RNT Fitness Radio

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro work, why they can cause muscle loss and weight regain, and what you must do with strength training, protein, and habits to lose weight sustainably. Chapters: 00:06 Weight Loss Drugs and Aging Risk 02:17 Episode Overview 02:44 Weight Loss Drug Boom 05:39 How GLP-1 Drugs Work 06:31 Do Injections Work? 07:01 What Drugs Don't Do 08:50 Who They're For 09:49 Why Weight Is Regained 11:10 Identity and Long-Term Results 11:59 Final Verdict on Mounjaro and Ozempic Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Take our free transformation quiz: https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how to lose 20–30 pounds in 2026 using the 12-10-8-3-2-1 framework, covering calorie targets, daily steps, sleep, strength training, hydration, protein intake, and the accountability systems needed for sustainable fat loss. Chapters: 00:50 The 12-10-8-3-2-1 Framework Overview 02:42 12 Calories Per Pound 03:29 10,000 Steps Per Day 04:13 8 Hours of Sleep 06:10 3 Strength Training Sessions 08:10 2 Litres of Water 08:50 1g Protein Per Pound 10:07 Why Accountability Makes This Work 12:37 Recap Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Take our free transformation quiz: https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how to navigate the festive season without regaining weight, covering four rules for managing Christmas meals, social events, portion control, and maintaining fat loss after a body transformation. Chapters: 02:35 4 Rules to Enjoy the Festives Without Losing Progress 02:52 Rule 1 No Guilt 03:50 Rule 2 One Plate Rule 05:43 Rule 3 Focus on People, Not Food 07:46 Rule 4 Meal Hygiene 09:53 Recap 10:00 Adjusting by Phase (Pre or Post Checkpoint) 12:07 Final Thoughts Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Find out if you're ready for a transformation at https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down the truth about the "best workout for fat loss" and why your results come far more from your diet than any special routine. I walk you through exactly how I set calories, protein, and macros, plus the full-body strength plan I use with 1000s of clients to get lean while staying strong. I also share the lifestyle habits and accountability systems that make fat loss simple, predictable, and sustainable. Chapters: 00:06 What Is the Best Workout for Fat Loss? 00:26 The Best Workout Is Your Diet (Training Principles) 02:52 How to Set Calories and Macros for Fat Loss 05:59 Best Training Split Full Body, 3 Days per Week 07:05 Example Full-Body Workout Structure 09:42 Golden Rules Form, Progression, Exercise Selection 10:40 Supporting Habits Steps, Sleep, Hydration, Accountability 12:04 RNT Fitness Method THE FULL BODY WORKOUT TEMPLATE Workout A 1A. Dumbbell Split Squats - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 1B. Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 2A. Lying Leg Curl - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 2B. Neutral Grip Pull Down - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 3A. Push Ups - 3 sets, 10-12 reps, 30sec rest 3B. Seated Neutral Grip Cable Row - 3 sets, 10-12 reps, 30sec rest 3C. Decline Garhammer Raises - 3 sets, 10-15 reps, 60sec rest Workout B 1A. Rack Deadlift - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 1B. Low Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 2A. Leg Press - 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 2B. Underhand Pulldown- 3 sets, 8-12 reps, 45sec rest 3A. Seated Dumbbell Curl - 3 sets, 10-12 reps, 30sec rest 3B. Rope Pushdown - 3 sets, 10-12 reps, 30sec rest 3C. Swiss Ball Ab Crunch - 3 sets, 10-15 reps, 60sec rest Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Find out if you're ready for a transformation at https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down the real reasons you feel hungry even when you think you're doing everything right. I share the 7 core strategies we use at RNT to remove food noise, stabilise cravings, and build a nutrition structure that genuinely keeps you full. If hunger has always felt like the barrier to getting in shape, this framework will change everything. Chapters: 00:06 Why Am I Always Hungry? 01:16 #1 No Pinned Meals 02:47 #2 No Protein 03:58 #3 Eating Too Fast 05:36 #4 You're Dehydrated 06:24 #5 You're Eating a Processed Diet 08:16 #6 Your Environment Is a Disaster 10:27 #7 You're Bored, Stressed, or Emotional 12:42 Recap Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Find out if you're ready for a transformation at https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I share why I moved to Dubai, and the personal, professional, and lifestyle factors behind the decision. I then share my early reflections three weeks into living here. Chapters: 00:06 Shift in Podcast Format 02:11 Why I Moved to Dubai 03:54 Testing Dubai for 3 Months 05:40 UK Budget & Decision to Leave 07:01 Outgrowing Our Flat 08:24 Why Dubai Won 09:42 First Weeks in Dubai 12:00 Business Potential in Dubai 13:22 Leadership & Innovation 14:55 Safety 19:01 Lifestyle & Convenience 19:38 Family & Education 20:12 Culture of Growth 21:05 Early Downsides & Hidden Costs 22:04 Closing Thoughts Next steps: 1) Book a 1-1 strategy session with my team to find out more: https://www.rntfitness.com/applynow 2) Find out if you're ready for a transformation at https://www.rntfitness.com/transform Follow RNT Fitness: Website - http://www.rntfitness.com LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rnt-fitness Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Follow Akash: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/akash-vaghela Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Krishna Sonegra who joined RNT to get into the best shape of her life for her wedding. After being proposed to, she realised she didn't look, feel or perform at her best. After seeing the success at RNT, she wanted to build a brand new lifestyle through this journey. Over the course of the year, she's managed to drop almost 30kg and hit her checkpoint just before her wedding, allowing her to fulfil her dreams of looking at her best on her white dress! Chapters: 00:00 The Journey Begins: Krishna's Transformation Story 01:34 Trigger Moments: The Engagement and Realization 04:33 Finding Support: Discovering RNT Fitness 06:21 Commitment to Change: The 12-Month Journey 07:33 Identifying Bad Habits: A Personal Reflection 09:32 Navigating Work and Travel: Strategies for Success 14:28 Overcoming Initial Challenges: The Detox Phase 17:41 Wedding Preparations: Strategies and Mindset 20:21 Reflecting on Success: The Wedding Day Experience 22:21 Shifting Perspectives: A New Outlook on Life 22:57 The Discipline of Change 24:45 Social Interactions and Alcohol Choices 27:42 Motivation and Lifestyle Changes 30:09 Health Improvements and Medical Checkups 31:53 Confidence and Social Engagement 33:12 Overcoming Initial Doubts 34:59 Advice for Beginners 36:45 Future Aspirations and New Ventures 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/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Connect with Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we're talking about the Messy Middle and the Identity Gap that happens after you lose weight. Most people get lost after they get into the best shape of their life. They don't know how to turn "shape of life" to "shape for life." This episode talks about where people get caught up in the Messy Middle and how to break out of it and avoid years and years of spinning their wheels… and never getting to the body and lifestyle they truly want. If your goal in 2026 is to break into the Reward Phase, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Chapters: 00:00 Navigating the Messy Middle of Weight Loss 01:38 Understanding the Identity Gap Post-Weight Loss 02:52 Defining the Messy Middle 03:53 Psychological Challenges in the Messy Middle 05:32 Identifying Symptoms of the Messy Middle 08:39 The Split Identity Dilemma 10:01 The Mental Toll of the Messy Middle 12:12 Facing Internal Challenges 13:15 Shifting Internal Identity 19:37 External Identity Shifts and Social Dynamics 24:24 Finding Lifestyle Balance Post-Transformation 27:13 Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap 31:27 Goal Recalibration: Redefining Success in Fitness 36:00 Active vs. Passive Time: The Quality of Progress 44:25 Confronting Fears: Unlocking New Levels of Progress 51:09 Identity and Active Time: Becoming Your Future Self 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/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Connect with Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Raghu Kumar, an entrepreneur and CEO who at the age of 40, dropped 40lbs to get into the best shape of his life this year. Raghu has since inspired members of his family and his fiance to also join him on the journey. What's cool is he's inspiring his children, a better decision maker at work, and his resting heart rate has gone from 65 down to 47. He's fitter now at 40 than he was in his 20s. A really cool thing he shares is how his company has had a direct correlation in revenue growth since his RNT journey has begun. So in the truest sense…using a physical transformation as a vehicle to take everything in his life to the next level! Chapters: 00:00 Transformative Journey: Raghu's Weight Loss Success 02:02 The Wake-Up Call: Realizations and Motivations 07:33 Understanding Weight Gain: The Journey to 40 Pounds 13:16 Joining RNT: The Start of a New Chapter 19:10 Data-Driven Health: Tracking Progress and Metrics 23:20 Entrepreneurial Energy: Health's Impact on Decision Making 27:08 Accountability in Fitness and Nutrition 28:83 Managing Vices and Stress as Entrepreneurs 31:41 The Impact of Health on Family Life 39:59 The Dad Bod Dilemma 40:57 Future Goals and Injury Management 48:08 Starting Your Fitness Journey 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/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Connect with Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Manika Singh, who at the start of the year joined RNT after seeing her 3 siblings go through this journey and experience life-changing results. Manika shares a raw account of how after two pregnancies she was at an all-time high of 80 kilos feeling low on energy, not her best, and wanting to make massive changes. With the help of her siblings, she made some initial lifestyle changes... and then joined RNT in January this year and recently completed a photo shoot at 50 kilos. In this episode, she shares the 3 exact systems she's using to build a sustainable lifestyle solution despite working 12 hours a day, raising two kids, and juggling all the realities of modern day life. She also shares some of the habits she didn't realize she was doing on a daily basis until she joined RNT. This is a really insightful account of the transformation that happens when you go on this journey. Chapters: 00:00 Manika's Transformation Journey Begins 02:02 The Catalyst for Change 05:16 Struggles with Weight and Nutrition 10:01 Physical Trauma and Recovery 11:11 The Road to RNT and Initial Changes 14:04 Reframing the Narrative 15:59 Sustainable Lifestyle Changes 18:23 Nutrition and Meal Prep Strategies 22:35 Overcoming Office Habits and Sugar Challenges 27:48 Transforming Habits and Mindsets 29:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Food Choices 32:36 The Journey to Sustainable Nutrition 34:21 Celebrating Physical Transformation 37:12 Mental Resilience and Personal Growth 39:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Health 42:03 Goals for Food Freedom and Balance 45:48 Overcoming Hesitations to Start a Journey 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/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Connect with Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn