V Shred Reviews
If you are someone who browses the internet, is interested in losing weight, have fitness goals or are set on achieving your dream body. Chances you will have come across a V-Shred advert. To help you decide if it’s the right choice for you, I wanted to share my experience and add to the V Shred Reviews that are out there.
If you prefer you can watch in video format, or read on below.
They are everywhere and on every single social media platform that you may use. Showing their endless transformation pictures usually from people showing their shredded abs and how they achieved that in just 90 days.
The marketing hype from this company is immense!!
I believe that v shred as a fitness company is interested in one thing…. Getting their hands on your cash!
It’s companies like this that remind me of the sleazy car salesman, they give the whole fitness industry a bad name.
It actually takes a lot for me to say that, as I genuinely believe that most health and fitness coaches are generally good people. They are people who actually want to help. But then it’s can also be profitable industry that many people take advantage of.
V Shred is bro marketing at its finest and the images they use are over-exaggerated (there have even been claims of using stolen transformation pictures) as well as backed by very questionable methods and claims.
The face of the company is Vince Sant, who is a fitness model who can often be seen in promotional material, usually with his top off.
Being very easy on the eye Vince will speak to your insecurities and this one thing that no one else is talking about, throw in some interesting science claims, talk about his Mom’s body challenges to become more relatable to you, and then make you believe that he has all of the answers and ones that are specific to you and your individual body type.
Claims about things such as metabolic confusion or hormone misfiring, which sound fancy and like it’s exactly what you are experiencing, so you must need their unique solution, right?
The company has had a lot of negative reviews but still, they persist on pumping out diet plans, fitness program and meal plans in abundance, and more people seem to be lapping it up.
So in the name of research and to save you from spending your hard earned money, I took the hit and signed up so that you don’t have to.
Here I give my open and honest V Shred reviews. I am in no way affiliated with this company and I used my own money to purchase the shred program, and this is my own personal opinion as a health coach.
How Much Does V Shred Cost?
There are a couple of different options available, so I suppose it depends on who you are, to which advert you will get targeted with.
On the official website, the workout programmes and diet program with prices (at the time of writing in 2023) include:
- Fat Loss Extreme for him $47
- Fat loss Extreme for her $47
- Ripped in 90 $47
- Move At Home $47
- Custom Diet Plan
- Clean Bulk program $87
- 6 Pack Shred $19.99
- Big Arms $19.99
- Booty Builder $34.95
Their plans are in the affordable range which I like to see.
They claim to offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and have a tonne of positive customer reviews on the V Shred website. But having read some other v shred reviews on the internet and complaints made to the better business bureau, it seems that their customer service is questionable and actually getting your money back on that guarantee may not be as simple as is made out.
I signed up for the Fat Loss Extreme For Her bundle which cost $57 at the time of purchase.
In fact, going through the sign-up process, I actually had no idea what I was signing up for. I answered the questions in the shred body type quiz, and watched the lengthy video and this is what it spat back out at me.
What’s Included In Fat Loss Extreme For her
This bundle includes a 90-day programme, it is a generic one size fits all workout plan with 5 days of training and 2 rest days
- Day 1 is Upper Body
- Day 2 Lower body
- Day3 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT Workouts)
- Day4 Rest Day
- Day 5 Full Body Circuits
- Day 6 Full Body Circuits
- Day 7 Rest Day
All of the exercise routines are repeated for weeks 1-7. Week 8 introduces the same workout split but different exercises and adds more volume, so there is some element of periodisation.
I actually don’t think that the workout programme for fat loss is bad per say. It’s getting women to lift weights as well as using some high-intensity interval training which is an effective method for female fat loss.
It uses basic compound movements and there is nothing too crazy in these workouts. I actually quite enjoyed them when I tested them out, though I did find them a little too shoulder dominant for me personally. I already have pretty tight shoulders and I had to modify it as this routine would be a surefire way to lead me to an overuse shoulder injury, I could already feel it niggling on week 2 and so changed the routine slightly to include more back work.
