This episode is Part 2 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:What is the #1 thing you see people mess up with their training?How much weight should you lift?When should you increase the weight?How many times a week should you lift?How much volume should you do?We hope you enjoy it!​Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

People ask us all the time, "What do you guys eat when dieting for fat loss?" Well, that's a fantastic question because your diet is the single most important factor in achieving your fat loss goals. So in this podcast episode, we're going to tell you exactly what we eat to shred fat!In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, we'll cover:Everything that we eat in a day when dietingOur go-to dieting foodsThe "healthy" foods that will wreck your dietOur favorite shredding snacksI think you'll find a TON of valuable nuggets in this podcast and we hope you enjoy it!And don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

This episode is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we’ll be answering all of your training questions.We’ve received dozens of questions via email and Instagram over the past few months and we decided to answer them in the podcast because we think it will be super beneficial to all of you!Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:What is the most important part of a training program?What exercises are best for building muscle?What are the best exercises for losing weight?Should women lift heavy weights?What are the ideal rep ranges for building muscle?We hope you We hope you enjoy it!Before you go, don't forget to screenshot this episode and share with us on Instagram by tagging @thevegangym.We'd love to see who is enjoying this episode!Follow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Get your free copy of our new book Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

I'd like to introduce our first guest ever on The Vegan Gym Podcast, our good friend Fraser Bayley.Fraser is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He’s overcome extreme adversity to become a legend in the vegan bodybuilding world. He and his wife Lauren are the founders of Evolving Alpha, a movement that’s proving to the world that you can become strong, healthy, and super fit while living a life full of compassion.Beyond being a vegan nutritionist and strength coach, Fraser is the epitome of a vegan badass. Not only is he super freaking jacked, he’s also an incredibly loving, down to Earth guy.In this interview, Fraser shared his story and personal struggles from his incredible transformation from an unfulfilled, unhappy, and emotionally broken butcher to vegan bodybuilder and activist driven by purpose and overflowing with fulfillment.In this podcast, we dive deep into the realm of mindset and personal development to discover how Fraser accomplished his incredible life transformation.We also talk in depth about proper nutrition and training. We covered everything from macros to supplements to training splits and more.This interview was absolutely incredible. It is nearly 2 hours long, but I promise you there are no slow parts. You’ll learn a ton, but more importantly, you’ll leave this podcast feeling super inspired.We hope you enjoy it!If you don't follow Fraser, you're missing out!! You can follow him on Instagram @evolvingalpha or on his Evolving Alpha Facebook page. You can also check out his website: EvolvingAlpha.comGet your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

If you don't find enjoyment in your training and dieting, then your progress won't be sustainable. The key to long-term fitness success is to make fitness fun!In this podcast, Anders and I discuss the 7 ways that we make fitness fun:Create long-term and short-term goalsTrain with a workout partnerChange up your workoutsTake off days and change the sceneryFind the right workout playlistHave fun, short, intense workouts that you actually look forward toReward yourselfIf you've had trouble sticking to your training routine, I'm certain that you'd benefit from incorporating more of these tactics into your routine.Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

In this episode, we’re going to teach you how to get ripped as a vegan!To get ripped, you really just need to have a low body fat percentage, so in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to do that.The 3 Laws of Vegan ShreddingBefore diving into these rules, let’s make something clear: our primary objective when shredding is to lose fat, but an equally important objective is to maintain lean muscle mass. We don’t want to compromise our hard-earned lean muscle mass in any way.Maintain an aggressive, yet not reckless, calorie deficit of about 20%Eat plenty of high-quality proteinFocus on heavy compound weightlifting, NOT cardioSo those are the 3 main things that you need to do to shred body fat and get ripped. While these things help make your progress as quick and efficient as possible, it is still difficult.That's why we're going to tell you our BEST tips for getting RIPPED in this podcast episode. We hope you enjoy it!Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

