Rnt Fitness Radio

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio. Today I’m joined by one of our clients based out in Toronto, Tim Johnson, who’s undergone an incredible transformation to drop 50lbs and get into the shape of his life. It’s been a journey full of highs and lows for Tim, and in this episode, we go right into the early beginnings, his initial struggles and the why behind his transformation. What was really cool to hear about, and what will be very valuable to many of you listening, are the routines, systems and rituals he built around his life to set himself up for a higher chance of success. We also touch on the self-limitations placed around the vegetarian diet, why it’s important to put yourself first and why it’s necessary to constantly audit your social circles around you. We finish by talking about one of Tim’s biggest passion: his fiction writing and being a published author with nearly a million reads on Wattpad, it was cool hearing his thoughts on writing, the way he writes, and how he gets a

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio. On today’s episode I’m joined by fellow RNT coach Nathan, and we start by discussing his initial experiences of becoming a full time NOMAD, and his recent exploration into journaling. I also picked up journaling recently when in Thailand, and after seeing the benefits of this style of writing, I encouraged Nathan to do the same when he started travelling. His insights into journaling, and the methods he’s been using to improve his writing will be interesting for many of you. We then dive into discussing our triphasic approach to body transformations, why you might need to clean the pallet, the art of buffering around social occasions, and why you need to have precursors in place to make habit building and stacking as simple and automatic as possible. This one’s a great episode for those of you after long term strategies to get into shape, and then maintain it for life.                                                                                        

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by Ivan Gavranic from Australia. He’s here to talk all about his journey going from lean to shredded. Ivan’s a trainer himself and he understands the value, accountability, objectivity and guidance of what having a coach can bring. He came to us at a point where he’s been in good shape before, but he wanted to get into crazy shape this time and set a real example to his clients as to what can be achieved. We also dive deep into the importance of knowing what makes you tick, how he’s used being an introvert to his advantage and his crazy sleep schedule. Enjoy this action-packed episode! “You don’t realise how low your calories have to go to get absolutely shredded” – Ivan Gavranic    Timestamps: 1:40 – How Ivan’s stayed lean during his reverse 4:04 – What’s Ivan’s day like 17:55 – Who Ivan is? 19:23– Why Ivan came to RNT 22:32 – How heavy will you be when you’re lean 31:17 – How Ivan trains 35:43 – Ivan’s journey before RNT 45:40 – Ivan’s struggles with

On 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 of their journey need to know their answers to, something we’ve not done previously, this is packed with gems for anyone looking for a true transformation this year. Enjoy!      ‘’I don’t see this journey ending, this will continue for years and years’’  – Mark Stokes Timestamps: 1:40 – Mark’s daily routine 3:01 – How long he’s been running his company 6:34 – Mark’s love for ultra-marathons 15:01– Who is Mark Stokes? 20:03 – What Mark’s first book is about 28:00 –Mark’s why for his trans

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by Sital and Biraj Nakaraja. Before the age of 40, Biraj had the goal of into photoshoot condition and so in February 2018 he his goal. His photoshoot then inspired his wife Sital to do exactly the same where she also got into the shape of her life and got photoshoot lean while being on a vegetarian diet. This episode is jampacked with value from the both of them as they talk about balancing busy jobs that involve frequent trips abroad, looking after their young boys, and fulfilling their own health and fitness goals. Both of them go deep in their underlying motivations and why is a transformation is never driven by only the physical, what it takes to manage priorities, and the importance of having the right mindset when looking to create long-term change, so sit back and enjoy!   ‘’It was never about getting a six pack, it was a bonus in this journey’’ – Biraj Nakarja   Timestamps: 1:26 – Who are Biraj and Sital? 5:40– What their previous diets were like

