January 2012 Blog Posts (25)

Sometimes every day isn't the best day ever, and we need some friendly reminders to keep our focus and to stay present to ensure we reach our goals. Come on Vega Community, lets make a big list of things to be grateful for! I'll start..

*my dog, who ALWAYS makes me smile

*access to fresh drinking water on a daily basis

*my big comfy bed

*NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS

*my body, for allowing me to exercise in ways that are a pleasure to me

*chocolate…

Mine is:

*4 juiced cara-cara oranges

*1 mango

*1 head black leaf kale

*handful frozen strawberries (local)

*handful frozen peaches (local)

*2 ripe bananas

MMMM :) Now, what's yours?

I know that some people may think that you're vision boards are personal, but in my opinion, sharing it with like minded people is simply claiming it to the Universe and it can inspire people on a similar journey :) Also, it's a great way to get to know eachother a little bit better! If you've never made one before, I highly recommend it. Simply cut out pictures of places you would like to go, people you would like to meet, goals for the month/season/year and let your creativity run wild! :)…

Jay Howard is a  IZOD IndyCar® Series and Indianapolis 500 professional racecar driver, driving the No. 88 Service Central Honda powered Dallara for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in…

I've been putting off yoga for a long time now. FInally, I decided no excuses just make it part of your routine. I went to my first class last night. It was pretty awesome! I did a 60 minute hot yoga class that was unbelievable.

When I got home I felt like I was full of life. Really energized and full of life. Paradoxically, I was also relaxed/destressed and felt great.  I had a great sleep last night, and I'm already sold on yoga after just one visit. I think I'll be using it…

The basic lowdown on my fitness as of today

I've attempted the full 90 day workout program before and succeeded without controlling my diet.  When i did i knew i was only going in full on vegan.  I searched out alternative protein options and found Vega.  That was maybe 2 years ago.  Some little health store in Calgary.  I've been a commited Vega customer ever since.  I love the way i feel now.  I've experimented with all the products that vega has, and now that the sport…

It was the beginning of the weekend, and unfortunately my fridge was all out of greens (cant live life without my Kale, man serious obsession) so I walked over to one of my local close to college co-op stores. A month ago, I was sure I had seen a bunch of Vega Products, but today there is just the Vega Sport protein powder (which I needed anyways). When I asked a sales person what had happened she said they weren't going to have the products anymore, not enough interest. So I did what anyone…

Inspiration: It's the spark that launches creativity, drives you to challenge limits, propels greatness, lifts your spirit, instils hope for change—and sometimes motivates self-made miracles.

One of the best perks of being a part of the Vega Team is the…

I have a question, hoping someone replies!

I work out 5-6 times out of the week mainly running but am going to include more strength training. I can’t decide between the vega sport or the vega health optimizer. The vega sport has more protein per calorie ratio. But the vega health optimizer has some good vitamins and minerals, like the maca, chlorella, ect (which right now I am trying to balance hormones and need maca). I know in the Vega Optimum Performance books he talks about not…

For years people have told me they feel amazing when they follow the nutritional principals in the Thrive book series. Many have been able to stop taking medication, lower cholesterol, reduce body fat, reduce sugar cravings, improve sleep quality and mental clarity and boost athletic performance.

But, in spite…

The brink of a new year for many signifies new beginnings. A chance to do more, love more, eat better, feel better, be healthier and more vibrant. Whatever your resolution, here are Peggy’s top 5 small changes to incorporate into your life that will make a huge impact on overall well-being.

1. Nix excess sugar from your diet. Looking to lose that muffin top you’ve inherited over the holidays, or over the past year? Ban those sugars. Sugar is of…

So far, the 3-part Strength Training for Endurance Athletes series has discussed common misconceptions about endurance athletes and weight lifting, how greater strength can improve endurance, and how building upper body strength can result in improved muscle efficacy. Since it is important to…

Regular day of running and working out around the house the time was somewhere near mid morning and I had been up for a few hours.

I took the a half scoop plus of powder mixed it with some tea from last night and some juice.    Tired from the days previous I took the mixed drink/juice to my bed, drank it, and entered a laying cross legged or laying square pose with a intention towards a yin yoga session including Shavasana.  

Failing asleep or in to a very closed almost shaman…

Vega Sport makes some pretty focused products, from Pre-Workout Energizer to Endurance Gel to Performance Protein. Needless to say, the Vega Community also poses some pretty focused questions about the product line. After dipping into our most frequently asked questions, Vega Fans would like to know: “What is Vega Sport Hydrator for?”

Prolonged, heavy…

Compare two runners who are equal in all respects except for muscular strength and the stronger one will be faster over any distance. The lower percentage of maximum strength needed for each stride translates into greater muscle efficacy and therefore, greater endurance. If one runner can squat 10% more than another, his muscles won’t have to work as hard to move his body forward, resulting in significant endurance gains.

When muscles don’t have to work as…

2012 has arrived and I need some extra excitement to inject into my workouts. So, I looked to a fellow co-worker and friend, Heidi Otterbein who just happens to be a Muay Thai fighter and trainer.…

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Buying into the myth, runners neglected to lift weights because they thought it would add body-slowing bulk, yet we know now that greater strength will ultimately improve endurance. Sadly, this myth came to pass because strength training was being lumped into the bodybuilding culture; with bodybuilders lifting weights to get bigger, as well as for definition and physical symmetry.

In the early eighties,…