RNT Fitness Radio

Akash Vaghela & Team RNT
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 33min

Ep 303 - Riki Warren: Calisthenics & Philosophy Of Yoga

In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Riki Warren to discuss all things callisthenics and yoga.    Riki has been practising advanced bodyweight movement, yoga and mixed martial arts since 1992, more recently specialising in Calisthenics since 2012. He currently holds a Guinness World Record on olympic rings which was achieved in 2019.    Riki was awarded a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of London in 2009, going on to further qualify as a sports therapist and biomechanics/strength conditioning specialist.   Having been recognised by the mainstream media/press, the fitness industry and his peers as being one of the top global movement coaches, he has travelled the world teaching and working on a variety of projects and media productions with associations, fitness venues and brands including Under Armour, Adidas, Men’s Health and more.   His movement school BodyweightGurus qualifies fitness professionals and therapists with accredited certifications, whilst he coaches world class and amateur athletes across the world in a variety of skills including biomechanics, mobility, injury recovery and strength. He also works alongside medical professionals to rehabilitate structural injuries such as herniated discs and broken limbs.   Quick one before we continue… After hitting our 300 episode milestone, we’re running a special giveaway for the next 25 reviews posted on Apple podcasts. With the goal to get 125, we’re now on 108, up from 101, which is awesome. Remember, if you submit your review, all you need to do is email info@rntfitness.com with a screenshot of it along with your mailing address and we’ll ship you an Optimum Nutrition starter pack, or a free copy of my book, depending on if you’re inside the UK or not.   Time Stamps   07:05 - One handed handstands 10:08 - What preparation do you need to do to start callisthenics ? 14.30 - The importance of motor paths 17.00 - The need for good mobility and flexibility 24:40 - What is the first step? 28:22 - Difference between strength exercise and basic movement for life.  30:45 - What comes first, mobility or strength? 33:23 - Compensation 40.50 - Everyone should have a strength discipline and a passive discipline 41:00 - Yoga 45.10- Thomas Miers - Fascial Lines  49:50 - Is Yoga just passive flexibility?  52 - What type of yoga should I start with?  58.05 - Different types of meditation  1:00.00 - What we can do to bring us back to harmony 1:02:30 - Trauma 1:07:30 - Do you meditate? 1:09:00-  Ocean of nescience 1:14:30 - Power of humming   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   Resources:   Are You Ready To Transform Scorecard Who Are You? Maxer, Buster or Seeker? Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life www.bodyweightgurus.com Instagram: @rix.official   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
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Nov 21, 2022 • 48min

Ep 302 - Hall Of Fame | Melanie Aiello: Achieving Her Dream Body After 3 Decades Of Trying

Today I’ve got a very special Hall of Fame episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I’m joined by Melanie Aiello, who after literally three decades of trying everything and anything to get her dream body, she finally accomplished it this year with RNT.   This one goes deeper than just achieving her physique, as Melanie dives into the reasons for her struggles, where it all stemmed from, and how she’s managed to navigate through all the challenges.   Before we dive into Melanie’s story, I wanted to remind you of our podcast giveaway we’re running right now in celebration of reaching 300 episodes, and the goal to level up the podcast production.   For the next 25 reviews submitted on Apple Podcasts, our supplement partners, Optimum Nutrition, have very kindly agreed to send you a free supplement starter pack with the basic essentials you need on your fitness journey. Due to food shipping however, this will be for UK listeners only.    I know this podcast has listeners in over 90 different countries, so I want to do something cool for you too. So for the first 25 reviews submitted from outside the UK, I’ll personally sign a copy of my book, Transform Your Body Transform Your Life, and ship it to you or a loved one of yours. I’ll leave the choice up to you. All you need to do - whether you’re in the UK or not, is screenshot your review, and email it over to info@rntfitness.com with your mailing address, and we’ll ship your gift over.   Oh and by the way, if you didn’t know, we are now partnered with the world’s leading premium supplement brand, Optimum Nutrition, where you can get 20% off in their US and UK stores using RNT20 at checkout. Please note this won’t be applicable to bundle deals they already have on the site.   Once again, a huge thank you for all the support on the podcast so far, I’m excited to continue sharing the journey with you.   Time Stamps 00:05 - What was the trigger moment to make a change? 05:30 - When did your fitness journey begin?  07:27 - How do you feel when you look in the mirror? 08.15 - What moment did you make the change?  09:20 - How did you feel about the process of change? 10:30 - Biggest scepticism? 11:39 - The last push compared to other times? 14:58 - Meal Hygiene 15.45 - What was your daily schedule to get your 10,000 steps in easily?  20.30: - What was the surrender moment for you? 17.50- How did you bring everything together?  22:50 - Any reservations on RNT being online?  24:10 - How did you find the cohorts?  26.30- What did you learn about yourself during the grind? 28:00 - Where are the key areas that you need to work on?  31:15 - Time for no crutches! 34.05 - A childhood memory responsible for your past issues.  36.05 - Parental expectations 38.12 - How has the physical been the vehicle?  39.40 - What advice would you give someone just starting their journey?  40.50 - Whats next?   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   Resources: Are You Ready To Transform Scorecard Who Are You? Maxer, Buster or Seeker? Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life   Follow RNT Fitness:  Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
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Nov 14, 2022 • 52min

Ep 301 - Hall Of Fame | Sid Joshi: Levelling Up Mental & Physical Health

Sid realised after struggling with Covid-19 he needed to make a change. With his 40s on the horizon, regaining control of his health was his number one priority. The problem was, he was constantly making excuses about why he couldn’t do it. Because he’d tried it all.   Personal trainers, fad diets, cookie cutter plans, and so on. Until he came across RNT. And saw people just like him, achieving life-changing transformations that went beyond just six-pack abs. That went beyond just diet and training. And even then, he wasn’t sure if he believed they were for real. Until he started exploring all the case studies, podcasts and stories on the site..    Physically, he’s unrecognisable, 20kg down. Mentally and emotionally, he’s discovered a new lease of life. The October 2021 Sid is now unrecognisable.   Now I’m now pumped to see how he continues to progress in his journey, with the goal of building a sustainable lifestyle solution to stay in shape for the next 40 years!   Before we dive into Sid’s story, I wanted to remind you of our podcast giveaway we’re running right now in celebration of reaching 300 episodes, and the goal to level up the podcast production.   For the next 25 reviews submitted on Apple Podcasts, our supplement partners, Optimum Nutrition, have very kindly agreed to send you a free supplement starter pack with the basic essentials you need on your fitness journey. Due to food shipping however, this will be for UK listeners only.    I know this podcast has listeners in over 90 different countries, so I want to do something cool for you too. So for the first 25 reviews submitted from outside the UK, I’ll personally sign a copy of my book, Transform Your Body Transform Your Life, and ship it to you or a loved one of yours. I’ll leave the choice up to you. All you need to do - whether you’re in the UK or not, is screenshot your review, and email it over to info@rntfitness.com with your mailing address, and we’ll ship your gift over.   We are now partnered with the world’s leading premium supplement brand, Optimum Nutrition, where you can get 20% off in their US and UK stores using RNT20 at checkout. Please note this won’t be applicable to bundle deals they already have on the site.   Once again, a huge thank you for all the support on the podcast so far, I’m excited to continue sharing the journey with you.   Time Stamps   05:43 - What was the trigger moment to joining RNT 07:50 - How did you feel mentally around being bed bound? 09:20 - What happened between 2020 and 2021?  10.50 - What was your biggest skeptisim?  12:50 - What resonated with you? 14:20 - Why choose RNT? 17:10 - What are some of the challenges you faced along the way? 19:20 - Strategies for when life gets in the way. 23.15 - You can only control what you can control 23:30 - How do you avoid slipping back into the norm?  25.50- How did you approach the checkpoint?  28:10 - The grind 29:20 - Reactions from your inner circle  31.08- What did you learn about yourself? 35:05 - Work life 35:40 - Checkpoint reality  36:55 - Consolidation  40:00 - The RNT Process  43:30 - Your next goal 45:45 - How has the physical been the vehicle  49:20 - What advice would you give to someone just starting 50:20 - What almost kept you from starting this journey   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   Resources:  Are You Ready To Transform Scorecard Who Are You? Maxer, Buster or Seeker? Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life sid CS/YT   Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
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Nov 9, 2022 • 57min

Ep 300 - #AskAV: 80 Years Old Advice, Eating Out, Rebounds & Workout Splits

Today I’m very excited to welcome you to EPISODE 300 of the RNT Fitness Radio podcast. I want to start off by saying a massive thank you to all of you who’ve subscribed, left a review, spread the word, shared this podcast with your family, friends and on your stories, and used this podcast as the anchor for your own transformation journey. Next year I want to take the podcast to the next level with production, guests, depth and overall quality of content. A big part of attracting guests, and helping spread the word for the podcast, is reviews. Right now we’re at 101 reviews on Apple Podcasts, and I want to see if we can get this to 125 by the end of the year. The good news is, I was chatting with our supplement partners at Optimum Nutrition, and for the first 25 reviews submitted, Optimum Nutrition have very kindly agreed to send you a free supplement starter pack with the basic essentials you need on your fitness journey. Due to food shipping however, this will be for UK listeners only.  I know this podcast has listeners in over 90 different countries, so I want to do something cool for you too. So for the first 25 reviews submitted from outside the UK, I’ll personally sign a copy of my book, Transform Your Body Transform Your Life, and ship it to you or a loved one of yours. All you need to do - whether you’re in the UK or not, is screenshot your review, and email it over to info@rntfitness.com with your mailing address, and we’ll ship your gift over. We are now partnered with the world’s leading premium supplement brand, Optimum Nutrition, where you can get 20% off in their US and UK stores using RNT20 at checkout. Please note this won’t be applicable to bundle deals they already have on the site. A huge thank you for all the support on the podcast so far.   Time Stamps 01:23 - 02:36: Q1 What would you tell yourself in 2010? 09:41 - 10:15: Q2 What advice would your 80 year old self give to you right now?  16:33 -17:48 : Q3 How do you manage eating out with friends and family and sticking to my plan?  22:49 - 24:14: Q4 How do you avoid rebounding after I get into shape? 28:35 - 29:06: Q5 How do you know whether you should do an upper / lower split, full body workouts, or a more split up routine like push / pull / legs? 33:27 - 35:43: Q6 “I don't have time to cook during the day, so how do I still stick to my nutrition plan? 39:58 - 40:53 : Q6.2 - “I’m also on the road a lot, what can I do to help?” 41:07 - 43:07 : Q7 What is your biggest struggle as a CEO? What did you learn from it? 45:35 - 47:52 - Q8 What have 300 episodes of podcasting taught you about yourself?   Book A Call To Start Your Journey! 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 Spotify   For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 38min

Ep 299 - Hall Of Fame | Anisa Butt: From Fad Diet Quick Fixes To A Lifestyle Solution

On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by longtime RNTer and actress, Anisa Butt, who before RNT, was your typical quick fix dieter, trying everything and anything to get results. And after one too many dieting failures, she decided to take a different approach. One where she invested in herself to go on a long-term journey where she could learn how to get in shape and most importantly, how to craft a lifestyle solution to stay in shape. If you’ve ever wondered about some of the magic behind the RNT methodology, this episode with Anisa will give you great insight!   Time Stamps   00:12 - What inspired Anisa to join RNT 03:07 - Why quick-fixes didn’t work  04:43 - Why RNT Vs the other options  06:29 - How was the RNT process 07:51 - Always been confused about nutrition 09:18 - The ‘why’ behind starting RNT  11:20 - The education tools are so useful 13:12 - The mindset needed to transform 14:50 - You can’t cheat the process  17:02 - Relationship with food 19:03 - How to make progress when life is busy 20:55 - Working online Vs an in-person PT  24:04 - How has the physical been the vehicle  25:01 - Advice to new members  26:48 - Tips to stay on track while travelling  28:52 - What almost kept Anisa from joining  30:17 - Committing to a year can feel like a lot  31:05 - What’s the next step? 33:03 - Why RNT can work for everyone    Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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
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Oct 25, 2022 • 48min

Ep 298 - Hall Of Fame | Minesh Ladwa: Busy Executive & Dad Drops 30kg To Transform His Life

“Can’t” was the word that rang in Minesh’s head for 2 years before he decided to join RNT. As an active father with a demanding job, he felt he had no room for anything else in life. But then after a day of excess, he found his foot swollen with gout. It was the last straw. As a man in his mid 30s, he felt his body was deteriorating. And he knew he needed to make a change, so joined RNT. Fast forward a year, Minesh’s life has completely transformed. He’s lost 30kg, but this goes beyond the physical, and in this episode, we’re going to dive into how he achieved such a remarkable change.   Time Stamps   00:10 - Combination of factors to wanting to make a change  02:20 - Trigger moment  03:30 - Took 6 months to get the ball rolling  05:55 - Transforming is like learning to drive a car 08:34 - Minesh’s ‘Why’  09:30 - RNT opens up avenues in different realms 12:11 - I’m always asking new questions  13:44 - You have to make the time 16:44 - Adapting to the nutrition strategy  19:58 - Following the programme while travelling 22:01 - Minesh had never weight trained before  24:04 - Now addicted to training 25 :40 - The Grind 29:17 - Strength gains after hitting Checkpoint 30:31 - Mindset shift to stay on the path after Checkpoint  33:07 - Hope to inspire friends and family  35:06 - Hitting PRs regularly in the gym  36:56 - How has the physical been the vehicle 38:42 - Advice to new RNTers  41:22 - How to deal with positive and negative reactions from people    Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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
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Oct 24, 2022 • 40min

Ep 297 - The Traditional Indian Diet: Can It Be Healthy?

I get asked every single week…“Can I still eat curry and lose weight?” So I asked Coach Sanj if she wanted to jump on a podcast to discuss practical strategies on how to navigate the Indian diet, whether you grew up on it, or whether you’re just an Indian food lover!   I mean, who doesn’t love a good curry?   The inherent problem is…The typical Indian diet set up is atrocious for body composition. Mainly because it’s just loaded to the gills with carbs. And if not prepared with health in mind, probably tons of poor quality oils too. A recipe for disaster. So what do you do? The answer lies in this podcast, coupled with a guide my team and I have put together, which I’ve linked in the show notes.     Time Stamps   00:15 - How to adapt and change the Indian diet 01:13 - What’s wrong with the typical Indian diet 02:44 - Home cooked Indian meals  03:50 - Excess use of poor quality oil can harden fat cells  04:46 - Why is the Indian diet structured the way it is? 07:44 - Is it genetics or the environment and culture 09:30 - It’s so hard to say no, as it’s seen as rude 10:22 - Typical Indian diet is carb and fat heavy and low in protein 11:33 - How to make adjustments to the Indian diet 14:49 - Use 1 cal spray for tempering  16:30 - You can get the flavour of Indian curries without the extras  17:30 - You can get used to low fat meals  19:47 - Make home cooked taste as good as a take-outs  20:47 - Easy recipe ideas  23:00 - How to structure your plate  24:19 - How to navigate around the festive period 26: 50 - When you are in control you’re less likely to feel guilty  27: 53 - Social stigma is the biggest within the Asian culture  30:19 - Don’t use oil and see if anyone notices 30:39 - Air fryers can be useful  31:24 - Changes are actually quite minimal 34:44 - Stop the racing mentality      Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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
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Oct 17, 2022 • 48min

Ep 296 - Women’s Health & Fitness Myths Part 2

This is the second part of our women’s special podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by the team to dissect all the popular health and fitness myths women face on a day to day basis. Everything from the menstrual cycle, to pregnancy, to skinny fat syndrome, to effective training… as well as what things women who are less than 50kgs need to consider when they want to change their body composition. This is an episode for both men and women to tune into, dissect and take notes from, as many of the myths women are hit by, are closely linked to what men experience too.    Time Stamps   00:33 - How should a woman who is sub 50kgs approach fat loss? 04:33 - Skinny fat syndrome for women is different than men 05:45 - The margin error is so small so activity is higher  08:46 - Should women eat more or less protein than men? 12:56 - Should women do a lot more cardio than men? 15:26 - Why the gym is the most optimum environment  19:14 - Finding the balance between cardio and strength  21:12 - Keep it simple and stick to the basics 23:28 - Why weight fluctuations through the month 29:48 - Scale weight is not a direct measure of body fat  33:27 - How to add treats to fit into calorie and macro target 35:35 - How to train around pregnancy  38:47 - Try to be in the best health possible while pregnant  41:58 - How to manage health post pregnancy    Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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
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Oct 13, 2022 • 20min

Ep 295 - Coaching Career Progressions at RNT Fitness

I got a special story to tell you today about RNT’s Head of Performance, Ed. He was going to quit the industry. He was fed up with the lack of career progression. He was tired of having no security or stability as a personal trainer. And he was worried he’d be unable to be an active father when the time arrived.   There’s a reason the turnover in the fitness industry is so high - and why you don’t see many coaches in their late 30s, 40s or beyond. For all these reasons.   However, two months ago, Ed celebrated his 3rd year with us at RNT! From a burnt out personal trainer working around the clock on the verge of quitting the fitness industry, to now leading RNT’s coaching team, driving the recruitment of new coaches, and managing the development of our custom-built technology for our members…AND most importantly, being a present active father to his 2.5 year old son.   And by the way, I have no idea what he’d have done, knowing he’s one of the few who genuinely live and breathe everything to do with transformation.   One of the best parts of what I do is seeing my team develop, and giving them a real runway to grow and make a life changing impact globally. When I started RNT, I wanted to fix the sad reality of the fitness industry for most: no holidays, no security, no stability and no career path. The reality for most coaches (both online AND in person) is a constant state of anxiety.    I’ve been there, Ed’s been there, and creating a genuine platform for coaches to THRIVE with their unique strengths, is a key driver in how I set up many of the systems internally. Ed, it’s been an incredible 3 years so far, and I can’t wait to see what the next 3 years hold.  A huge thank you for being there through thick and thin, all the highs and lows, and being so dedicated on this mission we’re on of creating the world’s leading transformation company.    In this episode, Ed and I sit down to reflect on the 3 years, and just how far he’s come.     Time Stamps   00:14 - Three Year Anniversary With RNT 00:38 - Biggest differentiators in the quality of life 01:25 - What is different now? 02:26 - What would have happened if Ed quit?  03:10 - What was driving Ed away from the fitness industry? 04:33 - Why Akash started RNT 05:44 - How has Ed’s career evolved? 07:36 - At RNT we create our own ladder 08:15 - RNT is a place where coaches and trainers can thrive 09:56 - What we look for in coaches 12:17 - We always look to bridge the gap  12:48 - RNT is a family  13:22 - We always strive to better ourselves 15:50 - Why should you apply to RNT? 14:18 - What does the future hold for Ed   Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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
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Oct 10, 2022 • 48min

Ep 294 - Women’s Health & Fitness Myths Part 1

I’ve got a special double header in store for you here, as I’m joined by the team to dissect all the popular health and fitness myths women face on a day to day basis. Everything from the menstrual cycle, to pregnancy, to skinny fat syndrome, to effective training… and all the way to how stress impacts men and women differently. This is an episode for both men and women to tune into, dissect and take notes from, as many of the myths women are hit by, are closely linked to what men experience too. It’s a two part series, so get ready!     Time Stamps   00:35 - How women handle stress while training  03:38 - Typical roadblocks women face when training hard  05:56 - Stress is stress is stress 06:39 - Why women need to invest longterm 08:07 - Restoring your metabolic health 09:15 - The danger of perpetual dieting 10:45 - What it really takes to build your dream physique 11:36 - Osteoporosis and bone disorders  12:57 - What is your journey after fat loss? 14:07 - How to maintain after fat loss? 16:00 - Significant progress takes years 17:17 - Two factors to improving your physique - form and effort 19:05 - How important is training to failure? 21:11 - How important is effort? 22:16 - Run into pain instead of away from it 23:12 - Importance of range of motion 24:30 - Women should embrace hard training 25:16 - Being too lean is a stressor 29:40 - The way you get back body fat is key 32:00 - Dieting culture is getting worse 33:15 - Barbie dolls came with a diet book 37:44 - Stress of being too shredded is applicable to men as well 40:21 - Benefits of building muscle    Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   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 Spotify   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!    I’m very excited and proud to announce we’ve developed a brand new partnership with one of the world’s leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they’ll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world’s #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I’ve literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   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

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