RNT Fitness Radio

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Samir Oukili to discuss his story and journey in the industry, both on a personal and professional level. This one goes deep as Samir shares some of his struggles around mental health, his relationship with food, and how he's turned it all around to shed the skin to a new being. We talk about his purpose, his new family, and the importance of self awareness and critical thinking, and why both are sorely missing in most. With over a decade of industry insight, this is an episode that will offer value to people at all stages of the journey. ''You don't have a belief if you haven't challenged the opposite side'' - Samir Oukili Timestamps: 2:02 – Early days of fatherhood 3:07 – Samir's newfound purpose 6:02 – Purpose before Noor 7:38 – Samir's upbringing 9:00 – Samir's journey in fitness 12:03 – Philosophy of religion 13:27 – Depression at 19/20 16:33 – The work involved for Samir 2.0 18:50 – Samir's cry for help 25:22 – What goes in Samir's mind when he's training 27:31 – Biggest demons right now 30:43 – Using the physical as the vehicle 32:56 – Fear of accountability 35:35 – Critical thinking 40:01 – The ideal fitness industry 46:28 – The good anxiety 47:20 – What's next for Samir? 51:43 – Samir's struggle with food 54:41 – Final words from Samir Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Purpose is everything. Being a purpose driven business transforms the way you think, act and behave in business. Sadly, very few people and businesses in the fitness industry are purpose driven. They all want to "help people", yet snake oil marketing for quick fixes – aimed and clients and coaches alike, has left the industry broken and void of all genuine purpose. Ego has prevailed, and it's become dog eat dog. From a quick stat check, the fitness industry has an astonishing 80% turnover rate, meaning so many talented coaches are leaving our industry every year. Why? Because there's no stability, security or progression. Coaches are expected to be business owners, and can't do what they love – create impact and transform lives. Without turning this into a rant, let's get into the episode today, where I'm joined by our Business Manager, Puja Teli, who comes on to offer her objective view on the fitness industry, why it's broken, and most importantly of all, our first step to transforming it. Without further ado, let's dive in. ' Purpose is never ending'' - Puja Teli Timestamps: 2:54 – Lack of purpose 5:37 – Puja's previous industries 11:39 – The fitness industry 13:38 – The weekends off 23:07 – Diversity and equality 30:32 – How do you find purpose? 32:27 – When is the end of the journey? 38:00 – Physical is the vehicle 45:35 – Fear of success 50:41 – Why do you need a coach? 55:19 – Why you need 2 years 59:40 – The root cause and lack of education 1:04:02 – Economy and poor health 1:16:51 – Ownership 1:22:43 – Moving past the social stigmas Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by performance coach and speaker, Kam Taj, to discuss a whole range of topics from differentiating love and fear based decision making, improving the education system, cultivating resilience, owning and developing your identity and building the future you want to step into. Kam also has a specific segment here targeted at parents with children in the 6-20 age range, to help them flourish in all aspects of life. He's also given listeners to the show a massive 50% off his Exam Success Academy. Let's dive in! ''The people you love the most are often the hardest you're going to find to help'' - Kam Taj Timestamps: 2:05 – Kam's learnings from the podcast 3:34 – Kam's values 5:36 – Success vs failure 8:37 – Making the identity change 13:02 – Who do I want to be? 14:33 – Using checkpoints 21:03 – Shedding the skin 24:29 – Life at QE 27:19 – Getting into Cambridge 33:48 – Self help 37:56 – Kam's views in the education system 41:37 – Sports and academics 45:40 – Love and fear-based emotions 49:38 – Swimming pool analogy 51:06 – Life audit form 57:21 – Creativity Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

