“Break the Chains” 15 Min Bodyweight (and KB) AMRAP Workout

Bodyweight Training Fans Worldwide:

Our famous 42 day Challenge is BACK!

And we’re doing this one different than EVER before.

See, it’s the time of year where you want to “Break the Chains” from the gym.

You’re on the road, you’re getting outside, you’re on the go for the summer.

But you still have goals!

And you still want to keep the workouts going.

So we are putting together a bodyweight-based 42 day Challenge … so that you can do your workouts any time, any place, ZERO equipment required!

(We will also have the option to add kettlebells for those who have them and/or want to take their training intensity to the next level)

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We’re looking for men and women who are SERIOUS about getting in shape this summer … who want to CHALLENGE themselves … and make RAPID progress towards their fitness goals!

If you can commit to working out at least three times per week for the next 42 days …

If you can follow our meal plan that shows you how and what to eat …

And if you are SERIOUS about making this happen …

Fill out the interest form below, and we’ll get back to you ASAP with details:

=> 42 Day – “Freedom from the Gym” Challenge

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When you sign up for the “Freedom from the Gym” – 42 Day Challenge, you’ll be doing workouts like this:

“Break the Chains” 15 Min Bodyweight (and KB) AMRAP Workout

AMRAP in 15 minutes

20 BW Squats OR 10 KB Goblet Squat
10 Push-ups (hands elevated on bench or box if beginner – standard push ups if advanced)
20 Total Body Extension OR 15 KB Swing (video demos and full explainations in Challenge program)
8 Reverse lunge per leg (non-alternating) (add kettlebell in suitcase position if you have one and / or as needed for intensity)
8 Plank Tap/sit Through (per side) (video demos and full explainations in Challenge program)

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Here’s how the program works:

1 – It’s a 42 day distance coaching program, and it starts Mon, July 8th, 2019.

2 – New workouts are delivered to you every week – tell you exactly what to do and how to do it, very detailed, with video demos etc.

3 – The only thing required for this Challenge is your own bodyweight. You’ll be able to use the body you have to get the body you want 🙂 A couple of KBs will be OPTIONAL (ideally a 8k or 12k and a 16k or 20k for women, and a 12k or 16k and a 20k or 24k for men_ – we’ll show you how to add them in if you have them for extra Challenge and to take your training up a notch – but they are NOT required to do the program.

4 – I give you a copy of my “Feed the Beast” diet plan – includes a full 18 meal plans, with ‘general balanced’, paleo, and vegetarian versions to pick from – so that there are options for almost ANYone, and so that you know exactly what to eat and when to eat it to get the results.

5 – We have a private FB group for all folks in the Challenge – you check in after every workout, get feedback, accountability and support.

The total cost is $99.

If you are interested, the next step would be to fill out the interest form at the link below:

=> 42 Day – “Freedom from the Gym” Challenge

We’ll chat more in depth about your goals, give you more info on our program, and make sure it’s a great fit for both of us.

Click the link above to reach out.

Look forward to connecting!

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com

“Garage Gym” KB/DB Complex Workout

Since we have been talking a lot about the upcoming Garage Gym Summit this week, I thought I would hook you up with a free sample workout!

Now – during the summit, you are going to get dozens of free workouts that you can do in your garage (or back yard, or living room, or wherever) with minimal equipment, and in minimal time ..

.. but check out this free sample first, then click to get dozens more like it free at the link below:

“Garage Gym” KB/DB Complex Workout

You can use kettlebells OR dumbbells for this one. Do as many reps as you can of each exercise in 30 seconds. No rest between moves, 60 seconds rest between rounds, 3 rounds total:

— Overhead Press (two KBs or DBs)
— Front Squat (two KBs or DBs in rack position)
— Bent Row (two KBs or DBs)
— Walking Lunge (hold two KBs or DBs at sides; do 30 seconds for each leg)
— Renegade Row (two KBs or DBs)

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This “Garage Gym” KB/DB Complex Workout looks simple on paper, but it’s tough!

Get dozens more routines like it – 100% free – by signing up for the upcoming Garage Gym Summit at the link below:

==>> Garage Gym Summit

To your continued success –

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com

Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle – Sample Workout

Today I want to hook you up with a sample workout from my new Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle program.

