The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

I had a fantastic experience with The Vegan Super Hero Academy, and a huge part of that was working with an exceptional coach, Nicole Mitsigorgis. Nicole is a former professional cyclist and an outstanding athlete, and that experience really shows in the way the coaching is structured, thoughtful, and results-driven. Over the last four months, I not only met but exceeded my cycling goals—improving my power output by 30 watts and nearly doubling my power-to-weight ratio. The progress felt sustainable and well-supported, not forced or short-term. The academy itself is full of genuinely great people, and the nutrition framework is easy to follow and helps build a healthy, positive relationship with food. I do love food, so I ended up customizing many of the recipes to better suit my tastes—some of them could use a bit of refinement—but the overall guidance is solid and practical. There is also an impressive depth of knowledge available through their articles and resources. Honestly, there’s so much great content that I didn’t have enough time to fully digest it all. For anyone considering the program, I’d strongly recommend the 12‑month plan to really get the most value. This is a program I would absolutely return to in the future, and I highly recommend it to anyone serious about performance, plant-based nutrition, and long-term athletic growth.

I was in the midst of looking for help with expanding or growing my plant-based lifestyle. The biggest area for me was that of the diet, as I am not a person who likes to be in the kitchen nor do I enjoy cooking shows. I came across VSA by chance, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed at that time. Having someone lay out a meal plan with recipes as well as having a coach (thank you, Arman!) for accountability and to discuss various aspects of the plant-based lifestyle was very helpful. Additionally, another great benefit was that of the community itself on the app, which allows you to interact with others on the same path across the country. Although I did not continue with the longer program, I did benefit greatly from the initial program, which lasted approximately four months. In that time, I reduced my LDL by 40 points, and my A1c moved out of the pre-diabetic range to normal. In addition to this, I lost approximately 6 to 8 pounds of visceral fat. Those gains alone were worth joining the program.

VSA is the only vegan coaching program I found while looking for a plant based program. Along with exercise and nutrition guidance, they have a community that helps to keep us accountable. I have been working with Coach Lukasz for the past year and half and he is an amazing coach. He has helped me with body recomposition and provides prompt feedback on form videos. He modifies workouts based on travel schedules and lifestyle changes. I 100% recommend working with Lukasz.

This experience has been absolutely amazing, and I’ve truly enjoyed working with Coach Lukasz! He’s incredibly positive, encouraging, and honest with me, always telling me exactly what I NEED to hear in the most nonjudgmental way. As the only vegan I know, it was amazing to be part of such a positive and supportive community. I've learned so much about fitness, especially how crucial certain aspects of training that I was neglecting actually are. Coach Lukasz has provided me with challenging workouts that have really pushed me to grow, and he’s always been open to making adjustments if needed or if I wasn’t completely happy with something. The recipes can sometimes be a little confusing, but I’ve managed to work through them and make the most of it.

