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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.

The Vegan Gym Podcast Leif Arnesen

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 249 Ratings

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.

    Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, The China Study, Medical Censorship, & More

    Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, The China Study, Medical Censorship, & More

    T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study - one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology,” - Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research.

    Dr. Campbell’s research experience includes both laboratory experiments and large-scale human studies. He has received over 70 grant years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 350 research papers, most published in peer-reviewed science journals.

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    The Power of Community

    The Power of Community

    In this episode, Leif sits down with Jake as they talk about the role that community has in their fitness, and how to build your own fitness tribe. 

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    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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    The Cost of Fast Fitness Fixes with Coach Andrew

    The Cost of Fast Fitness Fixes with Coach Andrew

    In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Andrew as they talk about Andrew's fitness journey and his tips for living a sustainable, fit, vegan lifestyle.

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    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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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Sustainable Weight Loss Tips with Coach Marc (Who Lost 100 Pounds!)

    Sustainable Weight Loss Tips with Coach Marc (Who Lost 100 Pounds!)

    In this episode, Leif sits down with Coach Marc as they talk about Marc's journey from being an overweight meat-eater to losing 100 pounds and becoming a vegan fitness coach.

    CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:
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    NEW 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.


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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Dr. Neal Barnard: Balancing Your Hormones, Menopause, Omega-3s, Spreading Veganism, & More

    Dr. Neal Barnard: Balancing Your Hormones, Menopause, Omega-3s, Spreading Veganism, & More

    Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

    As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.

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    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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    The Other Side of Fear

    The Other Side of Fear

    In this episode, Leif sits down with Jake as they discuss stepping into fear to get where you want to be. 

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    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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Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
249 Ratings

249 Ratings

DHCooks ,

Intelligent discussions, shattering negative vegan stereotypes

I’ve been whole food vegan for about 13 years and have become really interested in building muscle and becoming as fit as possible to be a positive example of veganism as I move towards 50. I believe that if we can lead by example, from a positive place, we will be able to grow the movement much faster. I stumbled across the vegan gym podcast while searching for various interviews. Leif’s intelligent questions and impressive list of interviews have won me over. Keep up the awesome work. - Dawn, VegeCooking

CGreenStrawberryBabyy ,

Instant 5 stars

Look no further for the ultimate vegan fitness podcast. The Vegan Gym covers a wide range of topics with listenable dialogue between co-founder brothers and coaches from The Vegan Gym. This podcast is full of useful nuggets, smiles, and vegains. I recommend this to anyone on a journey to change their mindset around they way look at themselves, fitness, and their vegan journey. Much love!

ahdnchfjrjr ,

Great guidance

I went vegan a few years back and after losing weight, one of the first things people who saw my before/afters said was “Have you thought about putting on some muscle?” So this podcast is my guidance. I’m enjoying it a lot. These seem like nice guys and they seem to know what’s up

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