

RNT Fitness Radio
Akash Vaghela & Team RNT
My name is Akash Vaghela, founder of RNT Fitness, and my big vision is to see a world transformed.
I've spent 10+ years changing people's lives through the power of fitness, and on this podcast I'm going to give you tools to do the same. I'll be having conversations with experts in mindset, fitness, health and performance, whilst also bringing on real-life stories of transformation from RNT members from all around the world. If your goal is to totally transform your mind and body to be a world-class high performer in all aspects of your life, you're in the right place - get ready for the journey ahead!
You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if you enjoy it. For more information, go to: www.rntfitness.com.
I've spent 10+ years changing people's lives through the power of fitness, and on this podcast I'm going to give you tools to do the same. I'll be having conversations with experts in mindset, fitness, health and performance, whilst also bringing on real-life stories of transformation from RNT members from all around the world. If your goal is to totally transform your mind and body to be a world-class high performer in all aspects of your life, you're in the right place - get ready for the journey ahead!
You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if you enjoy it. For more information, go to: www.rntfitness.com.
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Apr 18, 2018 • 44min
Ep. 21 - Female Fat Loss Plateaus, Diet Breaks and Mini Cuts
Today we sit down to discuss some common questions that they get from clients. They also share details about what they are currently doing with their own fitness. This podcast has something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner, fitness enthusiast or a trainer you will get a nugget of knowledge from this podcast. "Sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward." Akash Timestamps: 01:13 Akash give an overview of their diets 10:00 Client Testimonies 13:45 Mistakes trainers make with female transformations 14:50 How to address plateaus with females 15:50 Tips for online trainers dealing with female fat loss plateaus 23:15 All you need to know about mini cuts 28:00 Should you be tracking your veggie intake? 34:25 How do you program rack pulls? 36:02 How much of a deficit do you start people on? 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

Apr 11, 2018 • 56min
Ep. 20 - The 5M's of Manhood w/ Vince Del Monte
Today we are joined by Vince Del Monte. Vince is a fitness guru that has been helping the skinny guys build muscle for the last 10 years. He is dedicated to helping men master the 5 "M's" of manhood (muscle, mindset, money, mission and marriage). In this episode he details the 5 "M's" for us and shares some of struggles. And of course, he gives us some great fitness advice. "Teachability is the breakfast of champions." – Vince Del Monte Timestamps: 01:11 Why hiring a coach is so valuable 05:25 Vince explains how he had to reevaluate his mission and rebrand himself 08:46 Vince explains the 5 M's (Muscle, mindset, money, mission and marriage) 20:43 Vince talks about some of the struggles he has had in business 25:18 How do you balance the gym, business and family? 31:07 Relationship advice, how to keep your woman happy 40:22 What are the biggest mistakes "skinny" guys make 46:09 What Vince would do differently if he could go back in time 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

Apr 4, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ep. 19 - Live, Learn, Pass On w/ Dave Tate
This week we interview Dave Tate aka 'Under The Bar'. He is the founder and CEO of elitefts.com Inc. Dave has been involved with powerlifting for over three decades. He has logged more than 20,000 hours of strength consulting with professional, elite and novice athletes, as well as with professional strength coaches, authored 20 books and written more than 500 articles for magazines and prominent websites. Dave works as a business adviser, speaker, coach, and author, he shows how athletic disciplines teach valuable lessons for overall achievement. In this episode, we find out some insights on Dave i.e. why he started training and what he does now that he is retired! Dave also shares valuable business advice for trainers and online business owners. Plus, Dave gives us his view on what it takes a person for a person to go from good to great. Listen in to hear his thought provoking answers. "The stronger person always wins." – Dave Tate Timestamps: 02:34 Why Dave Tate started training 04:30 What Dave does to replace the "high" from powerlifting 15:00 Filling the void after retiring from powerlifting 24:45 Should strength be the primary focus of a beginner? 29:10 The mindset difference between someone that's good vs someone that's great 39:16 Advice to help your fitness business stand the test of time 47:47 Dave's business advice for us 56:22 Dave's advice to his 25-year-old self 59:03 Where Dave see's the fitness industry heading (his answer may shock you) 1:07:00 Rapid fire questions: favorite junk food, favorite drink & who should be on the podcast next 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. 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

Mar 28, 2018 • 2h 15min
Ep. 18 - Introspection, Insecurities and Building Freedom in Relationships w/ Paul Carter
This week we interview Paul Carter, an author, father, self-proclaimed "life enthusiast", and strength/hypertrophy coach. In this episode, we discuss everything under the sun! Paul shares valuable relationship advice discusses the psychology behind why people lift provides insight on his writing process and of course training and supplements. "The first place that you start healing in your life is yourself … until you heal yourself and come to terms with those demons, you will screw up every relationship that you encounter that rubs against those pain points" – Paul Carter Timestamps: 09:24 Using fitness to overcompensate for insecurities 13:00 Dealing with childhood pains (inside Paul Carter's therapy sessions) 18:15 Relationship Advice: Giving people the freedom to be what they want in life 27:30 The social media addiction 41:00 Paul and Akash talk about their writing process 1:04:33 Paul Carter talks training 1:30:00 Learning to be introspective in a relationship 1:42:45 Supplements, supplements, supplements 2:00:00 How to reduce native life stress 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

