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| Ep 399 - 10 Ways To Reduce Hunger And Cravings When Dieting To Lose Weight | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:12:41 | |
Are you struggling with constant hunger while trying to lose weight? Or just battling endless cravings with your busy lifestyle? You're not alone. That's why in this podcast I share 10 surprising ways to reduce hunger & cravings you may not have considered. Here's a sneak peak of the first five: 1. Drink Green Tea or Coffee: Not only do they have numerous health benefits, but they also work wonders as appetite suppressants. I've got 5 more. The 10th in this podcast may surprise you (and is the secret sauce to keeping the weight off). These strategies have helped our members stay on track, avoid binge eating and achieve their goals. Let's dive in! 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 398 - Hall Of Fame | Rima Patel: Single Working Mum Loses 12kg To Change Her Life | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:49:30 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by Rima Patel, who comes on to share her incredible journey with us at RNT. After winning one of our unprecedented giveaways in 2022, she joined with the goal to get into the best shape of her life. Rima was raising two children after a divorce trying to balance work and family. She hadn't felt good in her body after her two pregnancies but she didn't feel like she had any time to focus on her health. She'd tried many "quick fix" diets and exercise programmes but none of them seemed to stick. Rima was insecure in the way that she looked and wanted a change that would stick for good. And after going all in on the RNT Method, she has found a way to do it all…The programme allowed her to balance time with her family, work and time to exercise in a way that would last. Her 12kg weight loss was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her results. Now 20 months into her journey, Rima's strength has gone through the roof! In fact, she'll share a story in this podcast from a recent trip to India which will share the power of this transformation better than I can do with this introduction. Next steps: 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 389 - Hall Of Fame | Chandni Patel: Busy Pharmacist Loses 49lbs At 40! | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:38:42 | |
Despite working with a personal trainer in the gym for years…Chandni never saw results.Her trainer was great at helping her work out. But her real problem lay with her nutrition, and she wasn't educated on how to eat for weight loss. Especially with a vegetarian diet and a busy lifestyle. So just before her 40th birthday, Chandni decided that enough was enough. She wanted to feel good in her body again. She wanted to protect herself from nasty health conditions. And she wanted to build a new identity away from being called "chubby". So she hopped onto the RNT Method and hasn't looked back… Today Chandni has lost an amazing 49 lbs! She chose to stop making excuses and created a lifestyle that would give her real results. But the best part? She didn't have to give up travel or her social life to achieve it. Next steps: 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 300 - #AskAV: 80 Years Old Advice, Eating Out, Rebounds & Workout Splits | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:57:13 | |
Today I'm very excited to welcome you to EPISODE 300 of the RNT Fitness Radio podcast. I want to start off by saying a massive thank you to all of you who've subscribed, left a review, spread the word, shared this podcast with your family, friends and on your stories, and used this podcast as the anchor for your own transformation journey. Next year I want to take the podcast to the next level with production, guests, depth and overall quality of content. A big part of attracting guests, and helping spread the word for the podcast, is reviews. Right now we're at 101 reviews on Apple Podcasts, and I want to see if we can get this to 125 by the end of the year. The good news is, I was chatting with our supplement partners at Optimum Nutrition, and for the first 25 reviews submitted, Optimum Nutrition have very kindly agreed to send you a free supplement starter pack with the basic essentials you need on your fitness journey. Due to food shipping however, this will be for UK listeners only. I know this podcast has listeners in over 90 different countries, so I want to do something cool for you too. So for the first 25 reviews submitted from outside the UK, I'll personally sign a copy of my book, Transform Your Body Transform Your Life, and ship it to you or a loved one of yours. All you need to do - whether you're in the UK or not, is screenshot your review, and email it over to info@rntfitness.com with your mailing address, and we'll ship your gift over. We are now partnered with the world's leading premium supplement brand, Optimum Nutrition, where you can get 20% off in their US and UK stores using RNT20 at checkout. Please note this won't be applicable to bundle deals they already have on the site. A huge thank you for all the support on the podcast so far.
Time Stamps 01:23 - 02:36: Q1 What would you tell yourself in 2010? 09:41 - 10:15: Q2 What advice would your 80 year old self give to you right now? 16:33 -17:48 : Q3 How do you manage eating out with friends and family and sticking to my plan? 22:49 - 24:14: Q4 How do you avoid rebounding after I get into shape? 28:35 - 29:06: Q5 How do you know whether you should do an upper / lower split, full body workouts, or a more split up routine like push / pull / legs? 33:27 - 35:43: Q6 "I don't have time to cook during the day, so how do I still stick to my nutrition plan? 39:58 - 40:53 : Q6.2 - "I'm also on the road a lot, what can I do to help?" 41:07 - 43:07 : Q7 What is your biggest struggle as a CEO? What did you learn from it? 45:35 - 47:52 - Q8 What have 300 episodes of podcasting taught you about yourself?
Book A Call To Start Your Journey! Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. | |||
| Ep 299 - Hall Of Fame | Anisa Butt: From Fad Diet Quick Fixes To A Lifestyle Solution | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:37:54 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by longtime RNTer and actress, Anisa Butt, who before RNT, was your typical quick fix dieter, trying everything and anything to get results. And after one too many dieting failures, she decided to take a different approach. One where she invested in herself to go on a long-term journey where she could learn how to get in shape and most importantly, how to craft a lifestyle solution to stay in shape. If you've ever wondered about some of the magic behind the RNT methodology, this episode with Anisa will give you great insight!
Time Stamps
00:12 - What inspired Anisa to join RNT 03:07 - Why quick-fixes didn't work 04:43 - Why RNT Vs the other options 06:29 - How was the RNT process 07:51 - Always been confused about nutrition 09:18 - The 'why' behind starting RNT 11:20 - The education tools are so useful 13:12 - The mindset needed to transform 14:50 - You can't cheat the process 17:02 - Relationship with food 19:03 - How to make progress when life is busy 20:55 - Working online Vs an in-person PT 24:04 - How has the physical been the vehicle 25:01 - Advice to new members 26:48 - Tips to stay on track while travelling 28:52 - What almost kept Anisa from joining 30:17 - Committing to a year can feel like a lot 31:05 - What's the next step? 33:03 - Why RNT can work for everyone
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 298 - Hall Of Fame | Minesh Ladwa: Busy Executive & Dad Drops 30kg To Transform His Life | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:48:01 | |
"Can't" was the word that rang in Minesh's head for 2 years before he decided to join RNT. As an active father with a demanding job, he felt he had no room for anything else in life. But then after a day of excess, he found his foot swollen with gout. It was the last straw. As a man in his mid 30s, he felt his body was deteriorating. And he knew he needed to make a change, so joined RNT. Fast forward a year, Minesh's life has completely transformed. He's lost 30kg, but this goes beyond the physical, and in this episode, we're going to dive into how he achieved such a remarkable change.
Time Stamps
00:10 - Combination of factors to wanting to make a change 02:20 - Trigger moment 03:30 - Took 6 months to get the ball rolling 05:55 - Transforming is like learning to drive a car 08:34 - Minesh's 'Why' 09:30 - RNT opens up avenues in different realms 12:11 - I'm always asking new questions 13:44 - You have to make the time 16:44 - Adapting to the nutrition strategy 19:58 - Following the programme while travelling 22:01 - Minesh had never weight trained before 24:04 - Now addicted to training 25 :40 - The Grind 29:17 - Strength gains after hitting Checkpoint 30:31 - Mindset shift to stay on the path after Checkpoint 33:07 - Hope to inspire friends and family 35:06 - Hitting PRs regularly in the gym 36:56 - How has the physical been the vehicle 38:42 - Advice to new RNTers 41:22 - How to deal with positive and negative reactions from people
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 297 - The Traditional Indian Diet: Can It Be Healthy? | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:40:16 | |
I get asked every single week…"Can I still eat curry and lose weight?" So I asked Coach Sanj if she wanted to jump on a podcast to discuss practical strategies on how to navigate the Indian diet, whether you grew up on it, or whether you're just an Indian food lover!
I mean, who doesn't love a good curry?
The inherent problem is…The typical Indian diet set up is atrocious for body composition. Mainly because it's just loaded to the gills with carbs. And if not prepared with health in mind, probably tons of poor quality oils too. A recipe for disaster. So what do you do? The answer lies in this podcast, coupled with a guide my team and I have put together, which I've linked in the show notes.
Time Stamps
00:15 - How to adapt and change the Indian diet 01:13 - What's wrong with the typical Indian diet 02:44 - Home cooked Indian meals 03:50 - Excess use of poor quality oil can harden fat cells 04:46 - Why is the Indian diet structured the way it is? 07:44 - Is it genetics or the environment and culture 09:30 - It's so hard to say no, as it's seen as rude 10:22 - Typical Indian diet is carb and fat heavy and low in protein 11:33 - How to make adjustments to the Indian diet 14:49 - Use 1 cal spray for tempering 16:30 - You can get the flavour of Indian curries without the extras 17:30 - You can get used to low fat meals 19:47 - Make home cooked taste as good as a take-outs 20:47 - Easy recipe ideas 23:00 - How to structure your plate 24:19 - How to navigate around the festive period 26: 50 - When you are in control you're less likely to feel guilty 27: 53 - Social stigma is the biggest within the Asian culture 30:19 - Don't use oil and see if anyone notices 30:39 - Air fryers can be useful 31:24 - Changes are actually quite minimal 34:44 - Stop the racing mentality
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
Follow RNT Fitness:
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| Ep 296 - Women's Health & Fitness Myths Part 2 | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:47:39 | |
This is the second part of our women's special podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by the team to dissect all the popular health and fitness myths women face on a day to day basis. Everything from the menstrual cycle, to pregnancy, to skinny fat syndrome, to effective training… as well as what things women who are less than 50kgs need to consider when they want to change their body composition. This is an episode for both men and women to tune into, dissect and take notes from, as many of the myths women are hit by, are closely linked to what men experience too.
