The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

I’m over 2 months into my 6 month program and have honestly never felt better about my physique, mindset around fitness goals, and energy levels! No matter what I need, Ruari and the VSA community are there. I’ve traveled for work, gone to retreats, asked for small and big diet plan changes and through it all I got uniquely tailored diet and exercise plans to accommodate my variable schedule. It’s truly custom and extremely versatile and adaptable, which has taken a lot of pressure off of me. In the past I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of trying to figure out the “best” plan for me and how to stick to it. Maybe the single biggest advantage of VSA for me has been that I don’t have to think about if what I’m eating will help me reach my goals – I’ve learned to trust my coach fully and as long as I eat whatever plan he makes for me, I know I’m moving towards my goals. The other HUGE point I have to mention is the mindset aspect of all the group calls – I love that coaches in VSA are not afraid to share their own struggles and be vulnerable; they don’t need to pretend to be perfect and are just REAL HUMANS. They regularly talk about the emotional side of what being in the program can bring up and how identity, what others say/think, what our own self-limiting stories are, play in and how they’ve been able to overcome them (and need to keep overcoming regularly!). I’ve relied on my coach’s advice not just for my own fitness/body image blocks but also for other areas of life like my career and relationships – much of what I’ve learned I’ve been able to translate into my whole life, not just fitness/nutrition. VSA has been a game changer for me in many ways. After my initial call with Anders where I shared my journey and challenges he knew exactly who to place me with and he was spot on! Coach Ruari’s support, motivation, and mindset have been significantly impactful for me along my journey. Around when I started VSA so many other seemingly unrelated things starting happening as well – not only am I consistently meeting my goals but I am also feeling closer to my true self than I have ever been. I’d been working out and sort of focusing on nutrition for years and could not hit my physique goals. I was feeling frustrated and reluctant to invest in VSA (and myself) fearing that it would just be another program I see benefit from initially but eventually trail off. I was reassured that VSA would be different and I’ve seen nothing but that show true! For me, the 24/7 support from my coach is immensely helpful and the constant reminders to communicate communicate communicate help me feel confident to reach out if I have a question or want to change something. The flexibility in both workouts and nutrition is a big part of why I’ve seen the progress and success I have. VSA truly creates a safe space for all no matter where they are in their journey and they will always support you through any challenge/setback/speed bumps that arise along the way!

There's a saying that Leif came up with, "Choose your hard." Every day we are faced with a decision to make, are we going to take the easy path or the one that presents challenges? Are we going to coast, or are we going to sweat? It's a fairly binary choice, meaning that not choosing is still choosing. When I started VSA (228 days ago), I thought I could just coast through this life, put in 50% of the effort, and pat myself on the back for giving it my best. But the truth is I was lying to myself; perhaps not intentionally, but lying all the same. I didn't want to do anything difficult, I was very risk-averse. I wanted the end goal, but I didn't really want to put in the real work. As I hope you'll learn, VSA is not just a program you'll join for 90 days to get on track and then hope for the best thereafter, VSA is a diverse community of coaches and people that have been where you are now and want to support you in your goals. If you're anything like me, your goals won't look the same after a while, because you may realize that you can push yourself much harder than you ever thought you could. VSA has, without question, changed my life. I've experienced emotions (yeah, emotions in a fitness program) and levels of authenticity that I would have never thought possible with a group of people that had formerly been unknown to me, yet, supported me in every way. Suffice to say, it's not just about fitness and nutrition, it's about the mentality it takes to make nutrition, fitness, and life sustainable. So, if you're reading this because you want to see if it's worth it to join, ask yourself why you're questioning it, to begin with? Are you scared to make the commitment to yourself? Are you hesitant about parting with the money? I'd ask you to dig deep and see if perhaps you're choosing the easy path, and avoiding making choices that will ultimately better your life. If you choose to move forward, you won't regret it.

