

The Vegan Gym Podcast
Leif Arnesen
We’re on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 58min
Leif’s 7 Tips for Lean Bulking
As Leif goes through his own bulking phase, he shares some of the most useful tips that he’s picked up through his research and his personal experiences. Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to react and respond to these 7 important bulking tips.Join our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy:https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

May 30, 2024 • 53min
How to Overcome Challenges & Setbacks
Leif and Daphne discuss how to build a healthy mindset around dealing with challenges and setbacks. Whether it’s an injury, illness, or another stressor that’s limiting you from working towards your goals, how you handle adversity on your health and fitness journey defines your potential.Join our 1-on-1 coaching program, the Vegan Superhero Academy:https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

May 19, 2024 • 38min
Dr. Daphne Bascom: Vegan Blood Testing 101
In this podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom joins to chat about Blood Testing 101. Even if you think you’re perfectly healthy, there’s really no way to know for sure what’s happening inside your body unless you are taking quantifiable measurements. Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

May 8, 2024 • 38min
Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part Two
In part two of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne continue discussing their top vegan health & fitness tips.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

May 1, 2024 • 35min
Our Top Vegan Health & Fitness Tips - Part One
In part one of this two-part series, Leif and Daphne discuss their top vegan health & fitness tips.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

Apr 24, 2024 • 22min
Should You Be Concerned About Antinutrients?
In this episode, Leif and Daphne dive into the science behind antinutrients - Lectins, Phytates, and Oxalates. Are antinutrients as scary as some people would lead you to believe, or is there a safe way to consume them?Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.EPISODE REFERENCESBinding and the effect of the red kidney bean lectin, phytohaemagglutinin, in the gastrointestinal tract of suckling ratsRed kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989Plant lectins in cancer therapeuticsAssociations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortalityPhytic Acid: From Antinutritional to Multiple Protection Factor of Organic SystemsDietary factors and the risk of incident kidney stones in younger women: Nurses' Health Study IIUrinary phytate concentration and risk of fracture determined by the FRAX index in a group of postmenopausal womenPhytate Decreases Formation of Advanced Glycation End-Products in Patients with Type II Diabetes: Randomized Crossover TrialIron absorption in man: ascorbic acid and dose-dependent inhibition by phytateCalcium oxalate in plants: formation and functionOxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasisA Study of Diet and Lifestyle and the Risk of Urolithiasis in 1,519 Patients in Southern ChinaRisk of Kidney Stones: Influence of Dietary Factors, Dietary Patterns, and Vegetarian–Vegan DietsDietary intake of fiber, fruit and vegetables decreases the risk of incident kidney stones in womenDietary oxalate and kidney stone formationSupport the show

Apr 17, 2024 • 38min
Embracing Struggle
In this episode, Leif and Daphne review Daphne's STRUGGLE acronym. They discuss struggles they have overcome in life and fitness, and how you can use adversity as an impetus for growth.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

Apr 10, 2024 • 43min
9 Easy Ways to Make Habits Stick
In this episode, Leif and Daphne are inspired by one of their favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, as they discuss 9 easy ways to make your habits stick.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

Apr 3, 2024 • 34min
How to Avoid Nutritional Deficiencies (As a Vegan)
In this episode, Leif and Daphne look at essential nutrients to obtain on a plant-based diet. They discuss how much of these nutrients you should consume daily, along with plant-based foods that are high in these nutrients.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

Mar 27, 2024 • 49min
Health Wearables and Progress Tracking
In this episode, Leif and Daphne discuss wearables for tracking fitness. They review when a wearable is valuable and not, how to optimize your wearable information, and how to determine which one is best for you.Register for Menopause Mastery: https://www.vegansuperheroacademy.com/menopause-masteryCONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let’s work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show