Time Stamps
00:33 - How should a woman who is sub 50kgs approach fat loss? 04:33 - Skinny fat syndrome for women is different than men 05:45 - The margin error is so small so activity is higher 08:46 - Should women eat more or less protein than men? 12:56 - Should women do a lot more cardio than men? 15:26 - Why the gym is the most optimum environment 19:14 - Finding the balance between cardio and strength 21:12 - Keep it simple and stick to the basics 23:28 - Why weight fluctuations through the month 29:48 - Scale weight is not a direct measure of body fat 33:27 - How to add treats to fit into calorie and macro target 35:35 - How to train around pregnancy 38:47 - Try to be in the best health possible while pregnant 41:58 - How to manage health post pregnancy
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
Follow RNT Fitness:
Follow Akash:
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| Ep 295 - Coaching Career Progressions at RNT Fitness | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
I got a special story to tell you today about RNT's Head of Performance, Ed. He was going to quit the industry. He was fed up with the lack of career progression. He was tired of having no security or stability as a personal trainer. And he was worried he'd be unable to be an active father when the time arrived.
There's a reason the turnover in the fitness industry is so high - and why you don't see many coaches in their late 30s, 40s or beyond. For all these reasons.
However, two months ago, Ed celebrated his 3rd year with us at RNT! From a burnt out personal trainer working around the clock on the verge of quitting the fitness industry, to now leading RNT's coaching team, driving the recruitment of new coaches, and managing the development of our custom-built technology for our members…AND most importantly, being a present active father to his 2.5 year old son.
And by the way, I have no idea what he'd have done, knowing he's one of the few who genuinely live and breathe everything to do with transformation.
One of the best parts of what I do is seeing my team develop, and giving them a real runway to grow and make a life changing impact globally. When I started RNT, I wanted to fix the sad reality of the fitness industry for most: no holidays, no security, no stability and no career path. The reality for most coaches (both online AND in person) is a constant state of anxiety.
I've been there, Ed's been there, and creating a genuine platform for coaches to THRIVE with their unique strengths, is a key driver in how I set up many of the systems internally. Ed, it's been an incredible 3 years so far, and I can't wait to see what the next 3 years hold. A huge thank you for being there through thick and thin, all the highs and lows, and being so dedicated on this mission we're on of creating the world's leading transformation company.
In this episode, Ed and I sit down to reflect on the 3 years, and just how far he's come.
Time Stamps
00:14 - Three Year Anniversary With RNT 00:38 - Biggest differentiators in the quality of life 01:25 - What is different now? 02:26 - What would have happened if Ed quit? 03:10 - What was driving Ed away from the fitness industry? 04:33 - Why Akash started RNT 05:44 - How has Ed's career evolved? 07:36 - At RNT we create our own ladder 08:15 - RNT is a place where coaches and trainers can thrive 09:56 - What we look for in coaches 12:17 - We always look to bridge the gap 12:48 - RNT is a family 13:22 - We always strive to better ourselves 15:50 - Why should you apply to RNT? 14:18 - What does the future hold for Ed
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Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
Follow RNT Fitness:
Follow Akash:
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| Ep 294 - Women's Health & Fitness Myths Part 1 | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:47:47 | |
I've got a special double header in store for you here, as I'm joined by the team to dissect all the popular health and fitness myths women face on a day to day basis. Everything from the menstrual cycle, to pregnancy, to skinny fat syndrome, to effective training… and all the way to how stress impacts men and women differently. This is an episode for both men and women to tune into, dissect and take notes from, as many of the myths women are hit by, are closely linked to what men experience too. It's a two part series, so get ready!
Time Stamps
00:35 - How women handle stress while training 03:38 - Typical roadblocks women face when training hard 05:56 - Stress is stress is stress 06:39 - Why women need to invest longterm 08:07 - Restoring your metabolic health 09:15 - The danger of perpetual dieting 10:45 - What it really takes to build your dream physique 11:36 - Osteoporosis and bone disorders 12:57 - What is your journey after fat loss? 14:07 - How to maintain after fat loss? 16:00 - Significant progress takes years 17:17 - Two factors to improving your physique - form and effort 19:05 - How important is training to failure? 21:11 - How important is effort? 22:16 - Run into pain instead of away from it 23:12 - Importance of range of motion 24:30 - Women should embrace hard training 25:16 - Being too lean is a stressor 29:40 - The way you get back body fat is key 32:00 - Dieting culture is getting worse 33:15 - Barbie dolls came with a diet book 37:44 - Stress of being too shredded is applicable to men as well 40:21 - Benefits of building muscle
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
Follow RNT Fitness:
Follow Akash:
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| Ep 293 - Hall Of Fame |Purnima Sharma: Achieving The Impossible | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:50:36 | |
Purnima had always struggled with her weight. She was chubby as a child. And even as she grew into a young adult, she didn't lead an active lifestyle. Years of poor choices started to take its toll. And she found it harder and harder to lose the weight after her pregnancies. She was desperate to make it happen.
So she scoured the Internet for ideas and tried a bunch of things. She tried eating just one meal a day, tried lifting weights at the gym with no direction, tried endless cardio, and she practised yoga. NOTHING worked!
She became confused and overwhelmed by all the information available. And she felt completely stuck. So what happened? The weight kept piling on. And she thought she could do nothing about it. Until… a family member's remarkable RNT transformation was shared on social media. Seeing Shantul's photos and reading his story gave her the motivation to try and shift the excess weight for good, one last time. She hesitated at first. But she knew she had to do something.
So she put aside her reservations and went ALL IN. This time, she started seeing results immediately, and then went on to drop 30 kilos!
And today…She knows how to live a healthy and active lifestyle to fit her busy schedule. She has a better understanding about food and nutrition. And she knows how to be consistent to make progress. After years and years of feeling unsure of herself, she's now filled with the confidence she always lacked.
Time Stamps 00:15 - Life before RNT 02:06 - Tried lots of plans 03:50 - Stopped blaming the camera! 04:50 - Shantul's RNT story 05:28 - Gave RNT my all 06:34 - Why 12 months and not 12 weeks 08:04 - Fitness plans in India 10:24 - The Power of the RNT Community 13:35 - RNT was the last resort 14:40 - Positive influence on my children 15:32 - The RNT's amazing reservoir of knowledge 16:04 - Navigating The Consolidation Phase 16:49 - Finding the 'why' 17:26 - Navigating social situations 18:18 - Strategies that worked 20:26 - The advantages of planning 21:31 - Better time management 22:30 - Life after dropping 30kgs 23:10 - Healthy hair, skin and nails 25:00 - Generational health 26:29 - Follow your example 28:11 - Conscious eating 30:45 - The weighing scale is not the enemy 33:07 - Next steps? 36:10 - Approval from peers 40:29 - Food is just an energy source 41:59 - What almost kept you from joining?
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
Purnima's Case Study - Busy Mum Purnima, Rewired Years Of Poor Habits Lost 30kgs And Unlocked Her Full Potential
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| Ep 292 - Dan Hill: Karma Credits | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:49:49 | |
Purnima had always struggled with her weight. She was chubby as a child. And even as she grew into a young adult, she didn't lead an active lifestyle. Years of poor choices started to take its toll. And she found it harder and harder to lose the weight after her pregnancies. She was desperate to make it happen.
So she scoured the Internet for ideas and tried a bunch of things. She tried eating just one meal a day, tried lifting weights at the gym with no direction, tried endless cardio, and she practised yoga. NOTHING worked!
She became confused and overwhelmed by all the information available. And she felt completely stuck. So what happened? The weight kept piling on. And she thought she could do nothing about it. Until… a family member's remarkable RNT transformation was shared on social media. Seeing Shantul's photos and reading his story gave her the motivation to try and shift the excess weight for good, one last time. She hesitated at first. But she knew she had to do something.
So she put aside her reservations and went ALL IN. This time, she started seeing results immediately, and then went on to drop 30 kilos!
And today…She knows how to live a healthy and active lifestyle to fit her busy schedule. She has a better understanding about food and nutrition. And she knows how to be consistent to make progress. After years and years of feeling unsure of herself, she's now filled with the confidence she always lacked.
Time Stamps 00:15 - Life before RNT 02:06 - Tried lots of plans 03:50 - Stopped blaming the camera! 04:50 - Shantul's RNT story 05:28 - Gave RNT my all 06:34 - Why 12 months and not 12 weeks 08:04 - Fitness plans in India 10:24 - The Power of the RNT Community 13:35 - RNT was the last resort 14:40 - Positive influence on my children 15:32 - The RNT's amazing reservoir of knowledge 16:04 - Navigating The Consolidation Phase 16:49 - Finding the 'why' 17:26 - Navigating social situations 18:18 - Strategies that worked 20:26 - The advantages of planning 21:31 - Better time management 22:30 - Life after dropping 30kgs 23:10 - Healthy hair, skin and nails 25:00 - Generational health 26:29 - Follow your example 28:11 - Conscious eating 30:45 - The weighing scale is not the enemy 33:07 - Next steps? 36:10 - Approval from peers 40:29 - Food is just an energy source 41:59 - What almost kept you from joining?
Book A Call To Start Your Journey! Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
Resources: Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Purnima's Case Study - Busy Mum Purnima, Rewired Years Of Poor Habits Lost 30kgs And Unlocked Her Full Potential
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| Ep 291 - Working Together as CEO and COO | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:47:54 | |
I've got a real special episode today. It's been over 6 months now since Chandni and I started working together. With over a decade of experience in process engineering, management, and driving multi million pound projects, this has been a really exciting opportunity for us to really take RNT to the next level. Chandni's main focus is on building the infrastructure to hit our growth goals, and ensuring we sustain the world class level of service and quality as we grow. And in this episode, we dive into what life has been like going from husband and wife only, to adding a whole new relationship in parallel as CEO and COO!
