We specialize in kettlebells for fat loss in individuals aged 40 and up. Serving Lee’s Summit, MO and Offering Online Training Worldwide
Charles Atlas's Dynamic Tension method
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Did you ever see the old Charles Atlas ads? Skinny guy at the beach, bully kicks sand in his face and takes his girl. He goes home embarrassed, trains, comes back strong, and takes his girl back. His program, Dynamic Tension, was one of the best-selling fitness programs of the 20th century. Ran for decades and sold untold thousands of copies. Here's the thing most people don't realize: it was actually a form of isometrics. No equipment. If it didn't work, it wouldn't have kept selling that long. Now, to be clear, what I'm about to tell you about is NOT the Charles Atlas program. It's not Dynamic Tension, and it's not affiliated with his brand in any way. But I've been coaching full-time for over 20 years now, and I built my own program around some of those same isometric principles, just with a very different approach. It's a mix of isometric exercises, yoga, and calisthenics that you can do at home with zero equipment. Maybe you want to take a break from kettlebells. Maybe you're dealing with an injury and need something joint-friendly. Isometrics have a lot of research behind them, too. If you've ever done physical therapy, you've probably used them. I don't know of anything else quite like this program out there. It's on sale this weekend. Price goes up after that, so this is your last chance to grab it at the original price. -> Warrior Flow Isometrics - Grab it here before the price jumps Talk soon, - Forest PS - Here's a quick sample workout so you can see exactly what's inside: Each movement runs 45 seconds total; some are a single continuous hold, others alternate between positions every 5 seconds within that window. Rest 15 seconds between movements. Do 3 rounds total: - Wall chair hold (optional: add weight) - High plank to lizard, alternate positions/sides, approx 5 sec each, use blocks as needed, add slow push up between reps - Warrior III iso flow, right side, full 45 sec or as long as possible - Low plank leg lift, alternate holds, 5 sec each - Warrior III iso flow, full 45 sec or as long as possible - Superman hold with W pull, alternate 5 sec holds in each position (optional: add strap or band) -> Warrior Flow Isometrics - Grab it here before the price jumps |
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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