My entire life I have been, "larger". I have been the butt of many a fat jokes, and I have ALWAYS felt very uncomfortable in my skin. I always wanted to make a change in my life, but I just didn't know how. And the gym intimidated me. I didn't know how to even do a bench press, let alone a dead lift. I'd been vegan for a few years before finding VSA, but boy... Is it actually life changing. For starters, the teams. Inside of VSA it is broken up into 4 teams. Each team has ~3 coaches, and each coach has clients. The teams compete against each other weekly (in a friendly manner) in a challenge every week. It's a fun little comradery thing, and the winning team gets bragging rights... But the best part? How supportive everyone in your team is. Everyone actually wants the best for you. Everyone is immediately there to help pick you up if you fall off the wagon. It's such a magical atmosphere. Now on to the coaches. I interact with the coaches on my team, but most specifically with my own coach every single day. Yes. Every day. But not in an overbearing way. In a root you on kind of way, in an educational way. It's awesome. If I don't know how to do something in the gym, they send videos, instructions... etc. My coach even recorded himself doing some of the techniques and sent it to help me get better, to make sure I was doing things correctly. I have a really solid connection with my coach, Mark. He has been my biggest cheerleader. My biggest support when I was having a few hard days. Assisted in making sure I had the proper education for when I was coming home from a few months overseas. How to sustain myself for the week of travel I had. Mark is the absolute best, and I know that every other coach is just like him. VSA changed my life. Yeah, I lost a lot of weight in my initial 90 days. (35 pounds) and yeah, I have visible abs that I never thought was going to be possible in my lifetime, but it's more than that. The community. The friends. The atmosphere. The education. The comradery. Through the thick and the thin. VSA will always be something I will refer people to. It's so good I signed up for another full year! Thanks to Leif and Anders... But especially thank you to Mark.

I've been a vegetarian for more than 10 yrs but have always struggled in being a vegan because I felt it was too restrictive. VSA helped me become vegan by providing me with a ton of recipes so I wouldn't feel like I was missing out on anything. My coach, Julia, was nothing but supportive during the past 90 days. She always answered any questions I had and changed my workout based on what was going on at the time (ie. Vacations, post-covid, etc). I couldn't have asked for a better coach! I'm truly glad I made the decision to join VSA. It changed my relationship with food for the better.

My time in VSA was great! Before starting in The Academy i had no idea how to start, just the desire to improve my health and overall wellbeing. And i am so glad i started. The Academy really helped me find my rhythm when it came to exercise and nutrition. I absolutely loved working with coach Julia! She was so amazing throughout my journey, a ray of sunshine. Julia was so easy to talk to, she offered me tips and guidance on all things related and unrelated to work outs and nutrition. The FB VSA Community is amazing, i love seeing everyone interact with each other including the coaches. Overall i absolutely loved my time with VSA and hope i can work with Julia and VSA again in the future.

The vegan gym is so amazing! Before signing up I always had a difficult time losing weight because I didnt have the knowledge or support I needed. They provided it and then some! My coach Mark was fantastic! He guided me in my weight loss journey while being so responsive, knowledgable, and motivating. Do not hesitate to sign up. You won't regret it!!

After suffering two broken wrists and putting my progress back, what felt like months, the VSA have helped me come back better and stronger than ever!! I have crushed so many goals with the guidance of the VSA and feel the most positive I have ever in my life. I no longer question my decisions regarding my health and fitness as the VSA have put in place the workout and nutrition plans I need. My amazing coach Julia has been kind, inspirational and a fountain of knowledge every step of the way

Best fitness experience I’ve ever had. The coaches are very knowledgeable and available and the group as a whole was so supportive. I re-signed twice when my term was up because I didn’t want to leave the group. I shredded 25lbs with their guidance in my first 90 days. Over the next 15 month I was able to build muscle and reshape my body to be in the best shape I’ve been in since my early 20’s and I’ll be 60 next month. I highly recommend this group to everyone