The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

90 days with VSA has been a wonderful experience that I hope to continue in the future. I have always been an active person but struggled with nutrition, VSA helped me to fit the two together in a way I was never able to achieve on my own. As a “recovering” runner who has been plant based for the last 10 years, I was looking for a coach to help me put fitness and nutrition together with specific goals in mind. Running was no longer an option for me with injuries I sustained and as a 51 year old woman going through menopause, I was focused on fat loss more than a weight loss solution. I wanted to focused on body composition and longevity. VSA aligned perfectly with my goals, using my existing workout platforms (OTF) and passions (I’m a certified yoga instructor) with food that was easy, delicious and fueled my body. I was eating more food than I ever had in the past, losing fat and seeing the difference in my appearance and how my clothes fit. My coach, Sarah, was an amazing resource, thought partner and support. She listened and understood me, made suggestions and challenged me, and made herself available anytime I needed her. I could not asked for a better partner through this experience. After my 90 days, I feel more prepared to continue on my own to continue to achieve my goals than I ever have been before. I have to take a step back from training as I’m dealing with a few health issues and preparing for surgery with a lengthy recovery time. I know that VSA will be there for me when I’m ready. As proof of my progress, I had a body scan done January 30 of this year and my weight was 141.6lbs and I had 32.4% body fat. I just had another scan done July 15 and I’m now at 126.7lbs and 25.1% body fat. Consistency pays off!

The Vegan Superhero Academy (VSA) is an excellent program and exceeded any expectations that I had going in. Coach Sawyer is AMAZING!!!! He not only helped me to achieve my fitness goals he patiently guided me through the mental challenges that comes with fat loss and helped me develop a healthy mindset about this process. I developed a love for the Gym and am taking all the knowledge I have acquired to continue on this path. All the coaches and administration are professional, extremely knowledgeable, passionate and all around great people!

I was so wary to join. I hated exercise, was always tired and weak. I had a baby and wanted to make sure I would have the strength and energy to look after her as she grows. Despite being a working mom, I joined VSA and have had the best 4 months of my life. I have so much energy, gained so much strength and really worked on technique too, I’ve never been happier, I’ve learnt skills and knowledge that will last me a lifetime. I look forward to working out. The program is VERY personalised for your lifestyle and goals to make sure you achieve them. It is such a wonderful supportive community and the coaches are AMAZING. Biggest regret-not joining sooner! Thanks coach Sawyer!!!!!!

I started my VSA program in November when that finished 90 days later, I realized that I had only scratched the surface and decided I still wanted support from my coach to keep going. While I clearly wasn’t anywhere near where I wanted to be in terms of body goals (after all, Rome wasn’t built in a day), I knew I had learned so much about what goes into developing results-oriented fitness/nutrition habits. The short answer is “A LOT”, but if you’re interested in the long answer, feel free to keep reading… First there’s the technicality of lifting. If you’re only starting out, you’ll be surprised by how much attention that requires. Your shoulders will try to compensate for your chest during a bench press, your back leg tries to compensate for the front leg during a lunge, etc, etc. I could go on, but even with a perfectly-prescribed program, you could be working all the wrong muscles and not making the progress you wanted. Then, there’s the meal plan. It started with learning how to stick with it and adjust to eating more food than I was used to. After that, it was about tracking calories accurately (which causes continuous deliberation on whether to increase, reduce or maintain my intake). I still struggle to maintain consistency with my schedule that involves a lot of travel and eating out. Certain weeks I gain very little, other weeks I gain too quickly. And on top of all that, gaining muscle also involves gaining fat, and its extremely challenging to be comfortable with that when you’re so impatient to get lean! The other thing is tracking and logging your progress. Seriously, who knew that lifting weights involved so much admin??? But the reality is, there’s nothing more powerful than data! Track your calories, log your weight/measurements and take your progress pics. How else are you going to be able to trust the process without second guessing it, yourself or your coach? I chose to stick with Sawyer after my 90 days because I know that while progress can be slow, it has never ever felt stagnant. We are constantly problem-solving, brainstorming, and reconfiguring things as it relates to my diet, exercise program, progress and motivation. But, once I (and all of us) do reach those goals, imagine how easy it will be to maintain or even improve them with all this knowledge? To be honest, we’ll probably be smarter than many people who consider themselves fitness experts. But most importantly, it feels SO good not to be stagnant. I’m done with slaving away at the gym aimlessly and hoping for the best. To anyone that is frustrated, remember to always (as sawyer and I say), “keep chugging and plugging”. Focus on what you want and accept that getting there will be a journey that involves trial and error, and more time than you think. P.S. One last tip: be honest with yourself and your coach: tell them what’s working for you and what isn’t. If you don’t like a specific workout, tell them. If you’re bored, tell them. If you like something, tell them! Watch your form reviews, and make sure you understand them. That will help you enjoy the process and get the most out of it.

I took two weeks to write this review because I needed it to match the caliber of my experience in The Vegan Superhero Academy. Before I started with VSA, I was in a mediocre, “okay” place just getting by. I was not in horrible shape but I was definitely uncomfortable in my body and with my abilities. Like I could finish a hike but I’d be huffing & don’t even ask about taking a photo at the top. I knew there was more. I knew there was untapped potential and that I needed to make a change or else I’d hold regret. I can heartily say the only thing I regret is not doing this sooner. I was instantly met with so much support and enthusiasm from every member of their team, and I felt like they truly understood my values and personality. And even though we’re from all over the world with all different backgrounds, I have never been part of a more like-minded community. The most important relationship, though, is with my coach. Alison was absolutely incredible. We worked through my relationship with food, uncovered limiting beliefs, talked through body image, and built the foundation of a warrior mindset that will serve me for the rest of my life. The depth of our conversations only grew with time, and she helped me realized what I am truly capable of. I have a healthier relationship with food than I could’ve even fathomed at the beginning of VSA, I’m in the best shape of my life, I have the tools to stay consistent (and get back on track when life happens), and I believe in my abilities to crush my upcoming goals. Marathon, here I come! Alison, I am so grateful for your expertise, your friendship, and just you. And to the whole team, thanks for being my extended family. If you’re at all considering VSA, do it. The only regret you’ll have is that you didn’t do it sooner.

From the videos provided within the academy to give you the knowledge of the why and how this works, to the meal plans and support provided by your coach and other coaches within are invaluable. It was an exciting 9mos experience and seeing the changes your body made were incredible. Keep up the great work!

There is a reason that I have been a VSA client for over two years. It is not because I have not learned the tools needed to live an active and healthy vegan lifestyle on my own, but because I value the genuine support, evidence-based knowledge, and honest integrity of the coaches and the community. Leif was my first coach when I joined the academy, and in my first 90 days, I lost 26 pounds, 9.5 inches off my waist, and gained 1.5 inches on my arms. With these incredible results (which also included a huge shift in my mindset and broke down some limiting beliefs around what was possible) I committed to continue with the academy under the guidance of Coach Laura. I have to take a moment to thank both Coach Leif and Coach Laura for not only their coaching abilities, experience, and evidence-based approach to training and nutrition, but for their ability to provide tough love, support, and mentorship. I have learned so much and have accomplished some really big goals that I never thought were possible for me while being a part of VSA (including running my first half-marathon!) Though I'm still discovering my sweet spot between my love for strength training and bodybuilding under Coach Laura's wing, the one certainty is that I have found my tribe. Not only do you receive the support of your coach, but you also get access to all of the coaches via weekly Masterclasses that teach you about training, nutrition, mindset, goal setting, and habit formation. If that wasn't enough, you have the support of other clients going through the academy via a private Facebook Group. It's truly a unique experience to all of the negative content that consumes most social media feeds. In this group, you share the accountability for your success, celebrate your wins, and discuss your opportunities in a supportive and uplifting environment. It's a place to go to be inspired daily and journal your experience. It's been helpful to go back through my posts in the community to see how far I have come in my journey. The experience of VSA has seriously changed my life in far too many ways to list here, but I can tell you that it is THE BEST vegan training online. No other programs compare with the amount of individual support, combined knowledge, experience, resources, and community support that the academy provides. I have made lifelong friends and will continue growing with VSA.

ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! I don't regret it at all! I've learned so much and made so many gains in 90 days that my mind is blown!!! My relationship with food has done a COMPLETE 180 and is so much healthier than it has been my whole life! I can't wait to see what a year of support, learning and growing with the VSA brings me!