This is the first a multiple part series where I'll be joined by different members of the team to talk all about the intricacies of the investment phase. In part one, I chat with Nathan about finding your deeper purpose for long term investing, and why it's so key to stay in shape for life effortlessly. I also reflect back on my relationship with food back in 2014, and how my bingeing / restrict yo yo cycle almost landed me in setting up a dessert lounge. If you're someone who's in an investment phase that wants to understand the underpinning of what staying in shape with a lifestyle solution is all about, this will be a big one. ''The lack of investment phase is the reason why we have a weight management problem" - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 2:12 – 2014 consolidation 4:41 – The dessert lounge 9:02 – AV's why 12:47 – Who do you want to be next? 14:47 – Trial and error of the investment phase 16:55 – The rules 20:42 – The why behind the why 28:10 – Creating new identity 28:44 – Accountability in the investment phase 31:12 – Being a high performer 32:03 – Biggest reason to failure in the journey 34:52 – Reasons why diets fail 41:03 – Playing the bodyweight game 44:18 – Progressing in the lifestyle solution 48:50 – Nate's why behind his why Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, it's the return of Mr Tom Hollis, who's back by popular demand within the RNT Family to discuss what it's really like to go through all five phases, recycle the journey, and continuing to build and strengthen a lifestyle solution to stay in shape for life. We talk about mastery of the body, improving your nutrition education, cultivating self awareness of your mind and body, the power of accountability and how to navigate through the intangible nature of lengthy investment phases, where the rewards are less hard and tangible but the internal rewiring that occurs facilitates a true transformation for life. If you want to break the yo yo cycle, say no to quick fixes and shiny objects, and learn the building blocks of staying In shape for life, listen closely to this one. ''This stuff takes years to get it really right'' - Tom Hollis Timestamps: 2:13 – Getting back in the gym 4:29 – Mental benefits of the gym 6:56 – Automating decisions 13:26 – Locking in rules and being in control 16:54 – Playing the My fitness pal game? 20:54 – Controlling the investment phase 24:15 – Years of intangible gains 29:23 – The value of the journey 31:12 – Relationships and accountability 41:33 – The algebra of happiness 44:38 – Transformations formula 47:16 – The hardest phase 49:28 – Accountability 56:09 – Getting stronger in the gym 56:20 – Tips for investment phase clients Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Today I'm joined by long term RNT'er, Shiv Haria, who epitomises everything about our mission at RNT, and I can't wait for you to listen to this conversation between us. While Shiv's started off as a journey to improve his physique, it's developed and evolved into a journey of how to become a high performer in all areas of his life. Especially for his career – where he uses the physical as the vehicle to fuel his growing business. A common trait we've seen in those who STAY in shape year round is that it goes beyond the physical. It becomes about connecting the dots between what the physical gives to your highest priorities in life – whether that be your relationships, career, health or business. It has to be about something more, and it has to become about being a high performer in that domain. For context, Shiv has held a '4 pack' for over two years now, which shows his real change. When you start using rules to fuel your performance, you stay in shape as a byproduct. Having rules that work takes trial and error, education, accountability and effective coaching to get right, and it's arguably the most important part of building a lifestyle solution that works for you year round. In this episode, we discuss the first three years of his journey, and how he's moved through the gears to unlock more and more on his pursuit of self mastery. If you want to learn how to be a high performer and STAY in shape, listen right till the end of this one. ''You can't expect to be having universal transformations on day 3'' - Shiv Haria Timestamps: 4:13 – The Zac Efron inspiration 5:08 – The initial trigger 7:19 – PT vs transformation coach 8:49 – The rules 10:35 – The art of buffering 13:43 – Sticking to your guns 15:15 – What's your why? 19:12 – Automating decisions 23:07 – Shiv's purpose 25:21 – Mum's heart attack 28:12 – Controlling your mind 31:27 – Embracing the journey 33:50 – The lifestyle solution 39:01 – The power of self-awareness 41:14 – Flexibility and freedom 48:05 – The chimp paradox 50:29 – Managing habits 53:57 – Ego and coaching 55:09 – Growth mindset 59:03 – Gratitude to physical health Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I'm joined by writer and podcaster Alex Reads in an inspiring and candid conversation covering topics around mental health, spirituality, being a black millennial, writing, journaling, feminism, and how many of the answers to the