The Vegan Gym Podcast

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 than you anticipated. And at that point you have two options: you can throw in the towel, wave a white flag, and give up. That's what most people do. Or you can embrace adversity and lean into the dif...

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 Academy, please go to https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com . Support the show

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 conditioning or anything else. Progressive overload means increasing tension levels in muscle fiber over time and the best way to do that is to add weight to the bar. If you are not gradually adding weight to...

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! We all struggle with this! Even after training for over 10 years, I still find myself battling through bad workouts at least once per week. I know how frustrating and demotivating these days can feel, so my brother a...

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 either carbs or fat. For example, tofu is packed with high-quality plant protein, but it's also high in fat. Lentils are packed with high-quality plant protein, but they also contain lots of carbs. This can make i...

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." I'll make it a few days, then miss a day, then make it a few more days, then miss another day. This loop of constantly stopping and starting has been draining my energy and commitment. Well, thi...

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 instantly become more fit and successful. Make the decision to take 100% control of your life. Stop allowing your excuses to dictate your life. Everyone battles excuses and limiting beliefs on a daily basis. That's...

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 areas of body fat that seem to be more stubborn than others. In other words, you cannot target stubborn body fat. We’re going to explain why you can’t in this podcast. We’re then going to tell you how to shred those...

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! 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 coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspirat...

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 triathlon, so we thought it would be a good time to discuss this topic. The short answer is no, cardio does not kill gains, but there are many considerations such as training intensity, training frequency, training moda...

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 can’t. When you are truly committed to something, you’ll do whatever it takes no matter what. People who achieve their ideal bodies and health keep their commitments regardless of convenience. Get your free copy...

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 make excuses. The word “can’t” doesn’t exist in their vocabulary. Stop saying “I can’t.” You CAN. You just chose not to. That’s a REALLY important distinction. And honestly, it's often a hard pill to swa...

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 effect on cancer (breast and prostate cancer in particular), isoflavones and their purported “feminizing effect” on men, and the danger of genetically modified (GM) soy. Get your free copy of our new book, Ve...

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 grow into the man I want to become. I call this mentality "commit NOW and figure the rest out later!" It's a concept that I learned from a well-known entrepreneur named Grant Cardone. And this...

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 going to the gym today” and “I’ll just have one more slice.” But those missed workouts and extra calories tend to snowball into a real problem over time. This is precisely why we all need to create accountability in...

Based on research from the International Journal of Sports Medicine, you can expect to gain muscle 3 to 15 times faster using steroids than you can naturally. But at what cost? Steroids cause kidney problems or failure, liver damage, life-threatening cardiovascular complications, wreak havoc on your endocrine system, and much, much more. So my goal in for this podcast episode is simple. I want to...

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 morning at 194 pounds (87kg)... 64 pounds (29kg) HEAVIER than I was 10 years ago. And guess what? It’s almost entirely muscle. When I first started getting into fitness, I honestly didn't think there was any way tha...

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 co...

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 poin...

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 &q...

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 abo...

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 episod...

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!...

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 ma...

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 G...