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by Kunal Makwana and we dive deep into his own journey with his physique and his coaching career so far. We talk about the different elements of psychology he uses to get world class results, so sit back and enjoy!   ‘’Coaching is more than X’s and O’s, it’s all psychological ‘’    – Kunal Makwana Timestamps: 1:13 – Recapping 2018 1:45 – How Kunal discovered Akash and RNT 3:39 – How Kunal became an RNT coach 7:03– How he got into the fitness industry 10:36 – What mistakes commercials gym trainers make 13:07 – How to build rapport with your clients 18:01 – What makes our coaches tick 20:40 – What a client’s mindset should be like during a transformation 21:56 – The phases clients should go through 24:27 – Kunal’s own physique struggles 30:23 – Why he did a photoshoot? 32:03 – How his dad’s death led to his true passion of helping people 35:04 – His next physique goals 36:52 – Big mistakes he see’s clients making during a fat loss and muscle building ph

On 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 be? 3:59 – Favourite condiment? 4:14 – Best travel destination so far? 8:25 – Favourite exercise? 8:46 – Favourite RNT transformation? 10:31 – One trait or habit you’d like to give to your kids? 12:41 – Worst mistake? 15:29 – What are your three tips for writers and content creators? 21:05 – Cats or Dogs? 22:27 – One trait you don’t have, you wished you have? 23:47 – HIIT or LISS? 24:00 – What job would you have if you followed the straight career Asian

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by life coach, speaker, writer and dating coach Amit Sodha. We discuss everything from information overload, exploring your consciousness, mindset and how to overcome dark periods in your life. We also discuss dating, the rise of apps, approaches to dating, how to recover from hard break-ups and how to cultivate meaningful long-term relationships.  So, sit back and enjoy this action-packed episode!   ‘’We all need to crumble, and those little crumbles and stones become the foundation in which we reveal ourselves ‘’  – Amit Sodha Timestamps: 2:06 – What Amit is currently working on. 6:00 – Amit’s thoughts on personal development 14:11 – Who is Amit Sodha 16:02– Amit’s life as a dating coach 27:00 – Amit’s thought processes behind hard break-ups. 30:46 – How Amit picked himself up from a tough break up 37:00 – Why a support structure is crucial 41:11 – How social media is affecting mental health, dating and general well-being 51:16 – Tips how to cultiva

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by one of our clients who’s undergoing an incredible transformation, Shalini Desai. She’s based out of New York, and we wanted to bring her on to discuss how she balances being a mother of two young girls, working long hours and fitting in her own fitness goals. During the episode, we discuss the strategies she’s used to overcome her biggest challenges, why it’s critical for parents to be leaders for their children when it comes to good health, and her top transformation tips for anyone on a similar journey.  ‘’My husband feels like he is cheating on his wife!’’ – Shalini Desai    Timestamps: 1:00– Shalini’s background 4:10– How she gained her weight initially 6:05– Shalini’s biggest why during this transformation 8:38 – Creating a domino effect within her family  10:17 – Shalini’s initial set up under RNT coach Kunal 12:12 – Her experience working with RNT 14:00 – How her daily routine looks like 17:50 – Her biggest challenges during her transformatio

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio. We are joined by Akash’s very own coach Derek Natcher, a bodybuilding and contest prep coach based out of Florida. During this episode we talk all things natural muscle building, why it’s critical to play the long game, realistic rates of muscle gain (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and the mindset required to build your ultimate physique.  “Commit. Don’t be half in and half out”. – Derek Natcher   Timestamps: 1:51 – Who Derek Natcher is? 4:41 – Working with general population vs contest prep clients 6:20  – Derek’s top 3 transformation tips 9:22–   Derek’s background in training, and how he got into natural bodybuilding 10:10– When he got into natural bodybuilding 13:07 – Rates of muscle gain for beginners, intermediates and advanced trainees 17:40 – What boxes need to be ticked during a muscle building phase 20:16 – Common mistakes intermediates during a gaining phase 21:34–  Why you should aim to get ‘fluffy’ at least once 23:23 – How fat is too fat? 27:01– T

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by one of our RNT clients, Maneet, to dive deep into his awesome transformation. At the start of this year, Maneet came to us with his life-long goal of getting a six pack, but he said he wanted to take a slower approach and make it seamless with his extremely busy lifestyle as a dentist, moving to a new city. Over the course of the last 10 months, he’s managed to drop a total of 50lbs, get into the shape of his life and complete a photoshoot in California with one of the world’s best photographers. He did so well he even had tourists asking to take pictures! We discuss lifestyle design, accountability, personal development, and ultimately, and how to create real sustainable change in your life.  “If you can’t keep a promise to yourself, what can you do?”. – Maneet Dharia   Timestamps: 1:15 – Maneet talks about the awesome experience of the day of his photoshoot 5:44 – His background, and the move to the West Coast from Detroit. 8:20 – How Maneet got in

On 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 Johnson   Timestamps: 0:52 – Akash’s beard struggles, followed by killer tips from Kunal, Indi and Ben. 6:00 – The importance of consistency in the final phases of fat loss 7:47 – How to stop moments of self-sabotage when doubt creeps in 8:43 – Why you shouldn’t start introducing lots of variety towards the end of a dieting phase 9:37 – The importance of close support networks 10:55 – Why motivation won’t take you over the finish line 13:15 – Why you need to have plans in place for af

We’ve hit 50 episodes! Thank you so much for the support so far! To commemorate the 50th episode, we’ve brought on one of our long-term clients to talk about the ‘ideal client journey’, and the importance of ‘investing ‘in your physique. We talk about Tom’s physique journey over the years, the importance of ‘building a bigger engine’ to give yourself more social flexibility with food, and the use of data to drive objective decision making when making changes. “Building a body is like investing. The rules are that you do little and often, and you try to latch onto the power of compound interest.” – Tom Hollis   Timestamps: 02:00 – Who is Tom Hollis, what does he do, and his thoughts on British vs American culture! 07:11 – Tom’s physique journey over the years, why he started training and the mistakes he made. 14:50 – How Tom’s relationship with training improved, and shifted from a ‘need’ to an enjoyment. 19:36 – Tom’s thoughts on reverse dieting, building a bigger engine, and going through the ‘fluffy’

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Mike De Santi, who’s a life coach based out in Florida. I first met Mike in LA earlier this year during Jason Ferruggia’s Renegade weekend, and I was taken aback by just how insightful he was on different topics related self-mastery and personal development. I knew then I needed to get him on the podcast and share his message with you all. Listen in as we discuss how to deal with paralysis by analysis, how to manage your inner state, fulfilment, meditation, your ‘perfect day’ and how to create long lasting habits that allow for a true transformation within yourself. “When you look at your past, learn from it, but don’t let it run you. Look at your past and say, so what? It happened. So what, now what?“ – Mike De Santi   Timestamps: 01:20– Who is Mike De Santi and how did he develop his craft 03:44 – ‘So what, now what?’ – how to manage your inner state to overcome anxiety or depression 08:40 – The importance of self-awareness and being conscious of

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by Dr. Hirsh Kaveeshvar, who works as a neurologist in Los Angeles. Hirsh is also one of our clients, and he discusses what it was like transforming his body while at the same time moving cities, training as a physician, and maintaining his busy family and social life. Listen in as we discuss life as a physician, productivity, intermittent fasting, real life transformations and what general health risk factors to keep an eye on. “In my life, every time I’ve had a mentor or a coach, I’ve 10x’d my results. It’s like a shortcut to where you want to go to” – Dr. Hirsh Kaveeshvar   Timestamps: 01:41 – Who is Hirsh and his work as a physician 05:55 – Hirsh’s early beginnings in training, how he got into it, and the tough practices of medical school 18:30 – The potential genetic and evolutionary reasons for why Asians tend to be more ‘skinny fat’ 22:40– How Hirsh came across RNT, and changed his mind on self-limiting beliefs 24:20 – Why everyone needs a coa

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by the Hitman of RNT, Nathan Johnson, to answer some client questions and topics that had been discussed in our private community group on Facebook. Listen in as we discuss reverse dieting, avoiding fat regain after a diet, improving sleep quality, and how to maximise your check in while working with us, as well as some quick fire questions at the end. “You have this limited willpower reserve every day, so if you’ve used it all by 10am, then you’re really going to struggle for the rest of the day.” – Nathan Johnson   Timestamps: 01:02 – Improving quality of your sleep 05:35 – The problem with scrolling on Instagram 07:50 – The limited reserve of willpower 15:16 – How to sustain your results after a fat loss phase 20:30 – Importance of self-awareness with your food choices 30:20 – How to maximise your check in with your coach 35:40 – Can you gain muscle during a diet? 37:30 – Can you correct muscle imbalances from one side to another? 41:40 – Wh

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we interview Paul Jarman. Paul has been practicing treatment through therapy in the UK. Listen as he shares his knowledge in massage, Chinese Tuina, and his tips for people with neck and back pain.   “Tuina is considered to help everything in the body — from poor eyesight to migraines to indigestion to bad lungs, COPD, to arthritis, to hormonal imbalances.” – Paul Jarman   Timestamps: [01:35] – Paul shares his background in therapy [04:01] – How Paul’s sister’s Marfan Syndrome pushed him to learn Tuina [08:40] – Paul’s view of massage pain and accountability [11:54] – The Flossing Technique [18:35] – More information on Chinese Tuina [25:18] – Back and neck pain are two of the major complaints of people seeking therapy [31:20] – How people can get a better posture [34:23] – Other techniques Paul uses in his therapy [41:16] – Massage: indulgence vs necessity Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and

We all seek improvement. Many want a complete transformation. Listen in to hear RNT Fitness client, Krishan Khanna, tell his transformation story. Krishan lost over 50 kilos during his journey and is here to share what he learned. Hear his testimony of triumph and inspiration as he tells of the benefits that come from changing your physical and mental health.   “Start by making a small positive change and that in itself will yield to good results.” -Krishan Khanna   Timestamps: [2:00] – Introducing Krishan and his transformation [6:55] – Beginning the journey and going through cycles [12:11] – Facing problems like embarrassment in the gym [15:46] – RNT Fitness’s impact on Krishan’s progress [22:30] – Not just losing weight and getting healthy, but building a physique [27:26] – Persevering through fatigue and growing confidence in all of life [33:31] – Organizing your life to limit the margin for error [38:41] – How Krishan’s transformation has inspired his little brother, family and even himself [45:53] – T

On 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 change [23:11] – Balancing lifestyle and fitness transformation [27:33] – Akash’s biggest struggles during the transformation period [32:28] – The importance of having time for yourself [37:41] – How being fit helped Akash in his business [42:34] – What mindset techniques helped Akash [47:07] – How the transformation changed Akash’s life Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rat

In today’s episode of the RNT Fitness Podcast, we interview Petrina, who is a cancer survivor. The sickness struck her right after her pregnancy. She managed to survive it and is now living life to the fullest, and even trains. Petrina has a fantastic life story, and she is here to share it with all of us and give advice on how to deal with cancer or any other health issue. Join us if you want to hear about Petrina’s incredible life journey.   “Cancer does only impact the person who has it, but it shatters the lives of people around that person.” - Petrina Barber   Timestamps: [2:10] – Petrina’s background [14:00] – Surviving cancer [33:40] – Optimizing your body and finding the right trainer [40:33] – The right mindset [55:35] – Petrina’s advice for people in a similar situation [1:04:38] – The move to Dubai and what’s great about it [1:19:30] – Petrina’s training and nutrition [1:29:24] – Rapid fire questions Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Ra