CORE Kettlebell Workshop – May 6th, 2017 @ FVT

The first ever CORE Kettlebell Workshop is on May 6th – just around the corner!

I will be teaching my full CORE Kettlebell System – the top secret “playbook” we use to run our kettlebell – based program at FVT.

From the way we warm our clients up, to the exact workouts we take them through on a daily basis, to the monthly Challenge system we use to keep them motivated and coming back for more, to the special “finisher” sequences we use to end each workout – EVERYTHING will be covered in this workshop.

PLUS – IF you complete the pre-event study materials, successfully make it through the day itself, and pass the testing – you’ll be officially licensed to teach the CORE Kettlebell System.

There are still a few spots left – but if you’ve been thinking about registering, and putting it off, now is the time:

=> CORE Kettlebell Workshop @ FVT

See you there!

– Forest and the FVT Team

PS – This event is for trainers, coaches, and serious kettlebell fans alike. Attending the CORE Kettlebell Workshop will help you differentiate yourself from the competition, increase client retention, and stimulate referrals. If you want a proven training system that will get your clients incredible results, register for the CORE Kettlebell Workshop today!

5 Minute Kettlebell C+P / Double Burp CHALLENGE

Forest Vance here with your Friday KB Challenge Workout!

You can use this as a killer “finisher” at the end of your workout to finish the day strong, like we do in KB STRONG coaching, or at the CORE KB Workshop event ..

Or, you can use it as a stand-along workout if you’re pinched for time, and all you have for available equipment is a single kettlebell.

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5 Minute Kettlebell C+P / Double Burp CHALLENGE

— Set your timer for 5 minutes
— Start by performing 1 KB clean and press on the left side, and KB one clean and press on the right side
— Follow this immediately with one double burpee (double burpee = burpee with TWO push ups)
— Without resting, go immediately into TWO clean and presses on each side, and two double burpees … followed by three clean and presses on each side, and three double burpees, etc …
— “Climb the ladder” and get as high as you can in 5 minutes!

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Check out the video that walks you through the workout here.

And I want to know – how many rounds can you do in 5 minutes?

Rock that one out – and enjoy your weekend!

– Forest Vance
Master Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

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1) KB STRONG group coaching – kicks off next week!
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at FVT HQ – become a licences CORE Kettlebell Instructor –
just 4 spots remain ===> CORE KB Workshop May 6th @ FVT

How to Check Your Own Form During Kettlebell Training

Maybe you work out by yourself, but you want to check your form during kettlebell moves.

What to do?

Short of getting coached directly, the best tool for the job is taking video.

Thes days, almost everyone has a phone or other device capable of getting this done quickly and easily.

I’ve worked with distance coaching clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia – and I’m able to review their technique and progress using this method.

A few tips to get the most out of it:

— When you are training by yourself, you want a set up stable enough for you to trust that it won’t fall over while you are lifting. You may need a mini tripod if that’s going to be difficult.

— Keep in mind that you probably won’t be able to get your full body in the shot, so decide what’s the most critical part, and position the camera so you will capture that.

— You can review your form during your training sessions, between sets, to correct as you go. You can also review after the fact if you want to sit down and do a more detailed anyalsis.

If you are going at this on your own, you’ll obviously have to know what you are looking for, in terms of what you are doing wrong, and what to correct. I would suggest going searching the blog archives on ForestVance.com, and reviewing the dozens of posts / videos I’ve done on how to various kettlebell exercises, and/or picking up a copy of one / all of the following courses of mine – Kettlebell Challenge Workouts, Top 13 Kettlebell Training Mistakes – and How to Fix Them!, the CORE Kettlebell System (do a search on ForestVance.com to find info on those).

If you want personal coaching / feedback from me, I am also opening up my distance KB coaching program during this coming week to new clients.

I only do this a few times each year – when spots open up, I only work with 10 clients at any given time – but I currently have a few openings.

Send me an email if you are interested in distance KB coaching with me, with ELITE KB COACHING in the subject line, and we’ll go from there.

To sum up, if you work out by yourself, but want to check your form during kettlebell moves, I suggest taking video.  It’s what I have all of my Elite Kettlebell Coaching clients do, and it works great. Just use the tips I outline in this article to get the most out of it.

Keep training hard, talk soon! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

[video] KB Workout for Ripped Arms

Click here to get up to 133% stronger and gain up to 9 pounds of lean, functional muscle in the next 6 weeks

When I first started training with kettlebells … coming from more of a lifting / bodybuilding – type background … I was taken a bit by surprise …

Because in NONE of the main kettlebell exercises, do you get what we would call “direct arm work”! That is – no moves specifically for the biceps / triceps / etc …

So, I came up with a few short KB workouts for arms, that I could “plug in” at the end of my regular kettlebell training sessions, to get my arm exercise fix … and I share one of my favorite ones with you in today’s video.