The warm-up is seriously lacking, there are no real instructions rather than just doing 5 mins of moderate cardio on the treadmill or a bike. I think that this is a problem with many programmes, that they fail to adequately prepare the body for exercise, and really for real life.
Mobility work is a key and I would say most important part of the work I do with clients and on my own body. Women don’t just need to be stronger and leaner, they also need to move better. Modern living no longer supports good mobility and movement. There is also no post-workout recovery either.
Aside from this, unless you are a complete gym bunny, from my own personal experience of coaching hundreds of women who have busy lives.
Training 5 times a week is often not only unsustainable for most ‘normal’ people, but it’s also unnecessary.
You can get fat loss results with just 3-4 workouts a week and put far less stress on the body and the woman.
You may achieve the results quicker with 5 sessions, but is it sustainable for you?
For many women who already lead high-stress lives, it could be a recipe for disaster. Although he talks the talk in promotional videos talking about helping women to achieve hormonal balance. The truth is there is no individuality when it comes to this programme.
I came into this funnel after watching one of his hormonal videos targeted at the midlife woman who may be experiencing some of this supposed ‘hormone misfiring’. For the peri or menopausal woman, more is not always better when it comes to exercise. Though he claims that you will get a plan that is prescribed for your specific problem, you won’t. From what I can see everyone gets the same thing.
The nutrition plan consists of you getting a calorie and macro guide which I was happy to see, wasn’t stupidly low like it would be if you put your details into an app like MyFitnessPal. You are then given a recipe guide which has 32 recipes to choose from and all recipes contain calories and macros. But that was as far as the nutrition guide went.
The image below is what I was given for my calorie and macro targets after putting in base details such as age, weight and activity levels. This is a fair base guide on a balanced diet.
I paid to upgrade and get a customized plan and additional support from one of the v shred coaches. I wanted to give this a full review and see if the additional support was really worth the money.
This upgrade to a custom diet plan costs an additional $49
For that, I got a done-for-you week-long meal plan. You can see a little more of my plan in the Youtube version of this.
Though in the questionnaire they ask you about any food preferences, I got the feeling that this is a pretty standard meal plan and again they spit out pretty much the same to most people.
I opted for the metabolic confusion, as why not, this sounds fancy and impressive.
It’s basically a carb cycling meal plan where you have some days that are lower carb mixed in with some higher ones.
I did feel a lot hungrier on the lower carb days, but it’s so easier to get pulled into enjoying the number on the scale dropping as a result of eating a lower carb diet. Keeping in mind that weight loss on a low carb diet is usually because of a loss of water weight.
Lower carb diets can also affect energy and recovery levels, you may not be able to perform as well in day tasks, or your next workout, especially if you are training 5 times a week. It’s also thought that training in a low-carb state may increase physiological stress on the body which again for the midlife woman is something that we want to avoid exasperating.
Plus there is no clinical studies or scientific evidence to suggest that carb cycling is effective for long-term fat loss.
You will likely feel a little lighter as your body lets go of water weight, which is what I usually experience. I have to put my logical health coach brain back on to remind myself that it’s not fat loss.
The food selections were ok, apart from being boring AF even if there was a lot of beef in the meal plan, I felt like I was eating enough food as in I didn’t feel hungry most days, though there wasn’t much flexibility or joy in this meal plan either.
I would often veer off plan but still track calories and macros to remain within the guide but have a little more flexibility. But as I coach I had the knowledge of how to do this, this was not guidance given to me via v shred.
With the purchase of the meal plan you also get access to your own coach for 30 days too. For the price of $49 this is not bad at all.
Well, if said coach had actually been any good that is. Any interaction felt like it was an automatically generated response that was coming off a script, and he was mainly concerned with pushing the additional supplements as an add-on, as the coaches likely get commission on those.
This alongside the bombardment of multiple emails each week offering their range of shred supplements is just to get even more money out of you. They claim that you can get the best results by using their supplements such as fat burners, digestive enzymes, amino acids, human growth hormone boost or greens powders.
