Rnt Fitness Radio

The 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   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 2:23 – Lesson 1: The power of a journal 4:40 – Lesson 2: The Gut never lies 6:43 – Lesson 3: Entrepreneurial roller coaster 11:50 – Lesson 4: My success definition hasn’t evolved since the last one 14:15 – Lesson 5: Environment dictates growth, performance, and success 16:56 – Lesson 6: Growth vs goals 20:09  – Lesson 7: It’s a dire industry we’re in 23:27 – Lesson 8: Everyone has a book in them 25:34 – Lesson 9: Missing traveling 28:07 – Lesson 10: Communication a

On this episode I’m joined by RNTer Poonam Patel, who’s been on an incredible journey whereby she’s shed the skin of her old self to transform into a new woman with a new behaviour, mindset and identity. Losing near 30kg en route to her checkpoint, consolidating well and investing while using the physical as the vehicle, Poonam embodies everything about our transformation ethos, and is why I always say that the reason everyone should transform is because quite simply, you owe it to yourself.  “You need ego to let go of your old identity” - Poonam Patel   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:55 – 15 years in the making 6:13 – Travelling and gaining weight 9:00 – Shedding the skin 10:42 – Seeking external gratification mindshift 15:58 – Time as a deception 17:58 – Ownership of your health and fitness 20:20 – Trial & error process  23:06 – How to determine good information vs bad 25:03 – Identity shift  27:23 – Using ego to let go of Poonam 1.0 29:32 – P.A.B.L.O. method 33:01 – Gratitude journaling 38:18 – Integ

I’ve been wanting to write this for about two years. With 2020 drawing to a close, it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on what’s quite frankly, a dire industry to be a part of. With so much potential for good, I’ve had enough of seeing the cowboy nature of an industry that’s screaming for accountability and education. I don’t expect this to be popular, but it’s the raw truth. If you feel triggered, that’s okay - that might be a sign to rethink how you’re operating.   There’s a lot of good in this industry, and the right people will understand my sentiments. It’s up to us to continue on a strive to make it a better place.   You can read the full article at: www.rntfitness.com/fitness-industry-thoughts  

On the final episode of #AuthenticAF before Christmas, we talk all about the wonderful fat loss benefits of grapefruit oil, how to gain 3 inches in four weeks, and other ludacris claims spouted by some of the most popular magazines out there at the moment. We then dive more into realistic rates of muscle gain, how to keep performance at the forefront of your mind during building phases, and why gaining body fat is a necessity to build muscle. “Without that stimulus the surplus is just making you fat.” - Ed Pilkington   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:52  – Magazines and false expectations 7:45 – Clever magazine titles 10:49 – Myth: Hormone CCK 11:37 – Myth: A cold bottle of beer can help you lower heart disease  12:44 – Cherry picking studies 14:04 – Oils to help your gut through massage 17:20 – Essential oil placebo 19:50 – Focusing on real change rather than a quick fix 21:55 – Unrealistic expectations on muscle gain 26:28 – Tell tale signs someone is on gear 27:59 – Illusion of looking bigger when you’re l

This is a special episode where I’m joined by the first ever member of RNT, Karan Joshi, who after coming initially to get into shape for an Ibiza trip, has since embarked on a journey in the past 3.5 years that has seen him transform, evolve and build a lifestyle solution. In this episode we discuss how the company has evolved since it’s inception, the ways to approach each of the five phases, and what some of his biggest lessons have been. “Think about what you did to get there and keep that in mind.” - Karan Joshi   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:53 – The beginnings of the first RNT journey  03:55 – Training and being a tennis player 07:54 – Karan’s trigger moment 09:15 – Beyond the Ibiza body 11:50 – Nutritional Education 15:32 – Karan’s current nutrition process 19:57 – The love of training, form, and accountability 23:00 – Growth mindset 24:31 – The RNT journey over the years 25:10 – Self-care and training 29:10 – The physical is the vehicle 34:03 – Family, friends and socialising 36:36 – The evolutio

On 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, and educated myself enough that the external validation or comparison started to disappear” - Akash Vaghela   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Leg stretching mobility 03:17 – Foam Rolling 07:14 – Muscle knot and adhesion 08:33 – Feeling tired on mobility routine 09:35 – Stretching to lengthen your muscles 12:14 – What causing your hip flexors to be weak 13:13 – Your brain sending signals when you are in pain 16:59 – How to build the muscle that you want 18:30

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I’m joined by physique and exercise specialist James Sutton to discuss optimal exercise mechanics and execution to get the most out of your training. A training program on paper doesn’t mean anything without execution, and the fundamental of any training endeavour is proper technique for your body, which is where James and I dive into – covering optimal mechanics for squatting, pressing and pulling variations. If you’re ready to level up your training, tune in and take notes. “If we don’t use it, we lose it.” - James Sutton   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – The ‘Big 3’: squat, bench and deadlift 06:25 – Why the squat might not be the best leg exercise 11:09 – Are you built to squat? 14:36 – Machines vs natural exercise 16:42 – Tension and muscle growth 18:40 – Chest training and development 21:18 – Top tips for chest workouts  27:02 – Position control and risk 31:03 – The importance of personalised programmes 33:19 – Stretching, load and range

On 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 follow, you’ve now got to create the lifestyle for the future, and that’s the hard bit.” - Akash Vaghela   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – The real competition: Netflix and fast food 09:03 – Food and social conditioning 11:50 – Socialising and surrounding yourself with like-minded people 17:58 – Staying in shape vs quick fixes 18:59 – Fad diets 24:40 – The connotations of the word ‘diet’ 26:42 – Diet ‘tribes’ 31:42 – Myths around salt 39:

On 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 validation that should matter should be from you.” - Lucy Spraggan   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:58] – Waking up in Vegas, and just running [04:33] – Drinking to escape, and escaping drinking [07:43] – The struggle with moderation: restrictive diets and excessive drinking [10:36] – The importance of nutritional education [12:29] – Gaining more attention [14:04] – The impact of fitness on mental health [15:38] – Introspect and big lifestyle

Welcome back to the next part of our #AuthenticAF series, where we’re going to be talking myths around macros, meal timings and how to grow muscle mass for both men and women. We talk all things proteins, fats, carbs while diving into some of the research, myths taken from the bodybuilding world, and the best practices required to transform your physique. If you’ve got myths you’re confused about and want us to debunk them, just send us an email at podcast@rntfitness.com. “Your calories don’t dictate your progress, your progress dictates your progress.” - Ivan Gavranic   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:54] – No carbs after 6pm [11:15] – Diet breaks, restrictions and refeeds [22:00] – How much protein should you have? [29:12] – Protein timing and MPS [32:17] – Leucine supplements [36:04] – Insulin spikes and fat burning [43:20] – Calories, protein, carb, and fat allocation [46:23] – Important dietary indicators [47:52] – High/low fat diets in males and females [51:15] – Objective accountability [53:13] – C

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Andy Lopata, a professional speaker, relationships strategist and an author of a few books, of which the newest to be released is called Just Ask – which is what we’re diving into today. We talk all about vulnerability, authenticity, the power of a safe space, and why the simple question of ‘how are you?’ can be so powerful. In fact, you’ll see the transformation of that one question asked at the start compared to later on, and just how it can open up the conversation to another level.   “Understand your purpose in sharing and how you expect it to move you forward.” - Andy Lopata   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:59] – Andy’s new book, Just Ask [05:24] – The evolution of Andy’s writing [06:34] – The catalyst of his book [10:00] – Different stories and perspectives [14:09] – Environmental and gender differences with opening up [20:00] – Creating a safe space to open up [21:57] – Asking for help [25:54] – Sharing your stories with strangers [28:02] – How ar

Today we are kicking off a new series where we’ll dive into all the industry myths out there and break through them one at a time. With the initial goal to get through five topics today, we instead spent an hour dissecting metabolism, specifically talking about metabolic damage, whether it’s real, what really happens physiologically and psychologically, and the realities of metabolism during dieting. This is a deep dive that will continue to evolve in more episodes, and I can’t wait for you to hear the first of many myths getting slayed. “We know what works, and it’s hard work and consistency. But it’s a lot easier to blame metabolism.” - Ed Pilkington   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:58] – Metabolic myths [06:35] – Age and hormones [08:05] – Muscle gaining myths [12:05] – The facts on cardio [20:46] – Spiking metabolism and refeeds [25:25] – Taking yourself to the extreme [27:27] – The benefits of being lean [31:11] – The importance of pushing yourself [33:50] – Bodyweights and calories [39:16] – Fa

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Jakk Gerard, who shares his story of going from suicidal thoughts to a remarkable journey of training in gym 1200 days in a row and counting. Jakk epitomises using the physical as the vehicle, and in this he speaks straight from the heart about breaking out of the victim mindset, taking the small wins, and climbing out of rock bottom into a whole new life he lives now.  “Your emotions are fuel. Channel it into something positive.” - Jakk Gerard   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:56] – Jakk’s triggers [05:29] – The physical is the vehicle [07:29] – Battling depression and the catalyst of transformation [12:36] – A cry for help and being honest with yourself [16:28] – Fighting through the muck [17:43] – Muck, sweat and tears [19:56] – The victor, the victim, and the villain [24:09] – Channelling positive energy [26:11] – Jakk’s purpose of helping others [28:50] – The impact of Jakk’s journey [31:50] – Jakk’s driving force and training regime [36:17] – A prog

