Rnt Fitness Radio

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Charlie Johnson to discuss immediate strategies you can implement to navigate the busy summer holiday period, how to avoid the dreaded rebound, why our body doesn’t like aggressive changes in bodyweight, and how to fuel yourself to be a high performance engine. Charlie is a fellow fitness business owner who walks the walk, has a great track record, and aligns with our mission of changing lives through the power of fitness. If you’re looking to step change your results, you’ll want to take notes in this episode.   Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Best strategies to stay on track during the summer festivities and travelling moments 05:45 - What to avoid in hotel breakfast buffets 06:39 - Guidelines to training when abroad 08:14 - What can you do in the hotel room?  10:16 - Mindset tips when going on a holiday 14:08 - Describing the fat cell theory 17:32 - What happens to your body as you get older 21:04 - The long journey to get to reverse dieting 25:37 -

I have very high standards for trainers at RNT Fitness. I’ve interviewed 100s over the years, and the only ones I’ve seen to be successful in actually working with us long-term are the ones who tick all of the following three attributes:   1) Walking the walk. It’s crazy I gotta even say this but with online training on the rise, it’s too easy to get in half decent shape once in your life then hide behind your laptop relying on old pictures. Any trainer worth their salt is always walking the walk, at every stage of the journey that they coach their clients on. Whatever that phase may be - muscle building, lifestyle or fat loss, they should be pushing the envelope and really living it. By the way - it doesn’t mean you need to be shredded year round. It means you gotta practice what you preach year round.   2) Obsessed with learning everything to do with transformation. Training, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle…you need to be living and breathing it, and always be deep diving. I’ve spent tens of thousands of hour

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Jay Desai, an RNT member all the way out in Nairobi, who’s come on to share his incredible journey. Before starting with RNT, Jay had been trying for decades to get into the shape he so badly desired. After trying everything under the sun, he looked at himself in the mirror one day and decided enough was enough, and took the plunge into RNT after seeing some results of people he knew. The rest is history, and he’s now living a lifestyle solution where he’s in shape year round, and doing things he never thought were possible!   Timestamps:    00:02 - What are the series of moments that led Jay to start his RNT journey 05:30 - The moment that he thought enough's enough 06:53 - What are the challenges he faced when he started his RNT journey 08:19 - What are some practical tips he can give to someone who's potentially early on in their journey 09:55 - What was his first aha moment that led him to see RNT is something different 11:52 - Jay talks about how he man

I’ve got a special episode of RNT Fitness Radio here for you, where I’m joined by my dad, Dipak Vaghela, in a candid conversation about his most recent transformation at 62 years young. After our Father-Son Battle of the Ages photoshoot, we sat down together to discuss the journey, the obstacles, what’s been different, and why it’s never ever too late to begin this transformation, no matter where your starting point is. The YouTube documentary is now out, which you can watch by going to the RNT Fitness YouTube channel. I’ve linked it in the show notes below, so go check it out. This episode is so insightful, and to help this message get out there, I’d love for you to share this with a loved one so we can help inspire a new generation to take action on their health and fitness.   Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Shoot Day 01:45 - Mum, Sister & Chandni’s thoughts 05:53 - Why Dad started his RNT journey 09:55 - Why he did a second photoshoot 14:25 - Dad’s driver to reach another milestone before his 62nd

During my travels to Nashville recently I was at the lunch break of a business conference, looking for a healthy vegan spot to get some food at. As I found literally the only one within a 30 minute walk that day, I met a fellow founder and vegan, Maxime Sigouin. We hit it off straight away and I knew he’d be a great guest to bring on the show, so here we are. Maxime Sigouin is the owner of Fit Vegan Coaching who’s on a mission to help the world get lean, thrive and disease proof their bodies using a whole food plant-based lifestyle. In this episode we dive into the common mistakes people make when going plant-based, how best to approach it, and why it can make such a difference beyond the physical.    Timestamps:    00:00 - Nine years since Maxime turned to being a fully plant-based Vegan 03:03 - What was the journey of education for him 06:21 - After a couple of months feeling better, how did Maxime transition into the journey and education of going plant-based 09:55 - His journey through the last 5-years of

