

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 5, 2021 • 58min
Ep. 196 - What Gets You Up In The Morning
I started this podcast asking the team, what gets you up in the morning? And understanding, at the core of it, why do we do this. The episode evolved into one of my favourite conversations of late, where we explored our own personal dopamine and serotonin balances in the day, the differences in introverts and extroverts, and what the latest strategies we're tinkering with in our days to optimise mental health, performance, general well-being. "Waking up early does not mean more productivity." - Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – The deeper connection 04:02 – Ivan's physical depth 06:26 – Physical and vehicle in reverse 09:46 – Dopamine and Serotonin combination 12:24 – Performance of Introverts vs Extroverts 17:34 – Akash's Dopamine mode [19:21] – Energy input matching output 21:18 – Realizing the areas to work on 23:15 – Chasing Motivation 27:21 – What makes Ed feel in control 35:50 – The are of being present 40:58 – Ideal blend of Dopamine and Serotonin 43:50 – Waking up early and productivity 45:16 – Getting used to what works best for you 48:50 – Getting rid of the structure 51:23 – Decision Making related to emotion 55:50 – Wrap Up 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 1, 2021 • 56min
Ep. 195 - Hall of Fame | Kishan Patel - Overcoming Anxiety & Auditing Relationships
On today's episode I'm joined by long-term student, Kishan Patel, who comes on to share two years of his journey with us, and how he used the physical as the vehicle to overcome his anxiety, and come off the relevant meds, take his career to the next level and take massive strides in his relationships. The big message here is the need to take ownership and responsibility for your journey at all times, and to know that this has to be one that starts from within, and for yourself. "Focus on things that matter." - Kishan Patel Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Life's Ups and Downs 03:33 – Start of getting shape 06:05 – What triggered Kishan to step up 08:25 – Importance of mental health 10:00 – DOs and DON'Ts to protect mental health 12:05 – Kishan's Challenges on his Journey 16:55 – Workout Journey 18:05 – Eliminating people for your own good 21:00 – Concept of Reciprocity 24:55 – Surviving stress and anxiety. [29:20] – Transition from counseling to working out [34:38] – Importance of me time [37:19] – Helping your own self first 41:00 – Kishan's reliance on being happy [43:00] – Business activity [46:19] – Relationships 48:85 – Complete shift on being in shape 50:51 – Taking Responsibility of the Journey 52:44 – Wrap up 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 29, 2021 • 56min
Ep. 194 - How To Break Through Every Possible Plateau
Knowing if you're in a real plateau when pursuing fat loss, strength, and/or muscle mass can be difficult, so in this episode, we dive into all the questions you need to ask yourself to know if you're in a plateau or not, and most importantly, to learn how exactly to navigate past them. So whether you're chasing the last bits of fat loss or pushing the limits on muscle growth, there are a lot of golden nuggets in here – with the latter bringing with it plenty of anecdotal pointers that have worked well for us over the years. "Your weight is just a by-product of your performance." - Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro on Plateaus 02:24 – No plateaus on fat loss 04:02 – Accuracy and consistency in your nutrition 05:05 – Measuring and guestimating 07:31 – Maintenance level 11:05 – Importance of measuring on fat loss 16:30 – People's notion on muscle gain [19:21] – Energy input matching output 25:05 – Metabolic Adaptation 27:59 – Stimulating Muscles to grow 30:26 – Glycogen Manipulation 33:40 – Metric on performance [36:10] – Preforming from a technique standpoint 40:11 – Changing the look through more training 43:10 – There's power in holding body weight [46:43] – Performance over weight [49:17] – How the body responds [51:30] – Progress [53:28] – Wrap Up 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 22, 2021 • 46min
Ep. 193 - All About Coffee w/ Alex Higham And Alex Manos
If you love coffee, you're in for a treat in this episode, as I'm joined by the Alex Higham and Alex Manos from Exhale Coffee, to talk all about the wonderful properties of coffee; from the benefits, the watch outs, the subtleties in how it's formed, the best ways to prepare it, and all the intricate science that goes with it. If you want to geek out on coffee, you're in the right place. And if you're not yet a coffee convert, this might tip you over the edge. The guys at Exhale have also generously offered us 40% off the first bag with your subscription – simply head over to exhalecoffee.com and use RNT40 at checkout for 40% off. Without further ado, let's dive in! "Good for you, people and our planet." - Alex Higham, Founder of Exhale Coffee Timestamps: 00:00 – What's good about coffee [03:35] – Research and health benefits 04:48 – Coffee on a behavioural perspective 09:40 – Best chlorogenic acid source 13:30 – Cognitive benefits 15:50 – Social aspect [16:45] – Performance enhancement benefits 19:40 – What makes coffee good or bad? 23:30 – Coffee from country to country 26:27 – Flavour Combinations 29:30 – Granular size and brewery 32:50 – cholesterol level on coffee consumption [34:15] – Effects on the environment [35:55] – Fairtrade prices for coffee [40:00] – All about Exhale healthy coffee 43:40 – Wrap up 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 15, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 192 - Testosterone Therapy & Deloads
This episode with the team and I was sparked by a chat on the rise of recreational steroid use, which led to us exploring the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy, or better known as TRT, before diving into the signs of healthy hormonal profiles, the drivers behind them, and why deloads may play a useful part in it all. This is very much a fly on the wall episode where we touch on a ton of topics all designed to drive you forward your transformation! "Things can be happening without you having the symptoms." - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Thoughts on TRT and HRT 03:35 – Improving quality over pharmacological advances [05:05] – Ivan's experience in dealing with TRT 10:15 – Educational medical podcasts 11:10 – Taking right supplements 13:50 – How purpose in life affects testosterone levels 17:20 – Using other options to cover-up [19:00] – TRT on depression 22:36 – Natural Alternatives vs market products 27:25 – Dropping the training down 28:20 – Programming and deloading 30:06 – How to deload 35:13 – Reasons and factors to deload from 38:50 – Wrap up 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, 2021 • 52min
Ep. 191 - Should Women Train Differently To Men?
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, the team and I discuss the big question: should women train differently to men? And if so, how? We discuss all the variables of training that we need to consider in order to maximise your time spent training. It's important to remember though that these are the cherries on top of the icing on the cake, so listen on with that in mind. We finish up on the nutritional considerations that may be pertinent for women, and what the best advice we would give to any woman looking to maximise their health and fitness endeavours. For the men tuning in, worry not, there are a lot of comparisons, similarities and nuggets that will be pertinent for you too. "You should train what you want to develop." - Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Training difference on Intensity 05:30 – Difference in gender 07:10 – Stigma on women doing weights 09:35 – Volume: Muscle mass and muscle strength 11:30 – Physiological differences 14:05 – Impression on CrossFit women 18:00 – Training difference on Frequency 21:10 – Focal points 22:34 – Training what you want to develop 27:40 – Going beyond training 31:20 – Finding areas where you want to focus on 35:16 – Lifestyle consideration 38:00 – Nutritional differences between men and women 39:20 – Women being afraid of food 41:30 – Control as key for being in shape 43:00 – Female physiology vs male physiology 49:10 – Wrap up 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 1, 2021 • 55min
Ep. 190 - #Authentic AF P11 | What Typical Mindfulness Is Missing
The journey of the Self is often limited only to the spiritual world. Whereby you can only find yourself in spiritual exploration. Yet, a closer look at the world's most timeless scriptures teaches something else: that the body/physical is the vehicle. Deep within, it explains how breaking the rules of physical self-care prevents you from authentically engaging in deeper practices. The change in thinking here is that the physical body is the container, carrier and vehicle for the eternal soul, or Self. If our physical is running at optimal, it allows us to look past the cloudiness, and cultivate self-awareness of the true self inside the vehicle. Where our modern society's 'mindfulness' focus has gone wrong is skipping past the physical, or merely thinking of it as an afterthought. It is not possible to progress towards self-mastery without it. That doesn't mean an unhealthy obsession with the body. Rather, a reframing that the body's health is necessary for the entire, holistic journey. Consider the transformation formula we speak about: introspection + action. The hardest bit about transformation is actually marrying the two together. It's easy to introspect all day and be 'mindful'. That's why millions latch onto motivational talks, inspirational quotes, and talk a big game about how they will change their lives. The hard bit is actually going out and doing the work. You have to walk the walk too. You have to do all the hard stuff that you've identified through your introspection. Else it's all fluff. If all you do is consume mindfulness chatter, you're just wasting time and procrastinating. The problem is most of the 'mindfulness gurus' just promote introspection with very little in the way of action. Transformation needs both. That's why it's so hard. It will hurt. It will force hard decisions, conversations, and things that will scare you. But that's the whole point. Similarly, action without introspection is just mindless. You will spin your wheels, and never really get down to the root cause of problems. You'll never get rid of the past. It's why you get those who have a great physique, yet are still extremely insecure – they're just acting without thought. And so without further ado, let's dive into the latest episode, where I kick off talking about my specific journaling habit, and how I do it, then we dive into all the various mindfulness practices, and how they need to be done consciously, actively, and with a purpose to drive the maximal benefit. "Only you have the power to change things in your life." - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – Akash's Personal Review 04:30 – Key to onboarding practices 08:38 – Speaking to your core 09:32 – Practices you should foster 14:25 – Facing stressors 17:20 – Adopting the negative identity 20:20 – Filling your life with positivity 21:58 – Ownership the journey 23:40 – Getting in the shape of your life 27:46 – Being limited by your health 29:50 – Principles of planning things 33:17 – Neurochemical explanation 36:40 – Being able to switch 39:10 – Work and life balance 44:36 – Well-being as the top-ranking priority 46:25 – The power to change your life 50:02 – Wrap up 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. The journey of the Self is often limited only to the spiritual world. Whereby you can only find yourself in spiritual exploration. Yet, a closer look at the world's most timeless scriptures teaches something else: that the body/physical is the vehicle. Deep within, it explains how breaking the rules of physical self-care prevents you from authentically engaging in deeper practices. The change in thinking here is that the physical body is the container, carrier and vehicle for the eternal soul, or Self. If our physical is running at optimal, it allows us to look past the cloudiness, and cultivate self-awareness of the true self inside the vehicle. Where our modern society's 'mindfulness' focus has gone wrong is skipping past the physical, or merely thinking of it as an afterthought. It is not possible to progress towards self-mastery without it. That doesn't mean an unhealthy obsession with the body. Rather, a reframing that the body's health is necessary for the entire, holistic journey. Consider the transformation formula we speak about: introspection + action. The hardest bit about transformation is actually marrying the two together. It's easy to introspect all day and be 'mindful'. That's why millions latch onto motivational talks, inspirational quotes, and talk a big game about how they will change their lives. The hard bit is actually going out and doing the work. You have to walk the walk too. You have to do all the hard stuff that you've identified through your introspection. Else it's all fluff. If all you do is consume mindfulness chatter, you're just wasting time and procrastinating. The problem is most of the 'mindfulness gurus' just promote introspection with very little in the way of action. Transformation needs both. That's why it's so hard. It will hurt. It will force hard decisions, conversations, and things that will scare you. But that's the whole point. Similarly, action without introspection is just mindless. You will spin your wheels, and never really get down to the root cause of problems. You'll never get rid of the past. It's why you get those who have a great physique, yet are still extremely insecure – they're just acting without thought. And so without further ado, let's dive into the latest episode, where I kick off talking about my specific journaling habit, and how I do it, then we dive into all the various mindfulness practices, and how they need to be done consciously, actively, and with a purpose to drive the maximal benefit. "Only you have the power to change things in your life." - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:32 – Akash's Personal Review 04:30 – Key to onboarding practices 08:38 – Speaking to your core 09:32 – Practices you should foster 14:25 – Facing stressors 17:20 – Adopting the negative identity 20:20 – Filling your life with positivity 21:58 – Ownership the journey 23:40 – Getting in the shape of your life 27:46 – Being limited by your health 29:50 – Principles of planning things 33:17 – Neurochemical explanation 36:40 – Being able to switch 39:10 – Work and life balance 44:36 – Well-being as the top-ranking priority 46:25 – The power to change your life 50:02 – Wrap up 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.

Feb 22, 2021 • 43min
Ep. 189 - Supplement Series P3: The Truth About Vitamins, Probiotics & Omegas
In the next instalment of our #SupplementSeries, we dissect some of the most popular health supplements, from multivits, vitamin C and D, probiotics and omegas. Throughout, we consider whether you actually need them, when they may be useful, common mistakes, best practices and also dietary considerations if vegan or vegetarian. We also touch on how to spot the BS with supplements, and where some of the crazy marketing all stems from. Again, if you've spent more money on supplements than on your bills, this series is just for you. "When you prioritize something, you make it happen." Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Macronutrients: More is not always better 02:55 – Harsher Calorie deficit 06:15 – How vitamin D induces hunger 09:25 – What's with vitamins C 12:10 – Vitamin C as laxative 14:45 – Omega 3 16:15 – Essential Fatty Acids 18:13 – Omega 3 for Vegans 20:50 – Qualities of the market products 24:24 – Probiotics 26:50 – microbiome and genetic blueprints 30:15 – marketing supplements 36:05 – Prioritizing something and making it happen 40:50 – Wrap up 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 15, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 188 - Supplement Series P2: The Truth About Pre Workout, Aminos & Creatine
In the next instalment of our #SupplementSeries, we discuss the truth about pre workouts, why they may work, and what's in them that may be causing it, before diving into all things aminos. We talk BCAAs, EAAs, and whether they're worth taking, as well as the strong placebo effect that could be at play in some circumstances. We then shift gears to dive into the most scientifically researched supplement: creatine monohydrate, and why everyone can benefit from it. Again, if you've spent more money on supplements than on your bills, this series is just for you. "If it doesn't do you any harm, use it if you like it and if it works for you." Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – Experiences in taking pre-workout 03:35 – Effects on the ability to execute 05:55 – Analogy about energy from caffeine 08:50 – Reliance and overconsumption 10:12 – Addiction 11:30 – Coffee as part of the society 13:00 – Legalization and use of drugs 16:30 – BCAA and EAA (Aminos) 18:52 – Cost and effectivity 21:35 – Placebo effect 25:25 – Aminos as part of the routine 26:36 – Training fasted 31:06 – Creatine: Do you take it? 34:23 – Strategies and ways to load 36:50 – Wrap up 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 8, 2021 • 43min
Ep. 187 - Supplement Series P1: The Truth About Powders, Bars & Sweeteners
In a new series dedicated to breaking down all the myths around supplements, we kick it off by dissecting all things protein powders, from whey, to casein to plant-based, and understanding the intricacies behind each, and why they're useful. We discuss why you may have problems digesting certain powders, the role of sweeteners, thickeners and fillers, as well as when protein bars are ever actually beneficial. If you've spent more money on supplements than on your bills, this series is just for you. "When you get that little sweetness, then you're good." - Ivan Gavranic Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:50 – What is Whey protein 03:10 – Issues that come with protein [06:20] – Preference on protein intake 09:00 – Anabolic window research 11:30 – Akash's intake transitions 12:50 – Meal times and what's recommended 14:35 – Plant protein as an alternative 16:20 – Training to your max [20:10] – Worries on muscle gain 21:20 – Protein options 25:32 – Artificial sweeteners 28:32 – Sensory-specific vs actual fullness 31:05 – Ed's bad experience on artificial sweeteners 32:30 – Diet proteins 35:30 – Sweetness levels on dieting 37:50 – What's with the calories that you get 41:02 – Wrap up 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