One of the most common questions vegans ask us is: "How much vegan protein should you eat to build muscle?" Well, a high-protein diet is absolutely vital for building muscle and strength. While it might be possible to build some muscle with a relatively low protein intake around 10% of total calories, a plethora of sports nutrition research proves you are fighting an uphill battle.If you are working to build muscle, you should aim for at least 0.8 grams of high-quality plant protein per pound of body weight per day (assuming you have a relatively low body fat percentage). That’s equal to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.You might think this sounds high, but trust us. When you are working your ass off in the gym to gain muscle, you want to be sure you are getting all of the protein you need to be sure you aren’t leaving any gains on the table.Let’s Take A Look At What The Research SaysA study by the Exercise Nutrition Research Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario confirmed that regular exercise increases daily protein requirements by as much as 100% vs. recommendations for sedentary individuals.Given that the recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight (0.8 grams per kilogram of bodyweight) for healthy adults, the researchers suggest 0.73 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.6 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).A study by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University found that protein intakes in the range of 0.6 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight per day (1.3 to 1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day) consumed in 3-4 equal amounts each day will maximize muscle protein synthesis. The researchers suggested that experienced athletes likely require less protein.A study from the McMaster University Medical Center concluded that athletes working to maximize bulk and strength while resistance training should consume foods with high biological value with a maximum protein requirement of approximately 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight per day (0.77 grams per pound of bodyweight per day).So as things stand right now in the scientific literature, if you are serious about gaining muscle and strength, and you want to be safe in terms of consuming enough protein to promote that muscle growth, then you should aim for about 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight (1.8 grams per kilogram of body weight).Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

The most pervasive vegan stereotype is that you cannot build muscle and strength on a vegan diet. That's why vegan bodybuilding activism is our own favorite form of vegan advocacy.It's also why we care so much about helping vegans to build muscle and get into the best shape of their lives. To date, we've helped hundreds of vegan-curious people make the transition to a compassionate fit lifestyle. And we're just getting started!We firmly believe that the more fit vegans there are, the more people that will get interested in veganism.And it all started 3 years ago when I found VeganBodybuilding.com, which is run by a vegan bodybuilder and vegan activist named Robert Cheeke.This site helped me to realize that my bodybuilding aspirations as a vegan were not crazy like everyone else had been telling me.Well, things have come full circle! This past Saturday (4/28/2018), we had the pleasure of attending the 2018 FitExpo in Philadelphia where we met some of our favorite vegan bodybuilding and fitness influencers, including Robert Cheeke!In this podcast episode, we'll discuss our experience at the 2018 Philadelphia FitExpo and the AMAZING ripple effect that vegan bodybuilders have made for the vegan movement.Go Follow Our Amazing Vegan Bodybuilder Friends:Robert Cheeke: Champion vegan bodybuilder and founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Follow him here: @veganbodybuildingandfitnessFraser Bailey: Former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder, nutritionist, and coach. Follow him here: @evolvingalphaDani Taylor: Champion vegan physique competitor and coach. Follow her here: @veganproteinsGiacomo Marchese: Champion vegan bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach. Follow him here: @musclesbybrusselsNatalie Matthews: Professional bikini athlete in the Naturally Fit Federation (NFF) and vegan chef. Follow her here: @fitveganchefVanessa Espinoza: Elite powerlifter and 3x Colorado Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Follow her here: @plantbasedmuscleCarey Kidd: Vegan powerlifter and owner of Tru Supplements. Follow him here: @careykiddGet your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show

Whether you are an aspiring vegan or vegan veteran, chances are pretty good that you've faced struggles on your vegan journey. We all struggle when confronted with adversity and negativity, and unfortunately, the lack of social support can be frustrating. Often people don't understand you and don't make any effort to understand you.At times, being vegan can feel lonely, but I promise that you are not alone! There are tons of ways to meet other awesome vegans (we'll tell you how in this episode!) and you can always reach out to us if you have any questions or need some encouragement.Learning how to cook and eat properly on a vegan diet can also be really overwhelming. For my first year as a vegan, I struggled to build muscle and in hindsight, it was all because I made a few simple, yet profound, dietary mistakes.We want to help you combat these struggles, so in this podcast, Anders and I will discuss the struggles we faced on our vegan journey in detail and provide tips on how to overcome them. We'll also tell you what books to read, movies to watch, and supplements to take to ensure you thrive as a vegan.Get your free copy of our new book, Vegan Fat Shredding Secrets: https://www.veganshredding.comApply to the Vegan Superhero Academy, our 1-on-1 online coaching program: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.comFollow us on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/thevegangym/Check out our vegan fitness apparel: https://vegangymgear.com/Support the show