Rnt Fitness Radio

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by RNT’er Meera Patel, who shares her incredible story of using the physical as the vehicle to completely transform her life. Meera shares some of the most beautifully said insights on what this process has given her, and why this mission we’re on at RNT is so critically important.  While Meera’s body composition has drastically changed, it’s her mental health and mindset transformation that is so astonishing. She’s embraced essentialism, her 3 S’s, and has used the journey so far to give her the spring cleaning in her life she was craving for so long. This episode is filled with analogies, insights, and tips that anyone on this journey will cherish, value and will want to implement. Without further ado, let’s dive in!  ‘’The leaner that I became physically, my life become leaner too, I cut out fat from my body and fat from my life”   –  Meera Patel   Timestamps: 1:00– Post shoot 3:38 – Coming out the jungle 7:56 – The grind

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by RNT’er Amit Lakhani, who shares his incredible story of using the physical as the vehicle to completely transform his life. For years, Amit was suffering from low body confidence, paralysis by analysis, and stuck in what he called a cycle of consumption. In the middle of 2019, Amit decided enough was enough, and he wanted to make a change. In the six months since, Amit has lost over 15kg, marked his first Transformation Checkpoint, consolidated perfectly, and is now deep into an Investment phase. In this episode, we discuss in depth his why, his why behind his why, the power of the weekly check in, visualisation, and why the Grind should really be titled, ‘peace be the journey’.  ‘’Everything has to be through the physical, that is our key through the door, so if I can enhance my physical, then surely I can do deeper in the spiritual’  –  Amit Lakhani   Timestamps: 1:05 – Post shoot 2:03 – The consolidation 4:22 – Episode

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Tiffany Shlain, author of one of the best books I’ve read in the past year – 24/6. I got a copy of her book by accident a few months ago and read it all over one weekend. I was hooked from the get-go, and it’s taken my own digital health practices to the next level. In this episode, we discuss why everyone should live a life of 24/6, which is effectively unplugging from all screens one day a week, and what the life changing benefits are from this practice. We also discuss practicalities of the day, how to do it as a family, tech use for children, and how to manage your digital health the other six days of the week. Going off the grid one day per week is one of the best things I’ve done for my own overall well-being in recent times, and I’d highly recommend you do the same!  ‘’Every great wisdom practice from every cultural talks about the value of silence and reflection, and we’ve created a society with no room for that’’  –  Tiffany Shlain   Time

This week, we jumped on the mic to discuss why you must marry a short-term transformation with a long-term lifestyle solution.  We talk about why you can’t have one without the other, and why the common industry thinking of throwing all your focus into one goal, one date, and one timeframe is problematic. Ultimately, we need to create a paradigm shift in the industry to stop selling one-way tickets to the top of the mountain and start making return trips mandatory for anyone looking to go on this journey.  Getting to the top is relatively easy. Finding your way down is a whole different ball game. If you want to get into the shape of your life, for life, and understand why you need to marry the two in order to do so, this podcast is a must-listen. We might have also taken analogies to another level here! ‘’You don’t buy the ticket for the way home, it’s a single trip for most’’  –  Team RNT   Timestamps: 1:19 – AV’s training 2:32 – Nate’s training 4:38 – Why training is important? 11:04 – Common t

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by one of our members of the RNT Family based Stateside, Stazie Hyslop. Stazie’s been on one hell of a journey with us so far, and if you ever wanted to hear our mission of using the physical as the vehicle for the greater good in action, Stazie’s story epitomises this.  Having battled with clinical depression and anxiety for over 20 years, Stazie talks about her road to recovery, and how dropping 50lbs through 2019 has been a huge catalyst in giving her a new outlook in life. In fact, Stazie is also the co-author of the book ‘I Defeated Depression’, which details her spiral into depression and ultimately her amazing recovery. She wrote the book with her Dad who gives his perspective as the parent and how he and his wife helped with her recovery.  The authors have used the pen names Samantha and Richard Olivier in order to protect the identities of the characters. The book is available on Amazon and in all good book shops, and

