Calories = The Biggest Lie In Weight Loss?

Have you heard people saying that calories don’t matter when trying to lose weight?

Some might say this because it sounds nice to believe, but it’s not the truth.

The truth, which may not be popular, is this: to lose weight, you must eat fewer calories than your body uses.

The challenge is to find out how many calories your body uses and then try to eat less than that.

In terms of science, there’s simply no other way to lose weight!

This doesn’t mean you have to count every single calorie you eat (though it can help). You also don’t need to eat fewer calories every single day.

Here’s a method I like that makes the process a LOT more straightforward:

–>> 5/2 Fat Loss Diet for KB Lifters

Instead of counting calories daily, you just fast a couple of days each week. This reduces your calorie intake by about 15-20% all at once.

Fasting also has other health benefits. It can help improve your blood levels, keep your heart healthy, and may help you live longer.

Whatever approach you take though, just remember – if you want to lose body fat, you must eat fewer calories than your body uses. The key is to find a method that works for YOU and YOUR lifestyle, goals, etc… and that you can STICK TO IT over a long period of time!

To your success –

-Forest Vance — Master of Science, Human Movement — Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist — KettlebellBasics.net

PS – ANY diet approach – whether it’s:

Keto

Paleo

Vegan

XYZ

ALL these diets can help with fat loss, but at the end of the day, they work because they help you eat fewer calories than your body uses.

For the best results, choose a method that works for you and that you can stick to for a long time!

If you’re still struggling to find one that works, try this:

–>> 5/2 Fat Loss Diet for KB Lifters

28-day KB Body Revival Challenge – Week 1 / Workout 3

Last call for the 28-day KB Body Revival Challenge! –  https://bit.ly/3WHryw4

This one is for all the kettlebell fans aged 40 and up who:

— Want every day, functional strength so that they can do all the things they love better and for years to come
— Want to get stronger, but want to do it without lifting heavy weights and getting injured in the process
— Want their joints, spine, body, and mind to feel 5, 10, up to 20 years younger

We start today, June 5th – register now at the link below:

– https://bit.ly/3WHryw4

Check out this sample workout from the program:

PART 1 – “Fight Gone Bad” style – 3 RDS 1:00 at each station, with 1:00 rest in between RDS

  • 1:00 KB goat bag swing → KBS
  • 1:00 R arm KB front squats
  • 1:00 5 push ups ->> stand up → 5 push ups → repeat for 1 min
  • 1:00 L arm KB front squats
  • 1:00 x jacks
  • 1:00 rest

FINISHER – Do as many reps as you can of the first exercise in 30 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Do as many reps as you can of the second exercise in 30 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds. Do 3 rounds total:

  • v sit hold
  • side plank right
  • reverse snowangels
  • side plank left

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NEW VIDEO – Knees Slipping on Your Kettlebell Swings? Try This!

Having Trouble with Kettlebell Swings? Here’s a Tip!

Kettlebells are great for quick weight loss, building lean muscle, and boosting your fitness. But, when you’re starting, it’s easy to do them wrong. This is really important for everyone, but if you’re over 40, it’s especially key. Using the right form can protect your body, be kinder to your joints, and prevent injury.

Do your knees move forward when you swing your kettlebell? If they do, try putting a pad, a board, or some weight plates under your toes. This trick will shift your weight back to your heels and stop your knees from going too forward.

If you think this tip is helpful, you should check out our upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Body Revival Challenge. It comes with my free Kettlebell Hacks video series, with lots of videos like this one to help you get better at using kettlebells without getting hurt. More info and sign up here -> https://forestvance.lpages.co/28-day-kettlebell-body-revival-challenge/

– Forest and the team at KettlebellBasics.net

Kettlebell Body Revival – Free Sample Workout

Next Monday, June 5th is the start of our 28-day Kettlebell Body Revival Challenge! Are you in?!? Here’s the link you need to join: 

–>> 28 Day Kettlebell Body Revival Challenge

Before we start, here’s a little peek at what the workouts will be like. We’ll focus on a few key areas:

  • Being flexible and moving easily
  • Keeping balanced
  • Making your core strong

All of these things will help you reach the Challenge’s goals- to feel less pain, become stronger in a useful way, and feel up to 20 years younger!
Ready? Here’s the workout:

Kettlebell Body Revival – Free Sample Workout

WARM UP – Try to do as many as you can of each exercise in 30 seconds. Don’t rest between exercises. Do this twice:

  • Alternating Prisoner Lunge
  • Cross Crawl
  • Bodyweight Squat
  • Pushups
  • Leg Swings (20 secs/side)

PART 1 – Set a timer for 1 minute. At the start of each minute, do the set number of reps. Rest for the rest of the minute. Do this 3-4 times:

  • Single / Double KB Press x 8
  • Single / Double KB Front Squat x 8
  • Horn grab / Double KB Clean x 10
  • Single Arm KB Row x 12 per side / Inverted row x 15
  • Total Body Extension x 20

PART 2 – Do as many rounds as you can of these exercises in 7-10 minutes:

  • Friendly Burpee – 5
  • Bodyweight / KB Walking Lunge w/ Balance – 8 per leg
  • HardStyle Plank – :30 hold
  • Skater hops – 10 per side

COOL DOWN (5 mins) – Hold each of these stretches for 30 seconds:

  • Forward fold
  • Sphinx
  • Child’s pose

That’s a full free workout from our upcoming 28-day Kettlebell Body Revival Challenge. 

With workouts like this, in just a month you could feel more awake, flexible, and years younger.

Want to sign up for the whole Challenge? Click this link:

–>> https://forestvance.lpages.co/28-day-kettlebell-body-revival-challenge/

Can’t wait to see you there!

— Forest and the FVT Team at KettlebellBasics.net

Kettlebell Murph – Memorial Day Workout

Every Memorial Day, we take a moment to remember the brave souls who’ve given their lives while serving in the US military.

One unique way people mark this day is by doing a special workout known as the “Murph”. This workout became famous thanks to the CrossFit community, which often creates exercises to honor fallen heroes. These are known as the Hero’s Workout of the Day.

A man named Michael Murphy, who was a Navy Lieutenant, is the reason behind the “Murph”. Tragically, he was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. The workout we know today was actually his favorite, and he used to call it “Body Armor”. That’s why you often see people doing it with a 20 lb vest or body armor.

If you’ve ever seen the movie “Lone Survivor” or read the book it’s based on, then you know about Michael Murphy. This workout is now done across the US on Memorial Day, both to raise money for the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation and to pay respect to all those who’ve served and sacrificed.

The regular “Murph” workout goes like this:

For time:

Run a mile
Do 100 Pull-Ups
Do 200 Push-Ups
Do 300 Air Squats
Run another mile
*Do all of these with a 20 lb Vest or Body Armor

You can break up the pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats into smaller sets if you like. Many people like to do 20 rounds of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 air squats.

If you’re a kettlebell fan, here’s a version of the Murph you can do:
For time:

Run a mile
Do 100 kettlebell swings or snatches (53 lbs for men / 35 lbs for women)
Do 200 Push-Ups
Do 300 Air Squats
Run another mile

And if you’re new to this or want a simpler version, here’s one:

Run 1/2 a mile
Do 50 kettlebell swings or snatches (53 lbs for men / 35 lbs for women)
Do 100 push-ups (modify to knees / by elevating hands if needed)
Do 150 squats
Run 1/2 a mile

The most important thing here is to remember and honor those who gave everything for our country while doing the workout.

Take the “Murph” Challenge.
Have a thoughtful Memorial Day.

Forest Vance
KettlebellBasics.net

PS – Kettlebell enthusiasts who are over 40: Join us for the 28-day KB Body Revival Challenge. Registration starts on Tuesday, May 30th.

Filthy-50 “Filthier Than Thou” – Sample Workout

Yesterday’s sample workout from the Metabolic Madness Bundle offer got such a great response that I couldn’t resist sharing another one with you today!

Check out this bundle that includes 19 workout plans designed to take your body composition and metabolic efficiency to a whole new level:

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Filthy-50 “Filthier Than Thou” – Sample Workout

Perform 10 reps of each exercise, one after the other, with little to no rest for a total of 5 ROUNDS!

— Single / Double KB Deadlifts: 10 reps
— KB Clean and Press (5 per side)
— Abs Bicycles: 10 reps
— Single KB Swings (5 per side)
— KB Goblet Squats: 10 reps
— KB 1 arm Rows (5 per side) OR Inverted Rows: 10 reps
— KB 1 arm Rows (5 per side) OR Barbell Rows: 10 reps
— Push Ups: 10 reps
— Bodyweight Lunges OR Jumping Lunges (5 per side): 10 reps
— Lateral Jump Burpees: 10 reps

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These workouts are created by Funk Roberts, a former professional athlete turned Master Metabolic Trainer. Funk’s programs have helped individuals worldwide transform their bodies and fitness levels.

You can use these plans as your main workouts, add them to your existing routine, or even use them for intense “off-day” cardio sessions.

