Vegan Body Coach Podcast

Ever wondered why bodybuilders train differently than powerlifters?Wouldn't training that gets you super strong, also make you super jacked?Or are they seperate goals entirely?Back as our first three-peat guest, Dr. Eric Helms breaks down the difference between training for strength and training for muscle growth.If you have seen any of Eric's work, you will know he know's his shit. And especially so when it comes to the literature on strength and hypertrophy. As a current powerlifter competitor and world class natural bodybuilder, Eric also has as stack of years in the trenches to back up what he says.You can also catch Eric in Ep. 13 on protein for Vegans and Ep. 30 on concurrent training. Eric's links:IG3DMJMASSIron CultureVBC links:Follow VBC on IG here. Coaching enquires here.And as always, if you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend, and shoot through a quick review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. See ya in the next one, plant friends.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Why do some claim that they couldn't be healthy eating just plants? While others seem to thrive?I'm chatting all things dietary balance with Accredited Practicing Dietitian Melissa D'Elia. We Cover:What does it mean to be healthy?Why do people claim they weren't healthy on a plant-only diet?What are the signs of an unbalanced diet?Key components of a balanced diet.Vitamins & minerals of interest.Do you have to eat only whole foods?How to practice balance today.Check out Mel's work.Connect with Mel on IG.Are you ready to finally  understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet.Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations on calories, protein, eating a balanced diet, training for muscle gain and supplements. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Ohhh it's a big one today friends… The Plant Strong Dietitian, Leah Higl, is back to grace your ears once again with her deep knowledge of all things vegan nutrition. And today, it's all about fat loss.Specifially we cover:Is fat loss positive or negative?The most important aspect of goal setting.Fat loss methods vs. principles.How to create a calorie deficit.The truth about macros.Does meal timing matter?Accepting that fat loss is hard, and you will get hungry.How to combat hunger to improve adherence. Why you probably need a diet break. To cardio? Or not to cardio.Check out Leah here.Follow VBC on IG here. Coaching enquires here.  If you enjoy this one, be sure to hit that subscribe button and take a look back through some of the back catalogue. I am sure you will find some episodes of interest.And as always, if you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend, and shoot through a quick review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. See ya in the next one, plant friends.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Everything you thought you knew about back pain, posture and technique is wrong.(Or at least maybe a little misguided).Like any industry, there are great physios, and there are poor physios. I wanted to bring Andrew on to provide some insight, some perspective, and some practical take homes so you feel better equipped at knowing who to trust. We cover:What's missing in physiotherapy education.Why your core is not the problem.How to address hamstring "tightness".An updated perspective on posture.Why your technique is probably OK.The role of genetics in sport.How to pick a physio.If you are new to the show, please consider subscribing and checking out our previous episodes on everything from creatine to body positivity. Also, if you enjoy this content at all, it would mean the world if you could take just a couple of minutes to throw up a quick review for the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. That's it from me.See you in the next one, plant friends.- Jax.Links:Wild Physio Fitness Wild Physio IGWild Physio PodcastFollow VBC on IG here. Coaching enquires here.  If you enjoy this one, be sure to hit that subscribe button and take a look back through some of the back catalogue. I am sure you will find some episodes of interest.And as always, if you enjoyed the show, share it with a friend, and shoot through a quick review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. See ya in the next one, plant friends.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