Although dozens of folks have already started on the program since we announced its release yesterday … it makes sense to get a feel for what the workouts you’ll be doing look like, before committing to doing it:

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Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle – Sample Workout

PART 1

Perform five reps of the “modified sumo” deadlift. (You could alternatively do a double KB sumo deadlift if you do not have access to a barbell).

BEGINNER LIFTERS – work on your form first and formost, don’t worry too much about weight just yet. GENERAL guideline – we typically load two bars when we do this movement w folks just starting out in our group classes @ FVT with 95 pounds (women) and 135 pounds (men). If you have a decent fitness base but little lifting experience, this is a good place to start.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED LIFTERS – work up your weight for each of the first two sets; last two sets should be performed at ~75-77% 1RM.

*Rest ~ 30 seconds, then:

Perform five reps of the double KB Press

(If you only have one kettlebell, do 5 reps per side)

*Rest ~60-90 seconds; repeat rotation three more times for a total of four rounds.

FINISHER – Perform three rounds of the circuit below, moving quickly from one exercise to the next and resting as little as possible:

– Split squat with single KB in goblet position – 10 reps per leg
– Hamstring fall out – 5
– Spiderman climb w push up – 10 reps PER SIDE –

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Now in the full program, we give you recommended weights for each exercise, so that you have an idea where you should be, and where to start.

We also give you video demos, so that you know how to perform all of the exercises with safe and effective form.

But this sample should give you a great idea.

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Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle is NOT complex – but that’s what makes it powerful.

Each exercise in every workout is chosen for a very specific reason – to move you towards your goal of getting stronger and more muscular, six weeks from now.

And it follows a specific progression … so each week builds on the last, and you are hitting very specific weights every time you work out, based on a percentage of your training goals for the end of the six weeks.

Learn more and get the full program at the link below:

=> Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle

Here’s to your training success!

– Forest Vance, MS
Master Kettlebell Trainer
Certified Barbell Instructor
ForestVance.com

New 6 Week Kettlebell/Barbell Strength Program

“Traditional” strength programs – where you focus on a couple of bodyparts each day, and hammer them into oblivion with a variety of exercises and lots of volume – can actually be great for getting big and strong.

Thing is, they don’t do much for fat loss, or as far as carry-over to any sort of athletic activities, or even every day movement.

They can also be really hard on your body, causing aches and pains that won’t go away.

On the other hand, programs designed for pure fat loss and conditioning aren’t always the best either.

Many times, they rely on mostly bodyweight moves or light weights, and though you may get in great shape, you can end up losing muscle.

Bummer!

But if you want to get strong AND lean AND jacked AND athletic at the SAME TIME … I have a new program that may be right up your alley 🙂

It’s called Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle.

And in this new program, you are going to learn how to properly combine the traditional barbell lifts (squat, bench, deadlift) with kettlebells for the perfect balance.

I think it’s one of the best around for this specific type of training and goals.

As a matter of fact, I don’t know of anything out there that’s exactly like it.

Check the program out at the link below – 1st 100 customers save 50% off the regular price:

New 6 Week Kettlebell/Barbell Strength Program

Here’s to getting LEAN and JACKED before summer!!

– Forest Vance, MS
Master Kettlebell Trainer
Certified Barbell Instructor
ForestVance.com

42 Day KB Shred Challenge

TO – kettlebell fans everywhere!

This is an open letter to all who are looking to:

– Get strength and conditioning results that show up in body transformation
– Improve their nutrition habits
– Lose belly fat
– Be mobile and strong enough to help with the activities they most enjoy

I am writing to you today because I bring great news 🙂

You see – contrary to what you might believe, there IS a simple solution to help you reach your goals.

And I’m going to tell you more about exactly what it is, in just a minute …

The Power of the Kettlebell for Rapid Fat Loss

You see, I personally started training with kettlebells about 11 years ago.

I was looking to:

– Lose fat
– Gain muscle
– Improve overall health

And I was training pretty consistently. But I wasn’t really getting the results I wanted.

A friend of mine brought a kettlebell to a training session, and I was instantly hooked!

I was blown away at how CHALLENGING the workout was, with just a (relatively) light kettlebell, and in about 15 minutes.

Over the next six or eight weeks leading up to my wedding, I lost 12 pounds of body fat, gained 3 pounds of lean muscle, and got to what was probably my all-time lowest body fat percentage. Introducing KETTLEBELLS into my routine, I’m convinced, was one of the biggest reasons I was able to get such tremendous results.

