INTRODUCING
THE VEGAN SUPERHERO ACADEMY
The most trusted vegan fitness and nutrition coaching program available online!
A coach in your corner, that teaches you how to overcome the biggest barriers to your success
A customized plan that works for your body and adjusts with your schedule
And peace of mind that you're doing the right things to get the best results
We’ve helped 900+ vegans from around the world to transform their bodies and lives
Most fitness and diet plans fail because they’re too generic. We’re changing that, one body at a time.
Question: If there’s so much information out there about fitness and nutrition, then why are most people still struggling to get the body they want?
Hi, I’m Leif Arnesen. That’s the question that drove me to research an evidence-based approach to vegan body transformation and launch The Vegan Gym in 2017.
Our mission is simple: To cut through empty promises, bogus research, and confusing advice and bring an effective, personalized approach to health and fitness that any vegan can use to get in better shape — even if they’ve tried and failed before.
Over the past 2 years, my team of coaches and I have had the honor of coaching over 900 vegans directly, with 50+ thousand more reading and following our work.
These aren’t fitness models or world-class athletes, either. These are real people with real lives — and I hear from them constantly through email, social media, and even in person.
In the Vegan Superhero Academy, we remove all the guesswork and build you a customized program that just works - no matter your schedule, preferences, or experience
Whether you want to shred 20+ pounds of fat, get toned abs, build strength, supercharge your health, build lean muscle, or whatever your goals are… the Vegan Superhero Academy will help you achieve and exceed them.
Not only do we get our clients better results, but we also have tons of fun along the way! We believe fitness should be fun. That’s a big part of our secret to creating a sustainable, long-term fit vegan lifestyle for all of our clients. And that’s our ultimate goal. We don’t want our clients to see fantastic results in 90 days and then slide back into their old habits and routines.
So what makes our program different? Well, we have two main goals:
Goal 1: get our clients amazing results
We do everything in our power to get our clients the most incredible results possible.
When we first met David, he was STUCK in a frustrating cycle of dieting and running to just maintain a weight that he wasn’t comfortable with. He thought the only solution was to work out MORE, but he didn't have time. David is a husband, father of 2 young children, and travels all over the world for work.
After joining our Vegan Superhero Academy coaching program, David shredded 31.4 pounds of fat in 90 days and went on to lose 70 pounds total by following the principles we taught him.
He also did the first pull-up of his entire life at age 40, which is something that he had always dreamed of doing, but didn’t think would ever be possible for him. By the end of the Vegan Superhero Academy, he could do 5 pull-ups in a row.
He also completed an IRONMAN triathlon in Boulder, Colorado just a few months after finishing our Academy.
Our client Ashley was tired of yo-yo dieting. She’d make a little progress following a diet and then she’d hit a plateau and watch her weight creep back up. Like David, she thought the only solution was to work out MORE, but she didn't have time.
She works long hours in the healthcare field, cares for her elderly grandparents, and takes college classes at night. But that all changed when she started following a nutrition plan and training program customized to her goals, busy schedule, and food preferences.
And the results speak for themselves...
Despite working crazy hours, caring for her grandparents, and going to school part-time… she lost 28.4 pounds of fat and 5 inches off her waist in 90 days!! Way to go, Ashley!!
And she accomplished that over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s without feeling deprived because she was following a sustainable nutrition plan tailored to the foods she loves!
We teach all of our clients the secrets of "pro-metabolic" vegan nutrition so they can eat what they want while burning fat and building lean muscle!
In fact, we taught our client Tom how to apply these "pro-metabolic" secrets on the go so he could eat out at restaurants while still making progress towards his goals!
When we first met Tom, he was tired of feeling "skinny fat" and weak. Despite trying numerous diets and lifting weights most days per week, he wasn't seeing the results that he wanted.
Like all of our clients, he's super busy so training more wasn't an option. (Tom is a husband, father of 2 young girls, and works 50+ hours per week.)
But after following his customized nutrition and training program for 90 days, here's how his body transformed…
In just 90 days, he got 6-pack abs for the first time in his life while adding over 100 pounds to his squat, deadlift, and bench press!!
