The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

After years of trying various weight loss and exercise programs, I was stuck in a frustrating cycle. I would lose weight and tone up, but as soon as the program ended, the weight would come back—plus more. I knew I needed something different, which led me to The Vegan Gym. I was already a fan of Leif Arneson’s meal prep videos on YouTube and followed Dr. Greger’s work, but it still took me a month to gather the courage to inquire. After some tough but necessary conversations with my husband regarding the cost and his support, I took the leap. I was initially terrified, but the resources provided—from the recommended food lists to the endless recipes—made the transition seamless. My coach, Nicole Mitsigeorgis, has been a total game-changer. We meet weekly, and she checks in with me every single day. Her positivity and support are the reason I haven’t missed a single workout, even with my incredibly hectic schedule. What makes this different is that it isn’t a "diet." I’m learning the building blocks for better eating habits and long-term choices. I also had the pleasure of meeting Anna, the dietician, who provided fantastic strategies for getting protein as a vegan on the go. I am feeling my body transform; I feel stronger and healthier than I have in a very long time. This is an amazing program, and the entire team—especially Nicole—is incredible. If you are on the fence, take the leap. It is worth it!

What sets the Vegan Gym apart from other programs is the quality of their coaches, the resources they provide, and the community they build with their clients. I worked with Coach Tiana Braden, and she was excellent! My main goal in joining this program was to learn how to fuel a heavy lifting program with plant- based protein. Tiana offered several good options that have made a big difference, and she made a point of checking in with me on a regular basis to make sure they were working. And while a nutritionist provided a two-week eating program in the beginning of my journey, Tiana taught me how to modify it and use other recipes so that I was soon able to generate my own weekly eating plans. What was especially helpful was that she worked with me so that I didn’t have to abandon my eating program during a two-week vacation I took in France. She told me what protein sources I could take with me to make sure I still reached my protein goals in a country whose traditional foods rely heavily on meat and dairy. Above all, Tiana is so supportive, always checking in on me and always having words of encouragement. I looked forward to our monthly calls and highly recommend weekly calls for those who can afford that program. What I will miss most about this program is having Tiana in my corner helping me navigate my next steps. I was also impressed by the number of resources this program has from specialized programs like Menopause mastery to the number of helpful videos made by Leif Arnesen. I found the one on protein powders especially useful. Each week there are also video calls with my team, the Titans, and the coaches on our team made these calls both informative and an opportunity for community building. Tiana’s program on eating disorders was especially helpful. I couldn’t make the Tuesday call, and I was sorry to miss Coach Arman’s program on squats! Finally, the community aspect of this program was so helpful. The consistency posts kept me on target, but much of the incentive was provided by all of us commenting on each other’s posts. My team was uniquely encouraging. While I have never met them, I feel a bond with many of them that I will sorely miss. I am so glad I decided to join the Vegan Gym. It’s been a truly rewarding experience.

I highly recommend the VSA program! I worked with Coach James for 2 years. As a 61 year old woman, I have lost weight and gained muscle but most importantly, I have learned to live a healthy lifestyle. I no longer feel like I am dieting, although I continue to lose weight. I also have learned to incorporate strength training, cardio, and mobility work into my life consistently. My sleep has improved and I have a very positive attitude about taking care of my mind and body. I really appreciate my experience with VSA!

The vegan superhero academy was a great experience! I really enjoyed the workouts, my coach and the accountability. It was exactly what I needed during this period of my life. I highly recommend!

Prior to joining the Vegan Superhero Academy, I had tried three other programs without much success, so I was reluctant to go for number four. My goodness, I am SO glad that I did. The support, the education, the community is so engaging and there are so many opportunities to connect with other vegans who are going through the same thing you are. Leif and Anders have definitely created something unique, something fun, and something that drives you to meet your fitness and nutrition goals in a way that is healthy and sustainable. I also have to include my Coach, Amber, in this because I literally could not do this without her. Between developing workout plans that work for me not against me, awesome recipe plans, and being open to answer questions, she has truly become my biggest cheerleader and guide through this program. If you have any reservations about joining, trust me, as someone who has been through so many, this is the one!

I joined the Vegan Superhero Academy with a fair amount of skepticism. I had never tried fitness coaching before, online or in person, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I went vegan for the animals, and when I made the switch, I assumed that good health and a toned physique would naturally follow. I was wrong about that and over the years, my health started moving in a direction I didn’t want it to. Not because I wasn’t consuming animal products anymore, but because I wasn’t eating well or staying active. Knowing you should be doing better is one thing. Actually taking consistent action is something else entirely, and it’s difficult to make that kind of commitment on your own. Knowing I was able to take the step into veganism for the animals, I knew in my heart that I was capable of doing more for myself. Going into the program, I expected to build a relationship with a coach who would guide me through the process of losing weight. What I didn’t expect was the additional relationships I would form along the way. Through VSA, I became part of a community of people on the same journey, facing similar challenges and working toward similar goals. That sense of connection made a significant difference. The program opened the door to a supportive, like minded community that made the process feel achievable. The other relationship I hadn’t expected to develop was the relationship I have with myself. These coaches aren’t trying to sell you pills, shots or weight loss gimmicks, they help you develop intuitive behaviors to carry forward into the rest of your life, to live a long healthy life. I learned to communicate with myself differently and develop realistic expectations, when to lean into my goals and when to give myself grace. My coach opened my eyes to the person I can and want to be, and supported me each step of the way. As someone who doesn’t speak up much about the things I want to stand for, these relationships I’ve developed have helped me feel more confident in myself. The ripples I’m making are moving other people in my life in ways I didn’t think were possible. I am forever grateful for the relationships I’ve developed, with my coach, with the community, and with myself. This has been one of the most important steps I’ve taken in my life. If you’re not sure if you’re capable of doing more, please know that you are. This experience is an investment in yourself, and you deserve it.

After reading the responses to the poor reviews, you can see how negatively you will be treated if you sign up and have a challenge financially or with motivation. Spending 3-5k to be encouraged to be your best physical self should also include some compassion. Profit over people is why I wouldn’t recommend them to everyone-just those that are committed and willing to make (or lose) the investment.

I followed the Vegan Gym on YouTube for about 6 months for recipes and motivation on high protein, vegan meals and meal prepping. I joined the Vegan Superhero Academy looking for more support on customizing my diet and solving some specific issues I was having related to sleep, hormonal health, and hitting my protein targets consistently. I have been completely impressed and delighted with my experience. The coaches are amazing - especially my coach, Sarah Bright, who is smart, funny, and a stickler for sanity. I can’t tell you how many times she’s caught me trying to be a crazy person or forgetting that I’m human. My goals included losing weight, eating for sleep, understanding how my body is adapting to menopause, and starting a weight lifting program that I don’t hate. I’ve continued to lose weight (10 pounds of fat in 5 months), I am sleeping well, I completely understand my hormonal journey and how I want to support myself at this time (thanks to Dr. Daphne), and I LOVE my weight lifting program. What I didn’t expect was that I’d be learning how to eat well and fuel my body in new ways and that I’d get a heart health program that has improved my resting heart rate, heart rate variability, and VO2 max (I didn’t even know what that was) from low to the top 14% for my age. I am also in a vegan desert. I don’t know a single other vegan in my life. Being part of VSA also gives me a fabulous community of wonderful vegans who encourage and support each other every day.