On today’s show, we’re answering the question… what does the future of our protein look like?I am sure you are well aware of the current state of our climate and the huge obstacles we face as a species if we want to continue to call this place home.Where we source our protein is an incredibly important component of this issue, and in recent years there have been some super exciting new technologies that have the potential to disrupt our food systems for the better.Some you may have heard of such as lab or cultivated meat. Others may be new to you such as precision fermentation. In this episdoe Dr. Rosie covers:Why a shift in protein is necessary.How much individual purchasing power effects what's on our shelves.Cultivated meat, precision fermentation and molecular farming.Effects on economies reliant on agriculture, such as New Zealand.Achieving price parity and making animal farming irrelevant. If you are new to the show, please consider subscribing and checking out our previous episodes on everything from creatine to body positivity. Also, if you enjoy this content at all, it would mean the world if you could take just a couple of minutes to throw up a quick review for the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. That's it from me.See you in the next one, plant friends.- Jax.Links:Dr. Rosie BosworthFood HackFollow VBC here.Coaching enquires here.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Social media is a tricky space to navigate, especially in the fitness industry. For the budding fitness enthusiast or novice trainee, looking for content on social platforms around what to do in the gym and how to eat for results, will more often than not lead them to a plethora of influencers with large followings. However this doesn't always mean their content will be helpful, or even effective. And often, it can even be harmful, specifically to their mental health.In todays episode I am chatting with Harry Moore, from the YouTube channel - Team ForNever Lean.Harry (or Harold as he's known), does a great job of addressing some of the key concerns around what's being posted online and helps viewers to better discern what's good information and what's mere marketing. I loved this discussion, and I am looking forward to having another yarn with Harold in the future. If you are new to the show, please consider subscribing and checking out our previous episodes on everything from creatine to body positivity. Also, if you enjoy this content at all, it would mean the world if you could take just a couple of minutes to throw up a quick review for the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. That's it from me.See you in the next one, plant friends.- Jax.Links:Team ForNever LeanHarold's IGFollow VBC here.Coaching enquires here.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

On today’s show… what’s up with soy?You’ve likely all heard someone claim that soy is bad for health, causes breast cancer, lowers testosterone and makes men grow boobs. But where did this all come from? And what does the evidence have to say about  it.I dive into it that with Dr. Nagra to provide all you soy boys and girls with an easy to digest resource to understand the science on soy, and to share it with all of your skeptical friends. Check out Dr. Nagra here.drmatthewnagra.comFollow VBC here.Coaching enquires here.See ya in the next one, plant friends. Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

On today’s show… we hit you with the most common nutrition errors in plant based nutrition. Specifially we cover:- What it means to be a science-based, vegan dietitian.- How Leah changed her relationship with food.- The problem with “Clean Eating” and strictly whole food approaches.- Common nutrition errors: Protein.- Common nutrition errors: Gut issues.- Common nutrition errors: Blood checks.Check out Leah here.Keep up to date with me here.Coaching enquires here.See ya in the next one, plant friends. Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

On today’s show… It’s finally time to talk about Creatine.Should vegans bother with it?Is it safe?And what about hair loss and weight gain?I have the Creatine Godfather himself, Darren Candow PhD, to rip into this one and provide clear, evidence based information on what creatine is, how it works and how to supplement with it.Plus, we touch on an aspect of creatine supplementation not often talked about in mainstream circles - do vegans need more or less creatine than omnivores? Grab your creatine, and let's go.Links:Follow Darren's work on Instagram If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick star-rating on iTunes or Spotify podcast platforms.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my full story from soldier, hunter, meat eater to vegan fitness coach, check out the VBC website here.More lifts, more plants.-Jax.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Is just getting enough protein the best recommendation for optimising your results on a plant based diet?Or do we need to dive a little deeper and make our food selections based on specific amino acids?On today's episode I've got the brilliant mind of Dr. Eric Trexler joining me to break down the latest research on plant protein vs. animal protein. Eric, well know for his work within the MASS research review team and work alongside Greg Knuckles over at Stronger By Science, is about as rational and nuanced as they come, and his understanding of the current research on plant protein and it's effects on muscle growth and strength is second to none.Grab a pea protein shake and let's dive in.Links:Eric Trexler Instagram MacroFactor Diet AppMASS Research ReviewIf you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick star-rating on iTunes or Spotify podcast platforms.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my full story from soldier, hunter, meat eater to vegan fitness coach, check out the VBC website here.More lifts, more plants.-Jax.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

I cannot believe another year has just gone!But I am also immensely proud of the content from the the 2021 season.I hope you gain as much from listening to these episodes as I do recording them.This year, I couldn't possibly include a piece from every guest in this summary episode, so instead, I have taken a short clip from sections I think you may find interesting or practically helpful.Of course, if any of these pieces are of interest to you, be sure to go back and give the full episode a listen again or for the first time.For ease of access, I have linked each one below for you:Ep. 23 | Nicky BirchEp. 24 | Dr. Gabrielle FundaroEp. 25 | Hawys DaviesEp. 27 | Dr. Melanie JoyEp. 29 | Have HorowitzEp. 30 | Dr. Eric HelmsEp. 31 | Alan FlanaganEp. 32 | Jason FitzgeraldEp. 33 | Shannon BeerSupport the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Alice is a personal trainer, weightlifting competitor and lifelong vegetarian turned vegan.We cover:Finding lifting, why ladies struggle with gyms and how to own your spot in the gym.Growing up as a vegetarian, bringing weird food to school and transitioning to Veganism.Sex differences in training outcomes: Are men actually stronger? Do ladies really grow less muscle? What about recovery - who has the upper hand?All this and more in episode 37 with Alice!If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the new year,More lifts, more plants!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Ever wondered what athletes do differently?What are the key exercises you need to include in your program?What about training the core? What does that actually mean and how should you do it?Whether you are new to training, or been at this game a long time, this episode if full of wisdom and practical take homes from Tony's years in the trenches.We cover:Tony's background in sports and coaching experienceThe 7 exercises that should be in every programMisconceptions about abdominal trainingProgression: knowing when to increase load and when not toCheck out Tony here.If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here for updates on all future episodes. For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family.Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

A big episode today friends! I take the plunge and dive into the murky waters of understanding the menstrual cycle,  how it effects training and performance, and what to do about it.In reality, as you will see, it's not so murky after all, and you will come away with some clear, evidence based conclusions on exactly how you should approach that time of the month.PS. Lads, don't you shy away, this is essential listening for you too. It's time for us to level up our knowledge and be apart of the discussion. I guarantee it will only improve the relationships with the lades around you.We Cover:Why is research on the menstrual cycle important?The most misunderstood aspects of the female cycleWhat an average cycle consists of, and how the specific phases differHow do contraceptives, irregular periods or absent periods effect performance and muscle mass?Myths around PMS that need to goShould women adjust training based on where they are in their cycle?What effect does the menstrual cycle have on strength and muscle development?Find Kim here!If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it.To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Modern shoes are messing with our feet…And when our feet are the foundation for the way the rest of our body moves and functions, we need understand how footwear affects that function.Andy is a natural podiatrist based in Melbourne and on this episode we dive into:How natural podiatry differs from what is taught in mainstream academiaWhy fee tare so important to human movement The common issues in western populationsHow footwear has evolved and what is it about modern day footwear that is causing issues for so many peopleAnd all things barefoot shoes, whether they are right for you and if you choose to do so, how to transition.Follow Andy.Work with Andy.Barefoot reviewsIf you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

"Love your body""You are worth more than just your looks"You've likely seen statements like these thrown around, and maybe you have said them yourself. But the question we are all left wondering is, how?Can I still improve my body through diet and training AND have a positive body image?What does a positive body image even mean?And how do I know if mine is negative?Well friends, Shannon Beer is back to break it down for us.We cover:How is body image defined?What are the common behaviours, beliefs and thought patterns that result from poor body image?Can we still seek to improve our bodies, while practicing positive body image?How to navigate social media.Daily practices to cultivate a better relationship with your body.If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!Shannon on IGFree Body Image EbookBody Image Webinar for coachesTo help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Today I am joined by world renowned running coach, blogger and podcaster Jason Fitzgerald. As myself and many of our VBC community begin to dabble in longer distance ruining, I thought it was timely to bring in the man himself, Jason Fitzgerald, to break down the common misconceptions and help to empower you to go out there and succeed in whatever running goals you may have.We cover:Jason's journey to his first marathonWhy running is such a trendThe common misconceptions and mistakes new runners makeKey tips for injury prevention (spoiler: get in the weight room!)Recovery, pace, form and of course some race day tips to get you through 'the wall'.Strength Running.Strength Running Podcast.Jason on Instagram.If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

