We specialize in kettlebells for fat loss in individuals aged 40 and up. Serving Lee’s Summit, MO and Offering Online Training Worldwide
I was 12 miles into a 31-mile race when it happened…
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About six years ago, around this time of year, I was deep into training for my first Spartan Ultra race. I’d done a bunch of Spartan races before, but this one was the big goal—the one on my bucket list. The Ultra is a 50 K race (approximately 31 miles). They hold them in different locations all around the world, but the specific one I was preparing for was located in Lake Tahoe. High elevation, steep terrain, and around 60–70 obstacles along the way. Walls, monkey bars, sandbags, farmer carries, you name it. I trained hard for six months leading up to that race. I made it about 12 miles in—and then I felt something rip in my shoulder. It wasn’t even a crazy obstacle. I was jumping over a wall I’d done a hundred times before. But as soon as I landed, I knew something was off. I looked down and saw that my pec and shoulder looked deformed. Naturally (and probably stupidly), I dropped down to try a push-up. No strength on the left side. None. I knew it was bad. I was on top of a mountain with 30+ obstacles to go—90% of which involved my upper body—and I made the smart call to pull out of the race. Got a ride down on an ATV and saw the on-site medical tent. They thought it might be a strain. I followed up Monday. Same answer—maybe a strain, give it time. But I pushed for a referral, saw a specialist, and sure enough: fully torn pec. Major surgery. They had to reattach it within two weeks. The recovery was brutal. I went from being the strongest and fittest I’d ever been to not being able to use my upper body at all. Physical therapy took a couple of months, and when I was finally cleared… well, “cleared” didn’t mean I was ready to train hard. I was at maybe 25% of my original strength. That’s where isometrics came in. I still trained what I could—legs, core, mobility—but when it came to rebuilding that shoulder, isometric work was a saving grace. It let me activate muscles, regain control, and start rebuilding strength without crushing my joints. It was low-impact. It helped me recover faster. And it was the bridge from “rehab mode” back to full-strength kettlebell training. Now I’m not saying it replaces physical therapy—do that first, 100%. But if you’re recovering from something long-term… If you’ve been “cleared” but still feel limited… Or if you’re just looking for a smarter, more sustainable way to train as you get into your 40s, 50s, and beyond… That’s where Warrior Flow Isometrics fits in. It’s my 28-day bodyweight strength plan designed to help you:
It’s just $19 this weekend, and when you join now, you’ll also get the bonus Kettlebell Tabata Conditioning Plan, which pairs perfectly with the main program. -> Check it out and grab your copy here Have an awesome weekend—and thanks for reading! – Forest |
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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