Vital was founded by lifelong friends Hung Dao and Alex Kozub with a mission to break the stigma around mental health and inspire healthy, active lifestyles.

Hung’s journey began with years of silent struggle with anxiety and depression, unaware of what he was facing. After being diagnosed in his early 20s, his symptoms worsened, including loss of appetite, sleeplessness, weight loss, and even suicidal thoughts, before he sought counseling. While therapy helped, he still felt a void in his overall health.

Alex, passionate about health and fitness, introduced Hung to the gym as a way to cope. Through consistent training and clean eating, Hung gained 30 pounds of healthy weight, improved his sleep, and saw his stress and mental health dramatically improve.

Witnessing this transformation sparked a mission bigger than fitness. Vital was created for those who’ve faced struggle and adversity, but refuse to let it define them. It’s for those willing to step outside their comfort zone, trust the process, and embrace the truth: real strength, mental and physical, is forged through discipline and the courage to overcome life’s setbacks.

VITAL APPAREL.

5 percent of our profits are donated every month to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to further mental health research. Located in New York, BBR is the nation’s top non-governmental funder of mental health research grants. With more than 4700 scientist in more than 557 institutions we felt that they were the most suitable organization to team up with. https://www.bbrfoundation.org/

Mental health isn’t weakness, it’s part of being human. Yet too many people stay silent because of judgment and fear. That ends now.

Every rep builds strength. Every story breaks chains. When you speak, you lead. When you share, you empower.

You are not alone. You are stronger than your demons. Together we can break the stigma.