hips and glutes, in a way that’s safe and joint-friendly.

If you’re over 50 and want to build strength, improve your balance, and feel 20 years younger, I’ve got something for you: a 3-for-1 kettlebell program bundle, still available for a limited time.

It includes Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution, Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness, and Kettlebell Body Revival—all three for the price of one. This is hands-down one of the best ways to get started (or get back on track) with a smart training plan.

To give you a taste of what power training can look like, here’s a simple 7-minute kettlebell workout built around the swing. It’s scalable to any level.

— Beginner: 15 seconds of work, 30 seconds of rest, 9 rounds
— Intermediate: 20 seconds work, 20 seconds rest, 10 rounds
— Advanced: 30 seconds work, 15 seconds rest, 9 rounds

Focus on your hip hinge, keep your chest tall, and snap the hips forward with every rep. You’ll build strength and power fast—but safely.

Want more workouts like this, with detailed instruction and progression built in? That’s exactly what you’ll get in the 3-for-1 kettlebell deal –>> https://forestvance.lpages.co/over-50-kettlebell-revolution-spring-2025-sale/

These programs are specifically designed for people 50 and up. You’ll learn how to train efficiently, avoid injury, and regain your energy and confidence.

You’ll also get guidance on proper form—like how to master the swing with cues such as pushing your hips back (not squatting), keeping your chest up, squeezing your glutes at the top, and engaging your core for every rep.

This deal was originally launched last week and a bunch of folks jumped on it. The best pricing window has passed, but the offer is still live—and still absolutely worth it. All three programs for the price of one.

You can check it out and grab your copy here:

Grab the 3-for-1 Kettlebell Deal (Still Available) -> https://forestvance.lpages.co/over-50-kettlebell-revolution-spring-2025-sale/

Let’s keep building that strength and power—at any age.

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Corrective Exercise Specialist
ForestVanceTraining.com
KettlebellBasics.net

Here’s a quick but savage kettlebell challenge to start your week strong:

PART 1 – The Countdown Challenge

Start with 10 reps of each exercise:

Then do 9, 8, 7… all the way to 1.

Go as fast as you can with solid form:

• KB Goblet Squat – (12k/16k+ women; 20k/24k+ men)
• Push-Up
• Walking Lunge with KB at Side (8k/12k+ women; 12k/16k+ men)

PART 2 – Finisher
4 rounds of:

• KB Halo w/ Triceps Extension – 5 per side (10 total)
• KB Towel Curl – 10 reps (12k/16k+ women; 16k/20k+ men)

This one hits hard—and you’ll feel it in the best way.

3-for-1 Kettlebell Deal (Still Available)

Last week I offered something special—a 3-for-1 bundle of my best kettlebell programs for people 50+.
A bunch of folks jumped on it.
The window for the absolute best price has passed,
but the deal is still live—and still worth it.

You’ll get:

• Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution
• Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness
• Kettlebell Body Revival

All three for the price of one.
Designed specifically to help you build strength, move pain-free, and feel 20 years younger.

-> https://forestvance.lpages.co/over-50-kettlebell-revolution-spring-2025-sale/

You’ve got this—just keep showing up.
– Forest

P.S. Just wrapped up a week-long yoga teacher training in Hoboken, NJ.
Long days, lots of movement, and a deeper dive into the mental and spiritual side of fitness.
More to come soon on how I’ll be bringing that into future programs!…

Happy Saturday!

I have a new 19-min KB Circuit for you to try in today’s video.

You’ll do exercises like Turkish getups, swings, goblet squats, rows, and lateral skater hops.

We’re doing 50 seconds of work with 15 seconds of rest, for 4 rounds total!

Check it out below:

Also – Just a quick reminder—my Black Friday 3-for-1 “Season of Strength” Deal ends this weekend.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution – A 4-week plan to help you build strength, endurance, and confidence.
• Lifetime Kettlebell Fitness – Your guide to staying fit, mobile, and pain-free.
• Kettlebell Body Revival – A program to rebuild your fitness and feel amazing again.

Three of my best kettlebell programs for men and women over 50… for the price of just one.

These plans are simple to follow, take just 20-30 minutes a few times a week, and can all be done right at home. If you’re ready to get stronger, move better, and feel incredible again, this is your chance.

But the deal is for this weekend only!

-> Last Chance: 3-for-1 Kettlebell Programs for Over 50s

Let me know if you have any questions—I’m happy to help.

Talk soon,
Forest

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of helping thousands of individuals in their 50s, 60s, 70s—and even beyond—work toward their fitness goals using kettlebells.

Watching their transformation and the gains they make is one of the best parts of my job.

That said, training as we get older requires a different strategy than what we might have used in our 20s or 30s.

If you’re over 50 and interested in training with kettlebells to get stronger, leaner, and healthier, here are a few key things to keep in mind:

1 – Skip the all-out, punishing HIIT sessions.
This surprises people, but those intense, no-holds-barred workouts can actually interfere with your recovery—especially as we age. They’re often more harmful than helpful for folks 50 and up.

2 – Prioritize recovery and smart programming.
You’ve got to schedule regular rest days and ensure your workouts target all major muscle groups evenly throughout the week. This goes hand-in-hand with allowing your body time to bounce back between sessions.

3 – Mobility is non-negotiable.
Too many people in this age group follow old-school bodybuilding routines that ignore joint health and movement quality. Kettlebells are amazing for training through a full range of motion and keeping your body moving well.

If you want a step-by-step kettlebell training plan made specifically for men and women 50+, check out the Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution. You’ll learn how to train smart, move better, ease the aches and pains of aging—and potentially feel 10 or 20 years younger in the process.

It’s currently on Flash Sale at the link below:

👉 Over 50 Kettlebell Revolution

To your strength, mobility, and health—at every stage of life,

– Forest Vance – M.S. Human Movement – Certified Kettlebell Instructor – Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist – Creator, Over-50 Kettlebell Revolution

Research shows that our physiological peak is usually reached in the mid-to-late 30s and then “normal aging” begins.

After peak, a steady 1%–1.5% decline per year in various physiological functions occurs until the mid-to-late 60s. At that point the decline becomes exponential, with each year showing a higher percentage of decline than the previous year.

At these rates, untrained sedentary 70 year olds might expect to have 50%–65% of their 35 year old capacity (Lavin et al. 2019). The good news is that high performing masters athletes seem to slow this down by half, so they can have 70%–82% of their 35 year old capacity at 70.

17-min “Anti-Aging” Kettlebell Workout – free sample from: 3x 4-Week Kettlebell Plans for Men and Women Over 50

— Focuses on:

– High-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve overall cardiovascular function.
– Multijoint free-weight exercises to stabilize movement while lifting.
– Resistance training as the most important variable in maintaining peak capacity.
– Time for rest and recovery in the program.
– Progressive overload as the foundation of all training.

Instructions:

– Do as many reps as you can of each exercise in 40 seconds.
– Rest for 20 seconds between exercises.
– Rest for 1 minute between rounds.
– Do 3 rounds total.

Exercises:

– KB Swings (Round 1: Two-hand; Round 2: One-hand; Round 3: Hand-to-hand)
– Eccentric-focus Push-ups (Take 3 seconds to lower to the floor on every rep)
– KB Tactical Lunges (Alternate right/left steps and pass the kettlebell between the legs on each rep)
– KB One-arm Rows or Recline Rows or Chin-ups
– “Friendly” Lower-impact Burpees (Step back, push-up, step forward, hands to the sky)

Workouts for older adults should NOT be a “watered-down” version of what you did before. They should be designed specifically for your needs and goals!

-Forest and the FVT Team

PS – If you liked today’s sample workout, check out:

Happy Monday!

Try this full-body bodyweight and kettlebell circuit. All you’ll need is a single kettlebell and about 20 minutes to spare:

• 5 Burpees
• 10 KB Squat Cleans
• 15 Lunges (each leg)
• 20 KB Swings
• 25 Push Ups

Repeat this sequence twice as fast as you can. This workout hits all of your major muscle groups, can be performed in about 20 minutes, and gets you both a resistance training and cardio workout all at the same time. You could do this one instead of a cardio session, or even by itself if you’re pressed for time.

This workout is a sample from my Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts course – which you can still get at a great price here -> 33 KB Challenge Workouts

Have a great week –

-Forest Vance, MS – ForestVanceTraining.com – KettlebellBasics.net

I love getting up and hitting a workout first thing in the morning—if my schedule allows.

It gives me those good endorphins and gets my mind in the right place for the day ahead.