For our client Noor, incredible results meant getting down to 20% body fat. We created a custom nutrition and training program to make sure she reached this goal and after 90 days of working her butt off, a DEXA body fat scan revealed that she was at 15.4% body fat!!
She was BLOWN AWAY when she looked up at her Dream Board one morning and realized that she looked just like the super fit woman that she had put up there to represent her dream body!
You rock, Noor!!
How would having a customized science-based coaching program transform your results? In other words… how would it feel to have a proven, step-by-step blueprint that allows you to BREAK FREE from the scale forever, ditch restrictive dieting for good, make rapid progress WITHOUT giving up your favorite foods, kick grueling cardio sessions to the curb, feel strong and confident in the gym, turn heads at the beach, and build the strong and lean (maybe even shredded) body that you’ve always wanted?
Well, that’s exactly what you’ll get in the Vegan Superhero Academy. We will build you a customized step-by-step action plan (not some BS cookie-cutter plan) to achieve your most ambitious fitness goals and more!
Goal 2: Teach our clients everything we know
While most coaches and trainers (both online and in-person) try to keep their clients around as long as possible by telling them what to do without any real teaching, we take a different approach.
Sure, we’ll build you a customized plant-based nutrition program based on your goals, food preferences, and preferred eating schedule. We’ll also build a customized training program for you based on your goals, training experience, access to fitness equipment, and preferred training schedule. And we'll continue to tweak and improve your coaching program depending on how your body responds and how you feel. (You can request revisions to your coaching program whenever you want during your time in the Academy)
But at the same time… we’ll also teach you the SCIENCE behind nutrition and training so you’ll never need to hire another trainer or nutritionist EVER again. We’ll also help you ingrain the right eating and exercise habits so you can develop a healthy and sustainable relationship with food and training.
Our ultimate mission is to help our clients create a sustainable, healthy, fit vegan lifestyle. And to accomplish that mission, we give our clients all the tools and knowledge that they need to confidently forge ahead in your fitness without paying a trainer for the rest of your life.
Our goal is to have you fire us. Seriously.
Frequently asked Questions
How much does the Vegan Superhero Academy Cost?
It depends on what you need! We do not offer cookie cutter programs. Everything we do is fully customized to each client. Through the application process (which starts with booking a strategy call by clicking the "Apply for coaching" button), we'll find out exactly where you're at, where you want to go, and what we need to do to get you there. If we decide this is the right coaching program for you, then we'll figure out a payment plan that works for you. Please take 2 minutes to watch the video below this FAQ section of our client Stephen explaining the cost of the Vegan Superhero Academy (VSA).
What's different about our coaching?
Most online coaching services (and most fitness experts) use generic exercise and diet templates. That means the same program for everyone — regardless of age, experience, or goals.
But in the Vegan Superhero Academy everything from your nutrition plan to the exercise program is fully customized to your schedule, lifestyle, and personal preferences. That level of personalization is why we only accept a limited number of clients every month.
Do I need to be in the US to join the Vegan Superhero Academy?
Nope. We’ve had clients from over 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Australia, and Canada. We’d love to have you, no matter where you’re from.
Do you coach non-vegans?
We only create 100% vegan nutrition programs for our clients. But we do accept non-vegan clients who ready to go fully vegan with our nutritional guidance.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
We love beginners! Our goal is to help you become 100% confident with exercise and nutrition - without needing to think about it all the time. No matter your goal, we’ll guide you every step of the way and make sure you’re always following the right plan for your body.
What if I'm more advanced?
We’ve worked with a lot of intermediate and advanced clients, too. Some of them come to us with years of experience, but are tired of doing the same routine. Other people “know what to do” when it comes to exercise and nutrition — but they struggle to do it consistently. We’ll help you get back on track, get better results, and teach you some new things along the way.
What's the time commitment?
Because your nutrition and exercise program are customized for you and your lifestyle, the time commitment is totally dependent on your goals and schedule. If you want to exercise four days a week, we’ll make it happen. If you can only exercise once per week, we’ll take care of you. Coaching is an ongoing process and it adapts with your life. Once you’re in the Vegan Superhero Academy, you’ll work directly with your coach to get the best plan for your body and your schedule.