It was my absolute pleasure to host Alan Flanagan (@thenutritional_advocate) for a deep dive into the science on animal products and human health outcomes. Generally, and understandably, people have a hard time separating the moral and ethical implications of meat consumption from the objective assessment of the evidence on human health effects. While not meant to sway you back to eating animal products if you are currently vegan, plant predominant, or reducing, this episode is instead aimed to encourage more nuanced thought when it comes to how we approach nutritional science.We cover:How are we reading science wrong?Should we discount observational studies?What does the science say on red meat?What about chicken? Is is the “healthy” option?Don’t drink milk from another animal? And will it cause cancer?Dairy, acne and asthma.Are there benefits to fish?What about mecury and pollutons from fish?Does protein and leucine increase cancer risk?What dietary pattern is best for human health?Alinea NutritionAlan Flanagan IGIf you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it!To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode.For coaching, programming and to read my story, check out the brand new VBC website here.See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Concurrent Training Effects on Muscle and StrengthI wanted to bring Eric on for round two, to discuss just how much effect activities like football, hiking, running, or other high intensity activities such as circuit training or crossfit have on our potential to grow muscle and build strength.Specifically we dive deep into:What the interference effect itsHow much volume is needed to progress or at least maintain in strength and physique while concurrent training?How to structure a week of concurrent training to mitigate muscle loss and/or decreases in performanceHow to assess if you are doing too muchRep ranges, intensity, calorie intake and much moreWe also hear from Eric’s own journey competing in powerlifting, weightlifting and strongman events in a single 12 month period.Ready to kick off your own concurrent training program and join myself and a handful of others as we look to maintain muscle and strength while preparing for a marathon? Personalised programming starts at just $10.00NZD per week, find out more.To help others find this information please consider giving a quick review and rating on iTunes, I will be forever grateful.How to leave a review.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here and on Youtube here for the full video episode. See you in the next episode VBC family, More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.

Reality is we are humans, and we don’t get it right all of the time. Sometimes nailing your daily nutrition to ensure adequate nutrient intake is just one more thing that you have to make time for.Having a safety net to ensure you are able to continue your plant based or plant exclusive lifestyle without running into potential deficiencies is a simple solution.Today I am joined by Hava Horowitz, cofounder of Terraseed, a game changing new all-in-one supplement for vegans.The break down:How Terraseed startedWhy vegans should consider supplementationShouldn't we just get it all from food?The exact formula of 9 essential nutrientsA full explanation of each nutrient, why they are included, and why you need themTerraseed's world leading packaging If you want to learn a little more about vitamins, minerals and what our bodies need to function optimally, this is the episode for you.Grab your first Terraseed order today!USE THIS LINK with code JAXON50 at checkout to save you dollars and support the show!Check out Terraseed on IG.If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will find value in it.Every share is a seed planted.Of course, be sure to follow VBC on Instagram here For a spot on my online client roster check out my services here.More plants friends!Support the showAre you ready to finally understand how to build muscle, lose fat and eat healthy as a vegan?I’ve created a mini course to do just that. The Vegan Fitness Mini-Course is designed for those that have a physique goal, but just haven't quite figured out how to put all the puzzle pieces together yet. Sign up for access to 6 in-depth presentations: ✅ Why calories matter and how to calculate yours. ✅ Understand the importance of protein, what plants to focus on, and how much you need. ✅ Learn to grow in the gym - how much to train, how to progress, when to take a break and how to measure progress. ✅ Master a healthy, balanced plant-based diet that covers all your bases. ✅ Discover the essential supplements you need for performance and health.AND a TLDR presentation to summarise everything into clear action points. PLUS you'll have full access to the Vegan Body Club private community with many more free presentations, technique tips and nutrition ideas. Gab my Vegan Fitness Mini-Course now for a super low price of $11.90NZD.You won't be disappointed.SIGN UP NOW.