Don’t Believe Everything You See Online

We’ve all done it.  We’re scrolling through Instagram and we see a person who just looks incredible, flawless even, and we wonder what the hell we must be doing wrong.  “Why don’t I look like that?  I work hard!  I eat right! Who are these peopl who basically live on vacation?!  Doesn’t he/she work?!”  And…

How to do a Pull-up

The pull-up.  It’s a hallmark for any fitness enthusiast.  There is just something about it that feels so powerful.  Being able to pull your own bodyweight up through the air is a good skill to have, and I often picture the many emergency situations where this skill will come in handy.  Because I’m insane and…

Episode #12 – Do You Even Science?

Listen Here!  Subscribe on iTunes here! In this episode we interview vegan scientist, powerlifter and figure competitor Anastasia Zinchenko about how to arm yourself against pseudoscience and bogus claims in the health and fitness industries. We also discuss popular dietary myths, and at the end, we tell you how to get a VeganProteins care package…

Approaching Sleep like an Athlete

We’ve all heard time and time again that sleep is important.  But do you realize how important it is or why?  Even though we know in the back of our minds that sleep is crucial, so many of us still put it on the back burner or squeeze it in when we can.  According to…

Episode #11 – Meal Prep Tips and Tricks

Listen Here Subscribe on iTunes Here On this week’s episode we talk to vegan figure competitor and meal prepper extraordinaire, Ashlee Harrison, about how she plans out and executes her meal prep without a hitch! Learn how to keep your salads fresh in the fridge all week, the best ways to transport your food from…

Episode #10 – Eating Disorders

Episode 10: Eating Disorders.  Listen Here! Subscribe Here!   This week we speak with Sara Russert, vegan bodybuilder, power lifter and personal trainer about eating disorders in the fitness and vegan worlds. This is a bit of a dark discussion, but one that desperately needs to be had within these communities.

Episode #9 – No Curling in the Squat Rack!

Listen to our latest podcast episode here! Subscribe on iTunes here! In this week’s lighthearted episode, we talk about the very important topic of gym etiquette! What is acceptable, and what are the big gym no-no’s?  We also review a new kind of product, and answer the question “What is the best protein for getting…

Episode #8 – Powerlifting + Bodybuilding = Powerbuilding

Click Here to Listen! or Click Here to Subscribe!   This week we talk about the idea of “powerbuilding”, a hybrid training program that uses both powerlifting and bodybuilding techniques to train for strength and hypertrophy.  We speak to vegan and personal training instructor, Erin Fergus, about her training styles and how to incorporate some of…

Episode #7 – 10 Fat Loss Tips for Vegans

Have you ever tried to set up a diet, and just have no idea where to start?  In this week’s episode, Dani and Giacomo of VeganProteins.com, talk about some of the major components of setting up a fat loss or “cutting” meal plan.  They also review Beyond Meat’s Beast burger and tell you all about…

Episode #6 – Don’t Doubt Your Progress

This week, we talk about some great and not-so-great ways to gauge your fitness progress, both in and outside of the gym for a healthy body and mind. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES

Episode #5 – Is Bodybuilding Healthy?

In this week’s episode, we touch upon a subject near and dear to both of us: bodybuilding. Although we love it, there is a darker side that is not often spoken about, and we discuss several of the unhealthy bodybuilding pitfalls that are easy to fall in to, and how to avoid them. Click Here…

Episode #4 – Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick!

Click Here to Listen!   This week, Giacomo and Dani cover a few big new year’s resolutions and talk about how to make them a success.  Eating better, lifting weights, and going vegan in 2015 explained in a way that should make sticking to your goals a breeze.  What are your new year’s resolutions?  Let…