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Asoka Veeravagu, to talk about his journey of being in the shape of his life at 50 years young, and all the challenges he’s faced in getting to this point. Arguably the biggest point to emphasise here is the need to shift from a fixed to growth mindset if you want to truly embrace the power of incremental gains that come with this transformation journey. In a candid conversation, Asoka tells the story of rewiring years of thinking to reveal his best self heading into his sixth decade. “Everyone can have a better day today than yesterday.” - Asoka Veeravagu   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:57] – The big 5-0, consolidation and developing a growth mindset [07:05] – Using the physical as the vehicle as an entrepreneur [11:25] – Internal struggles, depression and living up to expectations [17:29] – Breaking the yo-yo cycle and the process of unlearning [19:37] – The check in process and creating accountability [21:51] – Holistic transformation: more than just

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’ve stripped the audio of an awesome FB live I did with fellow RNT team member Puja Teli, which was hosted in our private group. I’m sharing this because we touched on some topics around the multifaceted RNT ecosystem that makes us unique, why a checkpoint doesn’t mean you’re transformed, how to soak up the knowledge of the whole team at RNT, versus any one coach, all the new things we’re bringing to RNT, and why our community and this journey is a safe space and asset to a transformation journey. “You need to make your journey a continuum, because life is a continuum.” - Puja Teli   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [02:00] – Chasing perfection and learning from struggles [07:11] – The difference between perfection and accountability [10:50] – Addressing your ‘why’ and identifying your barriers [14:00] – Introspection and Action [15:25] – Practicing what you preach [19:14] – Having a growth mindset [23:02] – Taking ownership [24:24] – The individual evolution of the jour

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I am joined by Vanita Chavda, who shares a completely lifechanging, saving and extending journey she’s experienced so far. Being in her mid-50s, Vanita is a perfect example of a women rebranding the aging process, as through dropping nearly 25kg and approximately 35% of her body weight, she’s completely turned back the clock to feeling half her age and a million bucks. Vanita doesn’t hold back in this episode when describing her mental health challenges after entering her 50s that caused her to lose control of her self-care and sense of wellbeing. After a very specific trigger, she started RNT during our infamous July shutdown and hasn’t look back since. Finding solace in walking, structure and nutritional education, Vanita has transformed inside and out to reveal her true purpose in life, and set herself up for the best decades in her life yet. If you have loved ones that have neglected self-care as they have grown older, Vanita’s story here is an inspiring one to

Welcome 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 transform into a totally new man living in his flow everyday, and I can’t wait for you to hear his story. “For me, I’m not there for a specific goal, I’m there for self-mastery which is never perfection. Practice makes progress.” Akash Desai   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [02:00] – Beginnings of the journey [03:17] – Re-education and CTP of your mindset [06:45] – The importance of introspection [11:02] – Intangible gains and self-mastery [15:07] – Rewiring behaviour, mindset and iden

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by fellow RNT Coach Kunal Makwana, aka Mr Kmak, to talk all about some of the recent government “health initiatives” in the UK and where it’s all going to go wrong. We also dive into the power of a strong culture in any organisation. Specifically, what some of the building blocks of ours at RNT is, and what we can learn from some of the best in sport. As a self acclaimed sporting historian, Kmak gives anecdotes from different sports on what you can implement into your place of work for the better of everyone.  ‘’Health is something that we can’t take for granted; health is wealth.’’ - Kunal Makwana   Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [02:03] – Lockdown haircuts [05:54] – Vitamin D3 and immune health [07:34] – The impact of COVID [13:18] – Connecting your ‘why’ in lockdown [14:40] – Government health campaigns [16:25] – Physical self-care vs meds and surgery [21:08] – Industry diets [25:30] – Kunal’s why, health and Asian transformations [28:02] – Asian social

Welcome back to RNT Fitness Radio, and on this episode I’m joined by one of our founding members of RNT, Punit Rawal, who’s been on an incredible journey in his first three and a half years. In a very candid account, we discuss all the ups and downs of the journey so far, his struggles with mental health over the past decade, and how the journey has been a driving force for managing it. The underlying theme of this episode is communication, and why, when you have a spouse or partner who may not understand why you do what you do on this journey, the best way bring them on your side is to speak to them. We also discuss the power of the journey to move you forward when life gets hard, and where our place is as transformation coaches. ‘’There’s always new things to learn, but the things I’ve learned already will never go’’ - Punit Rawal   Timestamps: 2:31 – 16 weeks post shoot 4:41 – New learnings 6:55 – Journaling 9:10 – The journey so far and the why 12:04 – Getting into medicine 15:25 – Punit’s love

I’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 someone who has parents in their 50s, 60s, 70s and above, play this for them. We’ve also filmed this episode into a mini movie, which I’ve linked in the show notes, so you can watch it with them too. In this episode, we discuss the power of self-education, why asking for help is okay, and why the older generations can learn from their children.  This is the start of our opportunity to inspire and rewire a new generation who are in dire need of our help, so without further ado, Let’s