We made a post on Instagram a few days ago with what turned out to be a pretty polarizing idea. The post said, “It’s not fat. It’s not carbs. It’s not sugar. It’s not alcohol. If you’re not losing weight, it’s because you’re eating too many calories. Period.” The post got nearly 8,000 likes and lots of positive feedback, but we also got slammed by a bunch of people. We got comments like, “this is false information,” “my thyroid says this is fake news,” and “this is very toxic and harmful informa...
Sep 02, 2021•21 min
Before starting The Vegan Gym, I worked as an engineer and ran a supply chain software startup with two friends from university. At the time, I felt like our startup was the surest path to success, at least financial success, but over the 18 months that I was involved in this business, I developed a burning passion for vegan fitness. I spent every minute of my free time writing vegan fitness articles and all I wanted to do was help vegans get healthy and fit. In this episode, I’ll share the most...
Aug 31, 2021•37 min
Until recently, peer-reviewed scientific literature actually supported the idea that you should consume protein as soon as possible after a workout. However, a recent meta-analysis that reviewed the data from twenty of these protein timing studies unveiled a common flaw among these studies’ designs. In this episode, we'll discuss the latest protein timing research and tell you exactly when to consume protein to get the most out of your diet and training. Support the show...
Jul 08, 2021•20 min
When it comes to fitness, most people in the world need to be doing more. But if you’re putting in the effort and not seeing the progress you want, then there’s a chance that you are actually overtraining. Support the show
Jun 03, 2021•18 min
“The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we'll be tomorrow.” - Gary John Bishop Support the show
May 27, 2021•39 min
Your body deserves that you treat food as fuel, not the enemy. It executes trillions of biochemical reactions every second of every day to keep you alive and healthy. And all it asks of you is for you to feed it the right raw materials (food) a few times per day. Support the show
May 13, 2021•14 min
At the end of the day, the only way to guarantee results is to put in the work on a consistent basis. But there are 4 pillars that you can follow to guarantee that you crush your goals. Support the show
Apr 29, 2021•41 min
Our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching clients are Vegan Superheroes! In this episode, we'll discuss the top 5 main lessons that our clients have learned in the process of crushing their vegan fitness goals. Support the show
Apr 20, 2021•43 min
Dr. Klaper is a well-known, plant-based clinician. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and focuses on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people stay out of hospitals and off of operating tables. He believes that a whole-food, plant-based diet and regular exercise are essential for optimal health. Please consider supporting Dr. Klaper’s work: Subscribe to Dr. Klaper on YouTube: https://www.you...
Apr 02, 2021•50 min
Many vegans associate a high-protein diet with poor health, and for good reason. According to Harvard Medical School, health conditions linked to a high-protein diet include the development of high cholesterol, a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, increased cancer risk, and kidney disease. These concerns are valid, but as we’ll learn from the research in this episode, they are specific to a high animal protein diet, not a high plant protein diet. Support the show...
Mar 31, 2021•8 min
Your current life situation is the total aggregate of all the habits, either conscious or unconscious, that you have allowed or practiced into your life. Nothing else. So because habits are so crucial to success, let’s dive into our 7 simple tips to build sustainable fitness habits! Support the show
Mar 25, 2021•33 min
I absolutely hate distance swimming. I’m a poor swimmer and I’m honestly kinda scared of the water. But a few days ago, a 1-hour swim workout (that I was absolutely dreading) turned into one of the most amazing workouts of my life. This experience reinforced a few important life lessons about overcoming self-doubt that I wanted to share with you. Support the show
Mar 23, 2021•28 min
Do carbs make you fat? Can you spot reduce body fat? Does eating late cause you to pack on the pounds? In this episode, we'll be debunking 10 popular vegan fitness myths! Support the show
Mar 16, 2021•34 min
If you want to achieve a specific goal, you don’t have to guess what to do. There are a series of actions you can take that have already been proven by other people. The path to success is already known, or at least largely known. Success is never a surprise. Support the show
Mar 04, 2021•21 min
Most people think that working out MORE creates better results. That's not necessarily true. In today's episode, we'll share our top tips for making your workouts short and effective! Support the show
Feb 18, 2021•21 min
This is the first episode of our Ironman series! In this series, we'll discuss our training, nutrition, gear, struggles, and wins on the road to Ironman Maryland 2021. Support the show
Feb 16, 2021•26 min
This is episode 100! If you’ve listened to other episodes of our podcast, then you probably know that our mission is to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives. In this episode, we'll share the 3 reasons why we’ve dedicated our lives to accomplish this mission. Support the show
Feb 09, 2021•49 min
It’s kinda hard to believe, but we are officially 1 month into 2021. This is a good time to check in and see how we are doing. Whatever you’ve accomplished in the past month is a good indicator of what you will accomplish over the next year. If you're on track to accomplish your goals, awesome! Keep up the good work. If you're not on track, then now is the time to change that. Support the show
Feb 04, 2021•37 min
In order to accomplish your goals, you must first destroy the false beliefs that are holding you back from believing that your goals are possible. These detrimental beliefs are called “limiting beliefs” because they limit your dreams and full potential. The good news is that you can destroy your limiting beliefs and replace them with beliefs that empower you. In this episode, we’ll teach you how to do that. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: ht...
Feb 02, 2021•37 min
Progress requires pain. As they say, “No pain, no gain.” But not all pain is created equal. In this episode, we’ll discuss the difference between good and bad pain. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/ Support the sh...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min
We really enjoyed this interview with Chef AJ and we hope you do as well! Please take a minute to subscribe to Chef AJ's YouTube channel for tons of amazing vegan recipes and health information: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHEFAJ We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and ins...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. So what are you going to choose? Comfort or commitment? The pain of discipline or the pain of regret? The challenge of being out of shape or the challenge of being fit? Whatever you choose, it’s going to be hard. So you might as well choose the hard path that moves you closer to your goals. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-...
Jan 14, 2021•14 min
I would conservatively say that I don’t want to do at least half of my workouts. Every once in a while the stars align and my workout feels amazing, but more often than not, I struggle through my workouts. Last week, I was dragging through an especially difficult leg workout. I was struggling physically and mentally. The only way that I got through it was by relying on some tried and true “hacks” that I have used over the years to get my workouts done when I don’t want to. During my rest periods...
Jan 12, 2021•31 min
You can achieve anything that you set your mind to. But for that to happen, you must clearly define who you want to become, break that vision down into concrete goals, and then commit to the daily actions you must take to make your goals a reality. In this episode, we'll share our powerful 3-Step System for setting goals and CRUSHING them. If you want to make 2021 your best year ever, then this is the episode for you. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our ...
Jan 07, 2021•50 min
Resolutions fail when we resolve to be the hero of our lives but omit the hero’s journey. To become the hero of your life, you must commit to the hero’s journey. That means that you must commit to being consistent with the small, daily habits that will bring you closer to your goals. Even when it's hard. ESPECIALLY when it’s hard. That's how you become the hero of your life. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply t...
Jan 05, 2021•25 min
Well, we pulled the trigger. On September 18th, 2021, we’re going to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon (26.2 miles). That’s 140.6 total miles of blood, sweat, and tears. In this episode, we're going to teach you the mentality that enables us to accomplish our most ambitious goals. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN! We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coa...
Nov 13, 2020•29 min
Many people seem to want to figure out step 99 of their fitness journey before they've taken the first step. But at its core, fitness really isn't that complicated. If you understand and implement the 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness that we'll be covering in this episode, then you WILL accomplish your goals! We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://w...
Nov 05, 2020•44 min
Your fitness journey is about the journey - the process - not the destination, so learning to trust and enjoy the process is crucial to achieving long-term, sustainable results! In this episode, we'll share the 4 principles that help us and our clients trust the process even in the face of adversity. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiting our website: https://www.thevegangym.com Apply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://w...
Oct 29, 2020•33 min
For some reason, most people seem to think that there are only 10 months a year when it comes to their health and fitness. November and December simply don’t count. Heck, I think most people check out for September and October too. Even the most dedicated people. But when you are constantly stopping and starting, you completely erase all the momentum you’ve worked to build. And that's the #1 reason many people never get fit. We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiti...
Oct 22, 2020•24 min
The trick to building a strong, fit, athletic body is pretty simple: for most people, that means burning fat and building lean muscle. Some people say that it’s possible to do both at the same time while others say it’s not. So what’s the truth? Well not only is it totally possible, but it's actually pretty simple to do IF you know the right formula. In this episode, we'll teach you the 3 secrets of vegan body recomposition! We'd love to help you more! Get all our best content for FREE by visiti...
Oct 20, 2020•39 min
