On another episode of #AuthenticAF we discuss all the different types of muscle we often hear about: from lean, long, nimble, lengthy, bulky, 3D, toned and so on. And why muscle is just muscle. We then segue into a chat around genetics, and just how much is dictated by the way you’re built. Comparison syndrome is something that’s rife in the fitness world, so we share our own experiences and what you can do to alleviate the pressure of comparison that is so prevalent. “It’s not until I internalised the whole thing, that I realised what’s going on, and educated myself enough that the external validation or comparison started to disappear” - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Leg stretching mobility 03:17 – Foam Rolling 07:14 – Muscle knot and adhesion 08:33 – Feeling tired on mobility routine 09:35 – Stretching to lengthen your muscles 12:14 – What causing your hip flexors to be weak 13:13 – Your brain sending signals when you are in pain 16:59 – How to build the muscle that you want 18:30 – How should women tone muscle 21:58 – Getting too big has never been an issue 22:43 – What happens to your muscle as you get older 26:43 – Body image, body dysmorphia, and comparison syndrome 32:01 – Improving yourself within 33:05 – Differences in genetics 38:31 – Shifting your goal from metrics to self improvement 42:12 – Falling in love with the process rather than the goal 47:02 – Don’t delay accountability 51:12 – Misconceptions about scale numbers 53:39 – Negative recomp 55:11 – Good form and high levels of effort is what’s needed to see results 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. On another episode of #AuthenticAF we discuss all the different types of muscle we often hear about: from lean, long, nimble, lengthy, bulky, 3D, toned and so on. And why muscle is just muscle. We then segue into a chat around genetics, and just how much is dictated by the way you’re built. Comparison syndrome is something that’s rife in the fitness world, so we share our own experiences and what you can do to alleviate the pressure of comparison that is so prevalent. “It’s not until I internalised the whole thing, that I realised what’s going on, and educated myself enough that the external validation or comparison started to disappear” - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Leg stretching mobility 03:17 – Foam Rolling 07:14 – Muscle knot and adhesion 08:33 – Feeling tired on mobility routine 09:35 – Stretching to lengthen your muscles 12:14 – What causing your hip flexors to be weak 13:13 – Your brain sending signals when you are in pain 16:59 – How to build the muscle that you want 18:30 – How should women tone muscle 21:58 – Getting too big has never been an issue 22:43 – What happens to your muscle as you get older 26:43 – Body image, body dysmorphia, and comparison syndrome 32:01 – Improving yourself within 33:05 – Differences in genetics 38:31 – Shifting your goal from metrics to self improvement 42:12 – Falling in love with the process rather than the goal 47:02 – Don’t delay accountability 51:12 – Misconceptions about scale numbers 53:39 – Negative recomp 55:11 – Good form and high levels of effort is what’s needed to see results 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.

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