Kettlebell EMOM Finisher

Just finished with our groups this morning at FVT. We did this Kettlebell EMOM Finisher at the end of one of the workouts. It was really challenging, but people loved it. So thought I would do a quick video and share, so that you can try it too!

I go through one round of the workout in real time in today’s video:

– 5 KB presses per side

– 10 goblet squats

– 10 KB rows per side

– 20 squat jumps

But for the full workout, you’ll want to do three rounds.

And remember – EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute”. So you’ll set your timer for one minute intervals. At the beginning of each minute, do the prescribed amount of reps for each exercise. Your rest starts when you finish the work, and goes until the next minute interval starts.

Enjoy!

– Forest Vance

KettlebellBasics.net

PS – Almost forgot – our registration for our new 28-day Kettlebell EMOM Challenge 2.0 opens tomorrow! Stay tuned 💪

“Metabolic Quartet” joint-friendly HIIT finisher

HIIT is one of the best ways to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time, and even crank up your metabolism post-workout too.

But, HIIT after 40 can be really hard on the knees, joints, and hips. And it can take you a lot longer to recover from an intense workout as you get in a little more advanced in age, too.

So what is the best “cardio” for those 40 and older? Here is the winning formula:

— Keep it short (10 minutes or less)
— Use movements VS just exercise (example: Hip Extensions or Step-ups VS a treadmill)
— Use Total Body sequences – the more muscles that are used, the more calories you burn
— Use strategic “active” recovery exercises within the sequence 
— Use low to no-impact exercises to allow optimal recovery so your body burns fat easier after you’re done
— Use a variety of tempos to hit different muscle fibers
— For even faster results, you can “plug in” this joint-friendly HIIT at the end of your favorite exercise routine. This digs deep into your fat stores and helps you overcome trouble spots, plateaus, and my favorite… allow more wiggle room in your diet. 😉

Now I want you to check out a workout designed around these principles:

“Metabolic Quartet” – in the style of the Cardio Afterburn joint-friendly HIIT program

Do the following circuit 3 times, resting as shown:

— Triple Stop Pushups (40 secs), rest 20 secs (modify by doing with hands elevated or from the knees if needed)
— KB Swings (40 secs), rest 20 secs (recommended weight = 12-16k women / 20-24k men)
— Skater Hops (40 secs), rest 20 secs (can take out actual jump if lower impact is desired and simply do side-to-side steps while staying low)
— Plank Hold (40 secs), rest 20 secs

And for 40+ workouts like this one, check out the full program at the link below:

=> new “joint-friendly” HIIT

Here’s to harnessing the power of HIIT in a joint-friendly way! –

– Forest Vance
KettlebellBasic.net

[new vid] Kettlebell Swing Variations: the Traveling Swing

If you’ve mastered the kettlebell swing and want to take things to the next level.. if you want a variation to mix up your workouts, but stay true to your programming… the sidestep swing is a great option!

Again – I’m assuming with this one that you have the basic swing down. That’s first.

HOW TO DO THE SIDESTEP SWING

– “Load up” like you’re getting ready for a standard swing – Hike the ‘bell back, and swing it up

– When the KB is floating in the air, take a quick step to the side first with your trail foot, then with your back foot

– Repeat for desired number of reps.

Nice variation, nice dynamic movement, adds some athleticism to your workout, and it’s harder than a regular swing too.

Keep training hard, and talk soon –

– Forest

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“quarantine 15” [pic]

In these crazy times over the last few months, your daily lifestyle is likely changed. A lot.

And whether that is less activity, added stress levels due to a variety of factors, or other things… “dropping the quarantine 15” seems to be one of the top goals we are hearing from people these days.

So what’s the key to making it happen?

Well, the first thing I can tell you is what WON’T work. And that is doing the same thing you are doing right now.

Sounds obvious, but your current routine got you to where you are at.

