The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

Investing in myself with the VSA family was the best investment I could make. I've had other online coaches before, but the level of customization and attentiveness from my coach, Michael Watton, is what brings results. This isn't just another coaching program- this is a community and a lifestyle.

I have made a dramatic transformation of my body and mind at 54 years old. VSA and their coaches helped me with a balanced diet and workout routine so I could correctly reach my desired goals. I am a Life Coach and realized I needed coaching in my physical life. I am glad to have found VSA and choose this group. The team is influential and encouraging. I can’t say enough how much I love it!

The Vegan Superhero Academy is the real deal! From the start I have felt that all of the folks I have encountered in this experience have been very genuine! I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life and with being vegan for less than a year I was having a difficult time navigating my nutrition to really optimize my health goals. This experience has been eye opening to say the least! Cooking great meals, meeting like-minded people, getting more confident in the gym, and losing weight with the help of an amazing staff of coaches who put a lot of time and effort into helping you. Keep in mind, my very first deadlift was at the start of this program! A little over halfway now and I am lifting heavier and heavier as my time continues in the program! It really is as simple as listening to what your coach tells you. I have been following my meal plan and workout plan as close as I possibly can and I have seen the results! I'm the lowest weight I have been in over a decade! Is this program easy? Definitely not. It takes a lot of planning and discipline. You will probably go through emotions about how hard it is and question what you got yourself into. You can push past this and your coach is with you every step of the way! Will you have time? That was a concern for me with a full time job and 2 young kids. You just have to make the decision to commit fully. I have made it work with the limited time I have! The program can be expensive, but it has been worth every cent. Not only for my own sake of taking control of my health, but to even surprise my family at the holidays with my progress and seeing their faces when they saw me. You definitely get what you pay for and the quality is top notch! If you are thinking about this, I highly encourage you to listen to the podcast, watch their YouTube channel, or even scroll their social media. Thanks to the whole VSA crew! It has been a great experience!

I am beyond grateful for my time with VSA and with Coach Andrew! I am 52 and very active and have been plant based for 7 years, but at the same time, menopause and unhealed eating disorder emotions were holding me back...So I took charge and worked hard and trusted the process. A lot came up emotionally for me and I was able to be my authentic and truest self with Andrew. He was more than just a Coach, he was a life coach and is now a life long friend! Andrew took the time to listen, teach, challenge me weekly and also he taught me to be compassionate and to practice self love! Self Love was a big one for me! If we don't love ourself, how can we love others? I have gained control of menopause, healed life long emotions, changed my body composition and am stronger and healthier than I have ever been. This is my forever lifestyle!! Peace, love and gratitude to health and longevity!

Going into my conversation with the VSA team, I had spent the better part of 5 years trying to lose weight, and build a body that I was proud of. I had tried all the fad diets, taken almost every pill on the market, and rotated between starving myself (with juice cleanses) and eating McDonalds twice a day (losing hope of every getting skinny). At one point my Dr. Had even told me that if I kept going this route I would kill myself - I didn’t care, I would have rather been dead, than fat! I met with Elke, and unlike many other program consultations that focus on what physique you want, how much weight you want to lose, and the traditional fitness stuff, she spent the time to get to know me. Wanting to know about my fitness journey, and why I was interested the program. It was so refreshing to feel like me and my story were important, rather than just be treated like another paying client. Like so many, when the call ended, and I was informed of the investment required to join the VSA, my jaw dropped! I hesitated, to even comprehend if I could / would spend that kind of money on a program like this. Elke graciously agreed to schedule another call for the following day so I can absorb the program costs. The remainder of the day, I contemplated how I could avoid having to attend that call, and If I should just not show up! I struggled to commit to paying so much, when there were cheaper alternatives, even those in person, available - despite the fact that it would be another off the shelf training and nutrition program, where I was just another paying client. As I continued to work from home that day I answered some emails on my $3,000 iMac Pro, enjoyed some Netflix on my $2800 TV, vacuumed the carpet with my $800 Dyson, and then scrolled Facebook on my $1300 iPhone! At some point it hit me that I had always easily paid so much money for quality things, that we’re a long term investment. I started to ask myself, “why am I NOT willing to invest in myself?”. Frankly, I would pay $10,000 to get the body of my dreams, and achieve a state of mind where I am comfortable with how I look … I would pay $10,000 if someone could wave a magic wand and give me washboard abs, huge biceps, and confidence! But there is no secret or magic spell to achieve those things. They take time, discipline, and a strategic and balanced approach of both physical, and mental fitness. The Vegan Superhero Academy is all of those things! As I approach my almost 50th day in the program, I am sitting here 45 lbs. lighter, physically stronger, but more importantly, mentally better! As someone that would get ready in the morning with the lights off because I didn’t want to see my naked body, I know proudly walk through the gym locker room shirtless, wearing cloths I never thought I would fit into. I am not starving myself, eating meals that I love. I am doing exercises that just a few months ago, I never thought I could complete, with weights heavier than I ever imagined. While some people would be happy with just those physical results, I am even more impressed with the mental transformation that the VSA has helped me to achieve. I am happy with myself, I accept myself, and I love who I am today - despite having so much more of this journey to complete. The VSA is a truly customized approach for MY needs, and my Coach cares about me. Coach Andrew is the most amazing coach, mentor, cheerleader, friend, I could ask for! When one workout isn’t working, my coach instantly changes routines. When I was moving states and would have access to regular cooking, and meal prepping, he wrote a customized meal plan to eat out of a cooler, and still hit my personalized macro’s. When I am in the drive through read to eat a burger, my coach was a text away to help me navigate this mental breakdown! Are there cheaper options available, much! Can you accomplish this without the VSA, its possible! Was I able to do it alone, not after 5 years! If you are looking to make mental gains that are as big as your physical ones, the VSA is for you! If you are looking for a truly customized approach, with a Coach that cares, the VSA is for you! If you are looking for a community of people that want to be in your corner, rooting for, and supporting you, the VSA is for you! If you are willing to make an investment in yourself, and show up for yourself, the VSA is for you! My lack of self esteem, and body issues had me in a dark place. My obesity, and lack of nutrition had me headed towards a life of illness, and medical issues. There was so much in life I was missing out on by not accomplishing my fitness goals. Joining the VSA was by far the best decision, and investment that I have made for myself! As dramatic as it sounds, there is no doubt in my mind that the VSA has changed, and saved, my life!

