Plant Based Muscle Our Roadmap To Peak Performance On A Plant Based Diet

Co-authored by plant-based athletes with more than 35 years' combined experience, Robert Cheeke and Vanessa Espinoza, Plant-Based Muscle is the most complete plant-based fitness book to be released since Shred It!. Sharing experiences from different perspectives, and different backgrounds in exercise and sports nutrition, this plant-based fitness duo brings you the information, motivation, and inspiration to take your plant-based athlete lifestyle to the next level. We wrote this book with you in mind. We want this to be an incredibly helpful manual, designed to provide you with the exact tools you need to achieve your health and fitness goals as a plant-based athlete. By athlete, we mean YOU. The inner athlete inside all of us is ready to come out, and this book will give you the confidence to unleash your best plant-based self. From start to finish, this book will provide you with the motivation, instruction, guidance, tips, recommendations, and resources to put you on the path to success. We've got you covered on everything from how to create a workout routine, to how to select quality foods and ingredients to prepare plant-based meals, to what to eat for improved athletic performance, to how to prevent and overcome injuries and setbacks. Here are some specific things that you can expect to learn from our 35+ years combined experience as plant-based athletes: Motivation to get you pumped up to achieve your goals Programs for muscle building Programs for fat burning Programs for fitness conditioning Samples of our actual meal plans and workouts Grocery shopping lists and tips Healthy plant-based meal plans Delicious plant-based recipes Meal preparation guidelines A detailed account of our nutrition and fitness philosophies Photo demonstrations of numerous exercises Strategies for effective outreach as plant-based athletes Techniques to prevent and overcome injuries

One of the world's most recognized vegan bodybuilders presents a comprehensive guide to building a fit body on a plant-based diet. Author Robert Cheeke inspires people to develop magnificent bodies. His experience with diet, training, contest preparation and other facets of this sport make Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness a fantastic resource for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Readers are provided with insight into the mental and physical aspects involved in becoming a successful bodybuilder. An overview of nutrients and how they function in the body, along with mass-building menus for training, show how to thrive as an athlete and bodybuilder on a vegan diet. Recommendations are given on how to create a successful training regimen that will yield the best results. Throughout the text the author's voice resonates with passion, dedication, and determination. From invaluable advice on how to find sponsorship and make bodybuilding a career to learning how to use bodybuilding for activism and outreach, readers find multi-leveled support for their lifestyle. A resource section is included for products, services and equipment that are completely vegan. Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness leaves a lasting impact by providing tools for motivation and commitment for any area of life.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The only research-based guide for connecting a plant-based diet with peak athletic performance, featuring interviews with professional athletes who've made the switch from meat to plants. The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke reveals the incontrovertible proof that the human body does not need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. Instead, research shows that a consciously calibrated plant-based diet offers the greatest possible recovery times, cell oxidation, injury prevention, and restorative sleep, and allows athletes to train more effectively, with better results. However, committing to a plant-based diet as an elite athlete, first-time marathoner, or weekend warrior isn't as simple as swapping vegetables for meat. Even the slightest food adjustments can impact performance. That's why Matt Frazier, founder of No Meat Athlete, and Robert Cheeke, founder of Vegan Bodybuilding, wrote this groundbreaking book, to guide those interested in making this important shift in how to do so with the best, most transformative results. The Plant-Based Athlete offers readers: A persuasive body of evidence for adopting a plant-based lifestyle, with key information about how macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories fuel a body running on plant foods An entire chapter devoted to protein - why plant sources of protein are preferable over meat, and how plant protein can be used to increase strength, muscle mass, and power 60+ delicious and nutritious plant-based recipes, including Veggie Burger Patties, Garden Meatballs, Summer Pasta Salad, Vegan Mac & Cheese, French Toast, Acai Bowl, and a High-Energy Smoothie Insights from winning plant-based athletes in nearly every sport including champion ultrarunners Rich Roll and Scott Jurek; former NFL player David Carter; champion boxers Yuri Foreman, Unsal Arik, Cam Awesome, and Vanessa Espinoza; and Olympic-level swimmers, cyclists, figure skaters, sprinters, and more. A Day in the Life of a Plant-Based Athlete - examples of what, when, and how different athletes eat to fuel their varied workouts An instant classic and mainstay on health and fitness shelves everywhere, The Plant-Based Athlete is the ultimate invitation for joining the growing community of athletes who use plants to power their workouts and their every day.

Not just for physique competitors, this guide can help anyone meet their goals with a whole foods, plant-based, vegan diet. You will learn how to: - Calculate the time to reach your goal - Apply strategies to build muscle and lose fat - Assess your progress - Create workout routines - Design meal plans that hit your targets In addition to these customizable tools and formulas, this book includes eight sample menus, three weight-lifting routines, eight cardio workouts, recipes, and more! Derek Tresize and Marcella Torres are the husband and wife team of competitive vegan bodybuilders behind Vegan Muscle and Fitness at www.veganmuscleandfitness.com. Owners of Richmond, Virginia's only plant-based personal training studio, Root Force Personal Training, the pair seeks to promote a fit and active plant-powered lifestyle and shatter the perception that strength and athleticism can't be achieved with a plant-based diet.

"Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--

A comprehensive guide to setting achievable goals, burning fat, and building muscle on a whole-food, plant-based diet. It will be available exclusively on www.veganbodybuilding.com.As one of only a few books to combine a completely whole-food, plant-based menu with detailed training programs, Shred It! has been endorsed by 28 of the biggest names in the health and fitness industry, including Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Kathy Freston, Rich Roll, Julieanna Hever, and Rip Esselstyn.

A Sports Illustrated Best Health and Wellness Book of 2017 Plant-powered recipes to power you—perform better, recover faster, feel great! A fast-growing global movement, No Meat Athlete (NMA) earns new fans every day by showing how everyone from weekend joggers to world-class competitors can become even healthier and fitter by eating whole plant foods. Now The No Meat Athlete Cookbook—written by NMA founder Matt Frazier and longtime health coach, yoga teacher, and food writer Stepfanie Romine—showcases 125 delicious vegan recipes, many inspired by plant-based foods from around the world. Put nourishing, whole foods on the table quickly and affordably, with: Morning meals to power your day (Almond Butter–Banana Pancakes, Harissa Baked Tofu) Homemade sports drinks to fuel your workouts (Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Drink, Switchel: The Original Sports Drink) Nutrient-packed mains to aid recovery (Naked Samosa Burgers, Almost Instant Ramen) Sweets that work for your body (Two-Minute Turtles, Mango Sticky Rice) Oil-free options for every recipe; gluten-free and soy-free options throughout

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A vegan ultramarathoner “provides the roadmap to wellness and performance no matter where the journey takes you” (Scott Jurek, world-renowned Ultramarathon champion and New York Times–bestselling author). Veganism is taking off in the sports world. The lifestyle has been adopted by Olympians, body builders, and boxers, as well as top athletes in the NBA and NFL. Hollywood is on board, too. James Cameron (director of Avatar and Titanic) has produced a film on the topic called The Gamechangers, which follows vegan athletes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, US Olympian Kendrick James Farris, and surfer Tia Blanco. In No Meat Athlete, author, blogger, and hundred-mile ultramarathoner Matt Frazier will show you the many benefits to embracing a plant-based athletic lifestyle, including: ·Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed ·Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts ·Improved energy levels to help not only athletic performance, but your daily life ·Reduced impact on the planet In this revised and updated edition, you’ll also find new recipes, advice, and an all-new twelve-week strength training plan designed to improve your overall fitness. Section I of the book provides practical advice for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, while ensuring you are getting all the nutrition you need. In Section II, Matt delivers training manuals of his own design for runners of all ability levels and ambitions, including tips for creating healthy habits, improving performance, and avoiding injuries. No Meat Athlete is your road map to top-notch performance, the plant-based way! “Matt Frazier presents the tools and information . . . in a way that is downright approachable, leaving his readers energized with a sense of possibility.” —Brendan Brazier, Ultramarathon champion, professional Ironman triathlete, and author of Thrive

Fuel Your Body, Unleash Your Potential: Plant-Based Athlete's Guide to Meal Planning Smash your goals and power your performance with this comprehensive guide to plant-based meal planning! Gone are the days of sacrificing performance for a plant-based diet. "The Plant-Based Athlete's Guide to Meal Planning" by [Authors' Names] unlocks the secrets to fueling your body with delicious, nutritious, and scientifically-proven plant-based meals designed to maximize your training, optimize recovery, and propel you to peak performance. Inside this game-changing guide, you'll discover: The science behind plant-based performance: Learn how to leverage the power of plants for optimal energy, strength, and endurance. Mastering meal planning: Craft personalized, week-long plans that cater to your specific training needs and dietary preferences. 60+ mouthwatering recipes: Explore a diverse range of delicious and easy-to-follow plant-based meals, from power breakfasts to post-workout recovery snacks. Unlocking plant-based protein: Debunk the myths and discover the abundance of protein sources available in the plant kingdom. Insights from champion plant-based athletes: Gain inspiration and practical tips from successful athletes who thrive on plant power. Whether you're a seasoned vegan athlete or a curious newcomer, "The Plant-Based Athlete's Guide to Meal Planning" equips you with the knowledge and tools to: Achieve peak performance: Train harder, recover faster, and push your limits with a plant-powered approach. Enjoy a vibrant, healthy lifestyle: Discover the incredible benefits of a plant-based diet for overall well-being. Unleash the full potential of your plant-based journey: Take your athletic performance to the next level with expert guidance and delicious recipes. Embrace the power of plants and transform your athletic journey. Download your copy of "The Plant-Based Athlete's Guide to Meal Planning" today