As they say, “the future you is an exaggerated version of the current you”

If you are eating a little too much, and not exercising as consistently as you’d like… and your weight is creeping up… well, if you keep that up, it’s going to KEEP creeping up.

So what we need to do is, change course!

Get you on a workout plan. Get your nutrition on track.

And get some ACCOUNTABILITY to make it happen.

Because let’s be honest. If you could do it on your own 100% perfectly, you wouldn’t be reading this message.

There is science behind accountability. It is POWERFUL.

In one study published in 2008 in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, they followed almost 1,700 men and women who were either overweight or obese.

The average weight was 212 pounds.

The participants attended 20 weekly group meetings and were encouraged to eat about 500 fewer calories a day, to engage in moderate intensity physical activity 30 minutes or more a day, and to follow the low-fat, low-sodium DASH dietary plan, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods.

Participants were asked to record daily food intake and their exercise minutes.

After 20 weeks, the total average loss was about 13 pounds.

But the biggest predictor of success was an accountability factor – keeping a food record. Those who kept no food records lost about 9 pounds, and those who kept six or more per week lost about 18 pounds. That’s a HUGE difference – it’s twice the weight loss!!

So check it out. I want to help you reach your goals, and help with holding you accountable to do it.

We are looking 3 people to try our Elite Kettlebell Coaching program, starting next week.

If you:

  • Have trouble motivating yourself and staying on track
  • Find that “one-size-fits-all” – type programs don’t work for you
  • Have a specific goal you are training for – an event, certification test, etc
  • Just would like some additonal personalized attention, motivation, and care

This could be the perfect fit.

Here’s how it works:

1 – Click the link below, and fill out the application.
2 – On filling out the application – if approved – you will be taken to a page where you can schedule a 15 minute phone call for us to touch base and see if the program is a great fit for both of us.
3 – If we decide together that it’s a good fit to help you reach your goals, we’ll get payment set up, and I will send you over a new client intake questionnaire.
4 – You’ll fill out the questionnaire in it’s entirety … and when I get it back from you, I will design you a custom workout and nutrition plan.
5 – You’ll check in with me regularly (after every workout at least). I’ll help you tweak your workouts, your meal plan, etc to get to your goals as fast as possible. If you’d like to send me videos of you doing exercises so I can critique your form, I am happy to do that as well. And I’ll continue to work with and motivate you as we go.
6 – Each month I’ll send you a new workout and meal plan based on your goals, your previous month’s progress, etc

The other great thing about this is, it’s MUCH more affordable than hiring a personal trainer at your local gym, and in my (admittingly biased) opinion, much more effective.

Hourly rates for a personal trainer start at $60 on the low end… so working with a PT a couple of times per week, you’re looking at $500++ per month in most parts of the country.

But with this program, I can get you BETTER results, in less time, working from the comfort of your own home / garage / backyard. For just $197.

Again, we HAVE to connect prior to you signing up, to make 100% sure it’s a fit. I will not consider signing you up until we touch base for a call.

But if you’re interested, the first step is to fill out the form linked here: http://bit.ly/1RTPFwT

Then I’ll review your app, and get back with you ASAP!

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Master of Science, Human Movement
Level 2 Certified Russian Kettlebell
Certified Personal Trainer
Certifed Performance Enhancement Specialist
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
ForestVance.com
ForestVanceTraining.com

looking for 7 💪🏴‍☠️

I am looking for 7 more people to try my new “KB Fit Over 40” personalized coaching program.

If you:

  • Have trouble motivating yourself and staying on track
  • Find that “one-size-fits-all” – type programs don’t work for you
  • Have a specific goal you are training for – an event, certification test, etc
  • Just would like some additional personalized attention, motivation, and care

“KB Fit Over 40” personalized coaching could be the perfect fit.

