Podcasts by The Vegan Gym Podcast
We’re on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.
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Commit NOW and Figure the Rest Out Later from 2022-02-28T03:00
You have the opportunity to forever change your life when you live by this simple, powerful principle: “commit NOW and figure the rest out later”. What does this mean? It means fully comm...
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How to Set Realistic Goals and Expectations with Coach Sawyer from 2022-02-24T04:00
Knowing the benefits you can expect to experience throughout your fitness journey is critical for staying committed and consistent. When we have a skewed understanding or vision of what our prog...
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The Best Vegan Foods For Building Muscle from 2022-02-03T04:00
There are two main nutritional considerations to keep in mind when you are working to build muscle as a vegan. One, you need to be consuming enough calories. Two, you need to be consuming enough...
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How to Get Back on Track After Illness or Injury from 2022-01-31T04:00
Have you been sick lately and had a few weeks off from the gym or following your nutrition plan? You might be finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. The reality is that sometimes ...
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Does This Count? from 2022-01-17T04:00
When faced with difficulty, sometimes we put forth a little effort and ask, "does this count?"
In reality, you know if your effort truly should count or if it shouldn’t count. If y...
5 Myths about Vegan Protein from 2022-01-13T04:00
Whether you are vegan or are thinking about becoming vegan, you probably have been asked the common question, “But where do you get your protein?” All too often, other people are concerned that ...
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How Hard Are You Actually Working? from 2022-01-10T04:00
Our brains are wired for comfort and survival, not discomfort and success. Your mind can have a powerful influence on your perceived level of effort and your results. Once you push beyond your l...
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The Best Vegan Foods for Fat Loss from 2022-01-06T04:00
Many people struggle to stick to a fat loss diet because they feel overly restricted in what they can eat and/or they are stuck feeling hungry all the time. In this episode, we explain why track...
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How to Start the Year STRONG from 2022-01-03T04:00
It is much easier to maintain momentum than it is to constantly be starting and stopping. This is true physically as well as for our mindset when it comes to setting and achieving goals. Momentu...
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How to Set Badass Goals for the New Year from 2021-12-30T04:00
If you are heading into the New Year without specific, meaningful goals, then you’re setting yourself up for living an average, mediocre life. Goals help give your life purpose and direction. Wi...
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Female Fitness Goals&Body Image with Coach Laura from 2021-12-07T04:00
Have you ever felt societal pressure to look a certain way? Have you ever struggled with your relationship with food? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be less obsessed with the nu...
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How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 2) from 2021-11-30T04:00
Creating motivation is just the first step of momentum towards your goals. Maintaining motivation is the long journey. Everyone experiences ups and downs in their level of motivation. The key is...
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How To Get Your Drive Back (Part 1) from 2021-11-16T04:00
Motivation is not something that you just have. You have to create it. In this episode, we explore how our personal whys, goals, and priorities play an important role in building momentum. You&a...
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Are You 83% Committed? from 2021-11-04T04:00
Are you going to check out from your health and fitness goals over the holidays? The holidays are a wonderful time to be grateful for the most important things in your life like family and frien...
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Being Selfless By Being Selfish from 2021-11-02T04:00
When you take care of your body and your mind, it makes you far more effective at helping others. Many people, especially parents, feel guilty for taking time out of their busy schedule to focus...
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Follow Your Heart with Robert Cheeke from 2021-10-19T04:00
At our 2021 Vegan Superhero Retreat, Robert shared his inspiring transformation from a scrawny farm boy to a champion vegan bodybuilder and New York Times Best Selling author. I wasn't plan...
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The Truth About Comparing Yourself to Others from 2021-10-14T04:00
During a Zoom call with our clients, one of them, Michael, talked about how he often struggles with comparing himself to others. Towards the end of week 4 of our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching...
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How Much Protein Can You Absorb? (12 Studies Analyzed) from 2021-10-12T04:00
There are many common “broscience” myths in the fitness industry that have zero scientific merit. One of the most well-known bodybuilding myths is the idea that your body can only absorb a limit...
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6 Lessons I Learned from the IRONMAN from 2021-10-07T08:00
In this episode, we’re going to cover 6 lessons that I learned while training for my Ironman. Most of these are lessons that I re-learned or reinforced (they’re not groundbreaking new things) bu...
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My IRONMAN Triathlon Experience from 2021-09-28T04:00
IRONMAN Maryland 2021 was an exciting, challenging experience. In this episode, I'll tell you how it felt to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles (140.6 miles total) in a sing...
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Do Your Beliefs Empower or Imprison You? from 2021-09-02T04:00
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 losi...
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How to Fall in Love with Fitness from 2021-08-31T04:00
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 succe...
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When Should You Consume Protein? from 2021-07-08T05:00
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...
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More ? Better from 2021-06-03T04:00
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 ov...
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IRONMAN 2 | Training Update from 2021-05-27T04:00
“The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we'll be tomorrow.” - Gary John Bishop
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Food is Fuel, NOT the Enemy from 2021-05-13T04:00
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 f...
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4 Pillars to Guarantee Vegan Fitness Results from 2021-04-29T04:00
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.
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Top 5 Lessons from Vegan Superheroes! (with Coach Laura) from 2021-04-20T04:00
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 vega...
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Dr. Michael Klaper | His Vegan Story, Protein, Omega-3s, Fasting,&More! from 2021-04-02T04:00
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 heal...
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Are High-Protein Diets Bad For You? from 2021-03-31T03:00
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 h...
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7 Tips to Build Sustainable Fitness Habits from 2021-03-25T03:00
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 c...
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Overcoming Self-Doubt from 2021-03-23T04:00
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 ...
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10 Vegan Fitness Myths from 2021-03-16T03:00
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!
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Success Is Never A Surprise from 2021-03-04T06:00
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 alrea...
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3 Tips to Shorten Your Workouts from 2021-02-18T03:00
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 effect...
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IRONMAN 1 | Our New Coaches from 2021-02-16T03:00
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.
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OUR MISSION from 2021-02-09T03:00
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 epis...
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Which Group Are You In? from 2021-02-04T03:00
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 ...
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Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs from 2021-02-02T03:00
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 ...
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Not All Pain Is Gain from 2021-01-26T03:00
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.
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The Vegan Gym Story with Chef AJ from 2021-01-21T04:00
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 informa...
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CHOOSE YOUR HARD from 2021-01-14T02:00
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 ...
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Our 3-Step System to Set Goals and CRUSH Them from 2021-01-07T04:00
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 da...
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Become the Hero of Your Life from 2021-01-05T04:00
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 ...
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Commit NOW&Figure The Rest Out Later [2020 Edition] from 2020-11-13T04:00
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...
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The 5 Laws of Vegan Fitness from 2020-11-05T04:00
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 a...
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Trust the Process from 2020-10-29T04:00
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,...
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The #1 Reason People Never Get Fit from 2020-10-22T04:00
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 che...
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How to Burn Fat&Build Muscle At The Same Time (Vegan Body Recomposition) from 2020-10-20T04:00
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 t...
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How to Stay Motivated in Fitness from 2020-09-24T04:00
Motivation is not something that you just have or don't have. You must actively work to develop and grow it. In this episode, we’ll share our top 9 tips for building and maintaining motivat...
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When to Eat to Burn Fat Faster (16 Meal Timing Studies Analyzed) from 2020-09-17T04:00
When should you eat meals to burn more body fat? You’ll learn the answer to this question in this episode.
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The Other Side of Fear from 2020-09-01T12:00
Don’t end up on your deathbed wishing you could go back and face your fears to live a more authentic, exciting, and fulfilling life. In today's episode, we're talking about one of our ...
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CAN’T or WON’T? from 2020-08-13T08:00
There’s one phrase that results in more unrealized goals and dreams than any other… and that’s the phrase, “I can’t.” But here’s the truth: 99% of the time when you say that you can’t do somethi...
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Vegan Weight Loss Expectations from 2020-07-21T04:00
What should you expect when trying to lose weight as a vegan? In this episode, you'll learn 1) how to track your weight loss progress, 2) how fast your body weight should be dropping, and 3...
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4 Keys to Crush Your Fitness Goals After Quarantine from 2020-06-18T04:00
As we return to “normal” life post-quarantine, there are 4 key things you should keep in mind to crush your vegan fitness goals.
