RNT Fitness Radio

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. ''You have to find an easy win and a pre-cursor to your current goal'' – The Hitman Timestamps: 1:40 – Life as a digital NOMAD 4:54 – Nathan's new daily routine 7:17 – What language he's learning 9:00 – How Nathan started journaling 16:05 – The art of writing 19:40 – How to form good habits 25:03 – Maintaining habits for the long term 26:57 – 3 levels of accountability 33:21 – What are phases? 37:10 – The art of the buffer 45:20 – Processes vs goals 49:15 – The triphasic approach 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

In this engaging conversation, personal trainer Ivan Gavranic shares his journey to an impressive 5.9% body fat. He highlights the essential role of coaching, accountability, and understanding personal motivators in achieving extreme fitness. Ivan discusses the challenges of balancing nutrition and exercise during a reverse diet, and how he leverages his introversion as a strength. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying fitness and sets a motivational tone for anyone looking to transform their body this year.

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 transformation 31:43 – The education we will provide during a transformation 33:19 – Mark's first two weeks with Coach Kunal 37:11 – The struggles' he's encountered so far 39:37 – Family support 41:35 – Why meal prepping is key to your transformation 42:15 – Mark's questions for Akash 44:21 – How to set goals? 54:00 – How do you sustain results? 56:41 – How to get the family around your transformation 1:00:55 – Where to find Mark 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 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. 7:40 – Biraj's love for Martial Arts 11:20 – Lack of results before RNT 16:36 – Why creating a support system around you is crucial 16:57 –Sital's mindset during the transformation 25:14 – Why it's harder on a vegetarian diet 33:20 – Why progressive overload matters 36:07 – The importance of the photoshoot 40:30 – How Biraj's photoshoot helped Sital 42:30 – The mental battle of a photoshoot 46:01 – Why accountability is important 51:27 – How the transformation helped Biraj's health markers 56:05 – Top tips from Sital and Biraj 1:01:11 – What a typical day looks like 1:07:38 – How to stay in shape while travelling 1:14:55 – Rapid fire questions 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 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 phase 38:52 – What makes a good check in 41:43 – Favourite cheat meal? 42:56 – What's next on Kunal's bucket list 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 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 path? 27:50 – Who's the most influential person in your life? 31:53 – What is one thing in your bucket list that isn't fitness related? 36:08 – Favourite drink? 36:37 – New year's resolution? 40:32 – What Christmas present you're hoping for and why? 43:19 – Most influential thing a transformation can give you in other areas of your life? 49:21 – Favourite Colour? 50:15 – Nathan's favourite RNT transformation 51:56 – Favourite podcast of the year? 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 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 cultivate long meaningful relationships 57:53 – Amit's fitness journey so far and why it's important to him 1:10:11 – What's next for Amit 1:14:02 – Rapid fire questions for Amit 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 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 transformation 20:31 – How she balanced her social life with her fitness goals 25:50 – Her binge-eating past and how she's dealt with it 28:50 – The importance for parents to lead by example 30:00 – Tips from Shalini on how she prepares her kid's meals 35:11 – Shalini's three biggest transformation tips 37:33 – What her next goal is 40:37 – Rapid fire questions for Shalini 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 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– The mindset you need to have to build muscle 28:19 – Keys to longevity in the game 32:54 – How to maximise your working sets 36:49 – Tips from Derek how to break through strength plateaus 39:45 – What makes a good coach? 43:20 – Derek's current physique goals 48:37 – Rapid fire questions for Derek 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 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 into training, and his early days of his transformation 14:10 – Maneet's struggles with his lifestyle before RNT 18:55 – How Maneet manifested his why through journaling over the years 23:00 – Flipping the switch from an integrated lifestyle, to an 'all in' approach for the final phase 25:40 – How we turned around a 'spillage' during his final 'peak' 28:35 – The power of accountability, and the methods he's used to maintain it at a high level 31:00 – How journaling has been a big part of his professional and personal progress 35:00 – Maneet's key tips for getting into incredible shape while maintaining his lifestyle 43:00 – The importance of learning to forgive yourself 44:50 – Why everyone should strive to educate themselves on food choices 47:30 – Dealing with setbacks 49:55 – How to use writing to be introspective 54:00 – Why you need to run your own race 59:18 – Know the difference between hunger and boredom 1:08:30 – Maneet's reverse diet plans 1:12:15 – Maneet's future book plans, and why he wants to write a book 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