Vegan Muscle and Fitness https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:44:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-vmf-32x32.png Vegan Muscle and Fitness https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/ 32 32 Wimp or Idiot? Knowing When to Push After an Injury https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/wimp-or-idiot-knowing-when-to-push-after-an-injury/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/wimp-or-idiot-knowing-when-to-push-after-an-injury/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:44:20 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4685 Coming back from an injury, everyone tells you to be careful and “listen to your body.” Great advice… except your body doesn’t always tell the truth. I tell my clients…

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]]> https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/wimp-or-idiot-knowing-when-to-push-after-an-injury/feed/ 0 Building Bone Density Without Wrecking Your Joints https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/building-bone-density-without-wrecking-your-joints/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/building-bone-density-without-wrecking-your-joints/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:14:59 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4682 Bone health is finally getting the attention it deserves — which is fantastic. BUT, the standard advice (“you need more impact!”) leaves a lot of people staring at their knees…

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]]> https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/building-bone-density-without-wrecking-your-joints/feed/ 0 Fartlek Cardio to Improve Your Wind https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/fartlek-cardio-to-improve-your-wind/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/fartlek-cardio-to-improve-your-wind/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:30 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4676 If you’ve started mixing intervals into your cardio, good — that instinct is exactly right. Higher-intensity work is one of the best ways I know to build your engine. BUT…

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]]> https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/fartlek-cardio-to-improve-your-wind/feed/ 0 The No-Equipment Total Body Strength Class https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-no-equipment-total-body-strength-class-i-taught-at-vegan-summerfest-full-videoteaching-at-vegan-summerfest-this-year-was-a-highlight-of-my-summer-a-room-full-of-people-ready-to-move-z/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-no-equipment-total-body-strength-class-i-taught-at-vegan-summerfest-full-videoteaching-at-vegan-summerfest-this-year-was-a-highlight-of-my-summer-a-room-full-of-people-ready-to-move-z/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:26:23 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4575 Watch the full class (about 11 minutes): https://share.descript.com/view/GmPm8UMKxzE This class runs the same arc I build into all my programming: prepare the tissues, mobilize the joints, train power while you’re…

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]]> https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-no-equipment-total-body-strength-class-i-taught-at-vegan-summerfest-full-videoteaching-at-vegan-summerfest-this-year-was-a-highlight-of-my-summer-a-room-full-of-people-ready-to-move-z/feed/ 0 The Glute Medius Hip Thrust: The Stabilizer Exercise Your Hips Are Missing https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-glute-medius-hip-thrust-the-stabilizer-exercise-your-hips-are-missing/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-glute-medius-hip-thrust-the-stabilizer-exercise-your-hips-are-missing/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:54:13 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4573 Glutes are a huge training priority in gyms everywhere today, which is fantastic. BUT, most people train the glutes they can see and skip the one that keeps them functional…

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]]> https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/the-glute-medius-hip-thrust-the-stabilizer-exercise-your-hips-are-missing/feed/ 0 Navigating Setbacks: My Journey with Hernia Recovery and Fitness Adaptation https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/navigating-setbacks-my-journey-with-hernia-recovery-and-fitness-adaptation/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:29:16 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4552 Introduction (Note: This is also posted on YouTube if you prefer video) Hey everyone, I want to share a personal journey, one that might resonate with some of you. It’s…

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]]> How to Boost Your Life Expectancy with the Sit-to-Stand Power Test https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/how-to-boost-your-life-expectancy-with-the-sit-to-stand-power-test/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:01:48 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4532 As we age, maintaining muscle power becomes increasingly important for preserving our health and longevity. Understanding how to measure and improve muscle power can be a game-changer for a healthier,…

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]]> 3 Game-Changing Abdominal Exercises You’ve Never Seen Before (With Videos) https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/3-game-changing-abdominal-exercises-youve-never-seen-before-with-videos/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4373 Tired of the same old crunches and planks? After years of training clients and experimenting with core training, I've developed three unique ab exercises that deliver serious results.

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]]> What Foods Increase Longevity? These 3 Daily Essentials https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/what-foods-increase-longevity-these-3-daily-essentials/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4333 With longevity research exploding and biohackers like Brian Johnson making headlines, everyone’s searching for the fountain of youth. But while the wealthy experiment with $2 million anti-aging protocols, what can…

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]]> 5 super simple ways to add vegetables to your diet https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/5-super-simple-ways-to-add-vegetables-to-your-diet/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:18:03 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4164 One of the best things you can do to extend your healthspan (time spent not just alive, but healthy) is to increase produce. About 2/3 of our plate at any…

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]]> Why Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Might Be The Missing Link In Your Movement Practice https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/why-muscle-activation-techniques-mat-might-be-the-missing-link-in-your-movement-practice/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4203   Ever done all the “right” mobility work but still feel tight? Or struggled to feel certain muscles working no matter how many cues you try (like glutes or lats)?…

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]]> Mushrooms: The Overlooked Superfood for Muscle Growth and Longevity https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/mushrooms-the-overlooked-superfood-for-muscle-growth-and-longevity/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:54:27 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4307 Mushrooms have been high on the nutrition trends list for a while now. I remember prior to 2015 it seemed like mushrooms were some kind of empty calorie topping you…

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]]> Rising Cancer Rates in Younger Generations https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/rising-cancer-rates-in-younger-generations/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:46:39 +0000 https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4301 There have been a few disturbing headlines recently that are worth looking into. Recent research published in The Lancet Public Health has unveiled a concerning trend: a significant increase in…

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]]> Beyond Strength Training: Why Tissue Tolerance is Crucial for Lifelong Fitness https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/tissue-tolerance-is-underrated/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:07:58 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4222 Tissue tolerance is underrated. I’ve learned many things from training and working with clients for nearly two decades, and one that most people don’t consider is tissue tolerance. I was…

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]]> Plant-Based Longevity: How Eating Green Keeps You Young https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/plant-based-longevity-how-eating-green-keeps-you-young/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:17:49 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4210 Forget expensive creams and risky surgeries – the secret to looking and feeling younger might be hiding in your produce aisle! It’s my first post in ages, (but I haven’t…

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]]> Supersized Vegan Olive Oil Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/supersized-vegan-olive-oil-tahini-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/supersized-vegan-olive-oil-tahini-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:13:37 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4157 Healthier than the butter-sugar-and-white flour variety, but still definitely a special treat rather than health food 😄. They are the everlasting gobstoppers of cookies, according to our 8 year old,…

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]]> 3 Balance Drills you can do at home with No Equipment https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/plant-based-workouts-in-the-time-of-corona-august-8th/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:28:16 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4129 Our outdoor training area at Root Force Personal Training is now operational! We are only offering limited sessions at first to ensure safety and work out any kinks, but it’s…

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]]> Hand and wrist workout, June 27th https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/hand-and-wrist-workout/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:30:19 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4124 Today’s workout target: hands and wrists! We’ve covered every major joint and muscle group in the body already, giving lots of simple stretches and exercises you can do at home…

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]]> Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, May 30th https://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/plant-based-workouts-in-the-time-of-corona-may-30th/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:43 +0000 http://www.veganmuscleandfitness.com/?p=4115 I got a haircut – back at the end of May, and by Marcella – I still think it counts though! Today’s quarantine exercise tidbit is all about foot and…

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