In this episode, we’ll teach you:
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The Rapid Vegan Shred Program from 2020-05-29T05:00
A simple, evidence-based program to shred 3+ pounds of body fat in 7 days. Download your free copy of The Rapid Vegan Shred Program here: https://rapidvega...
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THE WARRIOR MENTALITY from 2020-05-21T09:00
What is the Warrior Mentality? It’s the mental state of embracing challenge and conquering adversity through grit and determination. Quite simply, it’s the mentality of someone who seeks challen...
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5 Strategies to Get More Done from 2020-05-15T04:00
The global pandemic has completely turned this year upside down for all of us. Thankfully, even though you might feel behind on your 2020 goals right now, you can make up for lost time by workin...
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What to Do When Gyms Reopen from 2020-05-05T04:00
In many parts of the US, gyms are going to be among the first nonessential businesses allowed to reopen. Some have already opened this week and many others will reopen over the next few weeks. M...
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3 Steps To Build A Killer Home Workout from 2020-03-27T05:00
In this episode, we'll teach you our 3 steps (including all our best tips and tricks!) for building a killer home workout that helps you burn fat and build lean vegan muscle.
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The Coronavirus Episode from 2020-03-18T04:00
In this episode, we’ll discuss the facts you should know about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. And we’ll also discuss what you should do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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The Art of Never Giving Up from 2020-01-28T04:00
Every super successful person has different talents and abilities that have gotten them to the pinnacle of their field.
But they all have ONE thing in common... Resiliency. They don’t q...
How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Month from 2019-12-31T12:00
In 30 days, Anders burned 9.0 pounds (4.1 kg) of body fat and GAINED 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) of lean muscle mass!!
PLUS... he did this over the holidays (Thanksgiving and Chri...
What Are Macros and Why Are They So Important? from 2019-12-17T04:00
There's one part of your diet that's more important than any other for transforming your body... your macronutrient intake.
Macronutrients, often called “macros,” are substanc...
Why You Should Eat Carbs to Get Ripped from 2019-12-05T04:00
If you want to gain lean muscle, build strength, sculpt your physique, or even get ripped, then you are going to do best with more carbohydrates, not less.
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4 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays from 2019-11-26T02:00
You don't have to gain weight during the holidays. In this episode, we'll teach you our top tips for enjoying the holidays without packing on the pounds.
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The Best Vegan Protein Sources from 2019-11-21T05:00
Whether you want to lose fat or build muscle, you must understand that not all vegan protein sources are equal. In this episode, we'll teach you which vegan protein sources you should prior...
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We Are ALL Self-Made from 2019-11-07T10:00
We are ALL self-made, but only the successful will admit it.
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DO NOT let the scale control your life! Your body weight is no reflection of who you are or what you're worth. Focus on eating and training for good health, confidence, strength, and...
Help! I Can't Lose Weight! from 2019-07-18T14:00
Losing weight is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. If you've been struggling to lose weight, then you need to listen to this episode. We're here to help you accomplish...
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The Incredible Lesson Cancer Taught Me from 2019-07-11T07:00
Being diagnosed with cancer was the most traumatic experience I've ever faced, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Cancer taught me an incredible lesson that has forever changed my ...
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So You've Gotten Off Track... That Ends Now. from 2019-06-27T10:00
We know how easy it can be to get derailed from your healthy habits. Work gets busy, you need to spend time with your family, vacations can get you off track, and on and on. There are many reaso...
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Our Journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder from 2019-06-25T12:00
On August 3rd, 2019, Anders and I are racing an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in Boulder, Colorado. We are SUPER PUMPED despite not being fully prepared for the event. It’s going to be an awesom...
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YOU Are An Athlete from 2019-06-20T10:00
Most people drastically undervalue their ability and potential. But when it comes to your physical ability, whether you are crushing world records or gearing up for your first 5K road race, Y...
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Laura DeGroot on Fitness, Faith, and Veganism from 2019-06-18T11:00
Laura overcame extreme adversity and emotional anguish as a teenager when she was forced to eat meat against her will at a treatment center for eating disorders. In fact, for much of her life, s...
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How to BEAT Adversity from 2019-06-14T12:00
Yesterday CRUSHED me. Nothing seemed to be going my way. I invested 1,500 hours into a project that seemed to fall flat on its face. In this episode, I'll share the two ques...