Time Stamps
00:37 - Working together has been the best decision 02:12 - The strength in combining energies 04:07 - The book Traction - Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman 05:17 - What made them wait for so long to work together 08:38 - "There are clashes but we learn from them" 09:52 - The book Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and the two roles 'Visionary' and 'Integrator' 11:39 - Identifying your strengths 13:25 - Everyone operates in their unique zone of genius 14:59 - Always testing new ideas 16:39 - The importance of celebrating every 'win' 17:49 - RNT is looking for more coaches 18:22 - Starting to find the groove 19:11 - Roles have evolved 21:15 - Chandni has integrated all the departments 22:56 - The growth of RNT 23:13 - Akash's role is bigger picture and supporting the team 29:25 - Working in a start-up vs a corporate 31:35 - Preserving the culture of the team 32:02 - What's next with RNT?
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I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
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| Ep 388 - How To Build Muscle Without Amazing Genetics (Fat Loss For The Final Time) | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:52:52 | |
In this next part of our Fat Loss For The Final Time Series, we dive into what exactly it takes to build muscle without amazing genetics. Expect to learn what makes a muscle grow, the importance of execution and range of motion, and when exactly you should be increasing the weight or adding reps to your training. We also cover how to maximise recovery so your muscles are actually able to grow, an often overlooked factor when it comes to this process. If I look at the commonalities in all who successfully stay in shape, training to build muscle whilst eating for health is one of the big ones. Next steps: 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Timestamp: 00:05 - Muscle growth through weightlifting with specific rep ranges and recovery strategies. 04:15 - Rep ranges for muscle growth and injury prevention. 08:31 - Effective bicep exercises with focus on form and consistency. 12:56 - Muscle growth and exercise selection for strength and hypertrophy training. 18:14 - Proper training techniques and tracking progress in the gym. 22:49 - Proper form and volume in weightlifting. 26:06 - Progressive overload in weightlifting, focusing on small increments and maintaining proper form. 31:02 - Progressive overload in weightlifting, emphasizing form and recovery. 36:49 - Trusting one's feelings in weightlifting, with emphasis on ego discipline and tracking progress. 40:46 - Stress management and recovery for muscle building, with a focus on sleep, personal stress, and acceptance. 45:20 - Managing stress and perception for muscle building and training productivity. 48:05 - Adapting workout routines to fit busy schedules and stress levels. Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 290 - Four LIES You're Telling Yourself Daily w/ Annie Yatch | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:44:27 | |
After building three successful businesses with her Navy SEAL former husband and business partner, Annie Yatch and her team now focus their coaching and training on trauma freedom, feedback systems and accountability processes that create the most sustainable fulfillment and success for entrepreneurs and their teams.
Her work moves companies, entrepreneurs, individuals, and teams to uncover the experience they want out of life and business, as well as the truth about why they haven't been able to access that fulfilling experience yet.
As an entrepreneur for the last 12 years and a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Georgetown's Masters Program in International Security and Counterterrorism, Annie set out in the world to keep those she loved safe, but found a deeper passion and undeniable skill in helping entrepreneurs identify the subconscious lies that hold them back in all areas of life.
With hundreds of companies and hundreds of thousands of individuals irreversibly impacted by the processes and systems that she and Larry Yatch developed through SEAL Team Leaders, Annie is confident that every business owner has access to the solutions for every business problem as long as they're willing to start telling the truth. Her job is simply to help you find it.
Annie lives in Park City, Utah where she and her two boys (5, 7) are on the ski slopes together every weekend—and when clients and program members start to release those 80+ hour weeks to access their own version of weekend ski trips, that's her truest measure of success.
I met Annie personally during my travels in the US earlier this year, and I was blown away by her insight into the stories high performers and high achievers tell themselves on the journey of growth, accomplishment and progression.
From associations when we're younger, to struggles we normalise in our day to day lives, this is one of those episodes that's going to make you question your beliefs, rethink your behaviours, and take action on lifting your ceilings of potential.
Time Stamps
00:18 - The 4 key lies suffered by high performing individuals 01:11 - Lie #1: Productivity is essential for success 03:26 - Adrenalised response to stress 04:35 - Finding the balance in being productive 06:11 - Finding a space for creativity 07:02 - Taking a power nap 09:40 - How to address the feeling of overwhelm 10:15 - Imagine like a child 13:00 - Success is an emotional feeling 14:57 - Lie #2: It all falls on me 15:57 - What is effective delegation 20:09 - It's not about leading the way you want to lead 20:49 - Lie #3: Suffering or grinding is the fuel 22:31 - Trauma affecting mindset 25:06 - How do you rewire the association with trauma 26:54 - Lie #4: Comparison or competition is essential for growth 29:34 - Value your own personal journey 30:12 - 4 steps to the truth 33:36 - Why people struggle with connection 35:03 - The value in co-ordinating action
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I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
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| Ep 289 - Living PCOS Free w/ Dr Nitu Bajekal | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:52:28 | |
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Dr Nitu Bajekal to talk all about optimising women's health, and specifically, PCOS. There is a lot of misinformation, myths and conflicting ideas out there around women's health, and it isn't spoken about enough. I decided to bring on Dr Nitu to help inform both men and women alike on these topics.
Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women's health. Her special interests include Lifestyle Medicine, PCOS, Endometriosis, period problems, menopause, precancer, complex vulval problems and medical education. She is a keyhole surgeon with experience in laparoscopic procedures including robotics.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College and recipient of the Indian President's Gold medal. She is one of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. She has written the women's health module for the first UK University based plant based nutrition course.
Dr Bajekal is passionate about spreading health awareness, providing reliable medical and lifestyle information for the general public, doctors, workplaces and schools. She herself follows a vegan lifestyle and her family and she herself have benefited from this.
Dr Bajekal is the co-author of Living PCOS Free along with her daughter and nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal, available for order worldwide, which I've linked in the show notes below.
Time Stamps
00:15 - Dr. Bajekal's book 'Living PCOS Free' is about regaining hormonal health 01:28 - What inspired the book? 02:43 - 1 in every 10 women have PCOS 03:47 - Symptoms of PCOS 04:17 - Testosterone is not a male hormone 04:50 - What is androgen excess? 06:22 - The book is a thorough scientific study of hormonal health 06:50 - 1 in 5 women in London aren't aware of where the vagina and cervix is housed 07:18 - PCOS is not a disease of the ovaries, it's an endocrine disorder 07:29 - Oxford study shows that even men have characteristics of PCOS 09:29 - PCOS explained in simple words 13:13 - The vicious cycle affecting women with PCOS 14:06 - Feed yourself words of love and self care 14:50 - First steps to take if you think you have PCOS 17:41 - Endometriosis takes 6.7 years to diagnose 20:18 - The 6 pillars of health 23:22 - The health benefits of soy 24:40 - Soy has amino acids are arranged just like the amino acids in egg white 24:54 - Phytoestrogen in soy has been highly misunderstood 25:56 - Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator Effect or SERM Effect 26:43 - Soy helps to reduce hot flushes during menopause 26:51 - Soy helps to mitigate cancer 27:42 - Soy isn't destroying rainforests 29:39 - If taken with at least a 2 hour window, soy doesn't affect thyroid medication 30:17 - Focus on health goals instead of weight loss goals 31:30 - The 6 lifestyle pillars 35:08 - The reason we have colour vision 37:06 - Western medication and wellness practices go hand in hand 40:24 - The best way to include oil in your diet 42:43 - How to manage heavy and painful periods 45:31 - Eat iron rich plant based foods 46:35 - Nobody loves your body better than you
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I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us) and UK (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-gb) stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
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| Ep 288 - Power Thoughts For Children w/ Natalie Costa | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:46:54 | |
Natalie Costa is an award winning coach, speaker, author and founder of Power Thoughts - a coaching service designed to give children 'power' over their own thoughts! Through her private practice and workshops, Natalie has helped thousands of children worldwide discover the tools to help them feel calmer, happier and more empowered!
With a background in psychology and having spent 12 years within the educational sector as well as becoming an accredited Performance Coach, Power Thoughts was born - which blends her past experience and deep understanding of children and their needs, now providing them with the tools to cope and thrive in the modern world.
Natalie has been featured in the national press and TV, such as Stella Magazine, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and is one Super Tutors for BBC Bitesize. She is also the co-author of three activity books for children, 'Know your feelings,' 'Find your Power,' and 'Stretch your Confidence!'
Her intention is to always be focused on helping one child at a time, to be as happy as they can be.
Time Stamps:
00:04 - The similarities between fitness and parenting 02:31 - How to stop taking your stress out on your child 02:56 - The prefrontal cortex fully develops only at age 25 04:30 - Flipping the lid by Daniel Seagull 07:10 - Your children can be brilliant teachers and mirrors 11:04 - Addressing fear in a high pressured world 14:33 - Power questions to ask your children 16:07 - Flip fears into excitement 17:25 - Harvard's study about excitement 18:10 - Have an open door policy with your children 19:28 - Your social media feed should be like a house party. Who are you inviting? 20:55 - When children have a tough time standing up for themselves 25:07 - Mindfulness for children 25:49 - Move your body to lose big feelings 29:03 - Power breathing 30:00 - Model behaviour to your children 31:44 - Take 5 breathing 33:47 - How to have conversations with children about complex world events 36:01 - Personify your feelings 37:55 - Hand on heart breathing 40:25 - Top 3 books for parents
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For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us) and UK (https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-gb) stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!
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| Ep 287 - Hall Of Fame | Nikul Shah: Gaining 10kg+ LEGIT Muscle AND Getting Shredded | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:36:17 | |
On the RNT Transformation Journey, when you hit your first checkpoint and you're in the best shape of your life, you have two choices. To either learn how to stay where you are effortlessly, or to seriously build muscle and upgrade your physique. For most, the former is the preferred route. But if you're one of the few with real ambitions to transform your body, get as strong as possible, and build a lot of muscle, the path is very different. It's one where you embrace the fluff, invest heavily for a few years, and know that on the other side, you can cash out with serious rewards. This is exactly what Nikul has done since starting with us back in 2019. After getting into shape, he's since built around 7-10kg of legit muscle mass and after spending years investing heavily, has totally transformed his body, his career, his relationships and his overall life. Check out his case study in the show notes to see more pictures, stats and his story.
Time Stamps:
01:07 - Nikul was inspired by Kunaal's RNT transformation 02:06 - Biggest misconception 02:57 - Biggest problem: Nutrition 04:28 - Biggest shock - going below 60kgs 06:23 - Embracing The Fluff 07:06 - Invest in yourself for the longterm 08:55 - How to make the mindset shift from short term gains to long term results 10:00 - How to own your journey despite social pressures 12:30 - Everyone should bulk at least once in their life 14:32 - Graph showing the periods of cuts and bulks 16:19 - Strength gains on compound lifts 17:50 - Next phase for Nikul 19:55 - How to develop intuitive eating 21:20 - Biggest challenges and struggles 24:40 - Sticking to the programme even when life gets in the way 26:47 - Developing self-esteem 27:24 - Developing self accountability 27:38 - The physical is the vehicle 28:40 - Advice about embracing the fluff 30:12 - What almost kept Nikul from joining 31:17 - Nail down your why 32:09 - Handstand at the top of Kilimanjaro
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| Ep 286 - Optimising Training, Diet & Lifestyle For Health & Longevity w/ Stan Efferding | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:05:40 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Stan Efferding, an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition, and also holds the title as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder. Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, collegiate, and professional athletes for over 25 years. Stan conducts seminars all over the country for various sports and nutrition and training techniques. He has appeared in many magazines and writes for Muscular Development, Flex Magazine and Power Magazine. Stan is also a successful entrepreneur having built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies. In this episode, we dive into everything you need to optimise your training, nutrition and lifestyle for health and longevity.
Time Stamps:
1:15 - How to achieve longevity in training 1:52 - The truth about BMR 2:40 - Supplements for longevity 03:38 - Keep your training simple, sensible and sustainable 04:28 - Three, 10 minute walks, per day 06:18 - Stimulus to fatigue ratio 06:50 - Meal prep the single most effective method for compliance 10:10 - How heavy do you need to lift 11:57 - Fatigue management 13:04 - Effective training 14:33 - Deload markers 22:38 - Benefits of losing 7% of body weight at least twice a year 27:52 - Key blood markers to pay attention to 37:07 - Macro breakdown 40:07 - No room for IIFYM as it doesn't fit your micros 41:07 - 10 min walks post meal 43:29 - Creating new habits 44:22 - #1 thing for recovery 46:59 - Balancing training and entrepreneurship 50:13 - Sleep hygiene protocol 50:38 - Repeating successful behaviours 58:10 - Stan Efferding's upcoming books 58:49 - Strength training for kids
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| Ep 285 - The Art Of Persuasion, Negotiation & Overcoming Any Objection w/ Joe Marcoux | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:52:25 | |
Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I'm joined by Joe Marcoux, an entrepreneur who wants to help people. They have a great product or service. They have a big heart and truly want to help people with what they have to offer. But every time this entrepreneur speaks with a prospect, they crumble when they hear an objection. Objections like: It's too expensive, I can't afford it, I want to think about it or I need to speak to my spouse. This becomes more than lost revenue. This creates stress for the entrepreneur and unfortunately another person who is not getting the help they deserve.
Now imagine meeting a guide that can help any entrepreneur blast through the toughest objections with a proven method that delivers results or your money back. What would happen if you were properly coached to navigate past any objection? Joe Marcoux is the founder of the SOS Dojo. SOS stands for Sales Objection System. A Dojo is a place where members go to not only train, they "spar". This live sparring helps improve their ability to communicate and help their prospects cross the starting line to get the help they are looking for.
I met Joe at a business event in Nashville earlier this year, and we hit it off right away, exploring topics such as body language, empathy, persuasion and how to help more people when you have something amazing to give to the world, like RNT.
I know many of you are high performing executives, entrepreneurs and want to level up in your career, and persuasion, behaviour change, negotiation, and selling ideas, is a critical part of what you do, so I wanted to bring Joe on to share some of his wisdom.
I literally wrote pages of notes after recording - it's that good, and I love just how transferable all the lessons are.
Time Stamps:
00:55 - Biggest mistakes with negotiations 03:07 - The more question we ask the more we can get what we want 03:47 - Ask yourself what you want to achieve 05:29 - Do you believe in yourself? 06:36 - The influencing power of partners 09:46 - Logic and emotion together makes decisions 11:15 - Overcoming the 3 fears - unknown, failure and judgement 12:02 - The highest energy wins 12:47 - Change your physical state to change your energy 15:08 - Lean into your most difficult conversations 16:58 - Changing feelings changes destiny 19:01 - Conversations are made up of 55% body language, 38% tone and 7% words 21:41 - What happens when you lose your keys? 22:57 - Let go of the weight 24:50 - Joe's journey to starting SOS Dojo 32:13 - The art of persuasion 34:55 - The biggest reason people don't take action 43:00 - Tony Robbins says, "Repetition is the mother of all skills" 43:48 - Joe's book - How To Be An Army Of One For Sales
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| Episode 284 - Energize w/ Simon Alexander Ong | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:43:39 | |
Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I'm joined by Simon Alexander Ong, who is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His clients are from all walks of life but they share one trait; they all believe that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. His work has seen him invited onto Sky News and BBC to be interviewed, while Barclays featured him in a nationwide campaign asking him questions on how families could embrace better lifestyle habits.
His insights have seen him featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Virgin and the Guardian. He also regularly speaks at organisations (these have included Salesforce, Microsoft, EY, Canon and Unilever) and keynotes public events and conferences. His debut book Energize was published by Penguin in April 2022 and received endorsements from the likes of New York Times bestselling authors Simon Sinek, Marie Forleo and Dr Marshall Goldsmith.
In this episode today, we dive into energy management, the art of high performance, leadership, and how you can immediately change the trajectory of your days, weeks, months and overall life.
Time Stamps
03:15 - How did it all begin 04:02 - Difference between success and fulfilment 05:44 - Trigger to change career tracks 07:58 - Most common causes of burnout 09:22 - Find the rhythm and balance in your day 13:48 - Living with intention each day 15:42 - Time management and energy management 17:50 - Questions to ask yourself to improve self awareness 18:07 - How do you know your day has been productive? 19:10 - The short term and long term play for success 21:16 - The subject of death 22:40 - Common struggles for most high performers 26:46 - Amazon is the one company that is best in the world of failing 27:30 - What defines true leadership and the difference between managing and leading 28:34 - Google's study on what makes great leaders 29:40 - Advice to new leaders 32:41 - Great questions to understand people 36:28 - Simon's motivation to write his book "Energize" 39:15 - The importance of Energizers 40:10 - One exercise that will improve your energy levels instantly
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| Ep 283 - Hall Of Fame | Sahil Shah: Losing 30kg, Permanently, To Transform His Life | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:06:50 | |
Every once in a while, I'll finish a podcast recording and be completely blown away by what I've heard. This episode with RNTer, Sahil is one of those. Sahil has been on an incredible journey over the past 2 years with us, where he's dropped 30kg to totally transform his life. His journey epitomises our mantra, the physical is the vehicle, and in this raw episode, Sahil explains the reality of being 30kg heavier, what it took to make real change, and the life-changing impact it's had on him and his family. To read Sahil's case study, check it out in the show notes, the pictures are truly remarkable.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - How Sahil started his RNT journey 03:47 - How socials affected Sahil's transformation journey 05:50 - Fighting off unhealthy habits 07:12 - How Sahil lost 30 kls. 09:25 - Keeping a healthy lifestyle and be consistent 13:01 - Challenges undergoing a lifestyle overhaul and how he overcame it 19:59 - Sahil's memorable photoshoot 25:07 - Commitment to the process, his why's and dedication even life gets in the way 29:41 - Sahil's loved ones were inspired by his transformation 37:26 - Dealing with his biggest decisions since the transformation 41:07 - What almost kept Sahil from joining RNT 43:22 - Sahil's "RNT Analogies" list 59:47 - What would he say to someone who's just starting their journey 1:01:38 - Sahil's message to the RNT family and final words for the listeners
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| Ep 282 - Will You Keep The Weight Off? (Secrets Revealed!) | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:43:33 | |
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, the team and I dissect what it really takes to keep the weight off. With socials, restaurants, late night snacking, and the busyness of life, making it all too easy to fall off the wagon, this podcast discusses the nitty gritty reasons behind why people fail long-term, and how to turn even 2 years of progress, into 20 years of crystallised gains.
Timestamps:
00:00 - AV's Poll Results 01:24 - Caloric control when eating out 04:05 - Your Choices on a social event 08:15 - How to keep your focus and discipline to get the healthy lifestyle that you want 08:36 - Ed being a parent and choosing a fit lifestyle 13:01 - Your 'Why' on a fitness journey 15:47 - Ivan's thoughts on most people's 'Why's' 17:53 - Akash's thoughts on people not hitting their fitness goals 29:56 - Socialising without actually going out to see other people - social media 31:22 - Knowing priority values 35:33 - Being around other people with high standards is linked to your identity
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If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
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| Ep 281 - Hall Of Fame | Adam Schweig: From Quick Fixes To A Total Lifestyle Transformation | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:41:45 | |
Adam tried everything he could think of to get lean, fit and strong. He had hired nutritionists and PTs. Tried quick-fix plans, fad diets, Zoom classes and more. But, there was nothing to show for it!