Here’s how it goes:

— 15 KB towel curl
— 10 KB halo + behind-the-head tricep extension
— Complete 3 sets of each with as little rest as possible

Now you too can get ripped arms in about 5 minutes, using just a single kettlebell.

Give it a try today!

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com

Click here to learn how to use kettlebells to gain serious strength and size … while staying athletic, improving your conditioning, and losing fat at the same time

Kettlebell GAINZ – Week 1, Workout B

Since the release of Kettlebell GAINZ to the general public a couple of days ago, I have gotten several emails asking for a sample workout from the program.

So, by popular demand, I will share one with you today.

KEEP IN MIND – the workout below is taken out of the full 6 week program, so it’s not going to be nearly as effective, done on its own, as a one-off training session.

I’ve also left out:

– The daily mobility / movement flow routine
– The off – day HIIT workouts
– The dynamic warm up, done before the main workout
– The proper way to progress your workouts over the 6 week program
– Coaching videos explaining how to do each exercise
– Weight recommendations for each exercise, for both men and women

… and a few other things as well … and I am doing this in fairness to all who make the commitment to the full 6 week program …

BUT – this sample workout should give you a great idea of what you’re getting yourself into! 😉

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Kettlebell GAINZ – Week 1, Workout B

1 – Turkish get ups

Do one “naked” (no added weight) on each side, and then three more on each side, switching sides each rep.

Keep it moving and rest as little as possible.

2 – KB Presses

Do four ladders up to 3 reps each. The pressing ladders will look like this:

C+P right C+P left clean, 2 presses right clean, 2 presses left clean, 3 presses right clean, 3 presses left

– BETWEEN sets of KB presses – do (5) hanging leg raises (to the level of progression you feel comfortable with shown in the coaching video)

3 – Burpees

Set your timer to go off every 30 seconds.

Do 5 burpees at the start of each interval.

Your rest is however much time is left before the timer goes off again.

Do 8 rounds total.

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Ready to get started?

Kettlebell GAINZ is on sale this week – but the price goes up each time someone buys, so get it now for the best deal:

=> Kettlebell GAINZ

Have an awesome day, train hard, talk soon –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certifed Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

Kettlebell GAINZ is LIVE!

Okay – Kettlebell GAINZ is LIVE!

It’s my newest 6 week program designed to help you get kettlebell STRONG.

People in the test group got up to 133% stronger, and gained up to 9 pounds of muscle in 6 weeks – while losing fat, improving athleticism, and improving their conditioning – at the SAME TIME!

But, it’s on a dime sale, and the price goes up with each person that buys – so order ASAP for the best deal:

=> Kettlebell GAINZ

Thanks –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

PS – If you’re looking to gain serious size and strength, but you want to stay athletic, improve your conditioning, and lose fat at the same time – you are going to LOVE Kettlebell GAINZ!

Double Kettlebell Medley

Kettlebell GAINZ is about to drop!

It’s my newest 6 week program designed to help you get kettlebell STRONG.

Keep a close eye on your email inbox if you want to get in on the special launch pricing.

In the meantime, I have a double kettlebell medley for you to enjoy. We did this at the end of a boot camp at FVT yesterday. You can do it two or three times for a finish to a workout, or three to five times for a complete workout in itself.

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Double Kettlebell Medley

*Complete 2-3 rounds, resting approx 60 seconds between, if using as finisher
*Complete 3-5 rounds, resting approx 60 seconds between, if using as stand-alone workout
*Transition between movements smoothly, with perfect form, and without putting kettlebell down

1 – Double KB Overhead Press – 20 seconds, as many reps as possible

2 – Double KB Overhead Carry – 20 seconds, walk continuously

3 – Double KB Squat – 20 seconds, as many reps as possible

4 – Double KB Rack Carry – 20 seconds, walk continuously

5 – Double KB Clean – 20 seconds, as many reps as possible

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Here’s a video where I show the double KB clean, press, and overhead squat:

And check out this video to see how to do the waiters walk and rack carry:

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Enjoy that one.

It’s tough!

And keep a close eye on your email inbox if you’d like to be the first to know when Kettlebell GAINZ is available at the special launch discount pricing.

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

Trainers, Coaches, Serious Lifters – Looking for 7

I am looking for 7 more motivated individuals to join my Elite Kettlebell Coaching program.