I joined the Vegan Gym program from August to December and was very happy with the results. The training program was great, and I made noticeable progress in my fitness. I’m giving the program 4 out of 5 stars because, while it was effective, I feel the price didn’t fully reflect the services offered. The highlights: My personal trainer, Nathan, was amazing. He was a perfect match for me—super knowledgeable, supportive, and fun to work with. He introduced me to new training techniques that really pushed me and helped me reach my goals. I learned a lot from him, and he made the workouts enjoyable. I also had a consultation with a nutritionist, and she was fantastic. She explained everything clearly and provided great advice tailored to my needs. The results I achieved in these four months were worth celebrating, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. The challenges: That said, there were a few areas where the program could improve, especially for someone like me who has IBS and is new to veganism. 1. Meal plan personalization: I chose this program because I struggle with IBS and wanted guidance on transitioning to vegan eating in a way that worked for my sensitivities. While the meal plan provided a solid foundation, it wasn’t as personalized as I expected. The recipes weren’t IBS-friendly, so my partner (who supported me through the program) had to make a lot of adjustments to ensure I could actually eat the meals. The program also required us to create our own weekly meal plan and grocery list. This took about an hour each week, which wasn’t what we expected from a “personalized” program. Since I’m not experienced in cooking and dislike meal planning, my partner had to take on all the cooking and planning. This made the process feel more complicated and time-consuming than we had hoped. 2. Knowledge videos: The program includes educational videos, but we didn’t find them particularly useful. My partner watched two of them but felt they didn’t add much value. Because of time constraints, we didn’t engage much with this part of the program. 3. Community feature: There’s a community aspect included in the program, but I didn’t use it. I’m a more reserved person and didn’t feel comfortable engaging in the community. This feature may be great for others but wasn’t something I needed or used. Final thoughts: The Vegan Gym program has a lot to offer, especially if you’re looking for effective training and support from knowledgeable professionals. I’m really grateful for Nathan’s guidance and the nutritionist’s advice—they were the best parts of the experience. However, for the price, I expected a more seamless and fully personalized approach, particularly with the meal planning. If you’re experienced in the kitchen and don’t mind spending extra time on planning and adapting recipes, this program could work really well for you. But if you’re someone like me, who prefers a simpler and more independent system, you might find it a bit overwhelming. I’m happy with the progress I made and grateful for the support from both the Vegan Gym team and my partner, but I’d suggest refining the meal planning process to make it more user-friendly and personalized for different needs.

I invested in the Vegan Gym as a kick in the butt to create a proper workout routine while increasing plant protein. I didn’t need to lose weight, but I wanted to change my body composition and increase strength and flexibility so I can be as active as I want into my 60’s -90’s and not be held back by my health. Eating plant based provides greater health benefits but I’ve not previously focused on protein, so tracking that for muscle gain was very helpful. My coach, Megan, was very knowledgeable and helpful in texts and on weekly calls, and there is a lot of video content on both vegan nutrition and weight training that helps with understanding the science and purpose for the recommendations the coaches make. After three months I feel stronger and can see changes in body composition but more importantly, I have a plan to continue gaining strength and endurance and know that this will help me be active and age healthy and strong.

I decided to join VSA after I saw an Instagram post with Dr. Greger and one of the founders of VSA. I have followed Dr. Greger for years and thought I might give VSA a try to help me gain muscle. I was already vegan/ vegetarian and fairly lean so I thought having a coach to guide me with a nutrition and workout plan would help me achieve my goals. I was paired with Coach Emma and she was very supportive of me . I had difficulty eating the suggested protein to gain muscle and lose body fat. I stuck to the program as best I could, and lost 3 inches on my waist and gained a little muscle. I gained about 2 pounds. I could actually see some growth on my biceps . My journey will continue past the 90 days as my goals require time and dedication. I can say that having a coach helps one establish new helpful habits with nutrition and exercise to help achieve one’s goals. It is not a quick fix. I was grateful that Coach Emma was understanding when life threw some unexpected punches at me. With her encouragement, I did the best I could,and now have a blueprint to continue on my own. Coach Emma revised my meal plan and workouts as it was evident I had been overtraining. I also had new life challenges where I had to do more workouts at home. She never gave up on me. Perhaps if the program were a little more affordable I’d continue with VSA . It was a leap of faith for me to embark on this journey. It was a financial sacrifice as well as true grit with daily and weekly accountability to my coach. I made some gains and feel good about it. Keys to success are meal preps, mental and physical fortitude = good outcome. The reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was cost making it not available to most people. However, my coach Emma was a 5 star coach.

My entire experience with the VSA was great. From the initial connection via Facebook Messenger thru the onboarding process. The program is well thought out with the client at the center. I loved when my "goody box" arrived with a Vegan Hero t-shirt along with a measuring tape to help me track my progress. My coach Gergo is fantastic, he does a great job staying in contact and always encouraging me. My goal was to drop fat and build muscle. I did build more muscle, unfortunately the fat loss and smaller number on the scale is going to be a long game for me. On the bright side, I started the program concerned about recent blood work and elevated cholesterol numbers which on retesting are all within normal range. I am a believer that following a whole food plant based eating plan along with my exercise program resulted in the good lab report.