In 2019 I set out to complete a half marathon, because I wanted to try something new and I love a challenge. My aim was to run it under 2 hours, which I accomplished with a time of 1 hour 58 minutes. So when long-term RNT member Ian said he was aiming to go for a sub 3 hour marathon in his first 6 months of RNT, I thought he was bonkers. And then when he got that and said he wanted to shave another 15 minutes off in the next 6 months after, I was just excited to see him smash it. And so he did. As an avid runner all his life, he’d never cracked the code of body composition, nutrition and strength training, the missing pieces for him to accomplish his long standing running goals, and most importantly, unlock pinnacle high performance in all aspects of his life. I really enjoyed this conversation discussing the mindset required to run such a fast pace, and the daily discipline needed to excel at such extremes.   Timestamps:    00:00 - What are the series of trigger moments that led you to join RNT? 06:20 - How

After 1000s of hours on Zoom, millions of WhatsApps, Slacks and emails, it was incredible spending a few days of quality time with Ivan, who in March celebrated his 3rd year with us at RNT. As a small token of gratitude for helping build RNT to where it is now, and being there through thick and thin, all the highs and lows, and always always living, breathing and believing in the mission behind what we do at RNT, I decided to fly him out to Bali for a few days with us from Australia. It’s rare to find people in the fitness industry who practice what they preach and genuinely put service above everything. Ivan is one of those. The best bit is seeing how his career has developed, and how he’s personally grown so much over the years. From a burnt out personal trainer working three jobs around the clock (!), where if you didn’t work, you didn’t get paid…To now heading up all of our education and research, internally for our members, and externally in all our long form content. One of the best parts of what I do i

My biggest hesitation before going fully plant-based was losing all my fitness gains. So when I finally took the plunge on Jan 1st, 2022, I set myself 3 goals to prove to myself it could be done:   1. Get into the best shape of my life, beating anything I’d achieved with meat 2. Get shredded glutes, the ultimate “extreme” marker of body composition 3. Lose 10kg in 14 weeks   Here were the rules: - No meat - No fish - No dairy - No eggs - No stimulants  - No fat burners - No weird diets - No mock meats  - No insane cardio - No steroids    Here was the game plan:   - Plant-based diet - Calorie deficit - Moderate protein (no more than 2g/kg) - Nutrient dense whole foods - 4x 45 min weights  - Basic supplements (Vitamin D, Multivitamin, Algae omega 3, Creatine) - 10-15K steps   Here’s how I did it:   - Ruthless Consistency - 100% Commitment - Discipline, Habits, Routine  - ALL IN mindset   I went from a kilo of meat a day to fully plant-based   And I learnt that…   You can still be fit, healthy and strong.   You

Today I’ve got a very special episode for you on a very special day, our five year anniversary! To mark the occasion, my wife decided to put me under the spotlight to ask me about the journey of building RNT in the first five years. Before we get in, I want to take this opportunity to share my gratitude and say a very special thank you to all of you who’ve shared this journey with us.   Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 00:55 - RNT started 5 years ago, let's go back to the day it started - How did Akash start this business?  09:05 - What does RNT stand for now in difference to what it was back then?  17:16 - When AV started, he didn't have the blueprint. How did that evolve and how are the members using it?  23:30 - What are the challenges in the last five years?  29:11 - How did AV built his resilience?  37:55 - What are the key highlights over the last five years?  49:57 - What is the best decision that you've made over the last five years?  55:48 - What's the next 5-10 years for Akash and RNT? 1:00:26 - Final w

Whether you’re at the start of your fitness and transformation journey, or you’re 5 years into it, this one is an important one for you to learn how to navigate life after you’ve got into the shape of your life. We discuss how we personally like to approach life after a diet, life in a muscle building phase, and life in a maintenance period, and how to know when to take what approach that will best suit your goals. If you’re looking for a sustainable lifestyle solution to be in the shape of your life, for life, listen and take notes!   Timestamps:    00:02 - Akash did a bit of boxing for about a year in his teens 4:24 - When you are going through the fat loss process where the goal is to transform the physique, what's next? 07:41 - If you want longevity in this game, you need to have a bit more fun 23:01 - Make sure that you get to a point where sleep is good. 27:11 - The biggest cause of injuries... 31:54 - The key thing to understand if you have what it takes to build muscle 37:05 - Consistency is more impo