If you are looking to make a SERIOUS body transformation using kettlebells as your training tool of choice (with some body weight exercise mixed in as well) …

If you have some KB training experience, but are looking to take it to the next level …

If you have no major injuries or limitations with your workouts …

And you can commit to working HARD – no whining! …

Get details on the program and submit your application using the link below:

http://bit.ly/2kUSOIL

Thanks for your interest! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

The CORE Kettlebell Network is LIVE!

2.22.17 UPDATE –

In my excitement to get this program out and to the world, we released it too early.

We are having some technical issues with delivery of the program that need to be addressed before we accept paying customers.

Registrations are currently CLOSED for the CORE Kettlebell Network.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

– Forest and the FVT Team

You’re either:

1 – a serious kettlebell lifter

or

2 – a trainer or coach

And one of the biggest problems you face on an on-going basis is consistent, quality programming.

Sure – you can throw together a workout, do it yourself or with your clients, and feel tired when it’s done ..

But how does it fit into the big picture?

AND, how much time and energy does it take you to do it? And know if you’re REALLY doing it the best way you could be?

At a recent even I held in Sacramento for trainers and coaches, one individual told me he spends HOURS – every day! – writing workouts for his clients.

What if he could cut that down, and spend the time either working with additional clients (and making more money), and/or spending time with his family and friends, or just doing whatever else he wants to?

OR – if you’re a serious kettlebell fan, and are looking to take your kettlebell workouts to the next level – you’re probably just picking workouts for the day or week, and doing them. They feel tiring, and you feel like you’re making progress in the short term – but you’re eventually going to stop making progress (if you haven’t already), start incurring little injuries, and more.

Well – if high-quality, kettlebell-based, total body workouts designed to help you build lean muscle and lose bodyfat are what you’re after .. I now have you covered with the CORE Kettlebell Network (CKBN).

CKBN is my new program where I write all of your workouts for you. You get them delivered to you at the start of each week. Trainers can use the workouts with their clients. Serious lifters can do the workouts themselves.

And everyone in the program gets access to the CORE Kettlebell Network Private Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, get feedback on your training form, and so much more.

It’s as close as you get can get to being at FVT and training with me on an on-going basis – without actually being here :)

The program and group will evolve and improve over time as we build the member base and see what people want – and we will add elements to the program if / as needed.

But for now – the CORE of the program is the workouts and the coaching, and that’s the main focus.

Now the format of this program allows us to make it more affordable. The cost is $30 per month to start. A fraction of the cost of my other coaching programs. I’ve mentioned this recently – but my lifetime goal is to help 5 million people experience improved fitness and a better life through the power of fitness – and I think this is step in the direction of making this happen.

Here’s how it works moving forward:

1 – Click the link below and fill out the intake form – including your name, phone number, email address, fitness goals, and medical history

2 – On the next page, you’ll be taken to the payment form. Again, the cost for the program is $30 / month. Month-to-month, no long-term commitment.

3 – Immediately on signing up, you’ll get a confirmation email – and you’ll be IN! The program will be delivered via email on a weekly basis. The first workout will be delivered on Sunday, February 26th – and then every Sunday, every week, moving forward. There will also be a link to the private Facebook group where you can get access to me and the rest of the community for questions, coaching, and anything / everything else.

SORRY! – REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Look forward to working with you!

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Master Kettlebell Instructor
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Owner, FVT Publishing and Consulting
ForestVance.com

CORE Kettlebell Workshop – May 6th, 2017 @ FVT

SAVE THE DATE

We are holding a CORE Kettlebell Workshop on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ FVT in Sacramento, CA.

I will be teaching my full CORE Kettlebell System – the top secret “playbook” we use to run our kettlebell – based program at FVT.

From the way we warm our clients up, to the exact workouts we take them through on a daily basis, to the monthly Challenge system we use to keep them motivated and coming back for more, to the special “finisher” sequences we use to end each workout – EVERYTHING will be covered in this workshop.

It’s designed both for fitness professionals who want to learn and implement the system with their clients, AND for serious kettlebell fans who want to take their training to the next level.

There will be study materials to work on leading up to the event, that you’ll get access to when you register ..

And there will also be testing at you’ll need to complete to pass ..

But make it through, and you will have completed a true one-of-a-kind experience!

PLUS – IF you complete the pre-event study materials, successfully make it through the day itself and pass the testing – you’ll be licenced to teach the CORE Kettlebell System.

More details coming soon – stay tuned.

For now, save the date on your calendar, and look forward to seeing you there! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Master Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

PS – I am going to limit total sign ups to 10 for this workshop. If you know you want to attend, please shoot me a message, and I will put you on the interest list so that you can be the first to know when we officially open registration.