Forest Vance Training, Inc.
Join us for a special Live Music Yoga Flow on Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 pm at FVT Warrior Wellness!
This will be a slow-flow, all-levels class led by me, with live guitar by Michael Ash to create a unique, immersive experience.
After class, stick around for drinks, snacks, and good company.
Open to current clients, prospective clients, and friends & family—all are welcome!
Save the date—registration opens soon.
-Forest
Last call for our STRONG IN 30 Beta Group at FVT – Lee’s Summit!
We start Tuesday, March 4th, and currently have one spot left.
If you want in, reply “STRONG” to this email, and I’ll send you the details.
This is a structured strength training program at my gym in Lee’s Summit—focused on building real strength, improving technique, and making noticeable progress in just 30 days.
This is an in-person, small-group program designed to help you:
If you’re in Lee’s Summit and want to build real strength, improve technique, and make noticeable progress in just 30 days, this is for you.
If you want in, reply “STRONG” to this email, and I’ll send you the details.
-Forest
Would you like a free copy of my Barbell Basics program?
Post a comment below with the word “BARBELL” and I’ll send it your way!
This is intended to be run ALONG SIDE of your kettlebell met-con style workouts.
It’s based off the programming we’ve used for years at our “Advanced” small group training program at our gyms.
This is the group that HANDS DOWN produces some of our best success stories.
Why?
We do a MIX of:
– A basic barbell lift
– Metabolic conditioning
At every workout.
This is also what I do personally in my own training, and I think that this approach produces the best, all-around results if you want to become strong, fit, and athletic.
This manual is intended to get YOU started with lifting – as an ADDITION to your existing HIIT – type program.
Post a comment below with the word “BARBELL” and I’ll send it your way!
— Forest and the FVT Team
A lot of people want to gain strength and lean muscle, but they waste their time with exercises that don’t actually move the needle. If you’re serious about making real progress, one of the fastest ways to do it is by focusing on core barbell lifts—like the deadlift.
Not only do you need to do these lifts, but you need to do them right—with proper form—to get the most out of them and avoid injury. So here are five tips to help you improve your deadlift and maximize your gains:
When you approach the bar, your shins shouldn’t be too far away, but you also don’t want them jammed up against it. A good rule of thumb is to have the bar right over the middle of your foot—this will put you in an optimal pulling position.
A big mistake lifters make is yanking the bar off the ground with no tension. Before you pull, brace your core, engage your lats, and pull the slack out of the bar—you shouldn’t hear it rattling back and forth. If you do, you’re not fully engaged.
The bar should move in a smooth, vertical path—not around your knees, not out in front of you. Keep it close to your body throughout the movement and stand up strong at the top.
Your lower back should never round during a deadlift. Keep your spine neutral, engage your lats, and think about keeping your chest up while driving through your legs. This will help prevent injuries and improve your power.
Your grip should be just outside your knees, and you should experiment with either a double overhand grip (for grip strength) or a mixed grip (for heavier loads). Your stance should be hip-width apart, not too wide or too narrow, for maximum power.
Want to put this into practice and build real strength? We’re considering running a Strong in 30 program—but we need to see if there’s enough interest before we pull the trigger.
We’re looking for five people who want to join. If you’re interested, reply with the word STRONG, and we’ll add you to the list!
-Forest and the FVT Team
I’m considering launching a structured strength training program at my gym in Lee’s Summit—focused on building real strength, improving technique, and making noticeable progress in just 30 days.
This would be an in-person, small-group program designed to help you:
If you’re in Lee’s Summit and want to get stronger, learn the basics of barbell training, and train in a focused small-group setting, this is for you.
If enough people are interested (we need at least 5), we’ll launch a pilot group and see how it goes.
If you want in, reply “STRONG” to this email, and I’ll send you the details.
-Forest
Attention Lee’s Summit!
We are looking for a few more people in February 2025 who want to try our 14-day “Ageless Warrior” Challenge.
This is specifically for people in Lee’s Summit who want to:
If you are interested, leave a comment below, and we’ll hook you up with all the ‘deets!
-Forest and the FVT Team
Hey there!
Can I ask your help with a quick question?
At FVT, our goal is to help you get the best possible results.
And that’s where you come in!
I’d love to hear—what would you like to see more of from us?
Kettlebells?
Yoga?
Diet and nutrition?
Something else?
Whether you’re an existing client, just checking us out, or simply here for useful fitness tips—it’s all good.
Just leave a comment below and let us know.
If I get enough interest in a specific topic, program, or idea, we’ll make sure to implement it in the coming weeks and months.
Thanks a lot!
-Forest and the FVT Team
The Super Bowl is almost here, and we’re celebrating with a special themed boot camp workout at FVT. More info and sign up here:
-> Super Bowl Training Camp Workout – This Saturday at FVT
The energy in the room will be electric. Feel the camaraderie, the energy, and the drive of those training next to you!
Current clients can bring a friend or family member for free, but spots are limited to 10. Reserve your guest’s spot now:
-> Super Bowl Training Camp Workout – This Saturday at FVT
Let’s get after it.
-Forest and the FVT Team