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Forest Vance Training, Inc.

We specialize in kettlebells for fat loss in individuals aged 40 and up. Serving Lee’s Summit, MO and Offering Online Training Worldwide

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DFY Kettlebell Bootcamp Workout #17

Here’s another done-for-you kettlebell boot camp workout pulled straight from my personal library of 82 Done-for-You KB Boot Camp Workouts: # DFY Kettlebell Bootcamp Workout #17 1 minute at each station, 1 minute rest between rounds — 3 rounds total Tier 1 Kettlebell horn-grab clean (recommended weight: 16kg W / 24kg M) Plank Alternating reverse lunge (20 sec/side) 1-arm kettlebell rows (recommended weight: 8–12kg W / 16–20kg M) March in place Tier 2 Kettlebell squat clean (recommended...

Here’s a done-for-you kettlebell boot camp workout pulled straight from my personal library of 82 "Done-for-You" KB Boot Camp Workouts: Workout #11 For Time: Tier 1 – Beginners 30 Prisoner Squat Jumps 2 sets of 15, start every 30 seconds 30 Inverted Rows 2 sets of 15, start every 30 seconds 16 KB Sumo Deadlifts 2 sets of 8, start every 30 seconds Recommended: 16 kg women / 24 kg men 30 Bodyweight Reverse Lunges 30 Floor Raises 3 sets of 10, alternate with a partner (you-go-I-go) 30 Push-Ups 2...

Today is the start of a new training cycle at my kettlebell gym. And honestly, that always flips a switch in my head. New cycle, clean slate, fresh focus. Every month, we move into a new phase, and the structure is always strength-based. We train the Ageless Warrior—men and women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who want to get strong, feel confident again, change their body composition, and actually perform better… without wrecking their joints in the process. The way we do that is simple: smart...

One thing I keep bumping into with clients I’m working with is that their actual age is in the 40s, 50s, or 60s — but they’re trying to train like they were in their teens or 20s. Let’s take an example client: — They want to train at home with minimal equipment.— They lost some weight and now want to build strength and muscle.— They want to focus on tightening up their midsection and building the right kind of core strength.— They have a history of old injuries and want to train in a...

I recently started working with a new client. Great energy, very motivated. They’ve lost about 30–40 pounds so far, have a few old injuries from years back, and now want to gain some strength and muscle—and do it at home. They also want to build some core strength and tighten up their midsection. So we were chatting, and I put together a home workout program. Now listen — if you have the luxury of a full gym setup as I do at the studio with barbells, pull-up bars, kettlebells, dumbbells,...

Thanksgiving Weekend here in the US is officially over. And honestly… this past stretch was intense! The original plan was to slow things down a bit… but between running the studio, pushing through the holiday week, and staying on top of my degree work… it’s been kind of a grind. Today was the first real moment I’ve had to take a breath. So instead of blasting you with another promo… I want to send you a workout ;) This one is very similar to what I did on Thanksgiving morning — at home,...

Sometimes I see workouts posted online like… “CrossFit for Seniors” or something like that. And I honestly think… Have these people—who are in their early 20s, mind you—EVER trained someone in their 50s or above in their entire lives?!? Just one I watched this morning: Pistol squats to a bench (most people who are starting off CANNOT do this—do REGULAR squats first, lol!) Burpees with a jump back and jump forward (really… a jump back? People are going to end in an atrocious position that...

If you want to be really ripped,Get shredded,Build strength that doesn’t just look good, but performs well too— My “300” Kettlebell Challenge could be right up your alley 😉 It’s funny—I actually had this exact conversation with two different people TODAY. One—a new prospective personal training client at my studio.Another—a friend’s brother at a family gathering. And they both basically said the same thing. I recommended a program like my “300” Kettlebell Challenge for both of them. They want...

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I’m thankful that I get to spread the word about kettlebells and strength… and that there are people like you on the other end actually reading this! 😉 Years ago, I hoped I could train people, write about it, create programs, and somehow make a living doing the thing I love. Now, that’s real life! I genuinely appreciate it. So I’ve got two things for you today: 1) Early Black Friday Sale (Best Prices of the Year) -> Forest Vance “Way Better Than a Black Friday Sale”...

Hey Reader - Hope your Thanksgiving prep is going well. You’re probably getting hit with a million Black Friday offers right now. Same here. And whenever I think about buying anything during Black Friday, I always ask myself one thing: “Is this something I was already planning to use…and is it a legitimately good deal?” If the answer is yes, cool — I grab it. If not, I ignore the noise. That’s the exact spirit behind my Olympus Trials Kettlebell this week: -> Olympus Trials Kettlebell It’s...