One of the biggest barriers in encouraging others to adopt vegan diets is the perception that being vegan is difficult and/or unhealthy. Most vegans are walking testimonials that veganism is a healthy choice, but it often takes extreme examples to prove a point. And examples don’t get more extreme than those of Robert Cheeke, Tonya Kay, and Brendan Brazier, in VEGAN FITNESS. All vegans, Robert is a competitive bodybuilder, Tonya is a dance instructor and performer, and Brendan is a professional triathlete. They are all in peak physical condition, and each excels in different areas of athleticism. Robert focuses on building large muscles and getting “ripped” for competition, Tanya focuses on movement diversity within a wide variety of fitness genres, and Brendan focuses on strength and endurance (running, cycling, and swimming, up to 8 hours per day!). These athletes know better than anyone that the food they eat directly fuels their athletic performance, they each have different eating styles, and they are each experts in getting all of the nutrients they need from vegan diets. In VEGAN FITNESS, we learn from Robert, Tonya, and Brendan what to eat, when to eat it, and where to buy it. This documentary doubles as a top-notch exercise instructional video—appropriate for vegans and non-vegans—with extensive coverage of the training regimes utilized by Robert, Tonya, and Brendan. VEGAN FITNESS is a must see for all vegans, a must own for all animal advocates, and a perfect gift for anyone reticent to try a vegan diet for health reasons.

Run time: 90 minutes