The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

I was vegan for several years before beginning VSA. I first saw the program on Facebook and very casually entertained—for about a year—the idea of joining. But I was pretty fit, ate pretty well (I thought), and it really seemed that VSA wouldn’t have a lot to offer me. During this same year, however, I started noticing that I could no longer eat anything I wanted with no weight gain… and I had a few more aches and pains than I’d had before… and I wasn’t quite as strong as I used to be… and I began to suspect I wasn’t getting enough protein in my diet... lots of little things started adding up and I was gaining momentum on the “downward slide.” So, I decided to look into VSA in a more serious way. It’s not inexpensive, and this was my biggest hesitation—would what I gained be worth the money I was spending? In the end I made the decision to enroll, and I’ve not regretted it. There are so many resources (e.g., videos, handouts) covering a wide range of topics; you’re assigned a coach who personalizes an eating plan and exercise regimen for you (and provides ongoing support and modifications as you settle on what works for you—thank you, Sarah!!); and you’re immediately part of an inspiring and supportive community of like-minded vegans all interacting with each other (as much as you want-- there's no pressure). I’ve gained strength and flexibility in this program for sure—and I value those things—but what I appreciate most is everything I’ve learned (and am still learning) about food. My hunch that I wasn’t getting enough protein was correct (I’m now eating about twice as much as before), yet I’m eating delicious food and I’m not going hungry! I still make my favorite recipes, but with what I know now I am putting meals together differently to ensure that my nutritional needs are met. This is a true lifestyle change for me. I’m not quite 2/3 through my program but already feel I’ve gotten my money’s worth!

VSA has it all and in less than 90 days got me to be the healthiest I've ever been and looking my best too. My perspective - 28 year old guy who works in the arts. Before COVID I was a regular lifter. Gained over 30lbs and lost a ton of muscle during the pandemic and developed some chronic pain. <--- all of this changed in less than 90 days. Beginning with Instagram interactions with Anders everything always felt personal and genuine. I have a close friend who started the program a few months before me and I saw his progress on Instagram which lead to me following Leif and Anders. Anders then started interacting with me over messenger and never pressured me to check out VSA or anything on the page, just wanted to get to know me and learn about my life. After a week or two of interacting like this I wanted to know more - I knew I needed help getting out of the rut that my mind and body have been in since the beginning of the pandemic. Eventually a set up a call (they were so gracious about rescheduling TWICE) and I got to meet Elke - who is a super kind and personable person. When it came time to decision making in the call I knew the vibes were right. This was a big investment into myself and it REALLY has paid off. It takes a week or two for them to get everything ready for you to get started because literally every aspect of the program is customized. Elke paired me with Coach Sarah (who is THE BEST and so supportive <3 ) and I couldn't be happier. Sarah created some workouts that I really enjoy. I'm not exactly new to working out and Sarah was able to keep things challenging and fun while meeting a myriad of goals for me - more mobility, functional strength, and body recomposition. Before COVID started I had been consistently working out with a vegan coach for over two years and in less than 90 days I'm lifting heavier than ever, can rep more on all my body weight exercises, my chronic pain has disappeared, and I'm at a lower body fat than I've ever been at in my life - all WITHOUT feeling like I'm starving myself. I have visible abs for the first time in my life!!! I'm definitely signing up for more time with VSA because the experience has been so incredible. I haven't even mentioned the changes in my personal relationships, my business life, and my mindset. Like Leif has said on the podcast - fitness success tends to bleed into all areas of your life. So, when the plane starts to go down and the oxygen masks come out, you HAVE to put yours on first so you can help those around you. By prioritizing my health every area of my life has improved and I'm so, so thankful for this experience. It is absolutely worth it to invest in yourself, both financially and day after day in the gym. Show up for yourself, you DESERVE this. My sincerest thanks for Leif, Anders, Elke, Sarah, and the Avengers Team. This has been life-changing and I can't wait to continue this journey. My only regrets are not starting this sooner and not realizing that I should have prioritized saving for the VSA Retreat. I'll see everyone at the 2023 Retreat - I can't wait.

I did 90 days in the program. Before I was in the program, I was pescatarian to vegetarian but not vegan. I had tried to be vegan in the past but found it too hard on my own with some things I can't eat. I found this course very knowledgeable in learning what to eat, how to track macros and how to supplement appropriately. My coach, Emma was very supportive and always willing to answer any questions and make the program work for me. I wish I could have afforded to continue but that said, I learned enough in doing this for 90 days to continue on my own. I am very independent and highly motivated and was already in the habit of working out before this so that's why I feel confident in my ability to continue. I did lose about 8 lbs, but more importantly % of body fat, and 3 inches off my waist in this time. I am still progressing toward my ultimate goals and they are very good at helping you goal set through the course. There is no shortage of support from these folks, so if you are someone who needs a lot of support, you could certainly find it here. It's also impressive to see the changes in other folks in the progam and the FB group is very supportive. Give it a shot, all you have to lose is pounds you don't need and gain health and good habits.

The Vegan Gym and Coach Laura were amazing. Very individualized support to reach my goals even as they changed multiple times through my journey with them into goals I didn’t even consider when I started. Much knowledge and resources available from classes to the body of coaches that are available to find ways to support the clients. Specifically Coach Laura was supportive and full of knowledge, quick to respond to questions and always checking in to make sure I was making progress towards my goals and just o stall doing well. Highly recommend.

