The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

VSA was a life-changing experience for me! I have struggled with Ulcerative Colitis for over 10 years. My husband tried a vegan diet previously and it just seemed too hard for me to get in enough protein and frankly I didn't want to try to give up meat and try to figure out what else to eat instead. We watched the Game Changers Documentary and I finally decided to try this to see if it will help my UC symptoms and reduce inflammation in my joints (after 22 years in the Army this was not small task). The entire program was a huge success and win for me! I set goals for the 3 month journey, one of which I accomplished in less than a month! My Coach, Daniel was the most responsive, caring, all around amazing person I have ever been coached by and I have been bodybuilding and/or weightlifting for over 15 years. When changes needed to be made to my meal plans, he was quick to adjust it for me. When I had any questions about my workouts or as they also needed to change due to an injury, he was very accommodating. Even with my hip injury, I lost 9 lbs and several BF%. While doing this, I was never hungry and due to my challenging workouts, I was able to gain strength in all my lifts and perform 4 pull ups unassisted (when I began the program I had to use 48lbs assist). VSA provides many resources to enhance the journey from the FB page, to weekly challenges, weekly calls and team meetings, and the training modules. The VSA program is the real-deal and even though it is an investment, it is worth every dollar to invest in yourself. I now can eat confidently knowing what proteins can help me reach my daily goals and sticking to eating within my calorie range. I am forever grateful to Daniel, a now lifelong friend and the rest of the VSA team for an experience that far exceeded my expectations.

Everything from nutrition to exercise was tailored to me and my particular situation. When I didn’t like some foods, we found alternatives. When I had to have knee surgery, we found new exercises I could do to stay strong in my upper body. Weekly check ins and Coach emails kept me motivated and committed. The online support was wonderful too, with everybody supporting everybody. Multiple zoom workshops and team calls throughout the week also kept me engaged and motivated. Attending the retreat sealed the deal and I plan to keep these habits with me for the rest of my life. This is a wonderful place with passionate and educated people behind at all.

My experience with The Vegan Gym was life changing. I was hoping to gain some knowledge about plant-based meals but ended up learning so much more! Arman, my coach, taught me not only about some great vegan food options, but also about my macros, tracking, bulking, cutting, weightlifting technique, and much, much more! He was extremely knowledgeable in these areas and was available to communicate through text with my many questions  Arman’s passion and ease to talk with allowed for an above average experience. I was thrilled with my results and recommend the program and Arman to everyone!

Before I found VSA I was on an unending roller coaster of diets and pills. I became vegan 2 years ago to loose weight however i did the opposite. i gained. I was a full out processed vegan. i was at the point of considering weight loss surgery and then i saw VSA. After texting with Leif for a long while one weekend and after my vegan superhero call i decided to go for it. I was paired up with Coach James and am so grateful I had him as my coach. He is very knowledgeable, empathetic and compassionate. He truly does love his job and helping people. I learned alot about learning to like myself again and of course how to start preparing and eating healthy vegan meals. Most of all I learned how important movement and exercise is and started my program. and now i can walk up the stairs and get off the floor more easily since starting this journey and in 3 short months. I am very grateful to Coach James for all his unending support, knowledge, compassion and thank him for being such a great cheerleader in my corner for these past few months. (I would love to continue due to personal reasons am unable) However, i will continue to follow all that i have learned and continue on my health Journey. Thank you Coach James

When I came across VSA I was intrigued. After a couple conversations I made the decision to invest in myself. I didn't know what to expect but I knew I needed some guidance. Turns out, VSA was exactly what I was looking for. After years of struggling with my weight and feeling like my life was falling apart, I had just about given up trying. VSA and coach Lucasz renewed my faith in myself. After 3 months, I feel like I have control over my life again. I have lost weight and gained strength and confidence. I feel like I've been given the knowledge and guidance to continue on my own and be successful continuing my health journey. Coach Lucasz was always very supportive and flexible with my crazy schedule. I cannot thank him and VSA enough for we welcoming me into their "family". I was part of the Legends during my time with VSA and they were legendary!!! I loved following all of the members and feeling like I was part of the community from day one. Thanks for everything Legends! Streaking with the herd forever!🦬🦬🦬

I wish I could give Coach Lukasz 100 stars out of 5. He was an amazing coach throughout my 4 months with VSA - always checking in on me, teaching me, inspiring me, cheering me on, and being a positive light in my life every week. With his help, I lost 17 lbs of body fat and 4 inches around my waist, increased my handstand hold from 0 to 4 seconds, improved my strength overall, and gained control over my food, my body, and my life again. Lukasz also designed a stretching and strengthening routine for my shoulders that healed them from over a decade of pain, something that countless doctors, physical therapists, and massage therapists weren’t able to do for me in the past. I came into VSA at my unhealthiest and now I feel healthier than I ever have in my life. I am amazed at what we've accomplished in only 4 months, but I know it's only the beginning for me. Lukasz has inspired me to keep going on my health journey, gave me the knowledge to do so, and showed me through his own example what is possible if I stay consistent. I honestly can't say enough positive things about this coach; how do you write a review for someone who changed your life? Thank you so much for everything, Coach Lukasz and all of VSA! This has been an amazing experience that I will never forget.