Here’s how it works:

1 – Click the link below, and fill out the application.
2 – On filling out the application, we’ll review it, and reach out to schedule a short call if it sounds like an initial fit
3 – If we decide together that it’s a good fit to help you reach your goals, we’ll get payment set up, and I will send you over a new client intake questionnaire.
4 – You’ll fill out the questionnaire in it’s entirety … and when I get it back from you, I will design you a custom workout and nutrition plan.
5 – You’ll check in with me regularly (after every workout at least). I’ll help you tweak your workouts, your meal plan, etc to get to your goals as fast as possible. If you’d like to send me videos of you doing exercises so I can critique your form, I am happy to do that as well. And I’ll continue to work with and motivate you as we go.
6 – Each month I’ll send you a new workout and meal plan based on your goals, your previous month’s progress, etc

The other great thing about this is, it’s MUCH more affordable than hiring a personal trainer at your local gym, and in my (admittingly biased) opinion, much more effective.

Hourly rates for an *average* personal trainer start at $60 / session on the low end (I currently charge about 3x that)… so working with a PT a couple of times per week, you’re looking at LEAST $500++ per month in most parts of the country. Probably closer to $1000.

But with this program, I can get you BETTER results, in less time, working from the comfort of your own home / garage / backyard.

If we connect and it turns out to be a fit, for just $199.

Again, we HAVE to connect prior to you signing up, to make 100% sure it’s a fit. I will not consider signing you up until we touch base for a call.

But if you’re interested, the first step is to fill out the form linked below: http://bit.ly/1RTPFwT

Then I’ll review your app, and get back with you ASAP!

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Master of Science, Human Movement
Level 2 Certified Russian Kettlebell
Certified Personal Trainer
Certifed Performance Enhancement Specialist
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
ForestVance.com
ForestVanceTraining.com

you’ve been sold this lie by fitness marketers for the last decade…

I have to get this off my chest.

Because it might be the #1 mistake people make when they are trying to build strength.

It’s not your fault, because you’ve been sold this lie by fitness marketers for the last decade.

But what I always see and hear about people doing, is constantly changing up their program and exercises, for the sake of “muscle confusion”, in hopes of making gains.

But if your goal is to press a bigger KB… or do more push ups… or do more pull ups… or up your deadlift…

The OPPOSITE of what you need is muscle confusion.

Simply put, if you want to get stronger, you must force your muscles to perform more work than they previously have.

It has to be in a systematic, planned, progressive, balanced, and specific way.

I don’t have time in today’s post to get into more details – much more info on the page below if you want to learn more: https://bit.ly/rawdynamicstrength

And if your strength gains have stalled out, now you know why 🙂

Here’s to finally making GAINS this summer!

-Forest Vance
ForestVanceTraining.com
KettlebellBasics.net

[follow-along workout] 300-rep kettlebell + bodyweight challenge

Today I was doing a special 300-rep kettlebell / bodyweight challenge workout, in the style of this training plan we just released: https://bit.ly/300kbchallengesample

And I thought it would be cool to flip on the camera and do it on live video! So, grab your kettlebell, and do this one with me.

And if you like it, be sure to check out our new “300” Kettlebell Challenge: https://bit.ly/300kbchallengesample

– Forest Vance

KettlebellBasics.net

“300” Spartan Kettlebell Workout

Did you ever see the movie 300?

Gerard Butler and the rest of the cast were RIPPED.

One of the workouts – written by Mark Twight, their trainer – circled around the internet and gained some popularity after the move came out.

It’s a 300 rep, fast-paced, metabolic-conditioning style session that includes both barbell work and some bodyweight / gymnastics moves.

I think it actually played a role in popularizing this style of training, around 10 or 12 years ago.

And it’s a LOT of fun!

If YOU want to get ripped like the cast of 300, this “300” 42 day kettlebell Challenge is going to be right up your alley: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

These will be performance-based workouts (like the original 300 session) …

but with a “kettlebell twist” … where you’ll be able to measure your progress and actually quantify yourself getting stronger and better ..