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by RNTer Vishal Shanker, who at the tail end of 2019 reached his first Transformation Checkpoint and came on the podcast to tell his story while in the midst of the Grind phase. Vishal shares his strong connection to his why, how he’s juggled his own goals with being an active father to a newborn, and how the physical has been the vehicle to transform his life over the course of his RNT Journey so far. This is a powerful episode, and I can’t wait for you to listen to Vishal’s story. Let’s dive in..   ‘’This whole process has opened my eyes up and made me feel way better than I’ve ever done’’ –  Vishal Shanker   Timestamps: 0:54 – Why Vishal started this journey 3:38 – Vishal’s defining moment 5:50 – Researching prior RNT 7:57 – Cleaning the palate 11:14 – Meal hygiene and buffering 12:52 – Vishal’s strategies for success 20:05 – Auditing your life 21:30 – Family life and improvements 27:01 – The physical is the vehicle 27:12 –

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio and today I’m joined by health tech entrepreneur. dermatologist and a member of the RNT Family, Dr Dhaval Bhanusali. In this episode we start off by talking about Dhaval’s own RNT journey so far, his initial why, and why medical professionals in particular need to pay attention to their own health if they want to serve their patients to the best of their abilities. We then switch gears and discuss his area of expertise, dermatology and hair, as Dhaval shares some easy to implement advice to optimise your skin and hair health immediately. Dhaval is one of the most sought-after experts in his field, and his clinic in the heart of New York City is home to many A listers and celebrities.  If you spend a lot of time focusing on improving your aesthetics from the neck down, this one’s all about the neck up. So without further ado, let’s dive in.  “You only have one life, one body, you’ve got to do everything to protect it’’  –  Dhaval Bhanusali   Timest

Happy New Year and welcome to the 2020s! Today on RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Ed Pimley all the way out in Vancouver. In this episode we talk about his current photoshoot prep, his evolving why over the years, strength training progressions, and the phases you’ll go through in the RNT Journey. So without further ado, let’s dive in.   ‘’Everything you do, make sure it’s fun’’  –  Ed Pimley   Timestamps: 0:40 – Ed’s transformation 1:48 – Ed’s training 3:53 – Body composition stats 5:30 – Day in the life of Ed Pimley 7:49 – Ed’s why 10:01 – How Ed got into training 14:15 – Why Vancouver? 15:46 – How to begin your transformation 18:07 – Minimising decision fatigue 22:43 – Those who consolidate well vs those who don’t 24:54 – Transformation checkpoints 26:37 – Women attempting chin ups. What to do? 30:19 – Favourite strength protocols for Men and Women 32:27 – Switching between performance and body composition 33:31 – Ed’s why as a coach 34:56 – Transition into RNT 36:36 – Communication lessons learnt 38:5

Top 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 later on. I say this at the end of every year, but it’s been fun looking back and seeing how much life can change in 12 months – a LOT can happen in a year! It’s a mix of business, fitness and overall life. I think you’ll enjoy this one! To read the article to go with, make sure you check out the show notes. ‘’I want everyone to experience this powerful vehicle for themselves’’       –  Akash Vaghela   Timestamps: 1:17 – Top 20 things learnt in 2019 2:55 – I’m not inv

Welcome 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 to discuss. Bilal’s an international facilitator for some of the biggest companies in the world, so his insights into these topics are second to none. So without further ado, let’s dive in.  ‘’Do what you love, and throw yourself into that passion”  –  Bilal Khan     Timestamps: 1:47 – Why Bilal started training 3:44 – Akash’s resistance to the gym 11:40 – From Law to Sports Science 15:35 – How to follow your path 16:01 – What does Bilal do? 21:47 – Bilal’s advice to

