We all have certain ideas about what is possible in our lives. What we are capable of accomplishing. But whether we’re talking about your health and fitness, or your career, or your relationships, or whatever...you have another level. We all do. If you’re not happy, if you don’t have meaning in your life, if you despise going into work every day, if you don’t like where you are with the current condition of your health and fitness, then you need to change something. We're going to teach you how ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Nailing down your form is the best way to avoid injury and MAXIMIZE your results. Poor form not only diminishes your results, it also puts serious stress on your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which can potentially put you out of training for months. So it's not just about how much weight you're using or where the weight travels; it's about how the weight gets from point A to point B. You need to lift with complete control, focus, and intensity. In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll ...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min
A high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle, gaining strength, and getting ripped. But when it comes to protein, QUANTITY is only half of the equation. The other half is protein QUALITY. Most people talk about protein in terms of quantity, but I would argue that vegan protein quality is equally important. And here's why... The protein found in plant foods all have different "qualities." “High quality” versus “low quality” proteins are terms generally used to distinguish the relat...
Sep 12, 2018•52 min
Since we started The Vegan Gym, we’ve received many questions about our personal lives. We do answer them, but honestly, we don’t really like talking about ourselves. Plus, we want to provide AS MUCH value as we possibly can to you, so we try to just focus on vegan nutrition and fitness science; practical information to help vegans get into the best shape of their lives. But we've thought about it and realized that we really enjoy hearing other people's life stories and we always learn something...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 56 min
In this episode, we'll teach you everything you need to know about vegan flexible dieting, macros, body composition, protein targets, and much, much more. We even cover the exact macros that we both follow for bulking and shredding! I think you might find it to be our most valuable podcast episode yet. Plus, we recorded the whole episode without swearing one freakin' time! So this episode is kid-friendly and approved by our Mom :-) Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets:...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Everyone has problems and obstacles in their fitness journey. And there are two types of people...those who say “why me?” and those who say “how can I freakin’ fix this?” There’s no in-between. You are either a high achiever who eats excuses for breakfast or you are a freaking victim who produces nothing. That's what we're talking about in this week's podcast! We hope you enjoy it! Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com Apply to the Vegan ...
Aug 14, 2018•36 min
Let's talk about cardio! This week's podcast is the last episode of our 4-part training questions series! Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode: Should you include cardio in your training routine? Does cardio affect your muscle gains? What’s the best form of cardio for fat loss? Is it better to workout in a fasted or non-fasted state? Should you change your macros along with your workouts? Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.ve...
Aug 08, 2018•36 min
I'd like to introduce you to our good friends Natalie and George Matthews. Natalie is a former professional surfer turned IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor and vegan chef extraordinaire. Not only does she crush the stereotypes against veganism through fitness, she also proves that you can make vegan food super delicious and macro-friendly. We also had the pleasure of having her #1 fan, her husband George, join us on the podcast. As a US Coast Guard helicopter pilot, vegan bodybuilder, and animal rights...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 17 min
This episode is Part 3 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions. We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you! Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode: What workout splits do you guys follow? How long should I rest between sets? Should I perform reps slowly to increase time under tension? How muc...
Jul 18, 2018•55 min
Anders just competed in two physique shows this past Saturday: the 2018 Ultimate Physique Championships & Pennsylvania State Championships. We haven’t discussed any of his previous shows in much detail on the podcast, so we’re going to do that now! I've compiled a list of questions that we've received about Anders' competitions from you guys and in this podcast, I'll be asking him a few of them. To provide an extra dose of entertainment, I didn't share any of these questions with Anders prio...
Jul 10, 2018•42 min
Be honest. Do you like the way you look in a swimsuit? If the answer is no, and you want to change that, there's still time! We're less than 2 weeks into summer in the Northern Hemisphere. People love taking time off and being lazy during the summer, but in reality, our obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our long-term potential. Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online ...
Jul 03, 2018•34 min
This episode is Part 2 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions. We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you! Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode: What is the #1 thing you see people mess up with their training? How much weight should you lift? When should you increase the weight? How many t...
Jun 26, 2018•52 min
People ask us all the time, "What do you guys eat when dieting for fat loss?" Well, that's a fantastic question because your diet is the single most important factor in achieving your fat loss goals. So in this podcast episode, we're going to tell you exactly what we eat to shred fat! In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll cover: Everything that we eat in a day when dieting Our go-to dieting foods The "healthy" foods that will wreck your diet Our favorite shredding snacks I think you'll...
Jun 19, 2018•55 min
This episode is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions. We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you! Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode: What is the most important part of a training program? What exercises are best for building muscle? What are the best exercises for losing weight...
Jun 13, 2018•51 min
I'd like to introduce our first guest ever on The Vegan Gym Podcast, our good friend Fraser Bayley. Fraser is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He’s overcome extreme adversity to become a legend in the vegan bodybuilding world. He and his wife Lauren are the founders of Evolving Alpha , a movement that’s proving to the world that you can become strong, healthy, and super fit while living a life full of compassion. Beyond being a vegan nutritionist and strength coach, Fraser is the epito...
Jun 07, 2018•2 hr 4 min
If you don't find enjoyment in your training and dieting, then your progress won't be sustainable. The key to long-term fitness success is to make fitness fun! In this podcast, Anders and I discuss the 7 ways that we make fitness fun: Create long-term and short-term goals Train with a workout partner Change up your workouts Take off days and change the scenery Find the right workout playlist Have fun, short, intense workouts that you actually look forward to Reward yourself If you've had trouble...
May 30, 2018•44 min
In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to get ripped as a vegan! To get ripped, you really just need to have a low body fat percentage, so in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to do that. The 3 Laws of Vegan Shredding Before diving into these rules, let’s make something clear: our primary objective when shredding is to lose fat, but an equally important objective is to maintain lean muscle mass. We don’t want to compromise our hard-earned lean muscle mass in any way. Maintain an ...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 23 min
One of the most common questions vegans ask us is: "How much vegan protein should you eat to build muscle?" Well, a high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle and strength. While it might be possible to build some muscle with a relatively low protein intake around 10% of total calories, a plethora of sports nutrition research proves you are fighting an uphill battle. If you are working to build muscle, you should aim for at least 0.8 grams of high-quality plant protein per pound o...
May 09, 2018•56 min
The most pervasive vegan stereotype is that you cannot build muscle and strength on a vegan diet. That's why vegan bodybuilding activism is our own favorite form of vegan advocacy. It's also why we care so much about helping vegans to build muscle and get into the best shape of their lives. To date, we've helped hundreds of vegan-curious people make the transition to a compassionate fit lifestyle. And we're just getting started! We firmly believe that the more fit vegans there are, the more peop...
May 03, 2018•49 min
Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you. At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you. At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Most people want to both shred fat and gain more muscle. Unfortunately, only newbie weightlifters or people with a lot of fat to lose can do both at the same time. Even if you belong in one of these two categories, you cannot simultaneously build muscle and shred fat efficiently. Doing both at the same time violates the basic principles of body composition: You must maintain a caloric deficit to shred fat (calories in < calories out) You must maintain a caloric surplus to build muscle (calori...
Apr 10, 2018•32 min
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Anders and I will discuss the 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss. Most people who try to shred fat are doing it incorrectly and consequently get discouraged at their lack of progress and often give up. Well, we're here to tell you that there's no such thing as the hopeless person who has tried everything to shred fat and cannot. There are only people who don’t know and act in accordance with the laws of healthy fat loss. Some of these laws will contradict ...
Apr 03, 2018•30 min
People ask me all the time, “how can I build vegan muscle?” Well, I’ve been training for over a decade now and I’ve tried just about every training routine, diet regimen, and supplement that you can imagine. Like most guys, I had no clue what I was doing when I started out. I turned to magazines and the advice of professional bodybuilders for help, which had me spending a couple of hours in the gym every day and wasting hundreds of dollars on worthless supplements each month…only to make mediocr...
Mar 27, 2018•31 min
In this episode, Anders and I share our top 5 tips for long-term fitness success. We know how difficult it is to stick with a training program and diet. Even though we each have a decade of training under our belts, we rarely jump out of bed in the morning ready to tackle a tough workout. It's never easy to stay committed to your fitness goals, but if you use these 5 tips, you can make things much easier on yourself and significantly increase your chance of success! Get your free copy of our new...
Mar 20, 2018•56 min
Just a few short years ago, we ate more meat, dairy, and eggs than anyone we knew because we wanted to build as much muscle as possible. After serious health struggles, we discovered the incredible benefits of a plant-based diet. In this first episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll explain why and how we ditched animal products and became vegan bodybuilders. Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our ...
Mar 14, 2018•37 min