Can you work around injuries?
Yes. Lots of people come to us with annoying shoulder, knee, or lower back issues (among other things). We’ll not only help you “work around it,” we’ll also give you ways to fix whatever issue you’re dealing with. And if we determine you’d be better off getting medical help for your injury, we’ll make sure to help you find a good service provider in your area.
How customized is the Vegan Superhero Academy?
Let’s put it this way: If you have food allergies or special dietary preferences, we’ll create a nutritious meal plan that meets your exact needs. If you love chocolate or non-dairy ice cream, we'll be sure to work some into your meal plan. If you don’t know what you want to eat, we’ll work with you to decide which plan is right for you — and then give you everything you need to be successful.
If you have a big event coming up, we’ll help you get prepared. If you go on vacation, we’ll write you a hotel room workout (or maybe even suggest you take the week off and enjoy yourself). If you have a shoulder injury, we’ll give you exercises to help it get better. If you want to lose weight the first few months and then add muscle the next few months, we’ll help you do that.
You tell us what you want to do, and we’ll help you do it. In other words: It’s very customized.
When can I expect to see results?
When you will see results is completely personal. It depends on your goals, your current lifestyle, and how much work we need to do together.
We’re invested in your success and want to help you over both the short and the long run. That means results that last. So while we’d love to be able to give you a specific answer, here’s what we can say with absolute confidence:
If you follow your coaches suggestions to the best of your ability, you WILL get results.
How often will I hear from or interact with my coach?
We're available 24/7 via text and we'll be with you every step of the way. You will also have regular coaching calls to discuss your progress, make tweaks to your programs, work through struggles, and answer questions. You'll also get daily encouragement, support, and accountability from other members of the Vegan Superhero Academy family.
How long does the Vegan Superhero Academy last?
In order to get the best results possible, we have a 3-month minimum commitment. Remember, we’re playing the long-game here. After the first three months, we’ll continue to coach you for as long as you want. Our clients come to enjoy having someone they trust write their exercise and nutrition programs, so most of our clients continue for 6 to 12 months — with some sticking around for two or even three years!
Do I need to take supplements in this program?
We firmly believe that you can get all the nutrients you need from a whole-food, plant-based diet. While we recommend supplementing with vitamin B12 and the Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA for optimal health, you certainly don't need to take any supplements in this program. There are a few other supplements that we occassionally recommend to help our clients accelerate results. However, none of the supplements contain caffeine or any dangerous ingredients. They are all amino acids or herbs designed to nourish your body and support your fitness goals.
I just turned 55. Am I too old to join this program? Please be honest.
You are definitely not too old! We have worked with clients of all ages from early 20s to early 70s. And they've all found tremendous success within this Academy because we fully customize each client's nutrition and training programs based on hundreds of different factors.
Here’s our client Stephen explaining the cost of the Vegan Superhero Academy (VSA):
A year from now, you'll be one year older. Will you also be one year better?
Even though my team and I have been coaching clients for years, we still find it amazing what people can accomplish when they stop trying to figure everything out on their own and start following a personalized program.
Fat melts away. Muscle gets uncovered. Strength increases. Little aches and pains all but disappear.
These breakthroughs only happen when you’re able to let go of the stress of trying to do everything on your own—and instead put your trust in a proven process.
It reminds me of the popular cliche:
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.
We’ve all heard this, of course. But have you ever stopped to really think about it? Have you ever considered whether or not it applies to your life?
Are you following the same exercise program you’ve done before?
Are you constantly jumping from one diet to another… and another… and another?
Are you “all or nothing” — with the balance heavily weighted toward the “nothing”?
Do you struggle to stay consistent, even though you know what to do?
If so, my team and I can help. We’ve worked with over 900 vegans in the past few years, and know what it takes to get real, long-lasting results. Results that you can see and feel.
You’ve read this far, so you’ve already seen our process and our results. Chances are good that we can help you, too.
We’re ready to take the stress off your plate, give you a personalized plan, and help you finally get the body you want and deserve.
But the next step is yours.
Take the next step
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