The great thing is, with kettlebells, even if you only have 20–30 minutes, you can make it happen.

No driving to the gym, no need for fancy equipment—and with the Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts program, you can do it all with a single kettlebell. Check out a sample workout below:

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Kettlebell Challenge Workout #6 – sample from Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts

1 – KB renegade row + KB suitcase lunge

• 10 reps / 5 reps per side of each (on the renegade rows – put one hand on a
  box or some other elevated object on the side that’s resting if you only
  have a single kettlebell)
• no rest between exercises
• rest about 60 seconds after completing pairing, then repeat two more
  times for a total of four sets each

2 – KB goblet squat + push up

• 10 reps of each
• no rest between exercises
• rest about 60 seconds after completing pairing, then repeat two more
  times for a total of three sets each

3 – FINISH the session with (work for 30 seconds, rest for 10, repeat circuit
two times total):

• burpees (modify as needed)
• high knees OR jumping jacks OR shuttle runs OR other low-impact cardio version
• repeating squat jumps OR total-body extensions
• bear crawls, use space you have available

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I decided to run a flash sale this week on the Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts.

Here’s what you get:

— 33 of my classic kettlebell workouts – battle-tested, time-efficient, and brutally effective.
— Full recordings of my Kettlebell Basics Workshop – dial in your form and avoid the most common KB mistakes.
— The Ultimate Kettlebell Guidebook – master technique, improve performance, and train smarter.

If you’ve been following me for a while, this is a killer deal and a great entry point into my world of kettlebell training.

–>> Click Here to for instant access to 32 more Kettlebell Challenge Workouts – 60%, this week only

-Forest and FVT Team – ForestVanceTraining.com – KettlebellBasics.net

Got a great workout for you today, straight from my Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts program.

You can use this as a standalone session or as a metabolic finisher after a strength-based workout. Either way, it’ll push your conditioning to the next level.

Windmill / Rack Squat / Snatch / Burpee-Pull-Up Complex

Complete 3 (beginner) to 5 (advanced) rounds as fast as possible:

• 2 windmills – Beginners can use the “bottom hand” windmill variation; intermediate/advanced can do the standard version (fully broken down in my instructional video series included with Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts 2025).
• 4 rack squats
• 6 one-arm swings (beginner) / snatches (intermediate/advanced)
  (Perform all movements on both the right and left sides, then:)
• 5 burpees (beginner) / 5 burpee pull-ups (intermediate/advanced)

This should take around 12-15 minutes total—and it’s tough!

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.

If you liked this workout, you can get more just like it here:

–>> Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts 2025

Train hard,
— Forest

With the weather warming up here in KC and spring right around the corner, I’ve been taking more of my KB workouts outside. There’s nothing like training outdoors—fresh air, sunlight, and a single kettlebell to get your strength, cardio, and core work all in one session.

That’s why I decided to run a flash sale this week on the Ultimate Kettlebell Challenge Workouts.

Here’s what you get:

— 33 of my classic kettlebell workouts – battle-tested, time-efficient, and brutally effective.
— Full recordings of my Kettlebell Basics Workshop – dial in your form and avoid the most common KB mistakes.
— The Ultimate Kettlebell Guidebook – master technique, improve performance, and train smarter.

If you’ve been following me for a while, this is a killer deal and a great entry point into my world of kettlebell training.

Check out the sample workout below, then grab the deal before it’s gone → Get it here

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Try the 20-Minute “KB/BW Beat Down” Workout

This one’s a total-body challenge—fast, intense, and effective:

Pair #1: KB Swings & Push-Ups

• KB Swings – 12 reps
• Push-Ups – 12 reps
• Repeat for 5 minutes, resting as little as possible.

Pair #2: Alternating Reverse KB Suitcase Lunges & Plank Holds

• KB Suitcase Lunges – 4 sets of max reps (25 sec per side)
• Plank Hold – 4 sets of 25 sec
• Rest 15 sec between exercises.

The Finisher: The No-Drop Kettlebell Gauntlet

• Single-Arm KB Press – 7 reps
• KB Rack Squat – 7 reps
• KB Bent Row – 7 reps
• Set the bell down, knock out 7 burpees
• Repeat 4 total rounds (2 per side).

–>> Click Here to for instant access to 32 more Kettlebell Challenge Workouts – 60%, this week only