Don’t get me wrong I use supplements myself, but it’s not the first on my own agenda when working with clients. I always like to come from a food-first approach.
In addition to the food plans and workouts you also get access to the online community. This is a facebook group and the women’s group has over well over 700k members. Just to give you a little inkling of how much money this company is making!!
There are a LOT of people in this group, so as you can imagine it’s quite busy. But the vibe is generally good and lots of people supporting eachother, though I rarely see any interaction from the support team or admin. But I can understand that with that size of group, giving any feedback would be a full time job, though surely with the money they are making they can employ several full time people who should be in carge of the v shred community??
Conclusions
The bottom line is that I actually don’t think it’s a bad plan, it’s a solid base format and will likely be effective for someone wanting to lose weight.
I followed this for about 3 weeks and over that time I did lose about 5lb, but then it got to Christmas and life got in the way as it often does.
I have since then maintained this weight loss and I do still use some of the recipes that I started whilst on the programme.
So whilst it’s a solid plan it isn’t the magic bullet that they promise, or why a special training for your specific body type. Because there is no magic, there is no special plan for your specific body type or somatatype, it’s just not a thing. Because when it comes to weight/fat loss a lot of the base recommendations are all going to be the same.
But here lies the problem with most people, it’s not that they don’t know what to do, but it’s being able to stick with it. And in my own opinion where working more closely with a coach can be beneficial and getting the feedback and support from someone who cares about your progress and not just another number in the hundreds of thousands of people who are signing up to this plan.
What To Do Instead
Despite all of the fitness industry snake all BS that is out there, often the recommendations or the magic bullet will come down to the same few things when you are getting started.
So here is what you can do instead:
- Work out your maintenance calories using an online calculator, and reduce your daily calories by about 10-15%.
- Then select some meals that will help you stay within this calorie target. Be sure to factor in some of your favourite foods to help make it easier to stick with. Prioritise protein in your diet looking for about 30% of your calories to come from protein.
- Look at your own time availability and ask yourself how much time you can realistically spend working out.
- If you truly want to master your metabolism then add strength/resistance training at least 2-3 times a week.
For the women that I work with, I recommend working out 3 times a week. I’d recommend 2 x full body strength sessions and 1 x metabolic conditioning or circuit-type session. For fat loss that lasts you want to work towards building or at least maintaining muscle mass.
That training might look something like this:
Day 1: Full Body Strength Training
- Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of mobility work
- Squats: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Push-ups: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (modify with knee push-ups if needed)
- Bent-over Rows: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Lunges: 3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg
- Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Plank: 3 sets, hold for 30-45 seconds
Day 2: Full Body Strength Training
- Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of mobility work
- Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Chest Press: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Step-ups: 3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg
- Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Side Plank: 3 sets, hold for 30-45 seconds
Day 3 – Full Body Metabolic Conditioning – Example HERE
Aim to improve your daily Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis AKA NEAT, but just a fancy way of saying move more on a daily basis, and why working towards a 10k step count can be a good guide. But start with where you are at and build up towards that over time.
But the real magic is in the food that you eat. And it doesn’t have to be perfect, but you do need to be in a small calorie deficit.
Most people drop their calories way too low. Not only does this become unsustainable as you have low energy levels and miss out on all the foods that you love, but it also doesn’t give you the fuel to build lean muscle.
Having more lean muscle is what will have you more metabolically flexible, be able to burn fat more easily as well as give your body that sexy tone and definition that many women are looking for.
The other thing with V-shred is that it does do very little to advise on additional lifestyle factors that are not only going to support fat loss, but they are going to help you have more energy and generally feel better from the inside out.
Factors such as reducing stress, and making sure you get enough sleep. As these play a huge role in supporting your ability to stick to any diet or exercise routine.
To get started with, it really doesn’t need to be more complicated than this. Sure there can be a lot to get right, but it’s important to take small steps and progress over time.
