The Vegan Gym Podcast

Let's talk about cardio! This week's podcast is the last episode of our 4-part training questions series!Here are the questions that we’ll be answering in today’s episode:Should you include cardio in your training routine?Does cardio affect your muscle gains?What’s the best form of cardio for fat loss?Is it better to workout in a fasted or non-fasted state?Should you change your macros along with your workouts?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

I'd like to introduce you to our good friends Natalie and George Matthews.Natalie is a former professional surfer turned IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor and vegan chef extraordinaire. Not only does she crush the stereotypes against veganism through fitness, she also proves that you can make vegan food super delicious and macro-friendly.We also had the pleasure of having her #1 fan, her husband George, join us on the podcast. As a US Coast Guard helicopter pilot, vegan bodybuilder, and animal rights activist, George definitely gives his wife’s badassery a run for its money!Natalie and George are a freakin’ vegan power couple, so I think it goes without saying that this episode is going to be insanely awesome!If you're not following them, you need to change that!Follow Natalie on Instagram @fitveganchef, check out her website FitVeganChef.com, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for amazing vegan meal prep ideas and bikini prep videos.If you are interested in trying out Clean Machine products, which Anders and I fully endorse, then you can use the coupon code "NMCMT" for 25% off their store: CleanMachineOnline.comFollow George on Instagram @aveganmantroop and check out his website AVeganMan.com.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

This episode is Part 3 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 workout splits do you guys follow?How long should I rest between sets?Should I perform reps slowly to increase time under tension?How much should you rest between training a particular muscle group?How many days off should you take?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

Anders just competed in two physique shows this past Saturday: the 2018 Ultimate Physique Championships & Pennsylvania State Championships. We haven’t discussed any of his previous shows in much detail on the podcast, so we’re going to do that now!I've compiled a list of questions that we've received about Anders' competitions from you guys and in this podcast, I'll be asking him a few of them. To provide an extra dose of entertainment, I didn't share any of these questions with Anders prior to the podcast.We talked about what motivates him, what his diet and training look like, why he gets those ridiculous spray tans, his best tips for anyone interested in competing in his/her first show, and MUCH more!I hope that you find this episode to be both interesting and entertaining, even if you have no interest in doing a physique competition of your own!We'd love to see who is enjoying the podcast, so please be sure to screenshot this episode and tag us on Instagram @thevegangym. Thanks for tuning in!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

Be honest. Do you like the way you look in a swimsuit?If the answer is no, and you want to change that, there's still time! We're less than 2 weeks into summer in the Northern Hemisphere.People love taking time off and being lazy during the summer, but in reality, our obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our long-term potential.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

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