world's biggest problems are already there for us in books, essays and literature. Alex is in the process of writing his first book, Time To Talk, and I'd highly recommend following along his journey to publication. I hope you enjoy this episode! ''Racism is not the job of people of colour'' - Alex Reads Timestamps: 2:29 – How writing saved Alex's life 8:89 – Free flow journaling 10:38 – Grief and anger 15:02 – Black lives matter 17:05 – Mental and emotional well being 20:02 – Men and mental health 24:36 – Educational pressure 30:21 – Being a black millennial man 33:32 – Lack of accountability 36:48 – Talking 38:46 – Books that changed Alex's life 46:28 – Feminism 57:02 – Parting words from Alex Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

I've got a special episode for you here where I'm joined by Sanjeeta Halai, to discuss her journey a year on since her first Transformation Checkpoint in the summer of 2019. Getting into the shape of your life is easy. Staying there is a whole different ballgame. It requires a rewiring of your behaviour, mindset and identity to unleash your version 2.0, become a high performer, and use the physical as the vehicle in every aspect of your life. In this chat we discuss what it takes to truly stay in shape for life, and breaking the dieting cycle forever. ''As you go through the journey, you realise there is a connection between your mental state and your physical state, and it's only when your mental state is right, that your physical can be right'' - Sanjeeta Halai Timestamps: 2:12 – Life since the last podcast 6:52 – Previous identity 9:44 – Breaking associations 11:31 – Buffering 13:08 – Playing the bodyweight game 17:04 – Sanj's rules 19:03 – Mental and physical health 19:40 – Lifestyle solution 21:52 – Physical as the vehicle 26:50 – Embracing the dip 34:35 – The 3's 49:30 – Trial and error 55:52 – High performance 57:33 – Story of Sanj 2.0 Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. That's a seriously worrying statistic. Mental health in all ages, genders, races and cultures is one of the least spoken about, most taboo subject. The idea of being vulnerable and accepting the need for help is terribly hard for many of us. On this episode, I speak to Neil Shah, founder of the International Wellbeing Insights and Chief De-Stressing Office of the Stress Management Society. He's a leading international expert on stress management and wellbeing, and author of a few bestselling books on the topic. And on the podcast, we talk about the five core pillars of health, from mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual, and why all five are critical. We discuss the taboo around psychedelics, current events, and what life is set to be like in the coming years. This is a candid, no holds barred conversation with Neil that I'm excited to share with you. ''We need more people that are aspiring to be not normal'' - Neil Shah Timestamps: 2:30 – Post normal 10:46 – The education system 16:08 – Breaking out the cycle 22:30 – Trusting ourselves 24:28 – Behind the scenes 31:28 – 5 building blocks of well-being 34:10 – Religion and spirituality 40:10 – Your own belief system 46:51 – DMT and psychedelic substances 57:56 – Alcohol 59:54 – Men and mental health 1:05:23 – How are you? 1:06:24 – Suicide 1:09:58 – The gurus 1:13:04 – Neil's gift 1:16:30 – Staying in shape for life 1:25:59 – How to find out about Neil Shah? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

There's a big difference between having a hobby and passion and being a professional. On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by fellow teammates Nathan, Shaneeta and Ed Pilko to discuss what it takes to be a professional coach, and how to master its art form. We dive into what it takes to get a result with anyone, what separates the wheat from the chaff, and some of the details behind our unique seven faces methodology. If you're a coach in any field, or someone with ambitions to be a coach, this is one you won't want to miss. ''The mastermind and the seven faces covers the difference between a trainer and results producing trainer" - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 3:00 – Hobby vs professional 9:19 – Governing bodies 10:56 – What does it take to get a result with anyone? 17:06 – The motivation dip 19:26 – Precision dip 26:01 – Seven faces mastermind 29:37 – Toughest faces to wear 34:11 – Link between PT and online coaching 37:41 – Cleaning the slate 41:54 – Importance of rules 51:04 – Rules and parenting 53:19 – One reason for why people should sign up for the mastermind Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn