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RNT Fitness RadioEp 436 - What Mindfulness Is Missing (Re-Run)Hey, it’s Akash here, and on this week’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m bringing back a classic - a rerun of what’s still the most popular team episode we’ve ever recorded. It’s called “What Typical Mindfulness Is Missing”, and over the years, it’s racked up tens of thousands of downloads. I think it struck it chord when it dropped because it tackled a conversation we have often behind the scenes at RNT - the idea that you can’t just think your way to a transformation. Mindfulness is power...2025-06-1853 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 429 - Building An Online Fitness Coaching Business (Founder’s Story w/ Akash Vaghela)After 8 years building RNT Fitness, I hit record to share the real, raw journey. Not just the wins, but the setbacks, sacrifices, and doubts. My wife Chandni joins me to pull back the curtain. This was a step out of my comfort zone, I hope you enjoy it! Chapters: 00:00 The Journey Begins: Eight Years in Business 06:30 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Freedom vs. Workload 15:43 Building a Team: The Challenges of Delegation 20:58 Tech Development: The Evolution of RNT's Ecosystem 29:35 Investment Decisions: The Freedom of Self- Funding 33:34 Team Structure: Growth, Operations, and D...2025-04-301h 51RNT Fitness RadioEp 424 - Life Update w/ Mrs VaghelaToday I’m joined by my wife Chandni for a long-awaited episode on the podcast where we talk about what life has been like over the past 12 months since the last time we recorded in Thailand on episode 377. Inside we talk about having a near 2 year old daughter, day to day routines, habit changes, boundaries, fitness and lots more, along with a little announcement at the end. 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/tran...2025-03-251h 21RNT Fitness RadioEp 377 - Life Update with Chandni Vaghela: Travelling 3 Months With A BabyOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Chandni, my wife. We discussed all things fitness, business, parenthood, and traveling. There were lots of topics to cover since last having Chandni on the show, when she was around 10 months pregnant and now we catch up on life post baby. The RNT team posed some questions for myself and Chandni which we enjoyed answering at the end. Very excited for you to listen, so let's dive in! Time Stamp: 00:00 - Fitness, business, and travel with a newbo...2024-02-2758 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 332 - Hall Of Fame: Karen Wade - Postpartum Transformation Into SUPER MUM!In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by RNTer, Karen Wade, who shares the story behind her remarkable transformation as a new mum. As soon as Karen fell pregnant, she knew it was time to take her health and fitness to the next level, educate herself about food and nutrition, and set her and her family up for future success. In the next hour or so, Karen dives deep into why this transformation was so important to her, from candid stories of experiencing racism and prejudice growing up, even from her own communities, to how her ba...2023-05-171h 29RNT Fitness RadioEp 331 - 10 Things We’ve Changed Our Minds On With Body TransformationsOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Ed and Ivan from the RNT Coaching Team to discuss what I think ended up being 10 things we’ve changed our minds on in the past 3-5 years when it comes to achieving world class transformations. This one was a request from RNTer Terry Spier, who sent this in after the recent supplement deep dive on episode 326. If you’re listening in and would love for us to cover a specific topic, please do let me know in the DMs, or by email on podcast@rntfitness.com. Sup...2023-05-121h 24RNT Fitness RadioEp 330 - The Secret To Staying In Shape (Not A Diet In Sight!)This week on RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Ivan Gavranic from the RNT Team, where we embark on a deep conversation about our identities, how they’re shaped, what we think about them, and what they’re driven by. The overarching theme of this episode is crafting the identity to become someone who is always in great shape year round, and through our explorations, if you listen right till the end, you’ll understand exactly what you need to think about to set yourself up for success with your health and fitness. Support Akash & i...2023-05-0256 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 329 - Ayurveda, Breathwork & Tapping Rituals w/ Mira ManekToday I’m joined by a friend of mine, Mira Manek, who’s an author, integrated health practitioner, Ayurveda expert and also has her own chai brand. She has written two books, bestselling cookbook Saffron Soul and a book on Ayurveda and happiness called Prajna. Her third book, Book of Chai, is out this September. Her books and recipes have been featured in various national publications and magazines. And in this episode, we discuss everything from rituals for peak performance, where Ayurveda can be applied in the modern world, and how to use breathwork for maximum benefit. Mira also take...2023-04-251h 05RNT Fitness RadioBONUS - Our Daughter’s Birthing Story, From A Dad’s PerspectiveI’ve got a special episode, I recorded impromptu for you to capture the birthing story of my newborn daughter. It’s been a whirlwind of an experience, and one which I wanted to tell in a story that I hope one day, she’s able to listen to. If you prefer reading, check out the article version of this linked in the show notes, and found in my blog on the RNT website. Read the article Support Akash & icanyoucantoo Justgiving Page Book A Call To Start Y...2023-04-2323 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 327 | Hall Of Fame: Shruti Sangani - 10kg Weight GAIN & Breaking Bad RelationshipsIn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we speak with Shruti Sangani, an RNTer who shares a truly remarkable story to overcome significant challenges in her life. During the conversation, Shruti shares how her journey with RNT began after being abandoned and losing her sense of identity. And what’s different about her story is how she started RNT underweight, and in need of gaining weight. At 39kg 5 foot 6, her goals were different to the norm. And in this episode, she reflects on how her strength and resilience during this time of being underweight prevented her...2023-04-181h 08RNT Fitness RadioEp 325 - Hall Of Fame | Shiv Haria: Skinny Fat To Six Pack Year Round! 🏆Today’s episode sees the return of Hall Of Fame RNTer Shiv Haria, who last appeared on episode 155, in the summer of 2020. This time he joins me in the studios in a fly on the wall type conversation where we explore the themes of wealth, health and life by design. With health and wealth so inextricably linked, this episode explores investing, the power of compound interest, building advanced lifestyle solutions, and how to reach a point in your life where you can eat literally anything you like, whilst staying in great shape - year round! Support Akash & icanyoucantoo Ju...2023-04-091h 05RNT Fitness RadioEp 323 - Muay Thai Fight Night Recap w/ Akash Vaghela & Abhi ThakurOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by my good friend Abhi Thakur, to record a debrief on the fight camp, the fight night itself, and all the mental, physical and spiritual experiences of the entire event. In this episode I share some stories I’ve not spoken about before from my teenage years that only came back to me on the morning of the fight, so without further ado, let’s dive in. Support Akash & icanyoucantoo Justgiving Page Book A Call To Start Your Journey! ...2023-03-291h 13RNT Fitness RadioEp 321 - How We’re Preparing For Pregnancy (MYTHS Exposed) w/ Chandni & Akash VaghelaToday I am joined by my wife, Chandni Vaghela. We talk about the pregnancy journey, what it has been like and some of the myths we have squashed with our own pregnancy so far around training, nutrition and mindset. We will also touch on my upcoming Muay Thai fight, and how this is preparing me for the birth! I hope you enjoy this episode. Support Akash & icanyoucantoo Fight tickets Justgiving Page Book A Call To Start Your Journey! Thanks so much for listening! If y...2023-03-1657 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 315 - Hall Of Fame | Thiago Luz: Becoming A Role Model DadWhen Thiago became a dad in 2019, he started thinking back to his childhood. Growing up, his father couldn’t do any intense exercise due to 5 heart operations. So it was always clear when his time came, he’d want to be able to do whatever they wanted with him; whether it be running, swimming, playing or jumping. At the end of 2021, Thiago noticed his vitality was decreasing. He was constantly looking for places to sit down when he was out to play with his daughter. Which is when he realised something needed to change. Having listened to the RNT podc...2023-02-071h 03RNT Fitness RadioEp 277 - Hall Of Fame | Dipak Vaghela: 62 Years Young Body TransformationI’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...2022-06-2231 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 272 - 5 Year Anniversary SpecialToday 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...2022-05-241h 05RNT Fitness RadioEp 271 - Are You Ready To Build Muscle?