And now I’ve taken everything I’ve learned through multiple KB certs, opening 3 kettlebell-focused gyms, and training thousands and thousands of KB clients, and put it into this program:

42 Day Kettlebell Shred

This 6 week Challenge is specifically designed for men and women looking to:

– Get strength and conditioning results that show up in body transformation
– Improve their nutrition habits
– Lose belly fat
– Be mobile and strong enough to help with the activities they most enjoy

You’ll get specific kettlebell and bodyweight – based workouts to follow each day. These tell you exactly what to do and how to do it, very detailed, with video demos, etc.

I give you a copy of my “Feed the Beast” diet plan – includes a full 18 meal plans, with ‘general balanced’, paleo, and vegetarian versions to pick from – so that there are options for almost ANYone, and so that you know exactly what to eat and when to eat it to get the results.

We have a private FB group for all folks in the Challenge – you check in after every workout, get feedback, accountability and support.

And finally, important to note: you need a couple of KBs to do the workouts – ideally a 8k or 12k and a 16k or 20k for women, and a 12k or 16k and a 20k or 24k for men.

The cost for the full program, everything listed above, is 99 USD.

Sign up now at the link below:

http://bit.ly/42daykbshred

Thanks for reading, and look forward to working with you –

– Forest Vance, ForestVance.com

PS – Check out a few comments from my online kettlebell clients/blog readers/email subcribers/etc.

“My “gym” is outdoors wherever I happen to be parked(I’m a trucker). My ultimate goal is to get down to my maximum weight when I was in the army(184lbs). That was when i was in my early 20′s. when I started working out, I weighed 278. Today, at 52, I’m down to 231.”

– Jim

“I’m 58 years old and completed P90X 2 years ago and Insanity last year, but both times I could not stay motivated to work that long and hard on a regular basis. This spring I did Insanity again but the results were disappointing. Then I discovered Kettlebells! Between the short intense workouts and the way my body is responding, I’m hooked! Starting on my 4th week and loving your straightforward instruction and the variety of your workouts.”

– Britt

“I’m a Type 2 diabetic, and can proudly say that I manage this condition 100% drug-free, thanks in large part to my kettlebell workouts!”

– Steve

Then go sign up for our upcoming Challenge at the link below:

http://bit.ly/42daykbshred

 

new “KB Hacks” videos – learn/refine your KB technique

Hello!

We have the new-and-improved-for-2019 version of my “Top KB Training Mistakes – and How to Fix Them” video home-study course now available … wanted to post here and make sure you knew about it:

http://bit.ly/13kettlebellmistakes

There are a total of 39 videos in this course that will help you learn – and for many, REFINE – the basics of safe and effective kettlebell training.

See, a lot of people *think* they know the basics … but 99.9% of folks, when they end up coming to my gym or one of my workshops or working with me some other way in person … could improve.

There might be just one little thing you are doing, that I cover in this course, that could make ALL the difference, and take your KB training to the next level.

Details and get the course at the link below:

http://bit.ly/13kettlebellmistakes

To your success!

– Forest Vance, MS
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
ForestVance.com

Pre-workout tip for Aching Shoulders

Here’s an incredible tip I got from Injury Specialist Rick Kaselj, MS that is going to help your banged up shoulders feel better in just minutes.

It is called vertical hanging. If it sounds self-explanatory it’s because it is.

Here’s how to do it: Lift your arms straight overhead and take note of how your shoulders feel. Next hang on something like you’re a kid hanging from the monkey bars.

For example: If you are in the gym, go over to the pull up bar, grab the handles, and let yourself hang from them. If you are not able to bring your arms very high, bring them to a point as high as you can and then hang with partial weight.

It might feel a little weird and be a little uncomfortable, but hang for 15 seconds with all of your body weight off the ground or partial weight off the ground ..

Now step away from the bar and lift your arms overhead.

Do you have more movement?

Do your shoulders feel a little loser?

For most people it will be Yes-Yes.

Here’s why: Over time gravity pulls on our arm. With our arms weighing about 10 lbs, the slow pulling starts to reshape the shoulder into a painful joint by shortening the ligaments in the shoulder.

With the vertical hanging, we are stretching the ligaments in the shoulder in order to reshape the shoulder back into a pain-free shoulder.

This is just one of the tips you’ll learn in Rick’s Fix My Shoulder Pain system that utilizes his trademarked SR3-Method. It’s on sale right now for a big discount:

Fix My Shoulder Pain << Heavily Discounted

Replace the outdated stuff you are doing to prime your shoulders for a workout and start using more tips like this so you can give 100% every workout without getting held back.

To your success –

– Forest Vance, MS
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
ForestVance.com

PS – According to Rick, Fix My Shoulder Pain helps with:

– Shoulder and rotator cuff tendinitis and tendinosis
– Rotator cuff tear, strain or pain
– AC injury, AC joint sprain, and AC strain
– Adhesive capsulitis
– Frozen shoulder
– Shoulder subluxation or dislocation
– Acromioclavicular injury and
– Shoulder impingement

Fix My Shoulder Pain << Go check it out.

I am opening up 20 spots in a “new-and-improved” version of my Elite Distance KB Coaching program

Here we are, the morning after Christmas.

Ours was great.

How about you?

Our little girls (they are 2 and 4) were SO excited.

We are starting to form different family traditions and things too, and that is so much fun.

But to be honest, at the same time, I am kind of relieved that it’s over, lol.

I am looking forward to getting back into a more regular routine in different areas of life.

This week is a great time for both reflecting on the previous year, as well as planning for the coming one.

I am personally cranking DOWN on my fitness, starting NOW.

I always keep things under control no matter what, BUT I have some definite room to tighten up on the diet.

If you want to do the same, I have a great opportunity for you:

I am opening up 20 spots in a “new-and-improved” version of my Elite Distance KB Coaching program.

In this program, I work with you ONE ON ONE to get you the best results you’ve EVER gotten … in the shortest amount of time.

We map out EVERYTHING … your specific weekly / monthly workout schedule, your exact nutrition plan … to ENSURE success.

AND, you’ll be held accountable to taking action consistently and staying on your plan, because you’ll have to check in with me daily when you complete your workouts, and give me specifics on the progress you’re making.

ALSO – I have figured out a way to streamline things a bit, so that the cost is a bit more accessible for more people (works out to $100-$150/month, depending on exact option you end up going with)

BUT … because this is very hands-on and time-intensive, I can only work with up to 10 people in this program at any given time.

This is only going to be for a handful of people, who have specific goals, and who are dedicated and ready to take massive action, right away.

As soon as these spots fill, the program will be closed down again for at least the spring.

SO … if this all sounds good, and like something you might be interested in … fill out the short interest form below:

APPLY FOR ELITE KB COACHING WITH FOREST

Leave me 1) your contact info and 2) why you want to participate in the program, and why you think it would be a good fit.

I’ll review the info and get back to you ASAP.

I can give more details if needed on how it all works, answer any questions you might have, and we can get things going if all sounds good.

Look forward to hearing from you!

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Personal Trainer
ForestVance.com

Simple Squat / Hip Mobility Test (video; takes ~30 secs)

Got a simple squat test for you to take today.

This will be a great indicator of your hip mobility, and ability to move well in general.

You can do this RIGHT NOW.

It will only take about 30 seconds.

The results will be super powerful.

So stop what you’re doing, and give it a try:

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Simple Squat / Hip Mobility

1 – Start by standing in front of a wall, so that your chest is about 8-12 inches away.

2 – Do five simple body weight only squats.

3 – On the fifth and final rep, hold in the bottom position for a good 10 seconds.

Here’s a quick video on how to do the drill:

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How’d it go?

Go through the checklist below, and see how you did. Answer each question yes or no:

Y/N – My weight wanted to shift to my toes as I lowered myself into the squat
Y/N – My body wanted to tip forward and my face felt like it was going to hit the wall
Y/N – My knees caved in
Y/N – My feet rotated out to be able to get the tops of my thighs below parallel
Y/N – I had to get my feet super wide to get the tops of my thighs below parallel
Y/N – I was not able to get the tops of my thighs below parallel

If you answered yes to at least one of the questions above, you need to work on your squats!

If you don’t, in the short term, you’re decreasing your performance, and making your workouts harder than they need to be.

If you don’t, in the long term, you are likely to get injured.

But the GOOD news is, you can do something to fix these issues!

One of the first places to start, especially for most dudes, is by working on your hip mobility.

Unlock Your Hip Flexors is a complete program that, with just a few minutes of work per day, will have you moving and performing better in no time.

You can access it at the link below:

=> Unlock Your Hip Flexors

To your success! –

– Forest Vance
ForestVance.com