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Forest Nash
Plant-Based Body Transformation Specialist │ Vegan Strong PlantBuilt Athlete
Natural Physique Champion │ International Public Speaker
Hi, my name is Forest! I was fortunate to be raised as an ethical vegetarian from birth, and experienced firsthand the benefits of whole-food, plant-based nutrition without ever having consumed meat, fish, or eggs. As I entered adulthood and my passion for health and fitness grew, I learned more about the profound impact our diet and lifestyle choices can have on our personal wellbeing, as well as that of the planet and the animals. I adopted a fully vegan lifestyle in 2015, and haven’t looked back since! From an ethical, environmental, and health perspective, I believe that veganism is truly the way of the future, and the most responsible choice we can make as conscientious citizens of the Earth.
The desire to challenge myself and to represent vegan fitness at a competitive level motivated me to become a member of the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt Team, the largest organization of vegan athletes in the world. I realized a lifelong dream by stepping onto a bodybuilding stage for the first time at the Naturally Fit Super Show in June of 2017, where I won first place in my class against a stacked lineup of meat-eating competitors. Since then I have gone on to compete in natural bodybuilding several more times in both the US and Australia, earning multiple podium finishes as a drug-free vegan athlete.
Over the last 20 years of my fitness journey, I’ve dedicated my life to learning, practicing, and refining the art and science of evidence-based training and plant-based nutrition. My professional credentials include certification in Personal Training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and certification in Nutrition Coaching from Renaissance Periodization.
At Forest Nash Fitness, I am proud to deliver high-caliber, fully personalized, evidence-based training and nutrition coaching. I don’t sell cookie-cutter plans, fitness "hacks," or outlandish claims of losing 5 kilos in your first week. Instead, I provide systematic, science-backed strategies to help you achieve your goals as efficiently as possible, along with the tools and support you need to maintain your results for a lifetime.
Leading by example is one of my core values, and I enjoy breaking stereotypes and promoting the vegan movement as a strong, fit, plant-based role model. I find it very fulfilling to use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from a lifetime as a plant-based athlete to help like-minded people get in the best shape of their lives in a way that is healthy, sustainable, and aligned with their values. If you are ready to embark on that journey, I will walk with you every step of the way.
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"Forest is a hardworking and compassionate individual, who is dedicated to his craft. Leading by example, Forest embodies the definition of what it means to be both a competitive vegan athlete and noble ambassador for the cause. And he applies this passion to others, by helping them reach their truest fitness potential so that they too can properly represent."
- Giacomo Marchese, Team PlantBuilt Founder, Champion Powerlifter, VeganProteins.com Owner
I've had the pleasure of working with Forest for two years and in that time I've seen him help clients from all walks of life gain confidence while they've improved their physique and their health. Forest is a thoughtful trainer who will try to find the best approach for each person individually rather than looking for a one-size-fits-all model, and he's had many clients working with him for years because of this. He is also a dedicated athlete and plant-based role model, so not only does he talk the talk, he also walks the walk."
- Derek Tresize, WNBF & NFF Physique Pro, Vegan Muscle & Fitness Founder, Team PlantBuilt Athlete
"I highly recommend Forest as a personal trainer. He has a holistic approach to health and fitness, which I love, and a strong focus on whole food, plant-based nutrition. He's had plenty of experience coaching in the US, and it's so awesome to have him Down Under. Along with all that, Forest is one of the nicest, kindest and most compassionate guys I've ever met!"
- Simone Collins, IFBB & NFF Figure Champion, Team PlantBuilt Athlete, PranaON Ambassador