The Skool of Vegan Help Page: Fitness and Exercise

If exercise is how you go . Here's some stuff you'll want to know

As more and more people become aware of the huge
benefits of exercise powered by plants, the variety
and quality of information also keeps on growing.
Below are some great online resources to help get you
started as well as some books to help you rethink the
way you fuel your runs, workouts, stretches or lifts.

There's also a list of vegan athletes who are
showing exactly what can be achieved with hard
work, dedication and a body fuelled by plants.

- Online -

Meat Free Athlete
Meat free athlete Anne Marie Campbell's great fitness site,
with info, recipes and featured athletes.

Jacked on the Beanstalk
The website and blog of Samantha Shorkey, World Natural
Bodybuilding Federation bikini pro champion, personal trainer
and a self confessed 'vegan fitness freak'.

Rich Roll
From drug addict and alcoholic, to world champion ultra athlete and
bestselling author. If it's inspiration you need, Rich is your man.
(he also has a great podcast)

Vega
The site of Brendan Brazier's 'Vega' brand, has great blog entries
on all things health, fitness, diet and nutrition.

No Meat Athlete
Simple, friendly info on vegan health and fitness with an emphasis
on long distance running, from author and runner Matt Frazier.

Vegan Fitness
Good tips and info here, with optional online personal coaching
for those who need that extra push.

Running on Real Food
Vegan designer Deryn started her blog to inspire herself and others
to get fit and stay fit. The site also includes recipes and travel stories.

Vegan Bodybuilding
Your one stop shop for vegan bodybuilding info,
with articles, books, forums and more.

Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine
Website of the popular magazine, where you can sign up for
articles, info and forums.

Definition Fitness Magazine
Website of the women's plant-based fitness magazine
with lots of info and a blog.

- Books -

Thrive Fitness
Brendan Brazier
Vegan iron man triathlete Brazier brings us the secrets to his success
in this easy to follow training program packed with useful info.

Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
Robert Cheeke
An incredibly popular and accessible guide from Robert Cheeke,
an especially good starting point for beginners.

Finding Ultra
Rich Roll
If this book doesn't inspire you to get moving, nothing will.
The story of Rich's journey from a dangerously unhealthy lifestyle,
to becoming one of the fittest men on the planet.

Eat and Run
Scott Jurek
The story of Jurek's journey to the pinnacle of ultra marathon greatness.
Also includes some great plant-based recipes.

No Meat Athlete
Matt Frazier
Lots of great info here, in Frazier's trademark friendly and approachable
style. Includes plant-based diet advice and a marathon training program.

The Vegan Muscle and Fitness Guide
to Bodybuilding Competitions
Derek Tresize & Marcella Torres
This useful guide and training program covers all the basics for
building muscle and losing fat on a vegan meal plan.

Power Vegan
Rea Frey
Lots of tips, info, exercises and recipes here, all wrapped up in a friendly
and accessible style. A great book for those who may be new to
(or considering) vegan diet and fitness.

- Vegan Athletes -

Men