And when his self-confidence started taking a hit as well he knew something had to change. Adam then decided to stop wasting his precious time and money on plans that were far from effective and instead signed up with RNT! With RNT Adam finally found the structure, strategy and system that was lacking before.
He finally had the whole picture. He understood that nutrition, training, sleep, steps, macros all played a key role in helping him build his own unique lifestyle fitness solution. He realised that his lifestyle needed a huge adjustment, which might seem rather daunting if you are a one-man team. But he wasn't alone.
With the world-class team of experts with decades of experience who'd worked with 1000s of individuals across the world to support him, he was in good hands! And with this guidance from the RNT coaching team, Adam set the ball rolling and is absolutely smashing his results.
He now looks and feels at his best and in his own words, which you'll come to hear shortly, he says:
"RNT is great for anyone that is looking for long-term results, not a quick-fix. It's about creating lifestyle changes and learning how to adjust mindsets that you never thought possible. It's not going to be easy at times, but the learnings are invaluable."
If you'd like to read Adam's case study, check out the link in the show notes.
Timestamps:
00:07 - What are the series of moments that led Adam to start his RNT journey 03:35 - What sort of things Adam tried but did not work 05:57 - How did he feel gaining 20 lbs and before joining RNT 06:27 - How did he feel when his started the RNT journey 08:46 - What are the challenges Adam faced when he started his RNt journey 13:10 - Why is it beneficial for him to adapt through the process slowly 16:22 - What are some practical advice to keep life going while transforming your body 24:10 - What is Adam's Why now 24:59 - How is the physical being the vehicle for him 28:10 - Did Adam have a Eureka moment 31:19 - What almost kept Adam from joining RNT 32:40 - What would he say to someone who's just starting their journey 34:08 - What are the most common objections Adam hears within his circle 36:19 - What's next for Adam 38:10 - Final words for the listeners
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Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep 387 - Hall Of Fame | Stela Zakheou: From Stress Eating Corporate To Starting Business In Best Shape Of Her Life! | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:41:05 | |
Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I'm joined by RNTer Stela, who's journey with us began at the same time her frustration with her corporate career peaked.
The unhealthy habits of her corporate life had taken a big toll. She felt unfit, unhealthy and ready for a change. After listening to my book about 18 months ago, she realised things were a bit different here at RNT.
Because we not only focus on helping you get into amazing shape, but giving you the control to actually stay there.
The insights she gained from the book propelled her to quit her 9-5, focus on building her business and invest in her health.
In this episode we dive into Stela's history with stress eating, using food as a crutch, and her problems with yo-yo dieting. We also uncover how the RNT Methodology gave her the structure, strategy and system to upskill all aspects of her life.
The physical transformation really has been the vehicle for Stela's personal and professional growth. Today, Stela feels energised and confident and I can't wait for you to hear her story. Next steps: 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 280 - Body Fat Set Point Theory w/ Charlie Johnson | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:50:50 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Charlie Johnson to discuss immediate strategies you can implement to navigate the busy summer holiday period, how to avoid the dreaded rebound, why our body doesn't like aggressive changes in bodyweight, and how to fuel yourself to be a high performance engine. Charlie is a fellow fitness business owner who walks the walk, has a great track record, and aligns with our mission of changing lives through the power of fitness. If you're looking to step change your results, you'll want to take notes in this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Best strategies to stay on track during the summer festivities and travelling moments 05:45 - What to avoid in hotel breakfast buffets 06:39 - Guidelines to training when abroad 08:14 - What can you do in the hotel room? 10:16 - Mindset tips when going on a holiday 14:08 - Describing the fat cell theory 17:32 - What happens to your body as you get older 21:04 - The long journey to get to reverse dieting 25:37 - How to make sure you're still on track after three years of reverse dieting 29:17 - Goal-setting effectively for a lifestyle solution of being in shape all year round. 32:19 - How did Charlie get people off to the best possible start so they can take that forward momentum all the way through 38:00 - Thinking 10 years back, what was his WHY for starting his own physical journey 44:48 - Charlie's best tips for people who are starting their journey just now
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Resources:
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| Ep 279 - What It Takes To Be A World Class Transformation Coach | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:56:25 | |
I have very high standards for trainers at RNT Fitness. I've interviewed 100s over the years, and the only ones I've seen to be successful in actually working with us long-term are the ones who tick all of the following three attributes:
1) Walking the walk. It's crazy I gotta even say this but with online training on the rise, it's too easy to get in half decent shape once in your life then hide behind your laptop relying on old pictures. Any trainer worth their salt is always walking the walk, at every stage of the journey that they coach their clients on. Whatever that phase may be - muscle building, lifestyle or fat loss, they should be pushing the envelope and really living it. By the way - it doesn't mean you need to be shredded year round. It means you gotta practice what you preach year round.
2) Obsessed with learning everything to do with transformation. Training, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle…you need to be living and breathing it, and always be deep diving. I've spent tens of thousands of hours and £ on my learning over the past decade, and it doesn't ever stop. The best trainers are the ones who can't get enough of the topic. And it's easy to spot who's frontin' and who takes this seriously as a long-term career AND calling.
3) Caring more about the client's holistic result than the client (not just before/after!). You can't measure this one, only feel it. With zero barrier to entry or accountability in this industry (this will change soon for sure), there are a ton of cowboys posing as 'online coaches' just because it's trendy + a wave. The reality is, most don't even care about the work they do, and it's not a real part of who they are. It's a phase. Again, you can just tell who's in it for a quick buck and who's dedicated their entire life to this. The best trainers are the ones who don't have a plan B, they are all in and they are obsessed with the results of their clients. All they want is to transform lives.
If you're a coach who ticks all three and wants to join the home of the best coaches, email us on careers@rntfitness.com today, or click the hiring application link in the show notes today.
For those of you on the search for trainers, or wondering what makes a good trainer, I hope this episode helps you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Practise what you preach 14:50 - How you look does not determine your knowledge 17:31 - Why is it so hard to coach the general population 23:38 - Obsession with learning 33:35 - Caring about your client's holistic overall result 37:15 - The best trainers doesn't have a Plan B 40:55 - The RNT Culture 46:10 - What are we looking for?
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Resources:
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| Ep 278 - Hall Of Fame | Jay Desai: Building A Lifestyle Solution After Decades Of Trying | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:29:18 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Jay Desai, an RNT member all the way out in Nairobi, who's come on to share his incredible journey. Before starting with RNT, Jay had been trying for decades to get into the shape he so badly desired. After trying everything under the sun, he looked at himself in the mirror one day and decided enough was enough, and took the plunge into RNT after seeing some results of people he knew. The rest is history, and he's now living a lifestyle solution where he's in shape year round, and doing things he never thought were possible!
Timestamps:
00:02 - What are the series of moments that led Jay to start his RNT journey 05:30 - The moment that he thought enough's enough 06:53 - What are the challenges he faced when he started his RNT journey 08:19 - What are some practical tips he can give to someone who's potentially early on in their journey 09:55 - What was his first aha moment that led him to see RNT is something different 11:52 - Jay talks about how he managed to consolidate very effectively 16:55 - Some of the things they do now as a family, to sort of bring in that generational health 17:46 - Being a very busy person, what were his sacrifices and efforts to continue on with his journey 19:58 - How the physical has been the vehicle for Jay 21:22 - What almost kept him from joining RNT 23:15 - What's next for him this journey
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Jay's Case Study here
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| Ep 277 - Hall Of Fame | Dipak Vaghela: 62 Years Young Body Transformation | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:31:21 | |
I've got a special episode of RNT Fitness Radio here for you, where I'm joined by my dad, Dipak Vaghela, in a candid conversation about his most recent transformation at 62 years young. After our Father-Son Battle of the Ages photoshoot, we sat down together to discuss the journey, the obstacles, what's been different, and why it's never ever too late to begin this transformation, no matter where your starting point is. The YouTube documentary is now out, which you can watch by going to the RNT Fitness YouTube channel. I've linked it in the show notes below, so go check it out. This episode is so insightful, and to help this message get out there, I'd love for you to share this with a loved one so we can help inspire a new generation to take action on their health and fitness.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Shoot Day 01:45 - Mum, Sister & Chandni's thoughts 05:53 - Why Dad started his RNT journey 09:55 - Why he did a second photoshoot 14:25 - Dad's driver to reach another milestone before his 62nd birthday 17:35 - How does he feel being in the best shape of his life 18:25 - How does he think his life would be different if Dad did this journey 30 years earlier 19:35 - What would Dad say to people who think it's too late for them 24:30 - Thinking two years back, what almost kept him from doing this journey 25:30 - Reflections
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life My Dad's 62 Years Young Body Transformation
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| Ep 276 - How To Be A Fit & Healthy Vegan w/ Maxime Sigouin | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:37:53 | |
During my travels to Nashville recently I was at the lunch break of a business conference, looking for a healthy vegan spot to get some food at. As I found literally the only one within a 30 minute walk that day, I met a fellow founder and vegan, Maxime Sigouin. We hit it off straight away and I knew he'd be a great guest to bring on the show, so here we are. Maxime Sigouin is the owner of Fit Vegan Coaching who's on a mission to help the world get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies using a whole food plant-based lifestyle. In this episode we dive into the common mistakes people make when going plant-based, how best to approach it, and why it can make such a difference beyond the physical.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Nine years since Maxime turned to being a fully plant-based Vegan 03:03 - What was the journey of education for him 06:21 - After a couple of months feeling better, how did Maxime transition into the journey and education of going plant-based 09:55 - His journey through the last 5-years of being Vegan in the fitness industry 12:09 - Where is he in the aspect of veganism, environment, ethics 13:12 - What are the practical strategies would Maxime advice to those who are listening 16:55 - What's his advice from a lifestyle, social, travel perspective - 21:48 - Maxime only work with Vegans, what made him take this position and his journey through it 24:10 - What does he think people make the most mistake when they first go vegan 28:34 - Biggest myths and objections from people who wants to go vegan 31:48 - What's Maxime's vision for the world when it becomes plant-based veganism
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 275 - Hall Of Fame | Ian Bower: How To Run A Sub 2h 45 Min Marathon As A High Performance Entrepreneur | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:52:42 | |
In 2019 I set out to complete a half marathon, because I wanted to try something new and I love a challenge. My aim was to run it under 2 hours, which I accomplished with a time of 1 hour 58 minutes. So when long-term RNT member Ian said he was aiming to go for a sub 3 hour marathon in his first 6 months of RNT, I thought he was bonkers. And then when he got that and said he wanted to shave another 15 minutes off in the next 6 months after, I was just excited to see him smash it. And so he did. As an avid runner all his life, he'd never cracked the code of body composition, nutrition and strength training, the missing pieces for him to accomplish his long standing running goals, and most importantly, unlock pinnacle high performance in all aspects of his life. I really enjoyed this conversation discussing the mindset required to run such a fast pace, and the daily discipline needed to excel at such extremes.
