The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

The last three months with The Vegan Superhero Academy has been life changing for me. As a 59 year old menopausal woman, who is only 1 year out from breast cancer treatment, I had doubts about my ability to radically change my body composition. When I had my initial call with Elke to get set up with a trainer, I remember asking for a female trainer thinking a woman would be better able to understand my situation. Elke understood my apprehension and asked that I trust her to pick the best coach for me. She connected me with Coach Andrew and I knew from day one that she knew what she was doing. Andrew has been nothing short of amazing! He listened to my concerns, especially regarding my fussy joints, and built a program just for me. He stuck to the basics, no obscure exercises that I couldn’t handle. The plan was doable and not overwhelming. I have actually looked forward to going to the gym. Andrew has been non-judgmental, encouraging and motivating. He set up a nutrition plan that helped me burn fat, build muscle and not suffer from constant hunger in the process. I am currently in my 12th week and have lost a total of 11 inches and 14 pounds!! Thank you, Andrew, for being the coach I never knew I needed! My plan is to do it on my own for awhile and restart with VSA in the winter. This time I know which coach I’ll be asking for!

I want to recognize Coach Zachary Smith for his expertise as an outstanding coach. He has provided me with the support and guidance that fits me in my journey to fitness and wellness. His educational approach to what and how the nutritional and exercise plan will facilitate the goals I have set for myself is the type of cues that I have needed and I am very appreciative of everything he has done for me. I recognize the importance of honest communication between us and feel we have the right connection .

I joined the Vegan Superhero Academy in August 2022 and I have learned so much. My coach is amazing. He is informative and helpful. Through the support of my coach, the Legends team and the Vegan Gym I have lost weight, expanded my vegan eating knowledge and have gained strength through my workouts. At 60 years old it is great to find a group of like minded people to support you as you get stronger and leaner. Thank you Coach Zack!

I’ve been with VSA for just about 3 months now and I can honestly say this is the first time I have done something for my health that is sustainable. I have been struggling with my health and weight for more than 15 years and have gone from one diet to the next and tried every new fad or weight loss platform out there. I’ve been vegan for about half my life but just wasn’t doing it right and always felt like I was missing out on certain foods and craving junk. I was working from home and was pretty sedentary during the week, which wasn’t helping matters. VSA has provided me with an understanding of what my body needs, how weight loss works and an unmatched, priceless support system from both the coaches and other members. I have been lucky enough to have been paired up with Coach Lukasz, who has kept me grounded when my progress wasn’t linear and I lost patience, has been my mental health support during some very challenging and stressful weeks because of personal matters, and has given me so much support, positivity and encouragement. He’s the cheerleader I didn’t know I needed and I have come to rely on our calls for a mental health and confidence boost. I don’t know where I would be today if I hadn’t found VSA, but the doctors that were pushing for surgery just a few months ago have changed their minds, I get in at least 11,000 steps every day, I have lost 30 pounds and counting, and I just feel better than I have in a long time. I will forever be grateful.

Highlights and reasons why I would recommend the program: -From the get, I told the initial VSA team member the type of coach that I believe would serve me best. They truly listened, and matched me with Coach Andrew. This made communication way easier as we had similar communication styles, he understood that fluff is not my forte, and just let us focus on the great aspects of learning and the program were center focus.-The community is amazing but also more importantly, inspiring. Folks are transparent with their wins and opportunities, cheer each other, and ask questions you didn't even think to ask. I was not able to jump on a ton of team meetings, but when I did,  it felt like picking back up an old friend circle and able to join right in the convo.-The resources are diverse and adjustable base on folks interests and what works for them. For instance, I cannot sit through video modules, but Coach Andrew helped close the gap on education areas I was curious about.- Coach Andrew provided the perfect balance of coaching with both support and tough love at times, while being casual and welcoming where I didn't feel intimidated to share concerns or ask questions.  For those considering this program, do it, but do it with this in mind:- One on one coaching is not a one way street. You have to be ready to communicate and commit just as much as your coach is (and your coach definitely is ready). - There is a ton of virtual interaction- which is SUPER convenient. But with any social interaction, it's easy to get fatigued or overwhelmed with all the options. Don't worry, you've got a few months to figure out what spaces work for you and which ones you'll dabble in.- Use this time to not just learn about nutrition and a workout, but how you personally take ownership in that space. Does weighing yourself regularly do more harm than good? Don't do it regularly. Do you find yourself struggling to write a daily gratitude statement (this was me) - work on your brain as much as you body's health. Etc etc. Overall, if you are in the space (mentally, financially, time-wise) to do it, do it.

I'm going to start this off by saying this will be the only review you need to read. I'm gonna break it down for ya. For the stuff everyone is wondering - my starting weight was about 210, dropped 20 LBS of in only 12 weeks. I'm 28 years old at about 5'10". When I say this was a transformative experience...that the understatement of a lifetime. I've tried pretty much every other Vegan weightloss health program out there, and there's nothing that comes even close to VSA. The weightloss stuff is cool and all, but I really feel like I'm equipt with the tools to NOT ONLY continue to lose weight, but also build muscle and all the nutrition that comes along with doing it in a healthy way. Yeah, you can lose a bunch of weight if you just starve yourself, but not once did I feel like I was depriving myself to shed a few pounds, just to gain it back. I can't finish this review without giving a shoutout to my Amazing Coach Zach Smith. I mean this mans attention to detail is insane, and he shares my love of data so helping me implement a daily tracker that allowed me to check my daily, weekly, and monthly progress and remind me always that it's a marathon not a sprint. He was also there to keep me accountable and hold me to what I said I was going to the whole time. Last thing to touch on is the community. There are a bunch of other vegan badasses that will hold you to the standard that is need to achieve success (whatever that means to you). What the guys up top at VSA have created is pure genius and really help you adopt a "no vegan left behind" mentality and just seeing others win keeps you on top of your game. I can write for days on how VSA has changed my entire outlook on health and showing me that it can be done in a sustainable way, while also not sacrificing good food and proper nutrition. No more tofu, rice, and brocolli every night thinking that's what I had to do to see weightloss lol. If you're thinking about joining VSA and you've read this far, I want you to consider 3 things. #1 - You wouldn't have read THIS far into this review if this isn't what you needed. #2 - you're going to spend money on going out to dinner and other stupid stuff anyway, so why not invest in yourself first? Or even in hospital bills down the road... #3 - How long are you going to allow yourself to NOT hit your fitness goals and hit your body's true potential? All that being said, VSA is world class and as the title of this review says "If you don't sign up, you're being silly" Get after it, make the right decision, and if you jump in, I'll see ya in there ;)

I was searching for a vegan personal trainer and up popped The Vegan Gym. The website impressed me with all the information it held I also admired their mission to help 100,000 vegans get into their best shape. I signed up for coaching right away. I could feel the devotion they had to their mission from my initial contact with Loff, who answered all of my questions. Being matched with Coach Andrew has been a blessing. He listened to my goals and wrote a fitness program that would help me achieve them. We have been working together for four months and I have seen changes in my body and my energy level.During out bi-weekly calls he shares his knowledge and understanding of what phase I am in on the journey of fitness and gives me encouragement. This connection keeps me going in the right direction. One of the invaluable factors with the Vegan Superhero Academy is the Facebook community. The support given by coaches and fellow team members is powerful. They are my fitness family. In August there is a Vegan Superhero Retreat. I look forward to meeting my coach and teammates in person. I am aware that the goals I want to achieve will take time to accomplish. I believe in Coach Andrew and the Vegan Superhero Academy so much that I extended my membership for another year. You can’t go wrong with them in your corner.

If you’re wondering what makes this program different than others you may have tried, you’re not alone. I wondered the same thing when I considered joining the VSA family. I was matched up with Coach Brian who listened to my specific goals and tailored my program to ME. I’m a runner and have had many poor experiences in the past with people who didn’t understand my calorie needs so I was hungry all the time and they didn’t recognize that strength training needs to support my running, not make me too sore to run or cause injuries. My experiences with Brian and VSA were 100% positive. I made changes, learned the how and why behind the changes, and acquired skills to stay on track independently. Brian was so supportive through the entire process and I found myself reaching out to him first whenever I lost another pound or ran a faster mile. My approach to food, exercise, goal setting and life in general has been deeply influenced by Brian and VSA.