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Smashing Your Fitness Goals as a Plant-Based Athlete
Manage episode 483636282 series 3619885
“You get more out of your workout when you’re fueled by plants. That’s the whole point.”
Today, I’m joined by two leading voices in plant-based fitness—Robert Cheeke, former champion bodybuilder, and Matt Frazier, ultrarunner and founder of No Meat Athlete - to explain why a plant-based diet may be the key to unlocking world class athletic performance.
Together, they co-authored the New York Times bestseller The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance and in this episode, they share everything you need to know to fuel your body, build muscle, and smash your personal fitness goals - with plants.
We discuss:
- The science behind faster recovery and greater endurance on a plant-based diet
- How to meet your protein needs—without obsessing over powders
- What elite athletes actually eat in a day (spoiler: there’s no one-size-fits-all)
- Why plant-based performance is no longer a secret weapon—it’s a competitive edge
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you train smarter, recover faster, and thrive on plants.
Get the book: The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance
Follow Robert on Instagram: @robert.cheeke
Follow Matt and the No Meat Athlete community: @nomeatathlete_official
Learn more: www.nomeatathlete.com
Updates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list
Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter
Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods.
Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
24 episodes
Manage episode 483636282 series 3619885
“You get more out of your workout when you’re fueled by plants. That’s the whole point.”
Today, I’m joined by two leading voices in plant-based fitness—Robert Cheeke, former champion bodybuilder, and Matt Frazier, ultrarunner and founder of No Meat Athlete - to explain why a plant-based diet may be the key to unlocking world class athletic performance.
Together, they co-authored the New York Times bestseller The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance and in this episode, they share everything you need to know to fuel your body, build muscle, and smash your personal fitness goals - with plants.
We discuss:
- The science behind faster recovery and greater endurance on a plant-based diet
- How to meet your protein needs—without obsessing over powders
- What elite athletes actually eat in a day (spoiler: there’s no one-size-fits-all)
- Why plant-based performance is no longer a secret weapon—it’s a competitive edge
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you train smarter, recover faster, and thrive on plants.
Get the book: The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance
Follow Robert on Instagram: @robert.cheeke
Follow Matt and the No Meat Athlete community: @nomeatathlete_official
Learn more: www.nomeatathlete.com
Updates and tickets to live podcast recordings: Join the mailing list
Connect with Dr Alan Desmond Instagram Threads X/Twitter
Sponsored by Linwoods Healthfoods.
Shop their entire range at linwoodshealthfoods.com and use code DESMOND for a 15% saving and free delivery.
24 episodes
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