This episode was originally recorded for the Alchemy of Politics podcast, hosted by Dr. Rusha Modi, who also happens to be a long-standing RNT member based out in California. I enjoyed the conversation so much we decided to share it across both platforms. In this turning of the tables, Rusha took a whole different approach to this interview, where we talked about the government’s response to Covid-19, the war on obesity that we’re losing, the future of the fitness space, plant-based eating, and who our real competitors are. A fascinating conversation I’m excited for you to dive into!    Timestamps:    00:00 - Intro 01:24 - How fitness and nutrition were not emphasized enough by medical and governing bodies. 08:12 - How people workout 12:51 - What is the future of training?  21:50 - Quoting Helaine Knapp "Our new relationship to fitness might reflect the fact that we've gained a generalized sense of mortality. We are all realizing that we're going to be moving every day for the rest of our lives. So we better

Everyone talks a big game about wanting to achieve a spectacular body transformation, yet few will back it up with action. Having transformed nearly 3000 lives across 25+ countries worldwide, the team and I decided to come together to give you the harsh realities of what’s truly involved in transforming your body in the right way, and in a way that acts as a vehicle and catalyst to transforming the rest of your life. This one is in typical hard hitting RNT fashion as I’m joined by Coach Ed and Ivan, so get ready for some truth bombs!   Timestamps:    00:04 - 90% of people who sign up for transformation challenge, journey or package are just not ready for it 04:55 - Why we love extreme body transformation 08:38 - The reality of the fat loss phase 11:07 - People who can handle stress extremely well are the people who can achieve and sustain their fat loss goal 16:49 - It's not about being a loner and never leave the house 20:08 - How to make the best decision when you're out 24:17 - What separates the weak from

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by RNTer Brijesh, who comes on to share his remarkable journey of losing 50kg, and the impact it’s had on his life. What will really hit home in this episode is the life-changing impact a body transformation can have on all aspects of your day to day, especially when you drop such a substantial amount of weight. With a story like this, I’ll let the episode do all the talking, so let’s dive in and hear from Brij.   Timestamps:    00:03 - What are the tigger moments for Brijesh that led him to RNT 03:43 - How do you feel when you look yourself in the mirror?  08:21 - What drove him to gain 162 kilos 10:15 - What years did the weight start to pile on? 16:51 - What's Brijesh family like? His parent's health and body composition 18:29 - How did he start the process?  26:27 - How did his family and friends react to this journey?  28:57 - How did you find the identity shift of this whole experience?  31:50 - How did Brijesh manage having a young child, long hours at

After finishing recording this episode with Pavan, I sent a message to our Team Slack channel immediately highlighting that if you were ever in doubt of why we do what we do, listen to this episode. Because Pavan’s story here is the power of the RNT Transformation Journey in full effect, as he talks about how starting RNT became the catalyst for him to reveal the biggest secret of his life to his parents, and to finally open up about his sexuality with them. It’s unfortunate in many communities, the topic of sexuality is still taboo, and in many cases, not accepted, and in this episode, Pavan speaks to the truth of it, and how he managed to take this leap to finally live as his most authentic and truest self.   Timestamps:    00:00 - What are the trigger moments that led Pavan to his RNT journey 05:18 - How he sees himself in the mirror 08:47 - What behaviours manifested from his mental health and physical perspective 10:14 - How does romantic relationships affect his social anxiety 11:16 - How was the proces

As a busy, working mother of two young boys, Shwetha had always tried to stay fit. She thought she made really good food choices, she ran regularly and practised yoga and pilates.    Heading towards her 40s she believed that sporting well-defined abs after two pregnancies was a pipe-dream! She thought she would never be able to increase her strength levels so she never ventured anywhere near the weights area at the gym. She was convinced that this was as good as it could ever get!    All of these myths were completely debunked after joining RNT! Her strength levels have certainly shot up and her running has gone up a few notches. But more importantly she is filled with confidence and feels so much more sure of herself.    In this podcast she talks more about her journey to strength and how she overcame her own negative self-limiting beliefs.    Timestamps:    00:02 - What are the series of moments that led you to your RNT journey?  03:26 - What was going on Shwetha's mind when she was reading these success st

This podcast is a big shout out to my wife, Chandni, who makes what I do possible every single day. My gratitude to her goes beyond the scope of this, and in this episode, it’ll hopefully give you an insight into why. It’s not easy getting absolutely shredded to the bone, and it can have the potential to put a strain on any relationship, so I decided to bring Chandni on to give tips on how to best manage it, and what can be done to help one another. We also dive into the topic of immersive challenges such as backpacking solo as a woman in South America, climbing mountains, and why physical extremes like getting bodybuilding shredded, can lead to more personal growth than just about anything in life.   Timestamps:   01:01 - How did Chandni find the last 3 months of Akash's Vegan Shredded journey 03:30 - The changes she's seen on his mental state 05:35 - What are the mental changes from Akash's perspective 09:30 - Extreme challenges that Chandni has also made herself do 12:50 - Solo travelling 19:40 - Moving ci

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Jonathan Mills and Charlotte Stebbing-Mills, co-founders of the Wellness Theory, who have a vision for individuals to recognise when they are healthy and well, they can be a force for good in the world and support causes they believe in. With over 35 years combined in the health, fitness and wellness space, Jonathan and Charlotte have accumulated a wealth of experience and impacted thousands in living better lives in a holistic fashion. And in this episode, we dive deep into practical methods, tactics and strategies to manage stress, improve your mental and emotional well-being, and calm the racing mind!   Timestamps:    00:29 - The Wellness Coaching platform 01:29 - Jonathan’s own experiences, challenges, trials and stresses over the years 08:16 - What triggered Jonathan to change what he’s doing 12:34 - How did Jonathan started to express his emotions 16:02 - Charlotte’s healing journey 20:11 - The root cause of Charlotte’s disconnection to self and societ

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m pleased to be joined by Dr Tapan Patel, who’s been on an incredible journey with us over the past few years. It all starts when Tapan suffered with extremely rough symptoms of covid-19 very early on, before any of the lockdowns. After recovering, he proceeded to “celebrate” by gaining about 10-15kg in the space of two months, until his trigger moment, when he ran out of any clothes that fit him!    Having tried in-person personal trainers for many years, as well as trying to achieve the body he’d always wanted for over 25 years, he decided enough was enough, and he wanted a blueprint that worked for busy, time-strapped high performers like himself, who didn’t have star studded genetics. That’s when he came across RNT, and after being skeptical about working with an online company, he later says in this episode, it was the single best investment of his life, just as he turns 50 years young this year. You can also read Tapan’s case study in the show notes below.   Times

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m pleased to be joined by Chris Barakat, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Exercise Scientist, owner of Team Competitive Breed & Educator @ School of Gainz & University of Tampa. In this episode we dive into how to maintain muscle mass during dieting, the misconceptions around body recomposition, and if it’s possible, and the art of peaking your body to look its best when you want it to. If you’re into the extra 1%, and want to maximise your body composition gains for life, you’re going to love this chat with Chris!   Timestamps:    00:14 - Why do you love bodybuilding?  01:47 - What are your initial driving factors?  05:26 - Body Dysmorphia - at what point did you get rid of that mentality?  10:37 - What was one of your biggest lessons from the 2021 season?  14:00 - How do you know if you’re just not motivated and genuinely unrecovered?  15:50 - What behaviours drive you to  improve once you are locked in that state?  17:23 - What are the key things to look at when i

As a Medical Oncologist, health and fitness has always played a vital role for Mita. Although her professional and personal life were thriving, she still felt something was lacking within. Cycling through various fad diets and workouts, she was left feeling frustrated and defeated. Striving for self-improvement, RNT challenged her and guided the way for her to attain her fitness aspirations. But more importantly, she was able to establish a sustainable lifestyle solution for her to be a high performer in all aspects of her life. In this episode we’re going to dive into her story, which you can read more about in the show notes.   Timestamps:    00:15 - Trigger moment for Mita before joining RNT 07:20 - What were the biggest problem and challenges before starting with RNT 12:50 - When she started with RNT last October, how did she find the process?  16:42 - Process of how Mita started and how it has evolved with her 19:54 - What Mita tells people who asks her to share her fitness journey 24:00 - Where was she