And my mantra for making progress in a way that is sustainable and will last for the long term, is to ask yourself ‘could I keep on doing this forever’ because that is when you will start to win.
I hoped this v shred review helped you to determine if this plan is the right path forward for you.
Stop looking for quick fixes or the magic plan that will be the answer to all of your problems, and start applying long term solutions. The way you will win is when you take responsibility and carve your own path for your happy healthy body, and that is rarely found in a 30 or 90 day fix.
If you want to learn the tools that really work for long term and sustainable fat loss as well as improved health, with out all of the BS then CLICK HERE and join my FREE 5 Day Better Body Kickstart challenge to get you started in the right direction.
Well, V-Shred must have seen me coming. They socked me for $2195!!! For basically the same program you did first $108. It took my doctor’s note and 2 mos and threatening legal action to get the money refunded. I had taken out a loan with Affirm and I will say they were great in helping get this refunded. Very happy with them. V-Shred is a scam and yes they use the muscle man to pull up out in. That’s one thing I questioned.. his videos say over and over you don’t need crazy workouts and you don’t have to cut carbs but here he is eating donuts doing major workouts at the gym!! I am happy that. affirm did the fighting for me. That was a lot of money to waste but being desperate I bought into the sales pitch that medical experts and other professionals would help me. You can repost my story as I don’t know how it where. SCAM!!
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear you had to go through that. That’s incredibly expensive and an incredibly stressful experience. This is the problem I had with the brand, it’s not so much about the program, but their marketing and the whole money grab. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and hope it can serve as a warning to others. I hope you have gone on to find some tools that do work for you, and that don’t have to cost the earth.
Really enjoyed reading your review, very thorough and informative. There seems to be a big push with these online programs and coaches which is great if you have the motivation and willpower to get to the gym. Unfortunately, like you mentioned, the biggest hurdle most people face is showing up. I really believe that working with a coach or trainer in person will get you much further. One other benefit is that if you are just starting on your journey chances are you don’t know how to perform the exercises properly. Videos cannot see your movements or give feedback so working with someone in-person will help to make sure you perform them properly to hopefully prevent any injury.
I agree with you on this. Most people need to be seeing someone face to face. Though I also work with clients online and have also seen a lot of people make progress. It can be more convenient and cost effective to do it online, though as you say has the pitfalls of not being able to check on form of exercises in the same way.
Thanks for your candid and thorough review of VShred. I wish I had read this before I invested. It’s very overwhelming and I dislike the prepackaged food immensely.
The program might be good for some ;but too complicated and marketing in my face rapid fire before (in-reality ) what i realized got into! I want simple and real .
I think the plan can work and I did enjoy some of their recipes. As you have already paid for it, go and check those out. Adapt it to your own life. And I agree, what works the best is keeping things simple. I am certainly all about that. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Good night,
I just came across your article. I too was skeptical. Albeit, I am paying a lot for the program that includes a personal trainer, individualized meal plan and I can communicate with my trainer whenever I need, I did lose 10 pounds my 1st month. I’m on month 2. My plan also includes personalized workout routines based upon my fitness level and any injuries. I have lost weight before but it all came back. Having someone who knows more than I and can tweak my fitness plan combined with results makes it worth what they charge since I wasn’t able to get results consistently on my own. I’m also learning what works for me so that I can apply when my program expires.
I certainly think the plan can work. It’s more the marketing of it that I had a problem with. It’s great that you have found something that works for you.
Just stumbled on your article about V-Shred and gave it a read just to get ideas. I was thinking about getting more supplements from them as I bought the 90 day gym and home workout plan with their burn supplements back in 2021. My experience with this was a struggle and lead to multiple burnouts. It wasn’t until last year and up until now that I think I have found the medium that works for me. I do 3 weight days that they provide (usually 3 x10) and then I do one set of the body weight workouts 3 days a week too. It’s a lot and I have again struggled but I continue to try. I hate that I keep getting the feeling that this is a load of crap but I do think there is some truth to it, I feel stronger and look bigger after a year of lifting now, it’s just not throwing in money for all the supplements. Anyhow, thanks again for the article, i just got my bachelor’s in exercise science and minor in nutrition so it’s always good to hear someone’s advice on something and from someone in the health field!
Thanks for your feedback, comments like yours inspire me to keep on doing this work. I started my career some 20 years ago with a sports science degree, but that is really where the learning started. You will go through a lot of trial and error with your body and it sounds like you are doing that. As someone who wants to also work in the field as well as perform your best I’d highly reccomend the guys from mind pump. It is such a valubal source of high quality content. Here is a link to their podcast https://mindpumppodcast.com/
Wishing you all the best on your journey
Aloha from Kauai,
Vshred caught my interest and was very close to subscribing then I thought, “I better check some reviews.” Yours is exactly what I was looking for, an honest approach without bashing. I do simple workouts of cardio and weight training four days a week and decrease the portions of my meals. I try to eat more protein than carbs but love my bread. Thank you for taking the time to render an honest opinion in a world all to ready to make a quick buck.
I’m glad you found the review helpful, I try my best to give a full and balanced review. I certainly think their plan can work, but it’s nothing magical like they promise. It sounds like you are already on the right tracks and already know what you need to do. And bread can certainly remain as part of your diet, the key is to just not going overboard. I live in France, so the home of the baguette. There is nothing more wonderful that a freshly baked baguette lol.
I took feel like this is a scam. They keep withdrawing from my account then want you to pay a fee to cancel. The 800 number provided for customer service does not work. It tells you to email them, which is a joke. Never can get anything resolved. Have to take the time to go to the bank and submit a fraudulent claim.
I’m sorry you are dealing with that. I had seen a lot of people reporting similar problems. I really hate that they stoop to these levels. A lady commented on here previously saying she had lost over $2000 with them. I hope that you bank can stop the payments for you.
Thank you for this information. I will not be purchasing the offer, which would cost me NZ$95 which was more than I wanted to pay, lol! I noticed some inconsistencies along the way. For example, 10 minutes three times a week went through a couple of differences before the final exercises five times a week. So I was sceptical but your video confirmed it. What is you Facebook group called please?
Happy to hear you found the review useful. My free group is here https://www.facebook.com/groups/getitgirlcommunity and you can also follow my facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/emmacolseynicholls Will look forward to connecting with you there.
Thank you for this very fair review. I am 100 pounds overweight and his pitch about endomorph body type and metabolic confusion were very convincing, but also fell squarely under the “too good to be true” umbrella. Your review was helpful to cut through the marketing. Thank you.
His plan can work, but it’s the lies and BS I just can’t bear to watch just to get the sale. Most basic weight loss advice is the same. Work on health practices that you could keep up with for life. Improve your metabolic health by working on creating lean muscle through strength training. Eat in a moderate calorie deficite, get enough sleep, drink enough water and get most of your nutrients from natural whole foods. These simple steps will help you get a good starting stance. Glad the review was helpful and wishing you all the best on your health journey.
Hello!
I came across V-Shred on Facebook and watched their almost 1 hour video with the hot dude talking about his mom and her friend and whatever. It spoke to me, like you write in your review.
But it also made me skeptical, as you need to be when online. So I looked at the science behind it and read about the things he says in the video. It seemed too good to be true, and it probably is.
Also I felt while watching, this is what I’m already doing. I hate long, drawn-out cardio so I do mostly quick walks for about 15 – 20 minutes a day and alternating with sprints. Two or three days a week I hit my home gym to do exercises and wight lifts. I eat smaller portions and try to stay off sweets and unhealthy snacks like icecream or chips/crisps. I am very confused since the scale is not moving from 75 kg despite my efforts, but my wasteline is decreasing slowly but steadily. Since I started working out regurlarly three years ago I have gone from 86 kg to 75 kg, and my goal is 65 kg. I know you shouldn’t watch the scale too much since muscles weigh too (duh) but it’s starting to break me that all my efforts are for naught. But I’ll stick with it since it makes me feel good even so. I’m glad you posted this review so I won’t have to wonder what I missed out on and that I’m doing the correct thing anyways.
It sounds like you have been doing all of the right things. And hormones can play a part when the scale isn’t budging. BUT it’s important to be mindful of how you are feeling. You are now fitter and stronger because you stuck with it, be proud of yourself for that. It’s hard for me to give any further reccomendations without knowing your complete background, what your meals consist of, what your stress and sleep levels are like (as these can all impact) but if you want to ask me any other questions, please feel free to drop me an email and I will always see if there is anything I can suggest to help. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate you taking the time to write on your experience.
I did ged a refund right away when I decided to cancel!
That’s good to know. I think you are the first person I have heard of that has managed to get a refund from them. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much for your review. I just watched the video and was tempted and had to look around for other opinions. I am struggling to get motivated to get healthy again, I have done other programs like Live Fit by Jamie Eason (before my wedding), lost 30 pounds in 7 months, then gained back (I think this was free on body building.com in 2012, workout plan and recipes all online). And Lee Labrada’s Lean body a few years later, lost 10 pounds in about 5 months, and then I stopped and gained everything back. They were great but hard toaintain. So much food prep and workout time. I hate the elliptical, I have one in my basement, a long with free weights, stationary bike, and a home gym. I have not worked out in 3 years 😥 I HAVE to get healthy again. I was looking for something to kick me into gear and this seemed to good to be true. The metabolic confusion sounded really interesting and HIIT 3x a week for 15 mins? Count me in! Lol. I guess I just have to sit down and plan it out myself. Pull up my big girl pants and get strict with my meal plan because I have to stop eating bad. Starting is the hardest part 😫
I think this is the problem with most diet plans. They work whilst you are motivated, but I really believe it’s about installing health habits that you can keep up with for life if you want the weight to stay off for the long term. It’s all about that sustainability and often that means taking a slower, one step at a time approach. I don’t think you have to stop everything, but some small changes can bring about more results.
I just wrote a couple of post that may help you with this, check these out:
https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/nutrition/the-number1-nutrition-principal-that-most-people-miss/
https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/nutrition/nutrition-tips/how-to-stop-snacking/
I think these two tips will help to get you started.
You can also access my free 5 day kickstart guide at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart
You will get a step by step guide on the basics plus I email weekly with all my best tips and stratagies. I hope this helps and that you find the power within you to make those positive steps forward but in a way that feels good and sustainable for you and your busy life.
Thank you for writing this article. The v-shred video popped up on my social media and I got locked in. I took notes and was ready to spend the money but decided to google reviews on the program first. I can not afford to spend money on a “life-style” plan, but I have struggled with weight loss and almost fell for it. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to be open about what you can offer. I am going to keep doing my calorie counting and incorporate your example exercises into my life and when I have some money saved, I will come back to you. Saving your website! Thankyou!
I’m so glad this helped and you are going to use the suggestions from this blog. Keep me updated with how you get on and thanks for your comment.
This article was great. I recently saw a facebook ad with Doctor Oz hyping V Shred (maybe it was fake). It really got me inspired to try it because I am Soft and need more muscle tone. After reading your article , it really got me thinking about the Long Term. Thanks.
Always come at it from a long term approach. Start small and build the health habits over time. you can start here with my FREE 5 step kickstart as it’s a great way to introduce the health habits. You can get it at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart. Then if you want more in depth support I do have a 28 day plan to help you develop further habits.
I say going to write the exact same com ends as Laurie did. But why repeat the same story twice. I would enjoy getting g I volved in your programs and blogs. Are you also offering a paid program? How can one start as a beginner with your lifestyle plan? PS. I am 60 and doctor wa to me to get rid of 20 pounds for my arthritic joints
The best way to get started is to go through my free 5 day kickstart, you can get that at https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk/kickstart then I do have a paid plan too if you want further support. You can see more about the paid plan at https://emmacolseynicholls.newzenler.com/courses/online-better-body-coaching