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, li...2022-05-1645 minRNT Fitness RadioEp. 265 - How To Avoid Relationship Strain During Dieting w/ Chandni VaghelaThis 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 chal...2022-04-0634 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 250 - 6 Months Into Marriage w/ Chandni VaghelaA huge milestone for us here on RNT Fitness Radio as we’ve hit episode 250! Pretty crazy how far it’s come since starting it at the end of 2017, and a massive thank you to everyone who’s shared this journey with us so far. On today’s episode, I’ve brought my wife on to shift gears from the usual topics and discuss what it’s been like in the first six months of marriage, exploring our relationship dynamic, if anything has changed, and where we feel most go wrong. Timestamps: 03:00 - (Akash...2022-01-1730 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 248 - AV Solo 10.0 | Top 20 Things I Learned In 2021I started writing these reflections in 2017. I met my now wife, Chandni, in the middle of 2018, and at the end of every year I’ll ask her, “has this been your best year yet?” And every year, my answer has always been a resounding yes. I couldn’t imagine getting to the end of the year and not thinking, “damn, who was I a year ago?!” Before I write my top learnings for the year, I look back at past entries and check if I’ve taken forward the learnings. Some are a work in progress - like...2022-01-0437 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 246 - Our 2022 Fitness GoalsOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by some of the team at RNT to discuss our personal fitness goals for 2022, whilst also reflecting on our fitness progression in 2021. With three totally different viewpoints and objectives, this one should give some insight into what’s in store for you as your journey progresses beyond the initial few years. Timestamps: 00:03 - What the coaches achieved this 2021 and what they are looking to improve in 2022 02:50 - Ivan working on his back bend 05:18 - Once you get the skill, It's going to get easier 08:50 - How to manage stress and balancin...2021-12-2153 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 245 - How To Eat Out And Still Lose WeightThe ultimate question I get asked almost daily when speaking to people who are yet to start, or on this journey: How do you eat out and still lose weight? Fear not, the answer is finally here in this podcast, where we discuss a number of different social and mindset strategies, so you can eat out, socialise, have a life and still make gains. There’s also an incredible article our Head of Applied Research Ivan has written, which I’ve linked in the show notes, which you must read after listening. “We don't want our mem...2021-12-1351 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 242 - How We Eat And Train As CoachesThis episode is a little different to the norm, where we discuss our own eating and training practices that we’ve cultivated to form our own lifestyle solution over the past decade. Finding what works for you takes a ton of trial and error, and for nutrition, as an example, it’s about finding what satiates you, tastes good, makes you feel good, is practical, and is effortless. If you don’t crack that, you’ll never be able to have the lifestyle solution you’re after. This episode should inspire you to think of how many different ways there are...2021-12-0357 minRNT Fitness RadioEp 241 - Flexible Eating & Muscle Building DietsThe question of how fat is too fat, and how flexible is too flexible when building muscle is a question we get all the time. After running an Instagram poll that showed most people’s struggle with muscle building lied in nutrition, we decided to hit record on all the things you need to consider if you’re deep into it. We also touch on how in many cases, building muscle when life gets social and busy, is way harder than losing body fat. With regards to nutrition, whether your goal is fat loss or muscl...2021-11-2950 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 238 - How Heavy Will You Be When Lean On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we dissect our most popular article ever written - How Heavy Will You Be When Lean. Inside this podcast, we dissect new findings relative to BMI, example RNTers relative to their muscle mass and journey, and how to improve your standing on the ranges listed, which comes through building muscle over time. For anyone who’s ever been attached to a specific bodyweight number on the scale, you won’t want to miss this one. I’d recommend getting the article open to reference against when we discuss some of the new ranges we’ve...2021-11-1557 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 236 - Hall of Fame | Asmi Sanghvi - How Busy NYC Dermatologist Builds A Lifestyle SolutionDr. Asmi Sanghvi moved to NYC filled with excitement for the new life that was unfolding for her. However, 6 months after she moved to New York her carefully constructed fitness routine began to crumble - the temptations that The Big Apple offered were too good to resist and Asmi found that she had gained all the weight she had lost before arriving at NYC. A high performer and over achiever in her career she was tired and disappointed that she had let herself go. Episode 236 talks about how Asmi made a radical decision to completely change her mindset and approach to...2021-11-0239 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 233 - Body Transformation 101 For Busy High PerformersIn this episode of #RNTFitnessRadio we pull the pin and ask: what really matters in the realm of body transformation? Is it 80% nutrition, is it all about training, do steps count? We answer the question to: when life gets busy, what actually produces your results. This is for those who are en route to getting into shape and for those deeply investing in muscle growth, where the ratios, percentages and priorities shift. We discuss how to eat, train and live when life gets busy, if improving your body is a priority. "The 80/20 rule is in...2021-10-1158 minRNT Fitness RadioEp - 232 Hall of Fame | Seema Shaffi - Oncologist And Mother, Lost 25kgs, Stopped Yo-Yoing, Established A Lifestyle Fitness SolutionIn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio Akash peels back the layers to really understand Seema’s journey. Heartfelt and sincere Seema talks about how scared she was for her health and well being and how she was so desperate for change. She elaborates on how she rejigged her priorities and her schedule to make sure that she was a high performer at work. And more importantly how she applied herself to the RNT methodology so she would always be able to run and jump and play with her son to their h...2021-10-0442 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 230 - Hall of Fame | Julia Scoville - Mum of 2 And Entrepreneur Dropped 20kgs To Find New Energy, Drive & PassionOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Julia Scoville, who as a busy mother and entrepreneur, has