

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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Oct 10, 2018 • 49min
Ep. 45 - Hall of Fame | Krishan Khanna: How He Lost 55 Kilos To Get Into The Shape of His Life
We all seek improvement. Many want a complete transformation. Listen in to hear RNT Fitness client, Krishan Khanna, tell his transformation story. Krishan lost over 50 kilos during his journey and is here to share what he learned. Hear his testimony of triumph and inspiration as he tells of the benefits that come from changing your physical and mental health. “Start by making a small positive change and that in itself will yield to good results.” -Krishan Khanna Timestamps: [2:00] – Introducing Krishan and his transformation [6:55] – Beginning the journey and going through cycles [12:11] – Facing problems like embarrassment in the gym [15:46] – RNT Fitness’s impact on Krishan’s progress [22:30] – Not just losing weight and getting healthy, but building a physique [27:26] – Persevering through fatigue and growing confidence in all of life [33:31] – Organizing your life to limit the margin for error [38:41] – How Krishan’s transformation has inspired his little brother, family and even himself [45:53] – The love of food 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

Oct 3, 2018 • 53min
Ep. 44 - Hall of Fame | Akash Desai: How He Transformed His Body After 30 Years of Trying
On today’s episode of RNT Fitness, we interview Akash Desai, The Business Warrior. Akash has a background in both martial arts and gymnastics, yet those weren’t sufficient to help him achieve his fitness goals. Tune in as Akash shares his journey with RNT Fitness and all the good things he’s achieved through it. “When you align yourself to what your highest priority is, you’re more likely to achieve it.” Akash Desai Timestamps: [01:35] – Who Akash Desai is and his journey with RNT Fitness [09:34] – Changing mindsets in fitness [12:49] – The role of self-awareness in change [23:11] – Balancing lifestyle and fitness transformation [27:33] – Akash’s biggest struggles during the transformation period [32:28] – The importance of having time for yourself [37:41] – How being fit helped Akash in his business [42:34] – What mindset techniques helped Akash [47:07] – How the transformation changed Akash’s life 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

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Sep 26, 2018 • 1h 38min
Ep. 43 - The Journey of Surviving Cancer w/ Petrina Barber
In today’s episode of the RNT Fitness Podcast, we interview Petrina, who is a cancer survivor. The sickness struck her right after her pregnancy. She managed to survive it and is now living life to the fullest, and even trains. Petrina has a fantastic life story, and she is here to share it with all of us and give advice on how to deal with cancer or any other health issue. Join us if you want to hear about Petrina’s incredible life journey. “Cancer does only impact the person who has it, but it shatters the lives of people around that person.” - Petrina Barber Timestamps: [2:10] – Petrina’s background [14:00] – Surviving cancer [33:40] – Optimizing your body and finding the right trainer [40:33] – The right mindset [55:35] – Petrina’s advice for people in a similar situation [1:04:38] – The move to Dubai and what’s great about it [1:19:30] – Petrina’s training and nutrition [1:29:24] – Rapid fire questions 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

Sep 12, 2018 • 1h 16min
Ep. 42 - How To Breathe Correctly w/ Dr. Belisa Vranich
On today’s episode of RNT Fitness, we interview Dr. Belisa Vranich, a respected clinical psychologist, author, and public speaker. Dr. Vranich specializes in proper breathing techniques for training and running. Don’t worry, this isn’t your average breathing class, Dr. Belisa sheds a whole new light in this field. And for all the guys listening, stick around until the end to get advice on your sex life! “When it comes down to how you breathe, most people are doing it completely wrong.” - Dr. Belisa Vranich Timestamps: [4:25] – Proper breathing while running [8:16] – Delivering your message with true passion [15:35] – Who is Dr. Vranich and how she got to where she is [26:08] – Example of how to reduce stress through breathing [33:01] – The difference between up-and-down and in-and-out breathers [37:52] – Dr. Vranich’s grading system and her classes [50:26] – Digestion and breathing [54:40] – Breathing self-help book by Dr. Vranich [1:02:17] – Breathing when training 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

Sep 5, 2018 • 48min
Ep. 41 - How To Build A Successful Business While Travelling the World With Your Family w/ Jon Goodman
Today we interview Jonathan Goodman, author of Ignite the Fire and the founder of The PTDC, the world’s largest independent community of personal trainers. Jon will talk about his life, how he came to be what he is, and how he achieved success in several fields. Together we will discuss marketing and the mistakes people make with it, but more importantly, we will give you advice on how to avoid them and find success yourself. “You have to be interesting, but you have to read and experience a lot, in order to be interesting.” - Jonathan Goodman Timestamps: [4:02] – Evolution of Jon Goodman’s career [6:58] – Jon’s process when writing books [10:22] – How does Jon find topics for writing [13:50] – Jon’s love for travel [16:59] – Keeping the quality of work while traveling [22:06] – The most important facets for online businesses [30:10] – Fitness Marketing Monthly (The FMM) [36:58] – Jon’s love for his son and their next adventure [40:22] – Rapid fire questions 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

Aug 29, 2018 • 43min
Ep. 40 - Top 10 Body Transformation Tips From RNT Members
This week we change things up on the RNT podcast. They asked their clients to share their best tips to succeeding in their transformation journey. We reviewed all comments that came and summed it up in this week’s podcast with these top 10 tips. “Consistency trumps everything.” – TEAM RNT Timestamps: 3:57 Helpful tips on scheduling and planning 5:52 Setting reverse alarms – Adam’s scheduling hack 10:35 Tips for people that travel and eat out for work 16:22 Establishing your “why” 18:00 Stop Overthinking! 20:09 Consistency, consistency, consistency 22:57 Ask questions! 27:36 Mindset and motivation hacks 30:19 Diet food hacks 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

Aug 22, 2018 • 1h 1min
Ep. 39 - Living the American Dream w/ Bedros Keuillian
Bedros Keuilian is the fitness industry’s most trusted consultant. His fitness business products and coaching help personal trainers, gym owners, and boot camp owners around the world make more money, attract more clients, and make a bigger impact. Tune in to this episode of RNT radio to hear how Bedros went from living in poverty to fulfilling the American dream. “I’m fresh out of fucks!” – Bedros Keuilian Timestamps: 7:20 Bedros’ backstory – From impoverished immigrant to the American dream 11:50 How Bedros got into fitness 15:50 The American Dream – Where Bedros’ businesses are now 21:00 How Craig Ballantyne and Bedros became business partners 26:10 Bedros’ morning routine 30:30 The death of Instagram? Bedros’ take 36:00 3 Things to maximize client acquisition 38:46 Are you ready for Bedros’ Mastermind? 44:25 The story behind Bedros’ book “Man 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

Aug 15, 2018 • 60min
Ep. 38 - How To Become Your Best Self w/ Jay Ferruggia
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we sit down with Jay Ferruggia, host of the Renegade Radio Podcast. Jay inspires us all to be a better human being overall, not just physically. We also share their key takeaways from their recent trip to the Renegade weekend event. If you want tips on how to live a happier life you don’t want to miss this encouraging episode. “Nobody is judging you as much as you think.” - Jay Ferruggia Timestamps: 3:30 How Jay got into fitness 6:30 The rundown of the Renegade Weekend 13:00 How to be hyper-aware of yourself 16:30 Why you shouldn’t throw away compliments 17:50 The power of watching and hearing yourself 25:00 Why you should be less focused on you and more on others 32:40 Jay’s training and nutrition tips for older men 55:50 How to get info on the Renegade Weekends 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

Aug 8, 2018 • 1h 19min
Ep. 37 - Optimising Gut Health for Maximimum Health w/ Jake Carter
We are joined today by Jake Carter, coach, functional nutritionist, and international educator. If you are a biochemistry and nutrition geek, you will love this episode, where Jake talks about gut health in full details, and everything that’s good and bad for it. Furthermore, later in the episode, Jake will question us and give a detailed assessment of gut health. So if you have a similar body and eating habits like us, you’ll definitely learn something that can help you lead a healthier life. “What I do find, which annoys me in the industry, are the people who say ‘Absence of evidence is evidence of absence’. That’s where people are actually trying to shoot other people down and discredit a certain service, just to either look good themselves or to have that comparison to put themselves on a pedestal.” - Jake Carter Timestamps: 2:44 – Who Jake Carter is and his work in the fitness industry 12:48 – Microbiome – what it is and what it does 17:22 – Jake’s advice about gluten and why it’s bad for gut health 26:32 – Jake’s thoughts on dairy products 29:50 – How Jake looks at every client and their bodies differently 37:22 – Jake runs a detailed assessment of Adam’s gut health 1:09:05 – Recap of the assessment with 3 biggest take-home points 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

Aug 1, 2018 • 1h 10min
Ep. 36 - Least Mode vs Beast Mode w/ Luke Leaman
On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Podcast, we talk with Luke Leaman, trainer of trainers from Muscle Nerds. We talk about Luke’s evolution in the world of fitness, Muscle Nerds, and especially about their effective and aptly named Least Mode. Join us if you want to learn about all of this, hear Luke’s opinion on which foods to eat, supplements to take, fitness dogmas to avoid, and much more! “Basically, I’m a Google Translator between scientists and meatheads.” - Luke Leaman Timestamps: 2:02 – Evolution of Luke Leaman and the creation of Muscle Nerds 7:38 – Beast mode and “Least mode” 14:48 – How does Least Mode look and its effectiveness 27:29 – Luke’s advice on which foods and supplements to use in addition to the training. What about stress management? 37:07 – The biggest mistakes trainers and coaches make 40:44 – The people Luke learns from 46:30 – The biggest piece of dogma that Luke hates at the moment. 1:00:22 – What’s next for Luke Leaman? 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