.. and as a result, you’ll lose fat, gain lean muscle, and get into amazing shape!

Check out this sample workout from the program:

“300” Spartan Kettlebell Workout – http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

10 Kettlebell Jump Squats (16k women/24k men)
10/total Spiderman Push-ups
5 Kettlebell Tactical Lunge right (16k women/20k men)
5 Kettlebell Tactical Lunge left (16k women/20k men)
10 1-arm kettlebell Swing right (16k women/24k men)
10 1-arm kettlebell Swing left (16k women/24k men)
10/Total Kettlebell Plank Drag Throughs (16k women/20k men)

Complete 5 rounds for time

ALSO

For a VERY limited time (this week ONLY), I am including my Bodyweight Beast Building program FREE when you purchase my “300” KB Challenge: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

Because I want to help you unleash your inner warrior and get a ripped Spartan body, in just 42 days… AND learn how to get strong, shredded, and into the best shape of your life using bodyweight training.

But this special is good for THIS WEEK ONLY. Then both programs go back to regular price.

Save over 80% and get the deal now at the link below: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

“Deck of Pain” jailhouse bodyweight workout

Prisoners all over the world have put together highly effective strength-building routines they can perform in the tiny space of their cell, or with limited equipment in the yard.

And they are known to get and look REAL strong, despite their small space and little or zero available training tools.

This workout – called the “Deck of Pain” – is supposedly a favorite among prisoners, because they typically have a deck of cards handy.

What you do is take a standard deck of 52 cards. You assign one of the exercises below (or a variation) to each of the four suits. So you could have something like:

Clubs – Squats
Spades – Push Ups
Hearts – Pull Ups or Inverted Rows
Diamonds – Hanging or Lying Leg Raises

Then you start drawing cards from the top.

The suit tells you what exercise you’re doing, the number tells you the reps.

Face cards count as 10, aces as 11.

Draw the cards and perform the corresponding movement until you get through the whole deck!

For a VERY limited time (this week ONLY), I am including my Bodyweight Beast Building program FREE when you purchase my “300” KB Challenge: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

Because I want to help you unleash your inner warrior and get a ripped Spartan body, in just 42 days… AND learn how to get strong, shredded, and into the best shape of your life using bodyweight training.

But this special is good for THIS WEEK ONLY. Then both programs go back to regular price.

Save over 80% and get the deal now at the link below: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

Give that workout a try if you want to build muscle, shred fat, and build superhuman conditioning – any time, any place, with minimal-to-zero equipment.

And here’s to your continued success!

-Forest Vance
KettlebellBasics.net

PS – Get my “Bodyweight Beast Building” course FREE when you sign up for the 300 KB Challenge, this week only: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

“300” Kettlebell Challenge – free sample workout

The “300” Kettlebell Challenge – free sample workout: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

Check out this free sample workout from my new “300” KB Challenge, and grab the full program at the link below: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

You’ll unleash your inner warrior and get a ripped Spartan body, in just 42 days!

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“300” Kettlebell Challenge – free sample workout

  • 5 1-arm kettlebell Clean and Squat right (12k women/20k men)
  • 5 1-arm kettlebell Clean and Squat left (12k women/20k men)
  • 5 Bottoms Up Kettlebell press right (8k women/12k men)
  • 5 Bottoms Up Kettlebell press left (8k women/12k men)
  • 10/ea Side stepping Kettlebell Swing (20 swings total) (16k Women/24k)
  • 10/total Plank to push-ups (up, up, down, down =1 rep. Make sure to even out which hand leads)
  • 5 1-arm kettlebell racked rear lunges right (12k women/20k men)
  • 5 1-arm kettlebell racked rear lunges left (12k women/20k men)

Complete 5 rounds for time

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Grab the full “300” Kettlebell Challenge program at this link: http://bit.ly/300kbchallenge2020

-Forest Vance
KettlebellBasics.net