According to new research from Oxford and Yale, physical activity has a greater impact on your mental health than your economic status! I think this is an intuitive result (at least for anyone working in the fitness industry), but it’s fantastic to see some measurements being put to the relationship, and with the backing of… The post Breaking: Exercise Makes You Happier Than Money appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

It’s been a long time since our last post, but I think this was worth the wait. We have a new trainer on the team, and in addition to being an awesome coach and athlete, Ethan is a real live vegan Registered Dietician! This means in addition to our existing fitness coaching and meal plans,… The post Our newest team member – Ethan the Dietician! appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

What’s one of the top struggles I hear from my older clients in terms of their daily activity? Getting up off the floor! If you’re in the under 40 crowd (or younger still) this may never cross your mind as something you’ll have to worry about, but I’ve heard many times from many clients that… The post Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, June 16th appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

I had a great time recently speaking all about my story, as well as my training and nutrition with the esteemed Chef AJ! We have crossed paths many times in the past at events but somehow never managed to collaborate, so it was a real pleasure to do so. We’ve been fans of AJ’s for… The post Interview with Chef AJ! appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

 Alright this is an important one! Not that the others weren’t good too, but in this video I cover some simple ways to work the Glute Medius at home without equipment. If you want strong ankles, a healthy low back, injury resistant knees, good balance, and healthy hips; start working your glute medius regularly!… The post Plant-Based Workouts in the time of Corona, May 16th appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

Want to know the nuts and bolts of how vegan strength athletes eat?? Nick over at BarBend was a pleasure to speak with about plant-based nutrition and did a phenomenal job with this article and video. In it he goes over all the fine points that make up an effective strength athlete’s diet – on… The post Plant-based Nutrition – BarBend Interview! appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

Who wants some novel core exercises they can do at home?? In this episode of ‘Derek shows you tips and tricks while the gym’s empty’ I share a couple of my favorite core moves I’ve learned over the years, and some of their key benefits. Spoiler: what you do with your head really matters! Give… The post Plant-based workouts in the time of Corona, April 28th appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

  Hey y’all! Another day, another workout. For this video I share three stretches you can do to mobilize your T-spine (ie stretch your upper back to improve posture). I don’t know about you guys, but we’re doing markedly more hunching in front of screens than normal, so taking extra time to stay flexible and… The post Plant-based workouts in the time of Corona, April 25th appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

  Yes, we’re still closed for the time being, but luckily I’ve got a decent backlog of quick workout tips to share! I’ve been using movements like the ones I’ve been sharing while training clients virtually via Zoom, so you can absolutely get en effective workout with them. If you’re interested in virtual sessions with one… The post Plant-Based Workouts in the time of Corona, April 5th appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more

As mentioned in our last post, Root Force Personal Training is currently closed due to COVID-19. I’ve been posting some short workout videos from our *empty* gym, as well as training clients virtually via Zoom. If you’re interested in virtual sessions with one of the best personal trainers on the planet who is normally too… The post Plant-Based workouts in the time of Corona, March 23rd appeared first on Vegan Muscle and Fitness ..read more