I am 67 years old. Keep my age in mind as you read my review. I have been a vegetarian my entire adult life, and went complete vegan 4 years ago. However, even though my weight stayed in a 5 pound range all those years, it was at the high end of healthy for my short height; and, I struggled to gain the kind of muscle growth that I dreamed of. By chance, I heard of VSA, and thought it’d be great to work with people who understand my commitment to plant-based eating. So, I went to the VSA website and filled out the survey on the homepage. Within minutes, I received a text asking if I’d like to set up a zoom call to discuss VSA. Within days, I was set up in VSA, and having my first zoom call with my Coach, Simeon Kanev. Coach Simeon listened to my excuses; heard my boundaries (I hate to cook); and, expressed confidence that, in 90 days, I’d be well on my way to my fitness goals. He developed a 4 week meal plan to lose 5 pounds of body fat (Right, I thought; I’ve never lost more than 0.5 pound a week), and in 4 weeks, I was 5 pounds lighter. I learned how to meal prep simple recipes, that even a kitchen phobe like me was able to master. During that time, Coach Simeon also developed a weight-lifting plan for me. I had long ago stopped going to the gym out of boredom; but, I have loved returning to the gym under Coach Simeon’s plan; and, I have made great gains. My favorite success is relearning proper deadlift form with Coach Simeon’s careful reviews and critiques of my technique. I started out deadlifting a 25 pound pre-loaded barbell; now, I am deadlifting 80 pounds of free weights (you know, on one of those scary-looking 40 pound barbells). I have made significant gains in strength in all upper and lower body lifts. All of this has been done in 90 days. In summary: if you want to learn how to eat healthily; if you want to learn how to gain muscle on plant protein; if you want to be fitter and gain muscle, join VSA. I promise that you will never regret it; and, you will gain the life and body you’ve always wanted. Thank you to Coach Simeon for believing in me, and for bringing out my confidence to get out of my own way, and make my goals a reality.

My bio: All-American Defensive End at an FCS school 12-year Infantry career in the Army, combat deployments, Airborne Ranger, etc. NASM Certified Personal Trainer Ultra-marathoner Ht: 6’3” Wt: pre VSA 241 / post VSA 229 My story: By almost 40 years old my body was trashed from a career in football, the Infantry, and consistently pushing it to the limit. My joints were in constant pain and I developed a “dad-bod”. I had a hard time sleeping, working out, and in general staying healthy due to my experiences, age, job, and lifestyle (aka eating my emotions) and throw in a few rounds with COVID for giggles. VSA and Coach Andrew changed my life! I tried to eat vegan several years ago recovering from a massive shoulder surgery and stuck with it about a year then backslid as my will power waned. After a tonsillectomy at 38 years-old (yea f that!) I tried to eat vegan again and stuck with it a few months. I had enough of being stuck, especially during a time of frustrating transition from the Army to civilian-ization and needed help getting over the hump. In walked Andrew with VSA and he taught me how to eat sustainably vegan for life, which was my biggest hurdle. In 12 weeks I lost 13 pounds, added muscle and reduced my body fat 5%. Most importantly Andrew gave me the tools and knowledge to make this transition stick for life! I’ve always enjoyed the gym and working out. It’s my therapy. And I’ll still have some continued aches and pains that will stay around forever from the pounding of an Army career but eating vegan (and way less sugar) absolutely makes it manageable and reduced inflammation throughout my body. I have more energy, my days don’t fly by in a blur as I eat whatever I can when I can. I have a disciplined and sustainable eating vegan nutrition lifestyle to match the business of my life with ease. If you think going vegan is for the skinny-fat lululemons out there. You’re wrong! I have a six pack at 40 years old, with a full time career, while supporting my wife and three daughters (all are in college but one, the youngest). The energy is incredible. So, if you’re like me. A dude-bro gym rat with a crazy life, this program is for you! Make your health a priority and get the tools and knowledge to go vegan once and for all. And yes, I still get over 200g of protein a day! All my meat-lover friends call me the Vegan Cocaine Bear because of my increased health, quality muscle gains, reduced inflammation and incredible energy. Try it out. You won’t regret it. VCB Sends. Josh