Timestamps:
00:00 - What are the series of trigger moments that led you to join RNT? 06:20 - How did Ian find the process of actually making a change? 07:30 - What are the things he learned about nutrition that is a big eye opener for him 12:50 - Ian has been running for years, but what is the difference of running now with RNT compared to before 17:01 - Where did he get the mindset of being really competitive? 20:30 - How does Ian structure his life being a very busy entrepreneur 25:30 - What exactly has he been chasing whenever he's running 30:17 - What goes through his mind when he's running 40:31 - What does he think makes a high performer? 41:50 - How's the physical been the vehicle for Ian 45:00 - What would he say to someone who's been at the beginning of their RNT journey 47:27 - What almost kept him from joining RNT 48:30 - Final words - what's next for Ian?
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Ian's Case Study here
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| Ep 274 - Building A Real Career In The Fitness Industry (From A Burnt Out PT Working 3 Jobs!) | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:02:03 | |
After 1000s of hours on Zoom, millions of WhatsApps, Slacks and emails, it was incredible spending a few days of quality time with Ivan, who in March celebrated his 3rd year with us at RNT. As a small token of gratitude for helping build RNT to where it is now, and being there through thick and thin, all the highs and lows, and always always living, breathing and believing in the mission behind what we do at RNT, I decided to fly him out to Bali for a few days with us from Australia. It's rare to find people in the fitness industry who practice what they preach and genuinely put service above everything. Ivan is one of those. The best bit is seeing how his career has developed, and how he's personally grown so much over the years. From a burnt out personal trainer working three jobs around the clock (!), where if you didn't work, you didn't get paid…To now heading up all of our education and research, internally for our members, and externally in all our long form content. One of the best parts of what I do is seeing my team develop, and giving them a real runway to grow and make a life changing impact globally. When I started RNT, I wanted to fix the sad reality of the fitness industry for most: no holidays, no security, no stability and no career path. The reality for most trainers + coaches (both online AND in person) is a constant state of anxiety. I've been there, Ivan's been there, and creating a genuine platform for trainers + coaches to THRIVE with their unique strengths, is a key driver in how I set up many of the systems internally. When Ivan was here, we decided to sit down and have a chat about his 3 years, and how he's found the journey so far. Ivan, it's been an incredible 3 years so far, and I can't wait to see what the next 3 years hold.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What stopped Ivan before from going on a holiday? 00:45 - What changed? 01:35 - Reflecting how a PT goes on a holiday 02:45 - As a PT - having a child, extremely exhausted 05:07 - AV's trigger moment of switching from a PT to an entrepreneur 12:46 - Ivan celebrating his 3rd year anniversary - his RNT journey 19:30 - Ivan started to rebuild the curriculum 25:11 - Where do you give the most value to your team? 48:00 - Fighting Dopamine 53:15 - Technology as a gamifier 57:06 - What's the most exciting thing for Ivan here in RNT
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources: Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 273 - How I Got Shredded On A Plant-Based Diet (Step-By-Step!) | 27 May 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
My biggest hesitation before going fully plant-based was losing all my fitness gains. So when I finally took the plunge on Jan 1st, 2022, I set myself 3 goals to prove to myself it could be done:
1. Get into the best shape of my life, beating anything I'd achieved with meat 2. Get shredded glutes, the ultimate "extreme" marker of body composition 3. Lose 10kg in 14 weeks
Here were the rules: - No meat - No fish - No dairy - No eggs - No stimulants - No fat burners - No weird diets - No mock meats - No insane cardio - No steroids
Here was the game plan:
- Plant-based diet - Calorie deficit - Moderate protein (no more than 2g/kg) - Nutrient dense whole foods - 4x 45 min weights - Basic supplements (Vitamin D, Multivitamin, Algae omega 3, Creatine) - 10-15K steps
Here's how I did it:
- Ruthless Consistency - 100% Commitment - Discipline, Habits, Routine - ALL IN mindset
I went from a kilo of meat a day to fully plant-based
And I learnt that…
You can still be fit, healthy and strong.
You can still get shredded.
You can still build muscle.
It's time to break beliefs, bust myths, and challenge perceptions that you need meat, fish, dairy and eggs to get results on your fitness journey.
You don't need it. Your gains won't stop.
If you want to see exactly how I did this week-by-week, check out the case study I've written up: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/14-week-shredded-vegan-plant-based-diet-body-transformation/. Link in bio.
So what's next?
Continue on this incredible journey! There's no going back now.
I've already been hitting personal bests in my training. It's time to push to new heights of muscle and strength!
If this inspires at least one person to eat less meat and still get fitness results, then it's mission accomplished. Resources: Here are some cool resources you will enjoy to learn more about my journey, research on plant-based diets, and how you can optimise your own fitness results!
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| Ep 272 - 5 Year Anniversary Special | 24 May 2022 | 01:05:19 | |
Today I've got a very special episode for you on a very special day, our five year anniversary! To mark the occasion, my wife decided to put me under the spotlight to ask me about the journey of building RNT in the first five years. Before we get in, I want to take this opportunity to share my gratitude and say a very special thank you to all of you who've shared this journey with us.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 00:55 - RNT started 5 years ago, let's go back to the day it started - How did Akash start this business? 09:05 - What does RNT stand for now in difference to what it was back then? 17:16 - When AV started, he didn't have the blueprint. How did that evolve and how are the members using it? 23:30 - What are the challenges in the last five years? 29:11 - How did AV built his resilience? 37:55 - What are the key highlights over the last five years? 49:57 - What is the best decision that you've made over the last five years? 55:48 - What's the next 5-10 years for Akash and RNT? 1:00:26 - Final words for Akash
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 271 - Are You Ready To Build Muscle? | 16 May 2022 | 00:45:07 | |
Whether you're at the start of your fitness and transformation journey, or you're 5 years into it, this one is an important one for you to learn how to navigate life after you've got into the shape of your life. We discuss how we personally like to approach life after a diet, life in a muscle building phase, and life in a maintenance period, and how to know when to take what approach that will best suit your goals. If you're looking for a sustainable lifestyle solution to be in the shape of your life, for life, listen and take notes!
Timestamps:
00:02 - Akash did a bit of boxing for about a year in his teens 4:24 - When you are going through the fat loss process where the goal is to transform the physique, what's next? 07:41 - If you want longevity in this game, you need to have a bit more fun 23:01 - Make sure that you get to a point where sleep is good. 27:11 - The biggest cause of injuries... 31:54 - The key thing to understand if you have what it takes to build muscle 37:05 - Consistency is more important in muscle building than it is in fat loss 38:05 - Alcohol is actually more detrimental during an investment phase of its impact 40:57 - You need to understand that you've got to go through a bit of a softer stage to eventually get the returns later on
Book A Call To Start Your Journey!
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 386 - Investor Hall Of Fame | Satesh Sehdev: 50 Year Old Busy Doctor With All Year Beach Body! | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:37:50 | |
As part of our Fat Loss For The Final Time series, I'm going to be bringing on more and more of our long-term members who've successfully managed to go from the best of their shape, to being in shape for life. Getting in shape is all about activity and nutrition over a long enough period of time. Staying in shape is about building a new identity and becoming a new person. So in this episode with Satesh Sehdev, who's been with RNT for 2.5 years, we dive into how he's been able to stay within 5% of his photoshoot weight year round at the age of 50, despite juggling his family and work commitments as a busy doctor in the NHS. This is textbook execution of the RNT journey, so if you want to hear from one of our long-term members how to get in shape AND stay in shape, don't miss this one. 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 270 - The War On Obesity, Technology & The Future Of Fitness w/ Dr. Rusha Modi | 09 May 2022 | 00:55:45 | |
This episode was originally recorded for the Alchemy of Politics podcast, hosted by Dr. Rusha Modi, who also happens to be a long-standing RNT member based out in California. I enjoyed the conversation so much we decided to share it across both platforms. In this turning of the tables, Rusha took a whole different approach to this interview, where we talked about the government's response to Covid-19, the war on obesity that we're losing, the future of the fitness space, plant-based eating, and who our real competitors are. A fascinating conversation I'm excited for you to dive into!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How fitness and nutrition were not emphasized enough by medical and governing bodies. 08:12 - How people workout 12:51 - What is the future of training? 21:50 - Quoting Helaine Knapp "Our new relationship to fitness might reflect the fact that we've gained a generalized sense of mortality. We are all realizing that we're going to be moving every day for the rest of our lives. So we better be careful with our one body and not pound the pavement with high intensity workout seven times per week." Do you see that in your experience? 25:42 - How do you scale a solution to solve the issues of metabolic obesity and nutrition-related health issues 37:05 - Why do a Vegan photoshoot? 40:40 - How much of social perceptions of what it means to look performing, be vegan, including the myths around that played a role in this transformation for you 44:06 - 20, 30 years from now, 40, 50 years from now, what does the world of nutrition training and fitness look like?