This offer is only available for a limited time. Grab your copy by clicking the link below:

–> “Metabolic Madness” Bundle offer – 19 new Metabolic, HIIT, and Metcon Workout Plans

Forest Vance, MS
Certified Personal Trainer
KettlebellBasics.net

PS – The “Metabolic Madness” Bundle offer, inlcudes all of the workouts plans listed below:

— Lactic Acid Interval Training
— HIIT Workouts
— Filthy 50’s
— Dirty 30’s
— Complex Workouts
— EMOM Workouts
— Mega Metabolic Madness
— Bodybuilding HIIT 2.0
— Metabolic Exhaustion Workouts
— FunkWOD
— Metabolic Chaos
— Bodyweight 500
— 1000 Rep Workouts
— Fight Gone Bad Circuits
— German Volume SuperSets
— Metcon Madness
— Bodyweight Metabolic Circuits
— Upper-Lower Body Metabolic Workouts
— Tabata Super 6

–> “Metabolic Madness” Bundle offer – 19 new Metabolic, HIIT, and Metcon Workout Plans

60-15 Drop Set Circuit Training (sample workout inside)

Today I’m going to hook you up with a sample workout from the Metabolic Madness Bundle offer.

–> “Metabolic Madness” Bundle offer – 19 new Metabolic, HIIT, and Metcon Workout Plans

This bundle includes 19 total workout plans that will take your body composition and metabolic efficiency to new heights:

– Lactic Acid Interval Training
– HIIT Workouts
– Filthy 50’s
– Dirty 30’s
– Complex Workouts
– EMOM Workouts
– Mega Metabolic Madness
– Bodybuilding HIIT 2.0
– Metabolic Exhaustion Workouts
– FunkWOD
– Metabolic Chaos
– Bodyweight 500
– 1000 Rep Workouts
– Fight Gone Bad Circuits
– German Volume SuperSets
– Metcon Madness
– Bodyweight Metabolic Circuits
– Upper-Lower Body Metabolic Workouts
– Tabata Super 6

Here is a single sample workout from the month-long “Mega Metabolic Madness” program – and when you pick up your copy, you’ll get 18 more like it:

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60-15 Drop Set Circuit Training

Alternate between 60 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest for each exercise in the following 4-exercise circuit. At the 30-second mark of each 60-second interval, perform a drop set for each exercise where applicable. Rest for 60 seconds between rounds. Perform up to 5 total rounds for a 25-minute total body workout:

— Single / Double KB Squats –>> (drop to) Bodyweight Jump Squats
— KB Floor Press Floor Press –>> (drop to) Bodyweight Push Ups
— Alternating Jump Lunges (KB optional) –>> (drop to) Reverse Bodyweight Lunges
— Single / Double KB Rows –>> (drop to) Standing Front DB / Band Raises

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All of the plans in the Metabolic Madness Bundle are created by Funk Roberts, a former professional athlete turned Master Metabolic Trainer. Funk’s expertise shines through in these programs, which have helped thousands of individuals worldwide transform their bodies and fitness levels. He’s also the creator of the Metabolic Conditioning Coach Certification through NESTA.

You have the freedom to use these plans as your primary workouts, add them to your current routine, or even include them as intense “off-day” cardio sessions.

Act fast and grab your copy now by clicking the link below. This offer is available for a limited time only:

–> “Metabolic Madness” Bundle offer – 19 new Metabolic, HIIT, and Metcon Workout Plans

Here’s to your success!

– Forest Vance, MS
Certified Personal Trainer
KettlebellBasics.net

NEW VIDEO – 5×5 Kettlebell Challenge – Week 4 / Workout 1

Over the past few days, we’ve been discussing my new course called “Bodyweight Beast Building.” I hope that by now, you have a better understanding of how it’s possible to triple your strength, protect your joints, and gain 7-10 pounds of lean muscle over the summer using only your bodyweight.

I realize that you’re also a kettlebell enthusiast. Kettlebells happen to be my area of expertise, and if you’re currently reading this article, it’s likely because you’re subscribed to my email list or follow me on social media, among other possibilities.

That’s why when you order Bodyweight Beast Building – this week only – I’m including a digital copy of my top-selling book, the CORE Kettlebell Challenge, FREE with your purchase:

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You’ll get a full additional 6-week training plan 100% free, with workouts like this one:

5×5 Kettlebell Challenge – Week 4 / Workout 1

PART 1 – Do 5 reps of exercise one. Rest 60-120 seconds. Do 5 reps of exercise 2. Rest 60-120 seconds. Go back to exercise one and complete a total of five rounds. When you can get 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise, progress – adjust lifting tempo, reduce rest period, pick a harder exercise variation, or increase weight:

– Single / Double KB Press (5 reps per side)

– Single / Double KB Swing (5 reps per side single arm swings / 5 reps total double swings)

PART 2 – Do 5 reps of exercise one. Rest 60-120 seconds. Do 5 reps of exercise 2. Rest 60-120 seconds. Go back to exercise one and complete a total of five rounds. When you can get 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise, progress – adjust lifting tempo, reduce rest period, pick a harder exercise variation, or increase weight:

– Single / Double KB Row (IF no heavier weights available – can go to 10-15 reps on your rows)

– Single / Double KB Squat

PART 3 – Perform the circuit below with no rest between exercises. Rest 1 minute after completing the circuit. Repeat the circuit twice more for a total of 3 rounds, resting 1 minute between each:

– Total Body Extension – 30 seconds

– Push-up Plank – 30 seconds

– Lying Bridge Hold – 30 seconds

– Jumping Jack – 30 seconds

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For a limited time, when you order the Bodyweight Beast Building course, you’ll receive a digital copy of my best-selling book, the CORE Kettlebell Challenge, absolutely free. This bonus includes an additional 6-week training plan to further progress your kettlebell journey:

Click here now to learn more about Bodyweight Beast Building AND get your free copy of the CORE Kettlebell Challenge.

Take a look at today’s sample workout in the style of the CORE Kettlebell Challenge, and imagine the exciting possibilities ahead!

-Forest Vance, ForestVanceTraining.com, KettlebellBasics.net

“330” Bodyweight Ladder Challenge

If you’re constantly on the move or find it challenging to squeeze in gym sessions, bodyweight training is the perfect solution.

–>> Triple your strength, save your joints and gain 7-10 pounds of lean muscle with Bodyweight Beast Building

Give this 330 bodyweight ladder challenge a shot. It’s an incredibly effective method to incinerate fat, develop lean muscle, and enhance overall body strength.

330 Rep Bodyweight Ladder Challenge

VERSION 1 (suitable for beginners and intermediates)

  • Begin with 1 push up
  • Followed by 2 recline rows
  • Complete 3 bodyweight squats

then

  • Do 2 push ups
  • Proceed with 4 recline rows
  • Finish with 6 bodyweight squats

then

  • Advance to 3 push ups
  • Continue with 6 recline rows
  • Wrap up with 9 bodyweight squats

… continue this pattern (increasing push ups by one rep, rows by two, and squats by three) until you reach 10 push ups, 20 rows, and 30 squats. Aim to complete this as quickly as possible.

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VERSION 2 (suitable for intermediates and advanced)

  • Start with 1 pull up
  • Followed by 2 push ups
  • Complete 3 bodyweight squats

then

  • Perform 2 pull ups
  • Proceed with 4 push ups
  • Finish with 6 bodyweight squats

then

  • Advance to 3 pull ups
  • Continue with 6 push ups
  • Wrap up with 9 bodyweight squats

… continue this pattern (increasing pull ups by one rep, push ups by two, and squats by three) until you reach 10 pull ups, 20 push ups, and 30 squats. Aim to complete this as quickly as possible.

If you enjoyed this workout, be sure to check out my comprehensive training plan, Bodyweight Beast Building.

With workouts like this, you’ll not only obliterate body fat and build lean muscle, but also enhance your speed and athleticism simultaneously.

–>> Triple your strength, save your joints and gain 7-10 pounds of lean muscle with Bodyweight Beast Building

Wishing you great success on your fitness journey!

-Forest and the FVT Team at KettlebellBasics.net

“Deck of Pain” – Jailhouse Bodyweight Training Workout

I wanted to share a workout routine with you that’s inspired by the strength-building routines of prisoners.

These guys have managed to get seriously strong despite the limited space and lack of equipment in their cells or yards.

Introducing the “Deck of Pain” workout – here’s how it works:

1 – Grab a standard deck of 52 cards and assign one of the exercises below (or a variation) to each suit:

— Clubs – Squats

— Spades – Push Ups

— Hearts – Pull Ups or Inverted Rows

— Diamonds – Hanging or Lying Leg Raises

2 – Start drawing cards from the top and let the fun begin. The suit on the card determines the exercise, while the number tells you the number of reps to perform. Face cards count as 10, and aces count as 11.

3 – Keep drawing cards and performing the corresponding movements until you’ve completed the entire deck.

This workout is tough and fun way to build muscle, burn fat, and develop superhuman conditioning.

Plus, you can do it anytime, anywhere, with minimal-to-zero equipment.

Give it a go and experience the benefits for yourself!

Keep up the great work –

— Forest Vance, KettlebellBasics.net

PS – Exciting news – my “Bodyweight Beast Building” course will be on sale later this week. If you enjoyed today’s sample workout, stay tuned because you’re going to absolutely love Bodyweight Beast Building…