totally transformed her mind, body and life to be in the shape of her life, for life. She’s lost over 20kg, and in her own words, looks better than on her wedding day! The biggest lesson for her on this journey was that she was finally able to put herself first, leveraging some of the RNT principles of decision fatigue, meal prep and having non-negotiables in place. This is an awesome story of a woman who decided to t...2021-09-2039 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 228 - Is Muscle Building Really For You?The number one driver of muscle building is simple: training hard. You can eat in a calorie surplus, use perfect form, and pick the right exercises - all of which are necessary too, but if you don’t apply serious intensity, nothing will happen. In fact, without intensity, you’ll probably just gain a load of body fat. I know we’ve spoken about the choice you have at the point you’re in the shape of your life - embracing the fluff, or a lifestyle solution. The reality is, you have to earn the right to embrace the fluff, a...2021-09-0838 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 227 - Optimising Training PerformanceEvery session is an opportunity to grow, in some shape or form. So, whatever you can do to optimise the hour you spend in the gym means more gains, more strength and more results. In this episode, we dive into how we manipulate our training environment based on training in the morning, afternoon or evening, how it coincides with work, and why solid training and activity is the crux of being a high performer. “In a not so optimized environment, making things practical is important.” - Ed Pilkington Times...2021-09-0242 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp 226 - Hall of Fame | Akshar Patel - Dropping 70lbs & Changing His LifeA few months before Akshar started his RNT Journey in May 2020 during a fire drill he had to carry his daughter and puppy down several flights of stairs. He was shocked and surprised that what should have been a routine and simple activity felt so hard. That was the first of the two alarm bells that went off in his head. The second alarm bell was less of a shocker, but the long-term effect on the quality of his life really drove the point home. During park dates with his then 1-year-old daughter, he was barely able t...2021-08-3048 minRNT Fitness RadioTrailer: RNT Fitness RadioAkash Vaghela is the Founder of RNT Fitness, where his mission is to see a world where everyone experiences the power of the physical as the vehicle to transform their lives. On this podcast, Akash discusses all the tools you need to transform every facet of your life, as he brings on fellow members of his team, world class experts in their respective fields, and students of the RNT journey. If you want to be educated, grow and transform, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. F...2021-08-2701 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 224 - RNT’s Rebrand: What’s New?I’m pumped and excited to announce that we have rebranded, rebuilt and relaunched RNT 2.0. It’s been a year in the making of hard work behind the scenes, and I want to start off by saying a massive thank you to everyone who’s been involved in it. It’s been one incredible team effort and I’m so excited to relaunch today in our newly upgraded brand. Be sure to head over to www.rntfitness.com so you can explore the new website and get a feel of what’s new and coming up for you. In this episode, I dive...2021-08-2524 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 223 - Fix Your Relationships NowOn this week’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we discuss one of the biggest problems holding people back from making the progress they want: their relationships. Without fail, every single week we’ll hear from our members citing a spouse, partner, or friend as the cause of the muck that is holding them back. It can be debilitating and a massive drain on your progress if you don’t fix it, which is why on this episode we discuss the different dynamics to pay attention to, and most importantly, how to solve the problem. There’s a big call to actio...2021-08-1628 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 222 - AV Solo 9.0 | My Meditation Experience (Q&A)In part three of this three-part listener Q&A, I dive into the concept of motivation, negative self talk, recovering from burnout, and perhaps most interestingly, my new meditation practice, how I’m doing it, what I’ve gained from it and what you may get out from implementing it into your daily practice. “Learn to look within to be at your best externally.” – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:25 – How do you recover from burnout / fatigue? 10:00 – How to keep motivated when life throws you lemons? 14:40 – What do you give up when you give up on you...2021-08-1035 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 221 - AV Solo 8.0 | How Do You Transform Long-term? (Q&A)In part two of this three-part listener Q&A, I dive into topics such as the void, my bodybuilding endeavours, what staying in shape really entails, what to remember on this health and fitness journey, dealing with social stigmas, and how I finally started getting results with women. “In a journey, it’s impossible to have a done-for-you solution.” – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – What are you thinking about before and after you enter the void? 07:23 – Why did you compete in bodybuilding? What drove you to do that? 11:30 – What mistakes and bad...2021-08-0640 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 220 - AV Solo 7.0 | Highs, Lows & Lessons (Q&A)In part one of this three-part listener Q&A, I dive into topics such as my internal drivers, bodybuilding, the example I hope to set to my children, what personal and business growth looks like to me, what systems I use to deal with problems, and what to look for in a company when your goal is true holistic body transformation. “I do what I do because I want to impact people directly.” – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [04:50] – What’s your why in fitness? [14:50] – What’s your why in business? [21:30] – I know you’re a big fan of the g...2021-08-021h 21
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 218 - Skinny Fat Solution I started training at 17 years old as the skinny fat kid with moobs and a pot belly, weighing 58kg. It is the worst of both worlds – you are skinny with no muscle, and you’re not in shape. My 100m time was 17.3 seconds, so I had no strength or power either. So, you could say, I did not draw the best genetic card when it came to body composition. That being said, if it wasn’t for this, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now, because my transformation made me realise the power of physical change to be the veh...2021-07-1944 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 216 - I Can You Can Too w/ Nilesh DosaOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m honoured to be joined by Nilesh Dosa, who is the Founder of icanyoucantoo, a grassroots social enterprise tackling social inequality in non-privileged communities within London. He started his career as an accountant, spending 15-years in finance, banking and consulting. However, driven by a deep personal desire to change the narrative – because of his own lived experiences of growing up in poverty – he left ‘the city’ to follow his passion for making a real difference to young people by setting up a grassroots mentoring initiative. This has now expanded into a formal pr...2021-07-051h 08