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If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
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| Ep 269 - Do You Have What It Takes To Really Transform? | 02 May 2022 | 00:42:51 | |
Everyone talks a big game about wanting to achieve a spectacular body transformation, yet few will back it up with action. Having transformed nearly 3000 lives across 25+ countries worldwide, the team and I decided to come together to give you the harsh realities of what's truly involved in transforming your body in the right way, and in a way that acts as a vehicle and catalyst to transforming the rest of your life. This one is in typical hard hitting RNT fashion as I'm joined by Coach Ed and Ivan, so get ready for some truth bombs!
Timestamps:
00:04 - 90% of people who sign up for transformation challenge, journey or package are just not ready for it 04:55 - Why we love extreme body transformation 08:38 - The reality of the fat loss phase 11:07 - People who can handle stress extremely well are the people who can achieve and sustain their fat loss goal 16:49 - It's not about being a loner and never leave the house 20:08 - How to make the best decision when you're out 24:17 - What separates the weak from the strong in society 28:05 - Who's this not for? 33:08 - It's a mental game more than anything 36:01 - The more physically active you are, the less you need to meditate
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If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep 268 - Hall Of Fame | Brijesh Sagar: How Losing 50kg Changes Your Life | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:52:13 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Brijesh, who comes on to share his remarkable journey of losing 50kg, and the impact it's had on his life. What will really hit home in this episode is the life-changing impact a body transformation can have on all aspects of your day to day, especially when you drop such a substantial amount of weight. With a story like this, I'll let the episode do all the talking, so let's dive in and hear from Brij. Timestamps: 00:03 - What are the tigger moments for Brijesh that led him to RNT 03:43 - How do you feel when you look yourself in the mirror? 08:21 - What drove him to gain 162 kilos 10:15 - What years did the weight start to pile on? 16:51 - What's Brijesh family like? His parent's health and body composition 18:29 - How did he start the process? 26:27 - How did his family and friends react to this journey? 28:57 - How did you find the identity shift of this whole experience? 31:50 - How did Brijesh manage having a young child, long hours at work and a serious lifestyle shift altogether. 35:36 - What does he think is the biggest challenge and obstacle of the process in dropping so much weight 37:50 - How did he find battling the old habits and old behaviours, the old identity shifts. What goes through his mind when temptations kick in 42:02 - How's the physical being the vehicle for Brijesh 43:23 - What advice would he give for people who resonates with the idea of not putting yourself first 45:29 - What's his advice for someone who is about to embark in this new journey 47:10 - What almost kept him from doing this RNT journey? Book A Call To Start Your Journey! Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Brijesh's Case Study here Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn | |||
| Ep 267 - Hall Of Fame | Pavan Mohal: Revealing The BIGGEST Secret Of His Life | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:54:18 | |
After finishing recording this episode with Pavan, I sent a message to our Team Slack channel immediately highlighting that if you were ever in doubt of why we do what we do, listen to this episode. Because Pavan's story here is the power of the RNT Transformation Journey in full effect, as he talks about how starting RNT became the catalyst for him to reveal the biggest secret of his life to his parents, and to finally open up about his sexuality with them. It's unfortunate in many communities, the topic of sexuality is still taboo, and in many cases, not accepted, and in this episode, Pavan speaks to the truth of it, and how he managed to take this leap to finally live as his most authentic and truest self.
Timestamps:
00:00 - What are the trigger moments that led Pavan to his RNT journey 05:18 - How he sees himself in the mirror 08:47 - What behaviours manifested from his mental health and physical perspective 10:14 - How does romantic relationships affect his social anxiety 11:16 - How was the process like when Pavan started his RNT journey 15:16 - Telling his family 22:16 - What's the best advice that you can give for someone who is in a similar situation? 24:22 - What does being ready mean? 26:21 - How did you come to your own acceptance before seeking acceptance of your family? 31:21 - What's Pavan's relationship like with his parents now 35:01 - What obstacles did he face in his RNT journey 38:30 - When Paven got into shape, how did it change the way he felt about himself 40:18 - The challenges of the investment phase 42:41 - What are the biggest learnings or strategies that helped Pavan work his lifestyle solution 45:14 - Now that Pavan is living his authentic self, what does life look for him and is he excited about the future 47:04 - How the physical has been the vehicle for him
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If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep. 266 - Hall Of Fame | Shwetha Jairam: A Mother's Journey To Peak Performance and Strength | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:45:05 | |
As a busy, working mother of two young boys, Shwetha had always tried to stay fit. She thought she made really good food choices, she ran regularly and practised yoga and pilates.
Heading towards her 40s she believed that sporting well-defined abs after two pregnancies was a pipe-dream! She thought she would never be able to increase her strength levels so she never ventured anywhere near the weights area at the gym. She was convinced that this was as good as it could ever get!
All of these myths were completely debunked after joining RNT! Her strength levels have certainly shot up and her running has gone up a few notches. But more importantly she is filled with confidence and feels so much more sure of herself.
In this podcast she talks more about her journey to strength and how she overcame her own negative self-limiting beliefs.
Timestamps:
00:02 - What are the series of moments that led you to your RNT journey? 03:26 - What was going on Shwetha's mind when she was reading these success stories 07:37 - What was the process of getting started with RNT 11:05 - As a mum, how did she navigate around the feeling of guilt wasting food. 12:36 - How does she navigate around dinners and family meals 14:11 - What are the biggest challenges and obstacles she faced when she started the process 17:59 - How did she manage the intimidator factor in the gym 22:23 - What was the process of getting to her checkpoint 29:27 - The journey of self discovery 31:31 - How has consolidation been for Shwetha 35:05 - What are her plans long-term 36:09 - How has the physical being the vehicle for Shwetha 39:57 - What almost kept her from joining RNT 41:10 - Final words for the listeners
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
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If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep. 265 - How To Avoid Relationship Strain During Dieting w/ Chandni Vaghela | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:34:50 | |
This podcast is a big shout out to my wife, Chandni, who makes what I do possible every single day. My gratitude to her goes beyond the scope of this, and in this episode, it'll hopefully give you an insight into why. It's not easy getting absolutely shredded to the bone, and it can have the potential to put a strain on any relationship, so I decided to bring Chandni on to give tips on how to best manage it, and what can be done to help one another. We also dive into the topic of immersive challenges such as backpacking solo as a woman in South America, climbing mountains, and why physical extremes like getting bodybuilding shredded, can lead to more personal growth than just about anything in life.
Timestamps:
01:01 - How did Chandni find the last 3 months of Akash's Vegan Shredded journey 03:30 - The changes she's seen on his mental state 05:35 - What are the mental changes from Akash's perspective 09:30 - Extreme challenges that Chandni has also made herself do 12:50 - Solo travelling 19:40 - Moving cities by herself 21:30 - Meditation 22:18 - When life gets in the way 26:15 - Supporting your partner 30:20 - Understand their why
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For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep. 264 - Practical Tips For Beating Stress & Anxiety w/ Jonathan Mills & Charlotte Stebbing-Mills | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:53:42 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, co-founders of the Wellness Theory, who have a vision for individuals to recognise when they are healthy and well, they can be a force for good in the world and support causes they believe in. With over 35 years combined in the health, fitness and wellness space, Jonathan and Charlotte have accumulated a wealth of experience and impacted thousands in living better lives in a holistic fashion. And in this episode, we dive deep into practical methods, tactics and strategies to manage stress, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and calm the racing mind!
