One of the world's most recognized vegan body builders presents a comprehensive guide to building a fit body while eating a plant-based diet. Author Robert Cheeke inspires people to develop magnificent bodies. His passion for doing the most amount of good while causing the least amount of harm has inspired athletes, trainers, and anyone interested in a strong, healthy body. This title includes information on the most important things to consider in order to be a successful vegan bodybuilder including the best way to put together vegan meal programs and training regimens, how to find sponsorship and make bodybuilding a career, and where to find access to vegan products, services, and equipment. There is also advice on how to take bodybuilding beyond a personal endeavor and use it for activism and outreach.
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Robert, a vegan since 1986, has been able to promote vegan bodybuilding on a worldwide stage through articles in FLEX Magazine, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Magazine, VegNews Magazine, dozens of other publications, and through his documentaries and websites. Being a vegan, he feels that he has a positive impact on the environment and society and believes that an animal-free diet is one of the best things you can do for your health. He eats a vast array of natural and organic foods that keeps his body fat percentage low, protein intake high, energy levels high, bones strong, and allows him to put on quality muscle. Founder and president of his own company, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness in 2002, Robert also directed and produced an award-winning documentary Vegan Fitness Built Naturally (2005) and was co-director and co-producer of the documentary Vegan Brothers in Iron scheduled for release in 2010. He spends his time traveling around North America speaking at various health, wellness, vegetarian, personal development, and fitness festivals.
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93 of 100 people found the following review helpful
By FitNFabVegan
Format:Perfect Paperback
Let me start this review by stating that my husband is not vegan, yet I am. He eats vegan at home, or he goes hungry ;) As I was training for an upcoming Figure Show (my very first) I was seeing a personal trainer who didn't believe in the vegan diet and certainly did not believe that a "vegan" could build muscle and look the part for the Figure Show. I had nothing but a challenge with him and ended up dropping him, and he dropped me. I was frustrated and looking for some guidance through other vegan athletes. I have heard the name "Robert Cheeke" before and knew he was a vegan. A year or so ago he was in Az doing a talk on Vegan Bodybuilding and I couldn't make it... so I didn't really understand how it all worked. Then came his BOOK!!! Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness. Right away I ordered it and got to reading. Robert was great at replying to my emails with all the questions I had regarding serving sizes and for 'non-bodybuilding' types :)
My husband, who also was discouraged with the belief that vegans CAN have muscle, looked through the book at Robert's pictures of himself and was in shock. He was wanting to mass build but wanted my help (in having his food ready and prepped for him). I made a deal with my husband, "I will make all the food for you to have a successful mass build and we'll workout together, BUT, you will have to do it all vegan." Without hesitation, he agreed! :) So with the help of Robert Cheeke's book, my husband gained weight and muscle on a vegan bodybuilding diet. I'm thankful for the book and for Robert's knowledge. My husband believes that vegan CAN mass build, gain healthy weight, nice sized muscles and get all the protein they need without eating animal products :)
Now my husband and I eat vegan together, we weight train together and we both believe in Robert's book!!!
Thank you so much Robert!!!!!! And thank you for sending my husband a signed book :) We keep that copy, NICE!
My husband, who also was discouraged with the belief that vegans CAN have muscle, looked through the book at Robert's pictures of himself and was in shock. He was wanting to mass build but wanted my help (in having his food ready and prepped for him). I made a deal with my husband, "I will make all the food for you to have a successful mass build and we'll workout together, BUT, you will have to do it all vegan." Without hesitation, he agreed! :) So with the help of Robert Cheeke's book, my husband gained weight and muscle on a vegan bodybuilding diet. I'm thankful for the book and for Robert's knowledge. My husband believes that vegan CAN mass build, gain healthy weight, nice sized muscles and get all the protein they need without eating animal products :)
Now my husband and I eat vegan together, we weight train together and we both believe in Robert's book!!!
Thank you so much Robert!!!!!! And thank you for sending my husband a signed book :) We keep that copy, NICE!
39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By chickensrule
Format:Perfect Paperback
Robert's book is about one thing: Experience. Robert has led the life of a vegan bodybuilder over the past decade, traveling many different roads to his current path, and he shares everything with you in this book. From trying different protein supplements, deciding what works and what has side effects, and deciphering vitamin and mineral language that can sometime be intimidating, Robert manages to keep the reader informed on a manageable level. He also cites other successful vegan athletes, including a favorite of mine, Brendan Brazier, and discusses things such as our need to keep our bodies in an alkaline environment for best results. He provides a section that will help vegan athletes find the products they need (like non-leather gloves/straps).
Perhaps most helpful is the section where Robert details what he actually does for a workout, and how he preps beforehand and how he cools down afterward. He gives some explanation about each exercise in layman's terms, which is helpful for me due to my limited experience. All throughout the book, he provides concrete information and backs it up with real world experience.
Robert's first tip for improving your work ethic: Get rid of your TV. Nice.
Robert is an incredibly inspiring person, and when meeting him you can't help but get caught up in his glowing demeanor. His book provides great assistance for people looking for inspiration and real knowledge about what they can do to get in shape and stay that way. I firmly believe that having strong, fit vegans in the public spotlight provides countless benefits, for people, for the planet, and for the animals. I'm on my own road to becoming a fit ambassador for veganism. I am already seeing real results, and I owe a lot of my motivation to Robert.
Perhaps most helpful is the section where Robert details what he actually does for a workout, and how he preps beforehand and how he cools down afterward. He gives some explanation about each exercise in layman's terms, which is helpful for me due to my limited experience. All throughout the book, he provides concrete information and backs it up with real world experience.
Robert's first tip for improving your work ethic: Get rid of your TV. Nice.
Robert is an incredibly inspiring person, and when meeting him you can't help but get caught up in his glowing demeanor. His book provides great assistance for people looking for inspiration and real knowledge about what they can do to get in shape and stay that way. I firmly believe that having strong, fit vegans in the public spotlight provides countless benefits, for people, for the planet, and for the animals. I'm on my own road to becoming a fit ambassador for veganism. I am already seeing real results, and I owe a lot of my motivation to Robert.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By La Bachatera
Format:Perfect Paperback
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking invaluable fitness and health information and also life motivation in general. With thorough fitness and meal plans, Cheeke offers useful information for anyone interested in improved health and enhanced fitness. The author's personal narrative is equally compelling and it sets itself apart from other rather cold and dry presentation of fitness material. Another unique aspect of this book is the strong element of passion and purpose that is manifested in Cheeke's physical transformation into a world-class bodybuilding athlete. Cheeke's drive and determination has set him apart in his career, propelled by his desire to live compassionately as much as possible and by setting an amazing example for others to do the same by living their own personal dreams filled with meaning; he has truly made a profound impression upon me through this highly acclaimed book and I am certain he will do the same for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring!
I bought Robert's book last month, and read it slowly. Just finished, but decided to read the last 100 pages once more.
I found it inspiring, and very friendly. Read more
I found it inspiring, and very friendly. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Melike
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vegan Fitness Guide
This was the first book I purchased when I decided to lern more about a plant based lifestlye. It was important to me to find something that I could relate to as an athlete as I do... Read more
Published 3 days ago by FRAYEDENDZ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring!
This was a very inspiring book for me! I judge how good a book is by the urge to highlight useful information; and I highlighted this one all over the place! Read more
Published 4 days ago by CBFlowers
5.0 out of 5 stars
good stuff to know .
I love the book . I learned so much from it . he takes the complex and makes it simple and understandable . its well thought out . every time I read it I learn something new . Read more
Published 8 days ago by paul
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide for getting started
Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness covers the bases on getting started in bodybuilding on a plant-based diet. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Sheryl Lthompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book!
This book is an amazing read for anyone looking to be inspired by a vegan bodybuilder! Robert knows how to get the job done and knock out stereotypes that bodybuilders need animal... Read more
Published 8 days ago by OrganicMama
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exxxxcellent Information and Inspirational!
In a world where veganism is often misunderstood and judged, Robert Cheeke poignantly shares inspirational information that puts aside misconceptions of how veganism and fitness... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Guy Competitiveness
I found it refreshing to see that Robert's competitive spirit includes a desire to be a kind person. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Compassionist
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZINGLY INFORMATIVE
I've read a lot of fitness books and magazines. This one is special. I really felt like I was getting the truth from someone who speaks plainly and honestly-- no gimmicks or... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Brian Acree
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very inspiring, pratical and useful. Great for beginners!
I just finished reading this book and i've found it great!
First of all, i've found it very inspiring! Read more
First of all, i've found it very inspiring! Read more
Published 10 days ago by Maurizio T.
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