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 212 - Should You Use Wearable Tech?On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio we discuss wearable tech, and it’s application to sleep, health markers and training readiness. With how much the wearable tech industry has grown over the past couple of years, we wanted to dissect the pros and cons of them, and whether getting a Fitbit, Oura or Whoop, as some key leading examples, are worth the money. Where we spend a great deal of time discussing is at the start, its application to sleep, and towards the end, whether its energy expenditure predictions are worth looking at! “Just remember what you’re doing it for...2021-06-1441 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 211 - How To Maximise Strength & Minimise Injury Through Effective Warm UpWelcome back to RNT Fitness Radio and today we start off by discussing one of the biggest mistakes we all made earlier in our training careers: excessive warm ups. I personally used to spend up to 45 minutes foam rolling, stretching and all sorts, before I’d even lift a weight, and on this episode, we discuss the best strategies to effectively and efficiently warm up so you can maximise strength, mind-muscle connection and the reason why most warm up, to minimise injury. “Strike a balance and perform at your best.” - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro2021-06-0737 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 208 - AV Solo 6.0 | Four Years In The GameIt’s RNT’s fourth year anniversary today, and I want to kick this off by saying a massive thank you to everyone who has supported this incredible journey so far. It’s an honour to serve everyone who enters our world, and I can’t wait to see how our impact continues to grow as we head into our fifth year. In this episode, I talk in depth about the evolution of our mission, work and methodology, and how we’ve changed from an online personal training to body transformation, to total transformation, and what exactly that means in reality.2021-05-2415 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 207 - Hall of Fame | Bijal Kara - Building Self-Love, Self-Care & Self-MasteryWith so much talk around macros, calories and training, what’s often forgotten is that transformation is holistic, and encompasses shifting your behaviour, mindset and identity with everything. How we are now is a result of our behaviour, mindset and identity in the past. It’s a cumulation of action, positive and negative, that leads us here. To change this is hard. It requires introspection – to identify the muck, then action – to work through it and cause the shift. For Bijal, she’d always struggled with food, and her relationship with it. With it came diminishing confidence and a struggle to find he...2021-05-2048 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 206 - The Big Willie ChallengeOn May 2nd, Will Smith broke the Internet when he posted a picture of himself looking a little less than his normal self. In a flamboyant “belly out” pose with a pair of boxers, slippers and unzipped windbreaker, he captioned it.” This is the body that carried me through an entire pandemic and countless days grazing thru the pantry. I love this body, but I wanna FEEL better. No more midnight muffins… this is it! Imma get in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE!!!!!”Off the back of this, he started something new: The #BigWillieChallenge. The rules are simple: Post...2021-05-1742 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 201 - AV Solo 5.0 | The RenewalEvery quarter, I sit down and reflect on how the previous three months have gone in all aspects of my life. This reflection is less of a hard data review, but more of a check in with myself as to what I’ve learnt, what’s been good, and what I need to improve on. It’s always a fun activity, and usually involves looking back on the entire quarter’s calendar, to-do’s, journal entries, just to get a feel of what’s happened, and what I can take forward. The first quarter of 2021 has been an absolute game changer, and...2021-04-2921 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 200 - Akash & His Fiancé, Chandni: Dating To MarriageWe’ve hit the double century at RNT Fitness Radio, and I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported this show since the beginning, it really does mean a lot and I can’t wait for the next 100! To celebrate this special milestone, I’m bringing on my better half, partner in crime, and soon to be wife, Chandni. The belief and support she gives me in everything I do never ceases to amaze me, and I know that I wouldn’t be able to do half of what I do without her, so I’m excited...2021-04-261h 01
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 198 - AV Under The SpotlightThis episode is a bit different to the norm, in that I’m thrown into the interview seat by fellow team members Ed & Ivan, to discuss questions such as: what is my biggest regret, how do I deal with external criticism, how did I know this path was for me, what do I still want to achieve physically, and how I balance building a business with my relationships. This was a fun one to record, and it went pretty deep! “Learn to focus on what you should work hard on.” - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: [0...2021-04-121h 01
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 197 - Hall of Fame | Ricky Shah - How People Really Make DecisionsOn this episode of #RNTFitnessRadio I am joined by long-term member, Ricky Shah, who to this day, is still the most impressive physical starting point I have seen on an application form. At the start of my book, I say: getting in shape is easy, staying in shape is a whole different ball game. Ricky knew this so decided to come to us for one reason, and for what we are best at: to learn how to stay in shape, make continuous improvements, and truly transform your behaviour, mindset, and identity to be your best self. Where this podcast gets...2021-04-0850 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 196 - What Gets You Up In The MorningI started this podcast asking the team, what gets you up in the morning? And understanding, at the core of it, why do we do this. The episode evolved into one of my favourite conversations of late, where we explored our own personal dopamine and serotonin balances in the day, the differences in introverts and extroverts, and what the latest strategies we’re tinkering with in our days to optimise mental health, performance, general well-being. “Waking up early does not mean more productivity.” - Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – The deeper connection 04:02 – Ivan’s physical depth 06...2021-04-0558 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 190 - #Authentic AF P11 | What Typical Mindfulness Is MissingThe journey of the Self is often limited only to the spiritual world. Whereby you can only find yourself in spiritual exploration. Yet, a closer look at the world’s most timeless scriptures teaches something else: that the body/physical is the vehicle. Deep within, it explains how breaking the rules of physical self-care prevents you from authentically engaging in deeper practices. The change in thinking here is that the physical body is the container, carrier and vehicle for the eternal soul, or Self. If our physical is running at optimal, it allows us to look past the cloudiness, and cult...2021-03-0154 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 187 - Supplement Series P1: The Truth About Powders, Bars & SweetenersIn a new series dedicated to breaking down all the myths around supplements, we kick it off by dissecting all things protein powders, from whey, to casein to plant-based, and understanding the intricacies behind each, and why they’re useful. We discuss why you may have problems digesting certain powders, the role of sweeteners, thickeners and fillers, as well as when protein bars are ever actually beneficial. If you’ve spent more money on supplements than on your bills, this series is just for you. “When you get that little sweetness, then you’re good.” - Ivan Gavrani...2021-02-0843 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 186 - #AuthenticAF P10 | Breaking Down Training Progression Models P2Once you hit the so-called plateau with your loading in the gym, it’s important not to knee jerk and change programmes. In this latest episode of #AuthenticAF we dive into specific progression models to use to amplify your gains, with topics such as reverse pyramids, undulating periodisation and recycling strategies all covered. If you’re looking for an edge in your training, this one is going to be a big one to take notes on and listen a few times! “Take responsibility over time and adapt accordingly.” - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – Ivan’s favorite...2021-02-0152 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 183 - #AuthenticAF P7 | Mukbang, Sexualising Food & Competitive EatingEver heard of Mukbang? If you haven’t, then I’m assuming you’re going to Google it now, or after some of the stories we share on this episode, you’ll definitely be doing your research. In this episode of #AuthenticAF, we talk about the crazy rise of the sexualisation of food and competitive eating, and what it’s doing to our psychology. We also dive deep into why you must take ownership of your own journey, and why the next best self help guru isn’t the answer to dealing with the Muck you need to face. Environment is everythin...2021-01-1158 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 182 - #AuthenticAF P6 | Psychosomatics, Technique & InjuryHappy New Year to everyone, I hope you all had an amazing Christmas period and are recharged and ready for what I hope to be a much less of a rollercoaster ride compared to the unpredictable nature of 2020. We’re kicking it off with another instalment of #AuthenticAF, and this one is all about the interesting links between psychology and physiology, training technique and injuries. We started off with a quick training update, and it segued into all sorts of interesting topics, so without further ado, let’s dive in. “Pain is so much more than a physica...2021-01-011h 01
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 181 - AV Solo 4.0 | Top 10 Things I Learned In 2020The final episode of 2020 and this one is a big one for my 4th solo episode where I cover my top 10 things learnt throughout the year. It’s been a year full of growth, and hopefully a few of my insights can help you in some form heading into 2021. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who’s supported the journey, tuned in through the year, and helped spread the mission of using the physical as the vehicle. Without further ado, here’s my top ten learnings of 2020. “Nothing is a coincidence” - Akash Vaghela ...2020-12-2736 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 177 - #AuthenticAF P4 | Types Of Muscle, Genetics & Comparison SyndromeOn another episode of #AuthenticAF we discuss all the different types of muscle we often hear about: from lean, long, nimble, lengthy, bulky, 3D, toned and so on. And why muscle is just muscle. We then segue into a chat around genetics, and just how much is dictated by the way you’re built. Comparison syndrome is something that’s rife in the fitness world, so we share our own experiences and what you can do to alleviate the pressure of comparison that is so prevalent. “It’s not until I internalised the whole thing, that I realised what’s going on, a...2020-12-141h 00
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 175 - #AuthenticAF P3 | Netflix, Mcdonald’s & Food AddictionOn another episode of #AuthenticAF we discuss the real competition we’re facing in our industry, the strategic food addiction created by big companies, childhood associations formed with food, the power of your inner circle, commonalities of fad diets, and why your environment is so critical for your long term success in everything you do. This one’s a fascinating insight into how when we think competition in the fitness world, we’re up against industries whose sole focus is to have you addicted to the opposite behaviour we espouse. “The diet itself is the easy part to follo...2020-12-041h 03
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 174 - Embracing Sobriety And A New Identity w/ Lucy SpragganOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by singer Lucy Spraggan, who first sprung to the limelight for auditioning on X-Factor in 2012, and since gone on to produce a number of top chart albums. More recently, after years of struggling with alcohol, she went totally sober and decided to go headfirst into getting into shape. What transpired was a whole new body, lifestyle and mindset, and in this episode we discuss this transformation, as well as the struggles she faced, managing her new identity and what we can do to make gyms more female friendly! “The only vali...2020-12-0143 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 166 - Hall of Fame | Akash Desai: The Power Of 3+ Years On The JourneyWelcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I’m joined by one of our longer term RNTers, Akash Desai, who’s returning here for the second time after first coming on over two years ago in episode 44. Akash explains the the journey of his first 3 years in an amazing way throughout. He reflected and said the first year is all about unlearning, the second year has been all about rhythm, and the third onwards has been about performance, and striving for continuous self mastery. It’s been a pleasure to see Akash t...2020-10-2159 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 163 - Hall of Fame | AV's Parents (Dipak & Divya Vaghela) - Inspiring A New 60+ Generation To TransformI’ve got a special episode of RNT Fitness Radio for you here as I’m joined by my parents to discuss their incredible journeys this year; where they’ve got into shape, reclaimed their health, and shown why 60 is the new 40! My aim with this episode is for every man and woman above the age of 50 to listen to this, especially those in their 60s and 70s. The message is too important, and it’s our duty to start educating this generation on their health, why it’s never too late, and why everyone has a right to transform. If you’re...2020-09-291h 38
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 162 - Falling In Love With The JourneyBefore I got on air with fellow RNT Coach Ed Pilkington, we thought we’d spend the episode talking training and performance. What transpired was a deep conversation about Ed’s purpose, battles with mental health, the intangibles of the investment phase, and why falling in love with the process and the journey is the only way to approach life. ‘’I just want to have an impact’’ - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 1:51 – Ed’s investment phase 4:34 – The consolidation phase 6:07 – The intentional gain 8:06 – Previous investment/consolidation phases 12:31 – Internal vs external validation 17:21 – Investment rules 23:32 – Fear of failure 27:49 – The industry 30:29...2020-09-2350 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 159 - What’s Missing In The Fitness IndustryPurpose is everything. Being a purpose driven business transforms the way you think, act and behave in business. Sadly, very few people and businesses in the fitness industry are purpose driven. They all want to “help people”, yet snake oil marketing for quick fixes – aimed and clients and coaches alike, has left the industry broken and void of all genuine purpose. Ego has prevailed, and it’s become dog eat dog. From a quick stat check, the fitness industry has an astonishing 80% turnover rate, meaning so many talented coaches are leaving our industry every year. Why? Because there’s no stability...2020-09-021h 24
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 157 - Finding Your Deeper Purpose For Staying In Shape For LifeThis is the first a multiple part series where I’ll be joined by different members of the team to talk all about the intricacies of the investment phase. In part one, I chat with Nathan about finding your deeper purpose for long term investing, and why it’s so key to stay in shape for life effortlessly. I also reflect back on my relationship with food back in 2014, and how my bingeing / restrict yo yo cycle almost landed me in setting up a dessert lounge. If you’re someone who’s in an investment phase that wants to understand the unde...2020-08-1957 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 148 - The Last DanceOn this week’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio we chat all about how to maximise your investment phase for not only your physique, but for high performance in all aspects of life. Inspired by the recent Last Dance documentary, we talk sports, and specifically, what we can learn from some of the best individuals and teams about the concept of maximising the 1% and seeking the edge. We discuss growth vs fixed mindsets, and how important environment plays a part in this. So if you’re wondering how an investment phase can facilitate your V2.0 upgrade beyond simply your physique, you...2020-06-181h 16
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 146 - Entrepreneur Jam - How Entrepreneurs Can Use The Physical As The Vehicle To Grow Their Business w/ Suraj SodhaToday’s episode is taken from a conversation with a good friend of mine, Suraj Sodha, where we spoke at his event, Entrepreneur Jam, all about the parallels between transforming your body and building your business. This was a no holds barred conversation with Suraj, where we dug into his story, shared insights together and I explained why everything I’ve learnt about business has come from bodybuilding. To watch the footage from the event, check out the YouTube video below: ‘’It’s about managing your willpower resources and managing your ability to make great decision throughout the day, an...2020-06-031h 18
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 144 - 3 Year & Book Launch Special: Turning The TablesOn this special episode to celebrate RNT’s 3rd birthday and the book launch, I decided to turn the tables and ask our Business Manager, Puja Teli, to do the interviewing. I’ve told her to surprise me, so let’s see what she comes up with, I’m expecting a lot of deep conversation so without further ado, let’s dive in. ‘’This book will teach how you stay in shape, not how to get in shape’’ - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 2:12 – First day of peak week 3:33 – Physical is the vehicle 5:53 – Writing and creativity 8:46 – The aha moment 12:10 – Introspection 18:44 – Impact in the team 22:47 –...2020-05-241h 10
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 134 - AV Solo 3.0 | The Journey Of Writing My New Book, Transform Your Body Transform Your LifeToday is my third solo podcast, and it’s dedicated to my new book, Transform Your Body Transform Your Life. With just over a month to go till the release, I wanted to record an episode to discuss my why behind writing it and the journey of writing the book so far. It was a fun podcast to record that allowed me to reflect on what’s been one hell of a ride over the past six to seven months. I’m super excited to release the book on May 24th and I can’t wait for you all to read it...2020-04-201h 27
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 133 - Hall of Fame | Dhinil Patel - Business During Covid-19, Funny Fitness Stories & Using The Physical As The VehicleOn today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by one of my closest friends, Dhinil Patel, who joined me to talk about business, specifically how his own business is doing through the covid-19 pandemic,. Dhinil was one of my first clients close to ten years ago, and he was one of my first guinea pigs for many of my early experimentations on all things fitness. In this episode we dive deep into his journey over the past decade, and how the physical has been the vehicle for the greater good in his life, while forming the underpinning for...2020-04-151h 22
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 129 - Hall of Fame | Roshni Vaghela - How Akash’s Sister Used The Physical As The VehicleI’ve got a special episode for you this week as I’m joined by my sister, Roshni Vaghela aka Lulu, who’s come on the show to discuss her RNT journey so far. After going through a lengthy period of low confidence, feeling lethargic, and lacking direction, Roshni wanted to use the journey to reinstall her 3 S’s, create focus, and ultimately, use the physical as the vehicle to transform her body and life. In this episode, we also go through some listener Q&A’s, discuss the origin of the name Lulu, and some great tips for women looking to...2020-03-241h 08
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 127 - Hall of Fame | Puja Teli - How She Transformed Her Mind, Body & Life To Create Her Version 2.0On this week’s episode of #RNTFitnessRadio, I’m joined by Puja Teli, who’s completely transformed her mind, body and life through the RNT Journey so far. After you finish listening to this episode, make sure you read her case study in full, which I’ve linked in the show notes today. 25kg lost in bodyweight is what you see, but 25kg destroyed in scars, battles and baggage is what you don’t see. This journey is never just about the physical. The physical is the vehicle. Watching Puja transform herself inside and out has been truly incredible. Starting 16 months ago...2020-03-081h 37
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 114 - AV Solo 2.0 | Top 20 Things I Learned In 2019Top 20 things I learned in 2019… As the year winds down to an end, I’ve had more time to reflect on what I’ve accomplished in the year, where I’ve gone wrong, and what I’ve learned. It’s been a year full of highlights; from growing the team from 5 to 13, writing the first draft of the RNT book, getting absolutely shredded again, travelling #10in10 (I stopped at 10 and reflect on why in the podcast). I’ve also learnt a ton; from the importance of clarity, the power of solitude and how even old mistakes will always come back and bite you l...2019-12-271h 00
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 113 - Identity, Diversity & Mental Health w/ Bilal KhanWelcome back to RNT Fitness Radio and today is a very special episode where I’m joined by one of my best friends, Bilal Khan. Bilal is the man who took me to the gym for the first time over ten years ago, and was one of the driving forces in pushing me towards following my passion of fitness as opposed to law. In this episode we discuss the early days of training, my shift in career path, before diving into some interesting discussions around identity, the importance of diversity, male vulnerability and why mental health is so critical for us...2019-12-221h 22
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 100 - Akash & His Parents: Coming From Africa, Secrets To Successful Relationships & Riding The RNT JourneyWe’ve hit a century at RNT Fitness Radio! To mark the special occasion, I decided to bring on my greatest mentors and supporters in life: my parents! In a candid episode, we dive into their reaction to my change in career choice, their roots in Africa, social stigmas and community shifts, the secrets to successful relationships – both romantically and within families, where my drive comes from, and their thoughts on what we’re building at RNT. Nothing at RNT would be possible without their support – they’ve been there through every part of the rollercoaster journey, the highs...2019-10-091h 17
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 99 - Meal Hygiene, Self Awareness & The Secrets To Successful Lifestyle SolutionsToday’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio is recorded straight outta Cali as we dive into a serious discussion about some hard truths we’ve had to face, and many of our clients struggle with when building a lifestyle solution for themselves in the long run. We talk about the dangers of buffering and why it’s only a short term solution, the identity crisis everyone goes through when they’ve gotten lean for the first time, defining a lifestyle solution, and why self awareness, mindfulness and knowing what you truly value is the key to living a lean and healthy...2019-10-0258 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 93 - My First Solo Podcast – Diving Deep Into The Mission, Vision & Values Of Rnt, The Journey, My Mistakes & My WhyWelcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m recording my first ever solo podcast. It’s an experiment that took me way out of my comfort zone, as I dove deep into the mission, vision and values of RNT, the journey, my struggles, my mistakes and my why. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one as I speak very candidly, and don’t hold back. So without further ado, let’s dive in… “By conquering the physical being, you develop the self, body and life confidence that allows you to fulfil your...2019-09-0359 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 92 - Hall of Fame | Raj Shah – How Raj Built His Physique To Achieve More In 5 Months Than 15 YearsToday I’m joined by fellow RNT’er, Raj Shah, who’s done exceptionally well over the past 8 months, completely transforming his body and changed his life through the process. Raj first came to us to achieve a lifelong goal of getting lean and revealing his abs, despite having tried for 15 years. 5 months into his journey, he’d got his six pack and completed a photoshoot! Since then, he’s successfully consolidated, moved to an Investment phase, and in this episode, he shares very candidly about his story, his struggles and the insights he’s developed through this journey. What started off...2019-08-271h 28
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 88 - Hall of Fame | The Birth of Skot Visuals, Progressive Overload & Building A Real Physique Over The YearsToday I’m joined by one of my best friends, and the man who’s transformation put RNT on the map – Shyam Kotecha. We’ve been fortunate to have been part of numerous transformations at RNT, but never have I seen one have as much of an impact or a domino effect as Shyam’s. It’ll always be the transformation that’s closest to my heart, simply for what it did for us at RNT, and for how many people it inspired to take charge of their lives and transform. On this episode, we go through his journey, and spend a lot of...2019-07-311h 16
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 87 - Hall of Fame | Ranjana Bhat - How Jana Dropped 17kg & Built Muscle As A Full Time Working Mother Of TwoWe’ve got a fun one in store for you today as I’m joined by fellow RNT’er, Ranjana, who’s been on a real journey with us at RNT over the past year. She started off with a goal of pure fat loss, and in her first 20 weeks she dropped 17kg to get into awesome shape! Since then, she’s consolidated very well and shifted gears to a performance focus, whereby her goal is very much strength oriented, and building the toned physique she’s after. In fact, what’s been exciting is that her bodyweight recently has actually gone...2019-07-241h 25
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 85 - Special Snowflakes, Steroids, Comparison Syndromes & Food In RelationshipsThe whole team at RNT is on the line today as we tackle some interesting topics in roundtable fashion! We go through the following: 1. Why you’re not a special snowflake 2. Muscle building best practices as a client 3. Should you use anabolic steroids 4. Male vs female body image 5. The use of food as a clutch in relationships This is a hard hitting episode as we all go deep into topics that are often skirted over, and I know there’ll be something here for everyone! Hope you enjoy this one! ‘’You should only be in competition with yourself to start with’’ ...2019-07-101h 10
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 84 - The Evolution From PT To Body Transformation CoachWelcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by Elliot Hasoon. I’ve known Elliot for a number of years and it’s been incredible to see his growth in the industry and his evolution into a world class body transformation coach. I had an incredible chat with Elliot on this podcast as we started off speaking about long bulks and lifestyle weights, to then switching gears and diving deep into some of his past struggles he went through as he was coming up and mastering his craft. I’d urge everyone to listen right to...2019-07-031h 19
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 77 - Body Image, Relationship With Food & Creating Rules In Your LifeBack in March I was in the Amalfi Coast with Nathan, and during a really cool hike in the forest, we were having an interesting discussion about body image, our relationship with food, and creating rules in your life to live a healthy and lean lifestyle. So we decided to stop and record our first outdoor podcast, so apologies in advance for any background noise. We go deep in these topics, and there are a lot of personal anecdotes here that many of you will be able to relate to, so please reach out and share your own stories, we’d...2019-05-161h 01
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 71 - Quarterly Insights In The Amalfi CoastThis one’s deeply personal, and I’ve been wrestling with the idea of releasing it ever since we recorded it. In the end I decided to go for it, and I hope that the lessons and experiences shared on it will help at least one person listening. We’re all human, and we all have our weaknesses. Luckily, my greatest weakness is my biggest passion. I love what I do, and I love what we’re creating at RNT. The problem is, this love means I work at an intensity that’s relentless, and I regularly flirt with burnout and exhaus...2019-04-101h 28
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 69 - Stages Of Change On A Transformation Journey, Programme Hopping & Body DysmorphiaWelcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined here live with Mr Kmak to talk about the different stages of change you will go through during your transformation. It’s a little different to the phases we talk about in the RNT journey, and instead, this discussion is based on the transtheoretical model, which is a psychological theory from the 80s that’s been used in many fields to help the process of altering problematic behaviour patterns such as smoking, eating junk or a sedentary lifestyle. Through this, we also discuss our own personal experi...2019-03-271h 01
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 67 - The Five Phases On A Transformation JourneyThis is a very important episode of RNT Fitness Radio as we discuss the Five Phases of the RNT Transformation Journey. Each of these phases are an integral part of every RNTer’s Transformation Journey, and we dive into each phase separately and uncover the lifestyle solutions that can help you maximise each one, which are: Phase 1 – Clean the Palate, Phase 2 – Process, Phase 3, Consolidation, Phase 4 – Investment and Phase 5 – Reward. Where we spend most of our time, and go really deep into, is the Consolidation phase. We talk about the dangers that many of you will face here, and how you need to be...2019-03-131h 27
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 59 - Ultra Marathons, Entrepreneurship & Beginning A Transformation w/ Mark StokesOn today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by one of our clients Mark Stokes, who is a speaker, author, investor and serial entrepreneur, based in London. He’s also got a lot of experience in the past of competing in ultra-marathons up to 100 miles long. He recently joined us at RNT and came to us with a great idea, where we talk about the start of a journey and what it takes to use initial momentum and turn it onto a transformation. He also flips the seat here and asks Akash questions that people at the begin o...2019-01-161h 04
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 56 - 21 Questions With Akash VaghelaOn today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re doing some different where Akash will be in the hot seat and the Nathan ‘Hitman’ Johnson fires 21 questions at him.. They’ll be covering various topics from Akash’s background, career path, travelling and a lot more. So, sit back and enjoy this episode! ‘’What we do at RNT isn’t just body transformations, we’re changing lives’’ – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 0:37– Why Akash is on the hot seat 1:24 – Hot or Cold? 1:40 – Beach or Mountains? 1:46 – If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it b...2018-12-2653 min
RNT Fitness RadioTeam PodcastOn today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’ve got the whole team on the line in a roundtable format where we cover two areas. 1) Our best tips on approaching the final phases of fat loss, and 2) How to manage the Christmas period, and how to balance enjoyment with staying in shape. We also talk about our own fitness goals, and go round the table to discuss what we’re working on right now. “Motivation isn’t enough. You need to create habits, behaviours and systems in place to carry you through a transformation”. – Nathan...2018-11-2147 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 44 - Hall of Fame | Akash Desai: How He Transformed His Body After 30 Years of TryingOn today’s episode of RNT Fitness, we interview Akash Desai, The Business Warrior. Akash has a background in both martial arts and gymnastics, yet those weren’t sufficient to help him achieve his fitness goals. Tune in as Akash shares his journey with RNT Fitness and all the good things he’s achieved through it. “When you align yourself to what your highest priority is, you’re more likely to achieve it.” Akash Desai Timestamps: [01:35] – Who Akash Desai is and his journey with RNT Fitness [09:34] – Changing mindsets in fitness [12:49] – The role of self-awareness in c...2018-10-0353 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 26 - RNT's One Year AnniversaryOn this episode, we celebrate RNT Fitness’ 1st year anniversary and go down the memory lane on we started. Find out how you can be a part of their team as they are looking to recruit another trainer. Also, stay tuned to find out how you can win their Big Anniversary Giveaway. Timestamps: 1:15 – How Adam and Akash started 9:20 – RNT Fitness is hiring, be part of the team 10:53 – The California experience 14:40 – The Big Anniversary Giveaway 16:47 – Shoutout to the loyal clients and followers Thanks so much for listening! If you like this epis...2018-05-2419 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 21 - Female Fat Loss Plateaus, Diet Breaks and Mini CutsToday we sit down to discuss some common questions that they get from clients. They also share details about what they are currently doing with their own fitness. This podcast has something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner, fitness enthusiast or a trainer you will get a nugget of knowledge from this podcast. “Sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward.” Akash Timestamps: 01:13 Akash give an overview of their diets 10:00 Client Testimonies 13:45 Mistakes trainers make with female transformations 14:50 How to address plateaus with females...2018-04-1843 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 18 - Introspection, Insecurities and Building Freedom in Relationships w/ Paul CarterThis week we interview Paul Carter, an author, father, self-proclaimed “life enthusiast”, and strength/hypertrophy coach. In this episode, we discuss everything under the sun! Paul shares valuable relationship advice discusses the psychology behind why people lift provides insight on his writing process and of course training and supplements. “The first place that you start healing in your life is yourself … until you heal yourself and come to terms with those demons, you will screw up every relationship that you encounter that rubs against those pain points” – Paul Carter Timestamps: 09:24 Using fitness to overcompensate for insecurities2018-03-282h 14
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 17 - Steps To Overcome A Fat Loss PlateauThis week we interview Nathan Johnson, a personal trainer known as the “Hired Hitman”. In this episode, we discuss exercises for people that struggle with posture. So if you want to grow your chest, grow your biceps, and define your gluted, tune in now! “No one’s ever going to respect you until you get lean.” -Nathan Johnson Timestamps: 01:38 Who is Nathan Johnson 03:56 How Nathan’s sports therapy background has helped him assess his clients more effectively 05:09 Tips for growing your chest 13:52 Tips for growing your biceps 16:08 The three best exer...2018-03-2144 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 16 - How To Be More Productive w/ Chris KnottTraining periodization, gut health, biomechanics, productivity and psychology, this episode covers it all! RNT Fitness podcast hosts, we, interview personal trainer Chris Knott from Manchester. Chris shares his wealth of knowledge and gives great tips we can all apply to our daily lives. “Real plateaus are very rare.” – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 06:18 Who is Chris Knott 11:50 How Chris creates mass content 12:50 Chris’s tips on getting yourself in the mindset to write and be productive 22:47 Chris’s top tips for strength plateaus 25:56 Chris’s tips for body composition plateaus 2...2018-03-141h 15
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 15 - How To Balance Fitness, Business and Family w/ Josiah NovakBeing an entrepreneur, husband and father are of the uttermost importance for our guest this week. In this episode, we interview Josiah Novak who shares some real life advice for those of us that are busy with work, family and fitness. Discover how to make a true, life long transformation and the mindset that you need to have going in. “Stay in your lane and play the long game.” – Akash Timestamps: 01:58 The backstory of Josiah Novak 16:55 Low points in life – dealing with depression and suicide 22:23 Juggling your time being a husband, father, and entrepreneur 27:16...2018-03-081h 05
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 14 - Beware of the Dirty BulkDo you need tips on how to overcome that plateau? How about body weight fluctuations, how much is too much? In this episode we interview Ben Mulamehic and address some of these issues and more. Also, Ben discusses some of the mistakes that he made early on in his career. “For those that want the extreme, they have to do the extreme” – Akash Timestamps: [06:43] – Mistakes Ben made early on chasing purely bodyweight [11:35] – The catch 22, how fat is too fat? [16:58] – The one mistake everyone makes, and the key to getting over it [24:22] – Ben’s top 3 tips for bre...2018-02-2859 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 09 - Female Contest Prep & Glute Building w/ Emily DeluzyEmily de Luzy, 2017 UKBFF British Finalist, joined we to talk about her transformation. In today’s episode, they discuss the challenge Emily faced during the prep season. They also talked about the importance of sodium, the change of mindset after a competition and the common mistake a beginner make during the final week of prep. “You don’t have to change your routine every four, six or eight weeks. If you continue getting stronger, stick with it.” – Team RNT Timestamps: 02:27 – Who is Emily de Luzy 12:28 – The good and the bad of prep for a competition2018-01-241h 05
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 08 - Hall of Fame | Shyam Kotecha - How He Went from Chubby City Worker to Photoshoot Lean in 15 WeeksOver the course of 7 years, Shyam finished three body transformations. With the guidance of Akash, he was able to complete the 15-week transformation. In today’s episode, Shyam shared how this transformation made him feel and what will be his future plans. Akash also discussed the importance of sticking to one program and how being inactive will slow down your progress. “Don’t chase perfection. Too many people will start this thing and try to get the nutrient timing down. They will try to take the correct supplements all the time. The key is you get started...2018-01-1755 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 07 - Five Pillars of Body Transformation Success Looking to crush your fitness goals this year? Every New Year a lot of us come up with resolutions but are not able to push through and successfully complete the goal. Today on the show, we discuss their own personal goals for this year. They talk about their short term and long term plan to achieve it and their actionable steps that will bring them closer to their goals. Akash also lays out the 5 step formula for getting into the best shape of your life in 2018. “Do more than what you did than yesterday.”2018-01-1045 min
RNT Fitness RadioEp. 04 - Dealing with 'Post Diet' Phase, Strength Plateaus and Muscle Building PsychologyWelcome to episode four of RNT Fitness Radio! In this episode, we breakdown 5 of their clients’ most common muscle building and fat loss questions in a simple Q&A type format. Timestamps: 0:54 How to deal with the ‘post diet’ phase – both physically & mentally 7:58 Akash’s ever-ringing home phone… 10:54 How to avoid and break through strength plateaus 14:04 How to recover between sessions & reduce soreness 16:45 Does stretching help DOMS? 17:23 Strategies for mentally dealing with adding muscle size without losing your abs for those who’ve come from being overweight 20:54 How...2017-12-1232 min