Hey there ! Just wanted to check-in here as my 90 first days are now behind, and that 190+ days are still to be enjoyed with VSA. As many people, I was quite unsure if investing money on a coaching program was worth the money. I've always been kind of a DIY guy and always preferred to do things on my own, getting this feeling of self-accomplishment is always so good. But the first three months at VSA told me important lesson, the first one being that in fields such as fitness, it's of course good to learn from our mistakes, but also that investing in such a program for a few months saves several years in a fitness journey. Here is an example: March 2019, 68 kg : lost almost 10 kg (lot of muscle in the process) in 6 months after adopting intermittent fasting and OMAD in an extreme manner. Overtime, fasting became an obsession. I was training almost everyday but was not pushing myself on resistance training. In any case most of the efforts were outweighed by overeating and alcohol binging on week ends. October 2020, 76 kg: gained back muscle mass but with a lot of fat in the process. Still doing intermittent fasting while eating more, but my metabolism struggled coming back to a normal rate. Back to resistance training but the intensity wasn't quite there Until this point, I think I can say I had a truly bad relationship to food and alcohol. April 2022, 69,5 kg : In less than 1.5 years of calisthenics program while still doing vegan intermittent fasting, I lost a drastic amount of fat while building muscle and developing a good mind-muscle connection. At this moment, I joined VSA under Mark's wing. July 2022, around 73 kg : Following Coach Mark's great guidance, I managed to gain a bit more than 3 kg of pure muscle while keeping my body fat % at the same point, if not slightly lower. Before VSA, I felt like I have been walking in the dark all my life before getting really on track from 2021 on. I don't regret anything about these struggling years as I learned what DOESN T work for me, but in just 3 months, I learned more about fitness and nutrition than in my whole journey so far. The amount of things I learned, the gains I made and the amazing community are just priceless and I don t regret any single cent of the first investment. Have I made this investment back in mid 2019, I would have saved so much time in my journey and would be for far ahead than right now, and time is to me the most valuable ressource. The bottom line from my side is that investing in ourselves is the best thing we offer us, but also for the others. I've never felt happy and so good both mentally and physically and thus, people are getting curious, ask questions and are getting inspired. Leif often mentioned the notion of "passive vegan advertising" and I also think this is such a powerful tool we can use to help others and make the world a happier, healthier and better place. VSA is not only about physical gains. Of course I m more than stocked of what I ve been doing with Mark workout-wise, but getting to understand how my body works and how to adapt my nutrition was soooo interesting, but the field where I got the most value out of my first investment is definitely the MENTAL GAINS. I truly hope sharing this will help, inspire and reassure some of you who are considering taking the leap :) Peace, love and gaiiiins !

Everything I needed and then some. I joined VSA to learn how to eat healthily and get fit as a vegan. It exceeded my expectations. They provide a completely personalized nutrition plan, workouts, personal coaching, access to all kinds of nutrition, fitness, and motivational content, and community support through Zoom meetings and social media. One of the best things I have learned through this process is to take ownership of my own health journey. I am learning how to eat and keep fit in a sustainable manner. Going through this program, I actually won a fitness transformation contest at my gym! I have been getting compliments on my weight loss and even better, lately, people are starting to comment on how muscular and fit I look! The program is not inexpensive- I figured it's as much as a personal trainer. However, you are also getting so much more than that! Leif and Anders have put together a world-class program and I am so thankful for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity.

Jeg skriver denne anmeldelsen på norsk for jeg håper at flere fra Skandinavia vil få gleden av å jobbe med VSA. Jeg hadde vært veganer en stund før jeg kom i kontakt med dem, og jeg ble veganer først og fremt for å forbedre helsen men også med tanke på dyrevelferd og planeten vår. Jeg har nerveskader i hender og føtter og lette etter noen som kunne hjelpe meg med å øke vekten og muskelstyrken min. Jeg kom over VSA via Chef AJ og fra første dag jeg tok kontakt via Messenger med Anders har jeg følt meg godt ivaretatt. Vi avtalte en startsamtale med Elke for å prate om mål og motivasjon og basert på denne samtalen valgte hun ut coach Michael til meg. Jeg ble enig om en tre måneders avtale og har ikke angret siden. Vi ble enige om et treningsprogram som var skredder sydd til meg og jeg har lært mye om trening og kosthold i løpet av denne perioden. Jeg har vært i kontakt med min coach hver dag og det har ikke vært noe problem at han bor i Canada. Treningsprogrammer ligger i TrueCoach appen og det er enkelt å følge programmet med video av øvelsene og hvor du legger inn din egen progresjon. Du kan filme deg når du gjør øvelsen og få en tilbakemelding fra din coach om du gjør den riktig. VSA har mye kunnskaps materiell som du får tilgang til og Facebook gruppe som virkelig er støttende i din vei mot målet. Jeg er 58 år og har virkelig fått igjen gnisten til å trene og bli sterkere takket være coach Michaels tro på meg og støtte i hele prosessen. Nå skal jeg prøve meg på egenhånd men vet at jeg har en støtte i VSA hvis jeg ikke klarer det. Jeg er takknemlig for tiden med VSA og har ikke angret en dag.

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!