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness, and today I’m joined by Adam Schafer of Mind Pump Media. This was a really interesting episode where we talked about everything from how his childhood shaped him, the importance of honesty, vulnerability and transparency, what being a man is all about, leadership, and creating long-term lifestyle solutions to be in shape for the rest of your life. Adam doesn’t hold back on this episode as we dive deep and question many of the industry norms, standards and reasons so many people fail on their journey to transform. If you’re looking to prime yourself to make 2020 your best year yet, I know you’re going to love this episode with Adam. ‘’You don’t want the short-term transformation, you want to do this for a long time” –  Adam Schafer   Timestamps: 1:36 – The history of Mind Pump 2:56 – What does Mind Pump stand for? 14:53 – Adam’s upbringing 18:49 – Did Adam’s childhood experience lead him to fitness? 28:13 – Fitness and insecurity 35:19 – How can you solve

Today I’m joined by Ben Mulla, where we talk all about his dad bod elimination strategies, and then all about the ins and outs of a productive Investment Phase. At the start of the Investment Phase you have two choices that fall along a continuum of muscle building and lifestyle solutions. For most, you’ll fall somewhere in the middle as you want to learn how to be in great shape year round while also building some muscle. Today’s episode is all about those of you who want to use the Investment Phase to build as much muscle as possible. This phase is all about creating your ideal physique and version 2.0, so if you’ve got plans for an upgrade in 2020, you won’t want to miss this episode.    “If you’ve only got lean once, you’ll need two investment phases”  –  Ben Mulamehic   Timestamps: 1:15 – Before and after being a dad 7:50 – Full body training for men and women 9:49 – Choices in investment phase 11:37 – Why is building muscle important? 12:36 – Timeframe of muscle building 14:51 – Going through a fluffy

We’ve got a very insightful episode in store for you today on RNT Fitness Radio, as I’m joined by Manmeet Chowdhry, Europe’s only senior facilitator of the Demartini method.  Manmeet’s mission in life is to help transform lives all around the world through the power of our universal laws, and in this action packed episode, we dive into her own transformation journey, and all the previous struggles she went through that led to her starting her path of change now.  We then switched gears and discussed the most common issues she comes across in her office, from infatuation, the law of duality, and carrying emotional charges around specific events that may have happened in your past.  In this show we cover some very raw and sensitive topics that I wasn’t sure about including, but after the direction the episode was heading, we felt that if there’s even one person who’s dealt with these struggles, and it can help them, it’s worth it.  If you know anyone who’s going through a dark period of their life, or i

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today we’ve got the entire team on the show as we cover some topics we’ve been itching to record about over the past few months. We start off by talking about parenting strategies with new dads Mulla and Pilko, with Shaneeta chipping in with her sage advice. We then shift gears and talk about individual bucket capacities, something I’ll let you hear more about from Kevin later on! After discussing how to prevent your bucket from overflowing, we reveal the latest special snowflake stories, and delve into the best strategies to navigate around the Christmas period. The Christmas chat posed some interesting questions around behaviour, identity and lifestyle solutions, and why this journey can’t ever be anything less than a year to be truly transformative in the long term. We finish up this episode talking about our best tips for starting the new decade the right way. So without further ado, let’s dive in…  ‘’No one eats 15 mars bars a day, bec

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by Phil Graham, an established sports nutritionist, author and business mentor for fitness professionals. We start the podcast talking about one of Phil’s specialities – helping diabetics who want to build the healthiest, strongest and best looking version of themselves through strength training, healthy eating, mindful living and religious diabetes management. Phil’s a type one diabetic, and his why for entering the fitness industry all stemmed from his desire to control the diabetes, and not let it hold him back. He went on to compete successfully in bodybuilding on an international level, and after having helped 1000s of diabetics achieve their goal, wrote the book on it, called the Diabetic Muscle and Fitness Guide. As the episode evolves, we delve into mindset, the increasing rate of comparison syndrome, and why living by your values is so critical. For anyone looking to go to the next level in their health, career, relation

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Kevin Duffy based out of Scotland who holds over a decade of experience in the game. Having known Kevin a while, I love the infectious passion he has for helping people transform their body and change their lives while at the same time getting them super strong in the process. In this episode, we talk about how Kevin got into the industry, why his love for art, graphics and architecture has helped him as a coach, and why getting strong is the most important thing you can do for your body. As a competitive powerlifter who’s squatted over 2.5x bodyweight and deadlifted over 3x bodyweight, Kevin knows strength, and we go deep in this episode about the best ways to add strength, the mindset to take when you’re trying to add pounds to the bar, and some cool milestones to aim for if you’re serious about gaining muscle.  ‘’You’ve to be consistent for a long period of time, it’s not a 2- or 3-month fix’’       Kevin Duffy   Timestamps: 1:13 – Who is Kev

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by Shaneeta Malik. Shaneeta’s been a coach for over ten years, is one of our first RNT Mastermind graduates, and if you’re familiar with our Seven Faces of Online Coaching, is a master of knowing when to wear which face for different client personalities and scenarios. As a mother of two, she’s an advocate of making life time changes that benefit the family as a whole, and this episode she shares great insight on how to best transform your body and change your life while navigating around the unpredictable schedules of young children. Shaneeta lives and breathes our mission of using the physical as a vehicle to transform your life, and it was her own experiences, her why, and what she benefitted from in her own change that sparked her decision to enter the world of body transformation. If you’re ready to take control, overcome your obstacles and wake up every day knowing you’re doing your best, mentally and physically, for you

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio and today I’m joined by fellow RNT Coach Ed Pilkington, who comes on to share his journey in the industry, while also talking about the intricacies and art of the perfect check in. We go through the RNT check in check list, and discuss what makes a good check in, what you need to be including, and what Ed’s biggest pet peeves are. We also discuss the importance of looking at the entire journey ahead of you when you first start, and why the initial fat loss transformation is only the start, and is where the real work begins. If you want to get in the shape of your life, for life, you have to nail the Consolidation period, and then put the hard work in the Investment phase to truly accomplish not only your ideal physique, but to have a real lifestyle solution to go with it. This is a big episode, and I can’t wait for you to listen to it.  “Waiting for the perfect time isn’t going to happen, you just need to get going’’  - Ed Pilkington   Timestamps:  1:

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, and today I’m joined by the founder of M10 Fitness, Mark Coles, where we go deep into the mindset behind transformation, and what is holding so many people back from achieving their full potential. We dive into the keys of self confidence and self mastery, and what it takes to unlock both to a higher level, with Mark using many of his personal and client anecdotes to relay his insights. If you’re someone who is on a path to being better everyday and wants to use the physical as a vehicle for the greater good in all areas of your life, you won’t want to miss this episode with Mark.   ‘’Excellence has no finish line’’ - Mark Coles   Timestamps: 1:03 – Moving to London 3:26 – What Mark is working right now 6:41 – How Mark helps navigate a PTs problem 9:20 – How Mark’s self-confidence changed 14:08 – Importance of challenge 14:34 – Advice for someone who has a fixed mindset 18:53 – People cheating on their diets 21:47 – The power of positive energy 22:

It’s episode 103 and today I’m joined by fellow RNT coach all the way from Down Under, Ivan Gavranic! The last time Ivan was on the podcast he was on the other side of the table as a client, so this is a cool episode where we chat about his transition from being ten years on the gym floor, to fully online with us at RNT. We also touch on how Ivan inspired my recent shoot, how he’s stayed lean all throughout 2019 while discovering a new set point level for his body, and why, how you do one thing is how you do everything. We finish by talking about one of Ivan’s biggest passions, flexibility training. A few months back I remember him sending me a video of him doing an overhead bar hold whilst going into a side splits. I responded in complete surprise only for him to reply back and say it was his daily warm up! If you’re interested in becoming more flexible, mobile and injury free, Ivan shares some gold on here, while also dispelling many of the myths that surround stretching, yoga and where most people