The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

Where do I start... VSA is a great place to reignite your passion & motivation, but also to teach you things you have never known when it comes to health and fitness. My experience with VSA & the coaches is well worth the investment. In the short 3 months I was with the team, I got access to in-depth knowledge, a support system and a whole new community of like-minded individuals. The best part about being part of the VSA program is it is designed around your goals and you as a person. It is not a general cookie cutter workout plan and meal plan. The coaches take the time to check in with you, make adjustments immediately to your plan if it doesn't fit or if you feel it is not working. Even if you want a bit more variation in your program, hit them up and they will change some things for you. For me I learnt a lot when it came to the nutrition and structuring of nutrition around your goals and training. I have been vegan for almost 4 years, but never knew how to fuel my body correctly to train. Now I know how to fuel my body, so I am able to perform on a higher level, my recovery time has been reduced drastically and I feel full of energy & I am re-motivated when it comes to my fitness. The other aspect of the VSA program that helped a lot was the weekly check ins with my coach, it really helped with the mental aspects of everything. Being able to have someone understand the stresses you are going through, listen to you and understand the struggles. You also know that the coaches are just as invested in your progress as you are. This is an investment for yourself, a healthier, stronger physically and mentally version of you. The motivation from the coaches also help to keep you invigorated and knowing that they are personally watching also helps to keep you accountable. My fitness has improved greatly since starting and finishing my program, the greatest thing I will take away from Coach Leif is to Train with Intent!

I worked with The Vegan Gym in fall of 2018 and it was great. The help I got has kept me on track with a gym routine as well as helping with portion control and not “treating myself” too often. I loved the flexibility they had with how to curtail things to my wants and needs. I would definitely recommend working with them to kickstart your health & fitness routine.

The vegan gym saved my life! I had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a year before starting with them. I went entirely plant based and started working with the coaches to try anything to get my life back. They set up a plan that was specific to me, that wasn’t too hard on my body but helped me build a healthier lifestyle. Within 90 days I went from walking with a cane to running three miles. I went from having issues holding my phone to deadlifting 100 pounds. In the middle of my training with them I was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. I was told that according to my MRI’s I should be in a wheelchair. Yet I am thriving. My doctors believe this is due to the lifestyle I have through the vegan gym. These guys are the real deal! It’s hard work, but if you’re committed it will change your life!!! Major plus.... I lost 25lbs through them as well!!! Join today. Don’t hesitate changing your life for the better.

Before joining the Vegan Superhero Academy, I was struggling with my body image and self-confidence. I’m a healthcare provider and an advocate for a whole-food plant-based diet; however, I never felt that I looked the part. I was always self conscious about how I looked and this created self-doubt, which interfered with my ability to educate my patients and the public on the health benefits of a healthy lifestyle. I wasn’t overweight, but I did not look athletic and strong. I had tried several diets and workout plans before, and while I would get close to my goal weight, I could never get the physique that I desired. I always just ended up looking “skinny fat” when what I really wanted was to look strong and feel confident. At one point I felt frustrated by my past attempts and hopeless about ever being able to have the physique I dreamed of for so long. I read a book written by Coach Leif and saw that his approaches to diet and exercise were evidence-based and focused on building an athletic physique, not just on healthy eating, which was something that was lacking in the previous diets and workout plans I had attempted. This is what really turned me on to applying to VSA and that decision has truly been a game changer for me. VSA gave me everything I needed. With the support of the wonderful coaches and the amazing VSA Facebook community, I not only attained each and every goal I had set in the beginning of the program - I surpassed them! VSA is the complete package. It’s not just an evidence-based approach to a nutrition and workout plan. VSA also gives you the support and accountability you need to ensure your success and the tools to help you change your mindset. I now have my dream physique and my self-confidence has strengthened. I now know that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. If you’re serious about your health and long-term life goals and are struggling to get it all together - VSA is your catalyst.

I don’t know where to even begin for how amazing VSA is. It gave me so much more confidence as a vegan athlete. I started with the main goal of losing weight and VSA helped me meet that goal with flying colors. My secondary goal was to do a Century Ride and while certain Global circumstances rerouted that goal, I found other ways to continue to push myself; I’m riding 500 miles throughout the month of September now. I can’t thank Coach Ash enough for all of her amazing support as I crushed my goals. I was hesitant at first because I’m used to in-person coaching but VSA provides more than just basic coaching. It set me up for success by dialing in my nutrition, increasing my confidence, and improving both my mental and physical wellbeing. VSA is an investment in YOURSELF. And it pays handsome dividends in your overall health.

From start to finish my experience was absolutely fantastic. I worked with both coach Anders and coach Ash, and Unlike the previous trainers I had worked with I got the most out of this program then I had imagined possible. My previous trainer before this was constantly telling me I couldn’t get enough protein being vegan. They had no Problem proving my old trainer wrong. They truly care and treat you like family. Plus they tailor your program and it’s definitely not cookie cutter. They took the time to understand my health concerns and made my program fit. The weekly coaching calls, the online classes, and the online community really made this program work. When something needed adjustment in any area they found a solution. COVID hit while I was enrolled and they switched gears and made workout videos demonstrating how to get the most of a home workout when you can’t get to the gym. Even after the program concluded I was welcomed into an alumni program. This program gave me to tools and and confidence to be successful maintaining my vegan diet and continuing my journey with getting into the best shape of my life. Bottom line, this program is worth it. You’re not buying a coaching program but rather an investment in your health, wellness, and long term fitness.

As a single mom, balancing long work hours and caring for a daughter in crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, I easily could have let my health and fitness goals go and fallen into a place of depression. Had it not been for the amazing coaches and the set up of the VSA, that’s likely the way things would have gone for me. Being a part of the VSA grounded me when everything else in my life was chaotic and seemed to be falling apart. Having weekly coaching calls provided the accountability I needed to keep me focused on my goals. During our calls, my coach was kind and always offered a listening ear, advice, and knowledge to help set me up for the week ahead. Having the support of other highly motivated and like-minded people in the VSA Facebook group to share experiences and celebrate victories with was an added bonus. The coaches provided live trainings and education several days each week and if you couldn't join live, the recording was posted so you could watch later. They were responsive to texts with questions that came up in between the scheduled weekly calls. There is no lack of support when you are a member of the VSA! At the end of the 90 days you will be prepared to take on new goals with the new habits, skills, and knowledge you gained during the program. While in VSA, I shredded 20 lbs of fat and lost 5 inches off my waist while gaining muscle at the same time. I learned how to set realistic and achievable goals, not only related to health and fitness, but in other areas of my life as well. I learned how to create a sustainable meal plan and how to determine the macros that are right for me and my personal goals. I created new routines and discovered I’m capable of achieving far more than I ever thought possible. Joining the VSA was one of the best investments I’ve ever made. The knowledge I gained in a short 90 days will go with me for the rest of my life. I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants a complete transformation, but needs some guidance and accountability to jump start the process. Make the investment in yourself! You won’t be disappointed!

VSA gave me the confidence in becoming the vegan athlete I always new I could be. Fueling my body with the correct vegan macros instantly changed my intensity and my performance. My lean body mass increased and I lost body fat while bulking. The body recomposition was fantastic! I had no doubt that I would be able to lean bulk and shred with confidence. The instant connection I had with the coaches and the community led me to want to do more with the VSA. I have been apart of the fitness community for more than 20 years, and VSA fired me up to want to do more for as many athletes as possible. This program and the people are extremely unique, I knew instantly that I wanted to continue to be apart of it. Now I'm blessed to be a coach with this amazing team of passionate, driven, and loving superheroes!