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I've got a special episode for you here where I'm joined by Sanjeeta Halai, to discuss her journey a year on since her first Transformation Checkpoint in the summer of 2019. Getting into the shape of your life is easy. Staying there is a whole different ballgame. It requires a rewiring of your behaviour, mindset and identity to unleash your version 2.0, become a high performer, and use the physical as the vehicle in every aspect of your life. In this chat we discuss what it takes to truly stay in shape for life, and breaking the dieting cycle forever. ''As you go through the journey, you realise there is a connection between your mental state and your physical state, and it's only when your mental state is right, that your physical can be right'' - Sanjeeta Halai Timestamps: 2:12 – Life since the last podcast 6:52 – Previous identity 9:44 – Breaking associations 11:31 – Buffering 13:08 – Playing the bodyweight game 17:04 – Sanj's rules 19:03 – Mental and physical health 19:40 – Lifestyle solution 21:52 – Physical as the vehicle 26:50 – Embracing the dip 34:35 – The 3's 49:30 – Trial and error 55:52 – High performance 57:33 – Story of Sanj 2.0 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

Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. That's a seriously worrying statistic. Mental health in all ages, genders, races and cultures is one of the least spoken about, most taboo subject. The idea of being vulnerable and accepting the need for help is terribly hard for many of us. On this episode, I speak to Neil Shah, founder of the International Wellbeing Insights and Chief De-Stressing Office of the Stress Management Society. He's a leading international expert on stress management and wellbeing, and author of a few bestselling books on the topic. And on the podcast, we talk about the five core pillars of health, from mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual, and why all five are critical. We discuss the taboo around psychedelics, current events, and what life is set to be like in the coming years. This is a candid, no holds barred conversation with Neil that I'm excited to share with you. ''We need more people that are aspiring to be not normal'' - Neil Shah Timestamps: 2:30 – Post normal 10:46 – The education system 16:08 – Breaking out the cycle 22:30 – Trusting ourselves 24:28 – Behind the scenes 31:28 – 5 building blocks of well-being 34:10 – Religion and spirituality 40:10 – Your own belief system 46:51 – DMT and psychedelic substances 57:56 – Alcohol 59:54 – Men and mental health 1:05:23 – How are you? 1:06:24 – Suicide 1:09:58 – The gurus 1:13:04 – Neil's gift 1:16:30 – Staying in shape for life 1:25:59 – How to find out about Neil Shah? 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

There's a big difference between having a hobby and passion and being a professional. On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by fellow teammates Nathan, Shaneeta and Ed Pilko to discuss what it takes to be a professional coach, and how to master its art form. We dive into what it takes to get a result with anyone, what separates the wheat from the chaff, and some of the details behind our unique seven faces methodology. If you're a coach in any field, or someone with ambitions to be a coach, this is one you won't want to miss. ''The mastermind and the seven faces covers the difference between a trainer and results producing trainer" - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: 3:00 – Hobby vs professional 9:19 – Governing bodies 10:56 – What does it take to get a result with anyone? 17:06 – The motivation dip 19:26 – Precision dip 26:01 – Seven faces mastermind 29:37 – Toughest faces to wear 34:11 – Link between PT and online coaching 37:41 – Cleaning the slate 41:54 – Importance of rules 51:04 – Rules and parenting 53:19 – One reason for why people should sign up for the mastermind Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by Sandhya Domah, who discusses the concept of Human Design, and how to use it to perform at your highest level in everything you do. After having my own Human Design reading a month or so ago, I thought some of the insights were fascinating, so I wanted to bring Sandhya on to share more. In this episode we discuss the five different types we generally fall in, and what each one means. As a bonus for you all, Sandhya is offering 10% off a Human Design reading for any bookings made before 8th July – the link is in the show notes if you'd like to try it! ''The beauty of this system is to show that each of us are like little pieces in a big puzzle'' - Sandhya Domah Timestamps: 2:52 – What is human design? 942 – The Hindu influence 12:23 – Using the information 13:34 – The five types 20:30 – The manifester 20:50 – The generator 26:10 – Identifying with other types 28:02 – The manifester generator 31:50 – The projector 37:45 – The reflectors 44:09 – Akash's type 45:37 – Sandhya's type 50:44 – Using your type as an excuse 59:55 – Getting in touch with Sandhya 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.

Today on RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by a special guest, Bilal Khan, who's come back on the show after first appearing on episode 113 to talk all about some of the events happening in the world today. The big question we tackle is if black lives seem to matter today, will they matter to organisations, people and government tomorrow? As a diversity and inclusion expert, he says his job shouldn't even exist in this world. Through the episode we talk about whether there's a solution, what the accountability needs to be, protesting during covid, why he didn't post a black square, and how to start tackling the deep rooted racism and stereotyping in society. This is an important conversation that I urge everyone to listen to right to the end, and then share it with someone who needs to hear it too. ''So a lot of people that started with the black square, amazing, but what are you doing next?'' - Bilal Khan Timestamps: 2:13 – Black out Tuesday 11:22 – Social justice 15:36 – Influence of Barack Obama 23:53 – How has this affected Bilal? 25:01 – Should Bilal's job exist? 27:50 – Accountability 29:34 – Why is It important to you? 33:15 – Raising awareness 35:47 – All lives matter? 39:06 – Bilal's experience 44:25 – Asians and racism 46:01 – Children and education 52:05 – The use of the N word 54:38 – Protesting 58:11 – What's next for Bilal? 58:49 – What could the listeners do? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this week's episode of RNT Fitness Radio we chat all about how to maximise your investment phase for not only your physique, but for high performance in all aspects of life. Inspired by the recent Last Dance documentary, we talk sports, and specifically, what we can learn from some of the best individuals and teams about the concept of maximising the 1% and seeking the edge. We discuss growth vs fixed mindsets, and how important environment plays a part in this. So if you're wondering how an investment phase can facilitate your V2.0 upgrade beyond simply your physique, you won't want to miss this one. ''High performance is a mindset'' - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 2:09 – Pink RNT hat 3:46 – Friday jerseys 6:36 – The Last Dance documentary 16:09 – What is your sport? 20:55 – The shared mission 23:36 – Sink or swim environment 26:44 – Cost of winning 27:16 – Growth vs fixed mindset 33:59 – Different aspects of culture 34:16 – Kyrie Irving example 42:48 – Elon Musk example 44:34 – High performance and crime 50:52 – The Ronaldo example 53:10 – How to stay in the game for a long time? 56:40 – Rules and staying in shape 1:04:55 – Embracing the fluff 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

Every once in a while, I come across a story that completely blows me away. It causes me to stop, think and marvel at the level of belief, fortitude and resilience required to both transform their body and life. Jemie Mistry's story epitomises this, and she's today's guest on RNT Fitness Radio. Growing up and living with cerebral palsy, Jemie's journey has not always been straight forward. But over the past two years I've witnessed her defy previous limiting beliefs, break through new barriers, and use the physical as the vehicle for the greater good. Having lost 25kg to reach her first checkpoint recently, Jemie's story highlights the power of being committed, consistent and coachable. Her physical change is incredible, but as you'll soon hear, how she's now using it as a vehicle to do the previously unimaginable is life changing. We've also written up her case study where you can read more and see the pictures, and I've linked it in the show notes. ''I'm going to sign up, I'm going to be cashing in a month later because I know it's not going to work for me, but here I am 2 years later" - Jemie Mistry Timestamps: 2:32 – How is consolidation going so far? 5:25 – Working out from home? 6:11 – Jemie's trigger and why 10:09 – What is cerebral palsy? 11:47 – Adapting to training 17:19 – Advice for others 19:21 – What drives Jemie? 21:06 – Check in process 24:59 – Comparison syndrome 30:02 – Education process 32:23 – The photoshoot 37:51 – Family and transformation 41:10 – What's next for Jemie? 42:21 – Advice for anyone in the 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 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

Today's episode is taken from a conversation with a good friend of mine, Suraj Sodha, where we spoke at his event, Entrepreneur Jam, all about the parallels between transforming your body and building your business. This was a no holds barred conversation with Suraj, where we dug into his story, shared insights together and I explained why everything I've learnt about business has come from bodybuilding. To watch the footage from the event, check out the YouTube video below: ''It's about managing your willpower resources and managing your ability to make great decision throughout the day, and you want to save that to move all the big rocks as opposed to worrying about the small pieces of sand'' - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 1:24 – Who is Akash Vaghela? 4:57 – Physical is vehicle 5:40 – Suraj's journey 17:48 – Training anchor 18:48 – Business and training 20:29 – Why most people sign up? 27:32 – Ruthless consistency 31:03 – Transformation journey and the 5 phases 34:49 – Lord Of The Rings analogy 40:21 – Decision fatigue 43:33 – Peer level accountability 47:02 – Social stigmas 53:03 – Revenge body 55:56 – The evolving why 60:01 – What running a business is like? 1:08:06 – Back down to basics 1:10:02 – Entrepreneurs and health Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined Biraj and Sital Nakarja, to talk about how their journey has evolved in the first three years. Biraj and Sital first came on the podcast for episode 58, which was awarded client podcast of the year for 2018 to 2019, so I decided to bring them on for round two today to talk about their second photoshoot, how they've embraced new challenges and how they've used the physical as the vehicle to start new businesses, pick up new skills and take everything they do in life to the next level. The real power of the journey shines through on this episode, and I can't wait for you to dive in. 'This process is going test you, but allow it to test you because that's where you're really learn about yourself'' - Sital Nakarja Timestamps: 2:03 – Let loose with tea 3:51 – Working from home 16:01 – Fakeaways 21:51 – Journaling and doodling 28:20 – 18 months later 29:09 – The second shoot 35:20 – Confidence and business 36:47 – Couple shoot 38:53 – Personal development journey 48:35 – Importance of health 52:37 – Building your own lifestyle 1:08:06 – Building let loose with tea 1:09:26 – The man drawer discussions 1:12:32 – Men and mental health 1:17:46 – Advice for anyone in their 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 For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you! If you're in the UK, and you use supplements, I'd highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they're giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I've been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It's grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off. Resources: Take the Transformation Quiz Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Follow Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

On this special episode to celebrate RNT's 3rd birthday and the book launch, I decided to turn the tables and ask our Business Manager, Puja Teli, to do the interviewing. I've told her to surprise me, so let's see what she comes up with, I'm expecting a lot of deep conversation so without further ado, let's dive in. ''This book will teach how you stay in shape, not how to get in shape'' - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 2:12 – First day of peak week 3:33 – Physical is the vehicle 5:53 – Writing and creativity 8:46 – The aha moment 12:10 – Introspection 18:44 – Impact in the team 22:47 – Fundamental rewiring 26:01 – Coaching service 31:58 – What makes a remarkable coach? 34:32 – The seven faces of online coaching 36:58 – Skin in the game 41:03 – The reward phase 47:07 – Constant improvement 50:32 – Self-mastery amongst clients 56:30 – Level of accountability 59:08 – Book and community 1:03:58 – Rules and recovery 1:08:02 – AV's secret goal 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