Robert Cheeke
Robert Cheeke grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon, where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15. In addition to co-authoring The New York Times Bestseller The Plant-Based Athlete, he is the author of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, and Plant-Based Muscle. Often referred to as the godfather of vegan bodybuilding, Cheeke tours the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to a two-time natural bodybuilding champion. He is a multisport athlete and entrepreneur, the founder and president of the online community Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, and a regular contributor to No Meat Athlete, Forks Over Knives, and Vegan Strong. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas. Follow him on Instagram.
All Contributions from Robert Cheeke (8)
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See articleHow to Build Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet
There’s a misconception that you need to eat meat to get big. Although many professional athletes don’t eat meat, people still believe that meat equals muscle mass. I’ve been a no-meat athlete for the past twenty years, and I have not found it difficult to effectively build muscle on a plant-based diet. How I Fuel […] -
See articleGet a Peek Inside Plant-Based Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke’s New Book, ‘The Impactful Vegan’
Editor’s Note: Longtime Forks Over Knives friend and contributor Robert Cheeke is coming out with a brand-new book, The Impactful Vegan. In the book, out June 25, Cheeke—who has been vegan for nearly 30 years—draws on his personal experiences, academic research, and interviews with experts to lay out a plan for being an effective advocate […] -
See articleWebinar Replay: The Truth About Protein, and Other Secrets of Plant-Based Athletes, with Robert Cheeke & Matt Frazier
How do plant-based athletes eat for peak energy, performance, and recovery? And what can the rest of us learn from their experience? Competitive athletes Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, co-authors of The Plant-Based Athlete, are living proof that the human body doesn’t need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. In this free Forks Over […] -
See articleRobert Cheeke Shares His Successful Vegan Bodybuilding Diet
Editor’s Note: Join Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, co-authors of The Plant-Based Athlete, for a free live webinar on July 19 to learn how to eat like a plant-based athlete, the truth about protein, and more. Register here. I’ve been following a plant-based diet for more than 25 years, and though my nutrition plan has […] -
See article8 Expert Tips for Staying Fit While Traveling
Worried about maintaining your fitness while you’re on vacation or business trip? As a lifelong athlete, here are some of the best tips and tricks I’ve learned that help me stay in shape on the road. 1. Go for a walk or run to explore the city you are in. If you’re a runner, look […] -
See articleFit After 40: Tips on Becoming Your Personal Best
Like many people do, as I approached my 40th birthday, I began to analyze where I stood with my health and fitness. The milestone wasn’t cause for a midlife crisis, but rather, an evaluation, taking stock of my fitness and nutrition and how the reality compared with my goals. I had already been following a […] -
See articleBuild a New Foundation
Let’s face it: If getting high-quality nutrition were super simple, we would all be living healthy, happy, and fit lives. Nutrition does seem simple on a surface level. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid processed and junk foods. But it’s not that simple. We lead busy lives, and we’re bombarded by advertisements convincing us […] -
See articleTop Tips for Plant-Based Athletes
Now that you have been inspired by Forks Over Knives and adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet as your foundation for health, perhaps you are ready to pursue meaningful fitness goals but don’t know where to start. Or perhaps you have been working out for a long time and are concerned that your new diet will […]
Master The Art Of Plant-based Cooking.
The Forks Over Knives online cooking course helps you learn new techniques, flavors, and styles for cooking delicious plant-based, oil-free meals at home.