Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age fifteen, weighing just 120 pounds. Today he is the author of the books, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete, and his latest, The Impactful Vegan. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding,” growing the industry from infancy in 2002 to where it is today.
As a natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine’s “Most Influential Vegan Athletes.” He tours the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert is the founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the website, Veganbodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to Forks Over Knives, The Center for Nutrition Studies, The Vegan Gym, and the No Meat Athlete. Robert is a former multi-sport athlete and has followed a plant-based diet for almost thirty years. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 1-8, 2026
Classes
Build Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet
Learn how to build muscle, burn fat, increase endurance, and create a meal plan that works for you, based on your own calorie needs. Discover which foods are best for building muscle, boosting energy, reducing inflammation, and for speeding up your recovery process after training. Wondering about protein intake and supplementation? Ask New York Times best-selling author and champion vegan athlete of thirty years, Robert Cheeke, in this informative and dynamic presentation about building your body with plants.
How to Be an Impactful Vegan
Learn how to make the greatest impact for animals by leveraging what Robert Cheeke calls our STRONG V: Our Skills, Talents, Resources, Other strengths, Network, Generosity and Volunteering, to make a much stronger impact for animals than solely being vegan. Discover why The Impactful Vegan is one of the most popular vegan tools to change your life.
Panel Q&A: Powered by Plants
Hosted by Robert Cheeke with vegan athletes Hunter Allen, Angelica Kushi, Giacomo Marchese, Dr. Scott Stoll, and Dani Taylor
Do you have questions regarding the nutrition athletes need to fuel their bodies on a plant-based diet? Concerned with getting the right types of carbohydrates to power through your weekend warrior lifestyle, or wonder how much protein you should eat after a tough workout? Learn from athletes who have achieved success in their sports, powered by a pure, plant-based diet. From endurance sports like running, to weight training and bodybuilding, and martial arts, these vegan athletes will help you fuel your athletic endeavors for optimal performance.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
Exercises you can do anywhere, anytime to maintain high levels of health and fitness. Think push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, crunches, partner exercises, and more, done at your own pace, in a follow-the-leader style as Robert takes you through a fun and invigorating workout to start your day. In addition to the common exercises described, Robert will show you some innovative and unique exercises to build muscle, strength, and endurance, with no special equipment required. Proper exercise shoes and clothing required. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome, allowing you to exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment.
MON, WED, FRI, / 7:00AM – 8:00AM / MP-S-18
Book Signing
Tuesday, March 3, 8:15PM