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Every Vegan Woman Should Listen to This Episode from 2019-06-11T16:00
Women, it’s time to stop slaving away on the treadmill, or wasting hours of time lifting light weights. Focus on training with heavy weights. In time, you will achieve a lean, toned, athl...
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9 Things We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Fitness Journey from 2019-06-06T13:00
Through a decade of training, we've learned 9 crucial lessons that have the power to radically accelerate your health and fitness results.
Get your FREE copy of our new book, Vegan...
Overcoming Eating Disorders, Losing 100 Pounds, and Transforming Into a Vegan Bodybuilder with Ashley Marcum from 2019-06-04T09:00
For over a decade, Ashley Marcum struggled with her weight and battled eating disorders. But she overcame this adversity to become an accomplished vegan athlete and coach.
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The 10% Principle: How to Master Your Schedule and Multiply Your Results from 2019-05-30T11:00
Your to-do list never gets shorter. You constantly feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things that you have to get done. At the end of every day, you feel exhausted because you were a flurry...
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The Protein-Combining Myth DEBUNKED! from 2019-05-28T10:00
In this episode, we bust the myth of protein combining. A "complete" protein contains all 9 of the essential amino acids. You do not have to combine plant proteins (like rice and beans...
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Reignite Your Commitment from 2019-05-24T13:00
I have been falling behind on my goals. I am simply not on track to accomplish all the things that I set out to achieve this year. It's not that I haven't been putting in...
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The Vegan Fat Shredding Formula from 2019-05-08T08:00
In this episode, we'll teach you our Vegan Fat Shredding Formula, which will help you to shred fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Low-Carb vs. High-Carb For Fat Loss from 2019-04-25T11:00
Do low-carb diets help you to shred more fat? In this episode, we'll discuss the research behind both sides of the low-carb vs. high-carb debate.
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How Molly Lost 200 Pounds and Took Control of Her Life from 2019-04-04T00:00
In this episode, you’ll meet one of our super awesome coaching clients, Molly Powell, and hear her incredible transformation story. To apply to our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero A...
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EMBRACE ADVERSITY from 2019-03-29T00:00
There comes a point on the road to achieving any great endeavor when you realize just how tough it's really going to be. When you realize that it's going to take many times more effort...
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How David Lost 31.4 lb in 90 Days and Transformed His Life from 2019-03-20T00:00
In this episode, you’ll meet one of our super awesome coaching clients, David Allen, and hear his amazing transformation story. To apply to our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Acade...
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Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights For Building Muscle from 2019-03-06T09:46:06
Despite what the bodybuilding magazines tell you, the primary driver of muscle growth is progressive overload. It’s not muscle confusion or time under tension or muscle soreness or metabolic con...
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How to Conquer Bad Workouts from 2019-02-19T22:45:58
This past Sunday, I had a particularly tough squat workout. The weight felt super heavy and I just couldn't 'get into it' mentally.
If you can relate, don't worry! W...
Balancing Protein and Carbs as a Vegan from 2019-02-13T09:48:25
How do you balance protein and carbs as a vegan? That's a question that we receive often. And it's a fair question!
Most protein-packed plant foods also tend to be high in eit...
Become The Momentum from 2019-02-07T08:19:01
Over the past year, I've committed to my ideal morning workout routine. And recommitted. And recommitted again. I've lost count of how many times I've had to "get back at it....
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How To Instantly Become More Fit And Successful from 2019-02-01T04:52:04
If you've listened to the podcast for any length of time, you know that we don't believe in short-term gratification or overnight success. But there is a foolproof way to inst...
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How To Shred Stubborn Body Fat from 2019-01-22T06:47:27
In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to shred stubborn body fat as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Before we begin, let’s make something clear: you cannot target certain area...
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How To Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever! from 2019-01-03T10:17:12
In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll teach you how to set the right goals (NOT resolutions) to make 2019 your best year ever!
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Does Cardio KILL Gains?! from 2018-12-20T08:32:28
Does cardio KILL gains?? This is a question that we get ALL the time.
We've been doing quite a bit of cardio this past month as we start training for our upcoming Ironman 70.3 tria...
Commitment Is Never Convenient from 2018-12-11T09:23:50
What you need to understand is that when you say “I’m going to put it off until later” what you’re really saying is “I am going to choose commitment when the timing is convenient.”
But you...
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“I CAN’T” Is Just A Cop Out from 2018-12-05T10:14:41
The people who achieve success in fitness are the people who get up and make it happen. They look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, then they make them. They don’t ma...
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Is Soy BAD For You?! Cancer, Isoflavones, GMOs,&More! from 2018-11-21T10:48:25
In this episode, we’ll analyze 23 scientific studies to uncover the truth about soy and answer the question, “Is soy bad for you?!” We’ll discuss all of the major soy concerns including soy’s ef...
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Commit NOW&Figure The Rest Out Later from 2018-11-15T10:04:39
I'm never going to let limiting beliefs and excuses hold me back from doing something that really matters to me. Something that I know will push me out of my comfort zone and force me to gr...
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How To Establish MASSIVE Accountability In Your Life from 2018-11-07T08:14:04
I love working out and nourishing my body and mind with healthy food. But I’m not immune to the lure of taking it easy and making excuses.
We’ve all said things like “I don’t feel like goi...
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Why Most Vegans Cannot Build Muscle from 2018-10-25T09:59:04
Are you struggling to build muscle? If so, I know the feeling. I used to be 130 pounds (59kg) standing 5’11” tall (1.8m tall). Seriously, I was a STICK.
I just weighed myself this morni...
How To Create Ambitious, Yet Achievable, Goals from 2018-10-17T09:57:50
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 relati...
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How To Avoid Injury and MAXIMIZE Results from 2018-09-21T07:57:49
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,...
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The TRUTH About Vegan Protein Quality from 2018-09-12T11:28:57
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 ...
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The Story of Our Lives from 2018-09-05T09:34:25
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 p...
How to Use Vegan Flexible Dieting (IIFYM) to Build Muscle and Shred Fat from 2018-08-24T04:59:44
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 ...
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Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life from 2018-08-14T09:47:32
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-bet...
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Your Training Questions Answered – Part 4 from 2018-08-07T23:00:57
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:
Vegan Power Couple: Natalie&George Matthews from 2018-07-31T10:09:53
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...
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Your Training Questions Answered – Part 3 from 2018-07-18T00:00:07
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 w...
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Anders Answers Your Physique Competition Questions from 2018-07-09T23:00:25
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 ...
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Get Your S*** Together! from 2018-07-03T07:10:55
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 H...
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Your Training Questions Answered – Part 2 from 2018-06-26T06:51:55
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 w...
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What We Eat To Shred Fat from 2018-06-19T08:21:55
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 ach...
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Your Training Questions Answered – Part 1 from 2018-06-13T08:14:04
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 w...
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Fraser Bayley and His Journey to Strength, Compassion,&Purpose from 2018-06-07T08:45:01
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 adversit...
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7 Ways to Make Fitness Fun from 2018-05-30T07:35:45
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, A...
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How To Get RIPPED As A Vegan – Our BEST Tips! from 2018-05-14T23:36:48
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 ...
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How Much Vegan Protein Should You Eat To Build Muscle? from 2018-05-09T08:17:05
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 streng...
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Vegan Activism Through Vegan Bodybuilding&Fitness from 2018-05-02T22:05:10
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...
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How Vegans Can Overcome Adversity And THRIVE! from 2018-04-25T07:31:47
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,...
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How To Develop A Warrior Mindset from 2018-04-16T23:54:54
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,...
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Should You Focus on Building Muscle or Shredding Fat? from 2018-04-10T05:55:30
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 t...
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The 4 Laws of Healthy Vegan Fat Loss from 2018-04-03T06:04:27
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 discourag...
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The 3 Laws of Building Vegan Muscle from 2018-03-27T05:40:39
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...
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Our 5 Tactics For Achieving Your Vegan Fitness Goals from 2018-03-20T11:35:46
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 deca...
Our Journey From Meatheads to Vegan Bodybuilders from 2018-03-13T22:22:19
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 incredi...
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Our Journey From Meatheads to Vegan Bodybuilders from 2018-03-13T22:22:19
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 incredi...
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Our Journey From Meatheads to Vegan Bodybuilders from 2018-03-13T22:22:19
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 incredi...
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