I was scrolling through Instagram one day and saw an advert for VSA. Being a vegan for 11 years I decided to check it out. The first thing that caught my attention was that Anders had been in the Marine Corps. My husband had retired from the Marine Corps and suddenly passed away in August of 2021 at the young age of 43. He had been my coach so to speak, he made sure we got to the gym and mapped out what we were working out each day. He helped me plan meals and even cooked for me when I was just worn out from working full time and going to Nursing school. After he passed I was lost he was my rock, my coach and my structure. Seeing this advert for VSA was a sign that this could be the way back to staying on track and someone to check in on me when I needed it. I filled out the form and scheduled a call. The kindest voice on the other end of the phone was Elke. She went over every thing that they offer and how the process went and I was even more intrigued. I decided right then and there that my health was important not only for myself but my kids as well, after all I was the only parent they had left. I signed up that day. I was assigned coach Sarah. The moment I got my first text and zoom call from her I knew this is what I needed. I had gained some weight in the past couple of years even though I was still vegan. After speaking with her and putting a plan in place it was determined that I was not eating enough protein each day. Before receiving my nutrition plan Sarah asked me if there were any foods I did not like or foods that I would like to make sure that I had in the plan. She also told me that I could change things up if I wanted to and she would make it happen. I started following the nutrition plan and exercising more and I started to lose weight. I knew that I always had someone there to talk to or ask questions and Sarah was there to support me and answer any questions I may have. She checked in with me weekly and I started to attend the group meetings. After 3 months I decided to continue with VSA for another year. I received a call from Anders, and after speaking about how much I loved the program and I was VERY happy with coach Sarah, come to find out Anders had actually served with my late husband. I knew right away this was a sign that I was on the right path with VSA. I would recommend this program for anyone who is vegan or becoming a vegan. The staff, coaches and community are all here for you and it’s the best support I have had other than my husband. This program is worth every dollar and I’m so happy I found it.

I’ve alway been a cardio person and found a love doing CrossFit. The mentality at the time was high protein with low carbs and fat. When the pandemic hit, I tried a few other online trainers and programs. I started with a “coach” for assistance, but that was later switched to AI with no real interaction. I found myself bouncing from workout program to workout program with no real plan in place. 

 I saw a VSA post on Instagram in October of 2021. Looking at what they had to offer and their beliefs. I talked to my wife about it. A month later we had our call with Elke, signed up and I was an instant vegan. 

 A week or so later I was introduced to my coach, Micheal. We had an initial call to discuss food likes and dislikes along with 
what movements and workouts I would like to focus on and what I enjoyed. 
 He came up with a program that was spot on with the challenging aspects I was used to and looking for in a program. We have bi-weekly check in calls to discuss progress. I always have the option to text if I had/have any questions, concerns or send him videos about form quality. 

Micheal is more than just a fitness coach. He is truly a life coach. Helping with more than just nutrition and fitness. The information, positivity, energy, guidance and outlook this guy brings is truly inspiring. 
 There is a great VSA community on Facebook. It’s a group where you can share your journey and see others on theirs. It’s great place to engage with positive like-minded people.

I've been a part of VSA for a little over a year and have to say its really the only thing that has consistently worked for me. The entire coaching team is so kind and welcoming; the community is supportive; and you can genuinely make the experience whatever you'd like (but if you're wondering about joining, it definitely behooves you to be as involved as you can). The diverse skillsets of the coaches means I have access to a range of topics. There have been no issues with my programming evolving from having a running focus, to a lifting focus to a calisthenic focus. Even though Michael is my coach, I have the support of all the coaches. I've had on-site personal trainers before and Coach Michael runs circles around them in text messages alone. Even though he isn't right next to me while training, he's more accessible than any coach I've had before and it shows in the results. I've never been more motivated, leaner, stronger, confident and inspired to be the best version of myself since having joined VSA. Peace, love and gratitude, always.