Timestamps:
00:29 - The Wellness Coaching platform 01:29 - Jonathan's own experiences, challenges, trials and stresses over the years 08:16 - What triggered Jonathan to change what he's doing 12:34 - How did Jonathan started to express his emotions 16:02 - Charlotte's healing journey 20:11 - The root cause of Charlotte's disconnection to self and society 23:39 - Creating a form of refuge 26:01 - How did Charlotte take action on this work refuge and crutch 27:29 - Strategies they use most with people who have the same struggles 32:29 - Timeline Paradigm technique 33:40 - Looking into the history, what have we learned, what are we conditioned 34:01 - Suicidal ideation 35:26 - Practical strategies for people who may be suffering with suicidal ideation 40:39 - The most common root cause to suicide 43:49 - Life stress tips 44:37 - Deep breaths 47:17 - Meditation 47:58 - Shake it out
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
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| Ep 263 - Hall Of Fame | Dr Tapan Patel: How To Fix Your Body Without Star Studded Genetics | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:05:26 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm pleased to be joined by Dr Tapan Patel, who's been on an incredible journey with us over the past few years. It all starts when Tapan suffered with extremely rough symptoms of covid-19 very early on, before any of the lockdowns. After recovering, he proceeded to "celebrate" by gaining about 10-15kg in the space of two months, until his trigger moment, when he ran out of any clothes that fit him! Having tried in-person personal trainers for many years, as well as trying to achieve the body he'd always wanted for over 25 years, he decided enough was enough, and he wanted a blueprint that worked for busy, time-strapped high performers like himself, who didn't have star studded genetics. That's when he came across RNT, and after being skeptical about working with an online company, he later says in this episode, it was the single best investment of his life, just as he turns 50 years young this year. You can also read Tapan's case study in the show notes below. Timestamps: 00:30 - What are your trigger moments that led you into joining RNT? 04:38 - At what point did you say that enough is enough? 07:23 - What was it like, your experience with Covid? 13:14 - What didn't work when you had a personal trainer? 17:10 - How are you balancing nutrition and training as a busy entrepreneur and a high performer? 22:25 - As things go back to normal, bars open up, how do you keep track of your 27:16 - Travel tips 34:10 - How did you battle snacking and picking up a glass of alcohol after your photoshoot? 40:05 - Running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours 45:33 - What really works for you long term after a photoshoot? 48:49 - What's the biggest lifestyle solution you've learned since your photoshoot? 53:20 - What are the key pieces of advice you would give to someone who is just starting their journey? 57:05 - How's the physical being the vehicle for you? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Dr. Tapan's Case Study Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn | |||
| Ep 262 - Maintaining Muscle When Dieting, Peak Week & Body Recomposition w/ Chris Barakat | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:03:53 | |
On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm pleased to be joined by Chris Barakat, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Exercise Scientist, owner of Team Competitive Breed & Educator @ School of Gainz & University of Tampa. In this episode we dive into how to maintain muscle mass during dieting, the misconceptions around body recomposition, and if it's possible, and the art of peaking your body to look its best when you want it to. If you're into the extra 1%, and want to maximise your body composition gains for life, you're going to love this chat with Chris! Timestamps: 00:14 - Why do you love bodybuilding? 01:47 - What are your initial driving factors? 05:26 - Body Dysmorphia - at what point did you get rid of that mentality? 10:37 - What was one of your biggest lessons from the 2021 season? 14:00 - How do you know if you're just not motivated and genuinely unrecovered? 15:50 - What behaviours drive you to improve once you are locked in that state? 17:23 - What are the key things to look at when it comes to muscle tension? 27:30 - Scientifically, what do you think was going on in those two pictures? 28:16 - How did you get over the mental games that your body weight is staying the same and that you've got 3-5 pounds to lose? 30:00 - What do you think of fasted cardio or fasted training? 39:04 - How are you going to spend your off season now? 42:50 - For commercial gym members, what does crossing their T's a little bit better means? 45:13 - Peak week recommendations 49:15 - Case study with Scott Stevenson 53:05 - Do you think you can roll out the same case study with your clients? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow Chris Barakat: Educator: School of Gainz Adjunct Professor & Researcher: The University of Tampa Instagram LinkedIn Research Gate Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn | |||
| Ep. 261 Hall of Fame | Mita Manna: Fad Diets To Sustainable Lifestyle Solutions | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:59:55 | |
As a Medical Oncologist, health and fitness has always played a vital role for Mita. Although her professional and personal life were thriving, she still felt something was lacking within. Cycling through various fad diets and workouts, she was left feeling frustrated and defeated. Striving for self-improvement, RNT challenged her and guided the way for her to attain her fitness aspirations. But more importantly, she was able to establish a sustainable lifestyle solution for her to be a high performer in all aspects of her life. In this episode we're going to dive into her story, which you can read more about in the show notes. Timestamps: 00:15 - Trigger moment for Mita before joining RNT 07:20 - What were the biggest problem and challenges before starting with RNT 12:50 - When she started with RNT last October, how did she find the process? 16:42 - Process of how Mita started and how it has evolved with her 19:54 - What Mita tells people who asks her to share her fitness journey 24:00 - Where was she before the process, mentally and emotionally 27:24 - What part of the process was the biggest catalyst for her 29:11 - Being a medical oncologist, how much does she see her fitness and nutrition playing a part in some of the factors in cancer and diseases. 32:45 - What do you want to tell your patients when they listen to this podcast? 34:24 - Talks about what influenced her to go with a plant-based diet 43:47 - Talk us through how consolidation has been 48:50 - How do you feel about having a lifestyle solution? Do you feel like you're missing out? Do you feel like being restricted? 50:26 - How's the physical being the vehicle for you? 52:00 - What piece of advice do you give to someone who is just starting with their journey? 52:35 - What almost kept you from starting with RNT? 53:38 - What's next on her journey? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life The Five Phases Of A Transformation Journey: The Consolidation Phase – A Safe Passage Home How To Eat Out And Still Lose Weight The Sad Truth About The Meat You're Eating For Protein | Road To Vegan Shredded w/ Akash Vaghela Read Mita's Case Study here Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn | |||
| Ep 385 - How To Stop Tracking Calories AND Stay In Shape (Fat Loss For The Final Time) | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:53:34 | |
On this next part of our Fat Loss For The Final Time Series, we dive into what is the most popular goal for most people we work with after they get in shape: Going from tracking their calories to have total flexibility of their food and nutritional choices, whilst staying in great shape year round. This is literally the dream. It took me ten years to get to the point where I could do this, but all my mistakes are for your benefit, because we're going to break down the blueprint we use to help our members do this in only 1-2 years. It's not a quick fix getting here because you have to work through a lot of bad habits, behaviours and old identities that are determined to pull you back. But if you go all in, it's very achievable. 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Timestamp: 0:05 - Importance of tracking nutrition for body transformation. 3:30 - Calorie counting vs hormone optimization for weight loss. 8:48 - The pros and cons of tracking nutrition, including potential mental health impacts. 13:22 - Tracking calories and macronutrients for weight loss, with varying levels of accuracy. 17:51 - Intuitive eating and tracking macronutrients for body composition. 21:38 - The challenges of tracking food intake and the importance of implementing a system that works for each individual. 24:56 - Tracking methods for fitness goals, balancing flexibility and accuracy. 29:29 - Intuitive eating and finding balance between structure and flexibility in nutrition. 33:22 - Intuitive eating, tracking food, and maintaining a healthy physique. 36:57 - Balancing tracking nutrition with intuitive eating for busy individuals. 40:50 - Food choices, meal planning, and tracking for health and happiness. 46:17 - Meal planning approaches for different lifestyles, including weekend flexibility, frequent flyer, and chameleon. 49:49 - How to maintain weight loss through healthy eating habits and tracking strategies. Connect with RNT Fitness: Connect with Akash: | |||
| Ep 260 - Hall of Fame | Shaan Patel: From Skinny Fat To Muscular Shredded | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:46:00 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm pleased to be joined by fellow RNTer Shaan Patel, who's been on an incredible journey over the past two years to replace being skinny fat to muscular and strong! After trying all the different fad diets, jumping from programme to programme, and falling prey to all the quick fixes out there, he decided enough was enough, and he joined RNT to do it differently, and go on a journey that delivered real results in busy, time strapped high performers like himself. Shaan is the founder and CEO of online education company Prep Expert, winner of a Shark Tank deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, and a board-certified dermatologist physician. You can read Shaan's case study linked in the show notes.
Timestamps:
00:16 - The biggest thing that led Shaan to RNT 02:05 - Crazy thing that he tried before RNT 05:56 - What did he find different from other fitness program 07:18 - How did he find RNT as a sustainable solution 10:40 - Overeating - what is the transition for Shaan 13:08 - Key principles for muscle building 16:48 - Mindset perspective for muscle building 21:34 - Biggest on the journey 25:15 - A high-performer and entrepreneur - how did this journey impacted Shaan 30:05 - Relationship and family - is it a battle to get them onboard with Shaan's journey? 32:50 - Best advice for someone who is just starting with their journey 37:20 - The physical being the vehicle 38:02 - What almost kept you from joining RNT? 39:18 - What's next for Shaan?
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:
For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!
If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
Resources:
Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life
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| Ep 259 - The Sad Truth About The Meat You're Eating For Protein w/ Dr. Minil Patel | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:29:44 | |
This episode features an incredible (and shocking) in-depth conversation with a very good friend of mine, Dr Minil Patel.Before you take your next bite of chicken, or sip of whey protein, listen to this in full.It's going to expand your mind into what's going on in the world right now, from climate change, male stereotypes, the meat and dairy industry, biodiversity, the environment, and the cultural shift required to keep our planet safe in 100 years.
Timestamps:
01:22 - "I haven't had meat since August 13, 2021" 01:28 - Why Dr. Minil went vegan literally overnight in 2017 07:15 - Does eating meat make you a man? 10:15 - How do we start questioning our assumptions of what a man is? 12:21 - Should everyone go vegan overnight? 15:28 - Can you be a perfect vegan? 20:56 - Is veganism all or nothing? 22:10 - Are there ethical reasons for doing this? 25:20 - The most exploited animal in the history of the animal kingdom 26:58 - Is free range chicken worth eating? 29:00 - Who's worse? The dairy or meat industry? 35:46 - Necessity vs desire 38:30 - How do you check your ego around veganism? 42:55 - Should you try the Carnivore diet? 44:33 - Where is the future of the meat industry? 48:22 - The sustainability of meat production 53:51 - How does eating meat impact the climate? 59:38 - The effects of overfishing 1:02:45 - Does sustainable farming exist? 1:05:40 - Is a plant-based diet more healthy? 1:07:22 - What are the health implications of eating too much meat? 1:13:40 - How do you now translate this to a more sustainable way of living? 1:18:50 - Can you build muscle without meat?
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| Ep. 258 Hall of Fame | Yusuf Jazakallah - Using Body Transformation For High Performance Entrepreneurship | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:01:08 | |
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by long-term RNTer Yusuf Jazakallah, to discuss his incredible mind, body and life transformation over the past 18 months. To see his pictures and read more of his case study, you can check out the link in the resources section of the show notes. Yusuf's transformation has been a catalyst for his performance as an entrepreneur, where he is the CEO and co-founder of Recruitment Smart, which is an AI Based Recruitment Automation Product company based in London. His platform is being used globally by large organisations like Vodafone, ATOS, Capgemini, Al-Futtaim Group etc. He has recently co-founded another AI based virtual events platform called Newnorm Events, which transforms the online networking experience in a fundamental way. Timestamps: 00:02: - Trigger moments that led Yusuf to make a change 09:07 - Yusuf's strategy and system that worked well with his busy lifestyle 14:20 - A feeder strategy, to initialise the food prep process 16:37 - Sharing he's nutrition plan 21:27 - Food preparation 25:40 - Overcoming the aspects of socialising to get your goal 34:31 - Dealing with cravings 38:34 - How does your relationship with food evolve? 42:00 - What happened after the checkpoint? 49:49 - The physical being the vehicle for Yusuf 52:17 - What he has done now that he didn't think was possible before 54:20 - He's advice to people who are just starting with their RNT journey 56:25 - What does 2022 hold for Yusuf Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Read Yusuf's Case Study Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn | |||