RNT Fitness Radio

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we’re joined by life coach, speaker, writer and dating coach Amit Sodha. We discuss everything from information overload, exploring your consciousness, mindset and how to overcome dark periods in your life. We also discuss dating, the rise of apps, approaches to dating, how to recover from hard break-ups and how to cultivate meaningful long-term relationships.  So, sit back and enjoy this action-packed episode!   ‘’We all need to crumble, and those little crumbles and stones become the foundation in which we reveal ourselves ‘’  – Amit Sodha Timestamps: 2:06 – What Amit is currently working on. 6:00 – Amit’s thoughts on personal development 14:11 – Who is Amit Sodha 16:02– Amit’s life as a dating coach 27:00 – Amit’s thought processes behind hard break-ups. 30:46 – How Amit picked himself up from a tough break up 37:00 – Why a support structure is crucial 41:11 – How social media is affecting mental health, dating and general well-being 51:16 – Tips how to cultivate long meaningful relationships 57:53 – Amit’s fitness journey so far and why it’s important to him 1:10:11 – What’s next for Amit 1:14:02 – Rapid fire questions for Amit 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, we’re joined by one of our clients who’s undergoing an incredible transformation, Shalini Desai. She’s based out of New York, and we wanted to bring her on to discuss how she balances being a mother of two young girls, working long hours and fitting in her own fitness goals. During the episode, we discuss the strategies she’s used to overcome her biggest challenges, why it’s critical for parents to be leaders for their children when it comes to good health, and her top transformation tips for anyone on a similar journey.  ‘’My husband feels like he is cheating on his wife!’’ – Shalini Desai    Timestamps: 1:00– Shalini’s background 4:10– How she gained her weight initially 6:05– Shalini’s biggest why during this transformation 8:38 – Creating a domino effect within her family  10:17 – Shalini’s initial set up under RNT coach Kunal 12:12 – Her experience working with RNT 14:00 – How her daily routine looks like 17:50 – Her biggest challenges during her transformation 20:31 – How she balanced her social life with her fitness goals 25:50 – Her binge-eating past and how she’s dealt with it 28:50 – The importance for parents to lead by example 30:00 – Tips from Shalini on how she prepares her kid’s meals 35:11 – Shalini’s three biggest transformation tips 37:33 – What her next goal is 40:37 – Rapid fire questions for Shalini 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. We are joined by Akash’s very own coach Derek Natcher, a bodybuilding and contest prep coach based out of Florida. During this episode we talk all things natural muscle building, why it’s critical to play the long game, realistic rates of muscle gain (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and the mindset required to build your ultimate physique.  “Commit. Don’t be half in and half out”. – Derek Natcher   Timestamps: 1:51 – Who Derek Natcher is? 4:41 – Working with general population vs contest prep clients 6:20  – Derek’s top 3 transformation tips 9:22–   Derek’s background in training, and how he got into natural bodybuilding 10:10– When he got into natural bodybuilding 13:07 – Rates of muscle gain for beginners, intermediates and advanced trainees 17:40 – What boxes need to be ticked during a muscle building phase 20:16 – Common mistakes intermediates during a gaining phase 21:34–  Why you should aim to get ‘fluffy’ at least once 23:23 – How fat is too fat? 27:01– The mindset you need to have to build muscle 28:19 – Keys to longevity in the game 32:54  – How to maximise your working sets 36:49 – Tips from Derek how to break through strength plateaus 39:45 – What makes a good coach? 43:20 – Derek’s current physique goals 48:37 – Rapid fire questions for Derek 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, we’re joined by one of our RNT clients, Maneet, to dive deep into his awesome transformation. At the start of this year, Maneet came to us with his life-long goal of getting a six pack, but he said he wanted to take a slower approach and make it seamless with his extremely busy lifestyle as a dentist, moving to a new city. Over the course of the last 10 months, he’s managed to drop a total of 50lbs, get into the shape of his life and complete a photoshoot in California with one of the world’s best photographers. He did so well he even had tourists asking to take pictures! We discuss lifestyle design, accountability, personal development, and ultimately, and how to create real sustainable change in your life.  “If you can’t keep a promise to yourself, what can you do?”. – Maneet Dharia   Timestamps: 1:15 – Maneet talks about the awesome experience of the day of his photoshoot 5:44 – His background, and the move to the West Coast from Detroit. 8:20 – How Maneet got into training, and his early days of his transformation 14:10 – Maneet’s struggles with his lifestyle before RNT 18:55 – How Maneet manifested his why through journaling over the years 23:00 – Flipping the switch from an integrated lifestyle, to an ‘all in’ approach for the final phase 25:40 – How we turned around a ‘spillage’ during his final ‘peak’ 28:35 – The power of accountability, and the methods he’s used to maintain it at a high level 31:00 – How journaling has been a big part of his professional and personal progress 35:00 – Maneet’s key tips for getting into incredible shape while maintaining his lifestyle 43:00 – The importance of learning to forgive yourself 44:50 – Why everyone should strive to educate themselves on food choices 47:30 – Dealing with setbacks 49:55 – How to use writing to be introspective 54:00 – Why you need to run your own race 59:18 – Know the difference between hunger and boredom 1:08:30 – Maneet’s reverse diet plans 1:12:15 – Maneet’s future book plans, and why he wants to write a book 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, we’ve got the whole team on the line in a roundtable format where we cover two areas.  1) Our best tips on approaching the final phases of fat loss, and  2) How to manage the Christmas period, and how to balance enjoyment with staying in shape. We also talk about our own fitness goals, and go round the table to discuss what we’re working on right now.  “Motivation isn’t enough. You need to create habits, behaviours and systems in place to carry you through a transformation”. – Nathan Johnson   Timestamps: 0:52 – Akash’s beard struggles, followed by killer tips from Kunal, Indi and Ben. 6:00 – The importance of consistency in the final phases of fat loss 7:47 – How to stop moments of self-sabotage when doubt creeps in 8:43 – Why you shouldn’t start introducing lots of variety towards the end of a dieting phase 9:37 – The importance of close support networks 10:55 – Why motivation won’t take you over the finish line 13:15 – Why you need to have plans in place for after your dieting phase is over 14:42 – How to approach the Christmas period, whether you’re at the beginning, middle or end of a fat loss phase 20:40 – Why and how to create buffers to help navigate around social events 23:57 – Why not to stress out during the festive period 29:58 – The team’s own physique goals 38:00 – Benefits of tracking resting heart rate 41:00 – Akash’s 3 day training split 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

We’ve hit 50 episodes! Thank you so much for the support so far! To commemorate the 50th episode, we’ve brought on one of our long-term clients to talk about the ‘ideal client journey’, and the importance of ‘investing ‘in your physique. We talk about Tom’s physique journey over the years, the importance of ‘building a bigger engine’ to give yourself more social flexibility with food, and the use of data to drive objective decision making when making changes. “Building a body is like investing. The rules are that you do little and often, and you try to latch onto the power of compound interest.” – Tom Hollis   Timestamps: 02:00 – Who is Tom Hollis, what does he do, and his thoughts on British vs American culture! 07:11 – Tom’s physique journey over the years, why he started training and the mistakes he made. 14:50 – How Tom’s relationship with training improved, and shifted from a ‘need’ to an enjoyment. 19:36 – Tom’s thoughts on reverse dieting, building a bigger engine, and going through the ‘fluffy’ phases. 27:20 – Why building a body is like investing in the stock market. 31:50 – What are the keys to a successful reverse diet? 37:05 – How Tom’s use data to help him, and what variables he tracks 42:10 – How to balance client entertainment, eating out and socialising while staying on track. 48:00 – Advice for those not driven by data 49:46 – How RNT has changed Tom’s life 53:36 – Tom’s next goals and what’s on his bucket list 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 Mike De Santi, who’s a life coach based out in Florida. I first met Mike in LA earlier this year during Jason Ferruggia’s Renegade weekend, and I was taken aback by just how insightful he was on different topics related self-mastery and personal development. I knew then I needed to get him on the podcast and share his message with you all. Listen in as we discuss how to deal with paralysis by analysis, how to manage your inner state, fulfilment, meditation, your ‘perfect day’ and how to create long lasting habits that allow for a true transformation within yourself. “When you look at your past, learn from it, but don’t let it run you. Look at your past and say, so what? It happened. So what, now what?“ – Mike De Santi   Timestamps: 01:20– Who is Mike De Santi and how did he develop his craft 03:44 – ‘So what, now what?’ – how to manage your inner state to overcome anxiety or depression 08:40 – The importance of self-awareness and being conscious of your automatic narrative 14:37 – Creating long lasting habits, and why you need to connect your transformation to a value. 19:30 – Analytical vs expressive personalities during a transformation 22:20 – The importance of disconnecting and having ‘me’ time 28:15 – How Mike meditates 30:50 – The importance of creating your ‘perfect day’ and a True North in your life 36:30 – How to have the right people around you in your life 42:40 – Why success in one domain doesn’t equal fulfilment 48:20 – Mike’s new book, ‘New Man Emerging’ 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, we’re joined by Dr. Hirsh Kaveeshvar, who works as a neurologist in Los Angeles. Hirsh is also one of our clients, and he discusses what it was like transforming his body while at the same time moving cities, training as a physician, and maintaining his busy family and social life. Listen in as we discuss life as a physician, productivity, intermittent fasting, real life transformations and what general health risk factors to keep an eye on. “In my life, every time I’ve had a mentor or a coach, I’ve 10x’d my results. It’s like a shortcut to where you want to go to” – Dr. Hirsh Kaveeshvar   Timestamps: 01:41 – Who is Hirsh and his work as a physician 05:55 – Hirsh’s early beginnings in training, how he got into it, and the tough practices of medical school 18:30 – The potential genetic and evolutionary reasons for why Asians tend to be more ‘skinny fat’ 22:40– How Hirsh came across RNT, and changed his mind on self-limiting beliefs 24:20 – Why everyone needs a coach 28:00 – How Hirsh used intermittent fasting to help balance social life with results in the gym, as well as the possible benefits of using it. 36:20 – Working as a physician, how it’s motivated him to train, and key habits he instils in his patients 41:30 – How we can be proactive with our health 49:50 – Whether binaural beats really work 54:30 – Importance of ‘hacking’ your behaviour 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, we’re joined by the Hitman of RNT, Nathan Johnson, to answer some client questions and topics that had been discussed in our private community group on Facebook. Listen in as we discuss reverse dieting, avoiding fat regain after a diet, improving sleep quality, and how to maximise your check in while working with us, as well as some quick fire questions at the end. “You have this limited willpower reserve every day, so if you’ve used it all by 10am, then you’re really going to struggle for the rest of the day.” – Nathan Johnson   Timestamps: 01:02 – Improving quality of your sleep 05:35 – The problem with scrolling on Instagram 07:50 – The limited reserve of willpower 15:16 – How to sustain your results after a fat loss phase 20:30 – Importance of self-awareness with your food choices 30:20 – How to maximise your check in with your coach 35:40 – Can you gain muscle during a diet? 37:30 – Can you correct muscle imbalances from one side to another? 41:40 – What should you prioritise when short on time Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher   iHeart Radio      For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.     Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz   Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness:      Website   Facebook   Instagram   YouTube   Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook   Instagram    LinkedIn

On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we interview Paul Jarman. Paul has been practicing treatment through therapy in the UK. Listen as he shares his knowledge in massage, Chinese Tuina, and his tips for people with neck and back pain.   “Tuina is considered to help everything in the body — from poor eyesight to migraines to indigestion to bad lungs, COPD, to arthritis, to hormonal imbalances.” – Paul Jarman   Timestamps: [01:35] – Paul shares his background in therapy [04:01] – How Paul’s sister’s Marfan Syndrome pushed him to learn Tuina [08:40] – Paul’s view of massage pain and accountability [11:54] – The Flossing Technique [18:35] – More information on Chinese Tuina [25:18] – Back and neck pain are two of the major complaints of people seeking therapy [31:20] – How people can get a better posture [34:23] – Other techniques Paul uses in his therapy [41:16] – Massage: indulgence vs necessity 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