Mar 21, 2018 • 45min
Ep. 17 - Steps To Overcome A Fat Loss Plateau
This week we interview Nathan Johnson, a personal trainer known as the "Hired Hitman". In this episode, we discuss exercises for people that struggle with posture. So if you want to grow your chest, grow your biceps, and define your gluted, tune in now! "No one's ever going to respect you until you get lean." -Nathan Johnson Timestamps: 01:38 Who is Nathan Johnson 03:56 How Nathan's sports therapy background has helped him assess his clients more effectively 05:09 Tips for growing your chest 13:52 Tips for growing your biceps 16:08 The three best exercises for glutes 19:05 Akash's tips for chest, biceps and glutes 20:19 What biofeedback should clients be relaying to their online coach? 23:5] How to avoid injuries in the gym 35:48 3 things to overcome a fat loss plateau 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

Mar 14, 2018 • 1h 15min
Ep. 16 - How To Be More Productive w/ Chris Knott
Training periodization, gut health, biomechanics, productivity and psychology, this episode covers it all! RNT Fitness podcast hosts, we, interview personal trainer Chris Knott from Manchester. Chris shares his wealth of knowledge and gives great tips we can all apply to our daily lives. "Real plateaus are very rare." – Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 06:18 Who is Chris Knott 11:50 How Chris creates mass content 12:50 Chris's tips on getting yourself in the mindset to write and be productive 22:47 Chris's top tips for strength plateaus 25:56 Chris's tips for body composition plateaus 29:16 Volume vs Intensity 45:48 Gut health tips 58:35 Bullet points from Chris's biomechanics seminar 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

Mar 8, 2018 • 1h 5min
Ep. 15 - How To Balance Fitness, Business and Family w/ Josiah Novak
Being an entrepreneur, husband and father are of the uttermost importance for our guest this week. In this episode, we interview Josiah Novak who shares some real life advice for those of us that are busy with work, family and fitness. Discover how to make a true, life long transformation and the mindset that you need to have going in. "Stay in your lane and play the long game." – Akash Timestamps: 01:58 The backstory of Josiah Novak 16:55 Low points in life – dealing with depression and suicide 22:23 Juggling your time being a husband, father, and entrepreneur 27:16 Josiah's daily checklist for fitness 32:26 What is a true transformation? 36:33 The mindset you need to make a true transformation 41:57 How Josiah got into podcasting 47:38 we talk drinks 55:41 The importance of transparency 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

Feb 28, 2018 • 59min
Ep. 14 - Beware of the Dirty Bulk
Do you need tips on how to overcome that plateau? How about body weight fluctuations, how much is too much? In this episode we interview Ben Mulamehic and address some of these issues and more. Also, Ben discusses some of the mistakes that he made early on in his career. "For those that want the extreme, they have to do the extreme" – Akash Timestamps: [06:43] – Mistakes Ben made early on chasing purely bodyweight [11:35] – The catch 22, how fat is too fat? [16:58] – The one mistake everyone makes, and the key to getting over it [24:22] – Ben's top 3 tips for breaking through strength plateaus [27:39] – Ben's favourite predictor lifts for each muscle group [37:26] – Ben's 3 favourite supplements for muscle growth and fat loss 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

Feb 21, 2018 • 32min
Ep. 13 - Bodyweight Fluctuations and #1 Factor in Dieting Success
In this episode, we talks about Project Recomp. We unpack the entire approach that we will take for the next six weeks. If you notice fluctuations and you know you're getting leaner but on the scale you're staying the same; try checking it every day. What ends up happening is you don't have that anxiety of tomorrow's check in day because every bloody day is check in day." – Team RNT Time Stamps: 1:43 – Fibre intake. Its importance and role for weight loss and the proper portions 4:35 – Body Weight Fluctuations. Why your body weight does not drop despite looking leaner? 7:20 – Carbs Vs. Fats. Find out if it matter if you drop calories from Fats or Carbs 13:02 – The Tampa Mastermind Experience 15:04 – Project Recomp 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

Feb 14, 2018 • 44min
Ep. 12 - Get Nourished w/ David Towse
In this episode, we speak with David Towse, founder of Get Nourished. David realized the need for a lactose and gluten free products during the time he spent in marketing. He filled that void with Get Nourished High Protein Coffees in hopes of helping athletes everywhere find a protein-packed product that agreed with their body. David discusses how he created the product with the consumer at the forefront of his mind, how the product affects the body and its ability to perform, and why his mission to help others like himself means so much. Don't get too carried away by the highs when things go well, and don't get too disillusioned by the lows because there will be some. – David Towse Timestamps: 03:25 – Why David listened to the input of others while creating his product 06:02 – How David filled a need with his gluten and dairy free protein-packed product 09:03 – The ingredients and flavors of David's products and where the ideas came from 13:40 – The dream that keeps David pursuing an unorthodox lifestyle 21:11 – The large, positive impact Get Nourished Coffees can have on your life and your body 28:35 – When to drink Get Nourished and how it can benefit your performance 33:36 – How David's struggle during his time as an athlete inspired his lactose and gluten-free products 37:43 – The future of Get Nourished 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 Connect with David Linkedin Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn


