RNT Fitness Radio

On this episode, we sit down with a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and creator of The Vertue Method, Shona Vertue. They go into depth on the 3 biggest training mistakes that women make. Also, stay tuned to find out why Shona thinks everyone should do yoga and meditation.    “The only way to be a good personal trainer is to have some kind of interest in psychology.” -Shona Vertue   Timestamps: 1:05 – Who is Shona Vertue 3:05 – What is the Vertue Method 6:03 – Shona’s training balance 10:57 – 3 biggest training mistakes by women 27:25 – 3 training tips for women 34:00 – Why should everyone do yoga and meditation 48:45 – What would Shona do differently if she could turn back time 1:01:55 – Shona’s best tips to stay in shape while traveling 1:06:25 – Rapidfire 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

In today’s episode, we sit down with fitness journalist and author of several books on men’s health and exercise, Lou Schuler. Listen in as they chat about the demeanors of bodybuilders back in the days. Get some tips on how you could improve your writing skills. Take a peak about Lou’s training and nutrition now that he’s in his 60s. All these and more when you tune in to today’s episode.  “Talking to a professional writer about his writing process is like talking to a prostitute about sex.” -Lou Schuler   Timestamps: 2:53 – Who is Lou Schuler 12:35 – What drew Lou into training 17:50 – How were the bodybuilders like back in the Golden Era 28:14 – Lou’s advice to improve your writing skills 40:28 – What’s Lou’s favourite book that he has written 47:30 – What’s the craziest supplement that Lou has tried 53:40 – How is Lou’s training and nutrition now that he is in his 60’s 1:01:56 – What would Lou tell himself if he could turn back the clock 1:05:20 – 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

In today’s episode, we sit down with one of their inspirations, David Johnston. Get to know the founder and lead trainer of Team Warrior Within. Utilize essential insights on how to maximize your training for you to achieve optimum results. Listen to an in-depth discussion about bodybuilding.    “What’s your identity going to be when you’re not the biggest guy in the gym?” -David Johnston   Timestamps: 02:53 – Who is David Johnston? 10:50 – Why David Johnston got into Bodybuilding 23:25 – Hardest prep that David has done and why 33:30 – How Team Warrior Within started, evolved, its current status and future 49:21 – After everything, would David do things differently? Or even do it again? 55:30 – Approaching the “money maker” sets during a workout (focused intensity) 1:05:23 – Geard UP, David’s podcast and his relationship with partner Adam Mcvey 1:21:25 – Rapid fire questions for David   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

As a coach, it is vital that you understand the type of client you are working with. Today we are joined by Christian Thibaudeau. Christian has been in the industry for over 16 years. He has several books and is also a senior author for T-Nation.  On this podcast he discusses neurological profiles and how you should be training them.  “We are who we are. You’re not worse than another person, we just have different brain chemistry.” – Christian Thibaudeau   Timestamps: 10:10 How Christian started training 14:40 Christian’s current training regime 15:53 Why some people can’t stick to 1 training style for long periods 18:20 Why some people choke in competition 28:17 Does being an introvert come from nature or nurture 33:28 How do you increase your serotonin level 35:50 Types of serotonin issues 39:52 Neurotypes and their dieting habits 48:20 Tips for training when traveling 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 we sit down to discuss some common questions that they get from clients. They also share details about what they are currently doing with their own fitness. This podcast has something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner, fitness enthusiast or a trainer you will get a nugget of knowledge from this podcast.   “Sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward.” Akash   Timestamps: 01:13 Akash give an overview of their diets 10:00 Client Testimonies 13:45 Mistakes trainers make with female transformations 14:50 How to address plateaus with females 15:50 Tips for online trainers dealing with female fat loss plateaus 23:15 All you need to know about mini cuts 28:00 Should you be tracking your veggie intake? 34:25 How do you program rack pulls? 36:02 How much of a deficit do you start people on? 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 we are joined by Vince Del Monte. Vince is a fitness guru that has been helping the skinny guys build muscle for the last 10 years. He is dedicated to helping men master the 5 “M’s” of manhood (muscle, mindset, money, mission and marriage). In this episode he details the 5 “M’s” for us and shares some of struggles. And of course, he gives us some great fitness advice.  “Teachability is the breakfast of champions.” – Vince Del Monte Timestamps: 01:11 Why hiring a coach is so valuable 05:25 Vince explains how he had to reevaluate his mission and rebrand himself 08:46 Vince explains the 5 M’s (Muscle, mindset, money, mission and marriage) 20:43 Vince talks about some of the struggles he has had in business 25:18 How do you balance the gym, business and family? 31:07 Relationship advice, how to keep your woman happy 40:22 What are the biggest mistakes “skinny” guys make 46:09 What Vince would do differently if he could go back in 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

This week we interview Dave Tate aka ‘Under The Bar’. He is the founder and CEO of elitefts.com Inc. Dave has been involved with powerlifting for over three decades. He has logged more than 20,000 hours of strength consulting with professional, elite and novice athletes, as well as with professional strength coaches, authored 20 books and written more than 500 articles for magazines and prominent websites. Dave works as a business adviser, speaker, coach, and author, he shows how athletic disciplines teach valuable lessons for overall achievement. In this episode, we find out some insights on Dave i.e. why he started training and what he does now that he is retired! Dave also shares valuable business advice for trainers and online business owners. Plus, Dave gives us his view on what it takes a person for a person to go from good to great. Listen in to hear his thought provoking answers.    “The stronger person always wins.” – Dave Tate   Timestamps: 02:34 Why Dave Tate started training 04:30 What Dave does to replace the “high” from powerlifting 15:00 Filling the void after retiring from powerlifting 24:45 Should strength be the primary focus of a beginner? 29:10 The mindset difference between someone that’s good vs someone that’s great 39:16 Advice to help your fitness business stand the test of time 47:47 Dave’s business advice for us 56:22 Dave’s advice to his 25-year-old self 59:03 Where Dave see’s the fitness industry heading (his answer may shock you) 1:07:00 Rapid fire questions: favorite junk food, favorite drink & who should be on the podcast next 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.     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

This week we interview Paul Carter, an author, father, self-proclaimed “life enthusiast”, and strength/hypertrophy coach.  In this episode, we discuss everything under the sun! Paul shares valuable relationship advice discusses the psychology behind why people lift provides insight on his writing process and of course training and supplements.   “The first place that you start healing in your life is yourself … until you heal yourself and come to terms with those demons, you will screw up every relationship that you encounter that rubs against those pain points” – Paul Carter Timestamps: 09:24 Using fitness to overcompensate for insecurities 13:00 Dealing with childhood pains (inside Paul Carter’s therapy sessions) 18:15 Relationship Advice: Giving people the freedom to be what they want in life 27:30 The social media addiction 41:00 Paul and Akash talk about their writing process 1:04:33 Paul Carter talks training 1:30:00 Learning to be introspective in a relationship 1:42:45 Supplements, supplements, supplements 2:00:00 How to reduce native life stress 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

This week we interview Nathan Johnson, a personal trainer known as the “Hired Hitman”. In this episode, we discuss exercises for people that struggle with posture. So if you want to grow your chest, grow your biceps, and define your gluted, tune in now!   “No one’s ever going to respect you until you get lean.” -Nathan Johnson   Timestamps: 01:38  Who is Nathan Johnson 03:56 How Nathan’s sports therapy background has helped him assess his clients more effectively 05:09 Tips for growing your chest 13:52 Tips for growing your biceps 16:08 The three best exercises for glutes 19:05 Akash’s tips for chest, biceps and glutes 20:19 What biofeedback should clients be relaying to their online coach? 23:5] How to avoid injuries in the gym 35:48 3 things to overcome a fat loss plateau 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

Training periodization, gut health, biomechanics, productivity and psychology, this episode covers it all! RNT Fitness podcast hosts, we, interview personal trainer Chris Knott from Manchester. Chris shares his wealth of knowledge and gives great tips we can all apply to our daily lives.   “Real plateaus are very rare.” – Akash Vaghela   Timestamps: 06:18 Who is Chris Knott 11:50 How Chris creates mass content 12:50 Chris’s tips on getting yourself in the mindset to write and be productive 22:47 Chris’s top tips for strength plateaus 25:56 Chris’s tips for body composition plateaus 29:16 Volume vs Intensity 45:48 Gut health tips 58:35 Bullet points from Chris’s biomechanics seminar 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