RNT Fitness Radio
Akash Vaghela, founder of RNT Fitness, hosts this podcast focused on transforming mind and body through fitness. He interviews experts in mindset, health, and performance, and shares real-life transformation stories from RNT members worldwide. The show aims to help listeners become high performers in all aspects of life.
Episodes
Ep 497 - Hall of Fame | Sharmilee Patel: Beating Insomnia, Menopause, and 20 Years of Stuck Weight
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow Case Study: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/how-sharmilee-patel-lost-18-5kg-after-menopause-without-surgery – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by Sharmilee Patel
Ep 496 - Relationships In Fitness Transformations
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow Why Your Partner Resists Your Fitness Journey (And What to Do About It): https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/why-your-partner-resists-your-fitness-journey – Why does your part
Ep 495 - Hall of Fame | Dr. Margi Patel: From HbA1c 6.4 to 5.1, Reversing Her Path to Diabetes
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Dr. Margi Patel, a dentist and mum living in the state of Georgia in the US, who is nine months into her journey with
Ep 494 - Hall of Fame | Eric Gandhi: Teacher & Dad of Two 4 Months In & Just Getting Started
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow – Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by RNTer Eric Gandhi, who comes on the podcast to share his experience four months into his journey.
Ep 493 - Lean vs Shredded: 8 Differences (& The Reality)
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow Lean Vs Shredded: The Cold Hard Truth https://t-nation.com/t/lean-vs-shredded-the-cold-hard-truth/283897 Back in 2017, I wrote an article four weeks out from a bodybuildi
Ep 492 - Hall of Fame | Ailie Suzuki: Property Entrepreneur & Mum Loses 15kg and Gets Photoshoot Ready in 6 Months
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow Ailie moved to the UK from New Zealand in early 2024. Burnt out, stagnated, and carrying more weight than she'd let herself acknowledge. It took a series of photos at an even
Ep 491 - Hall of Fame | Smitha Addala: From Skinny Fat to Photoshoot Ready 14 Months Postpartum In Her 40s
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Smitha, an RNTer who recently completed a photoshoot just 14 months after giving birth to her daughter. Smitha's journ
Ep 490 - Hall of Fame | Dr Harita Raja: No GLP-1s Required: A Transformation They Can't Believe
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks. Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow Case Study: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/how-busy-mum-and-dr-harita-
Ep 489 - 12 Week Upper Body Specialisation (w/ Fractured Ankle)
Competition: What injury did Akash pick up, and on which leg? Answer to podcast@rntfitness.com. The winner gets £100 of personally curated supplements. See Ep 480 for details. 12-Week Get Jacked: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uod90IY7xw3G1o8j8EpWiqkY-UnZYzXR4Bbyulu4WLY/edit?tab=t.0 How To Train For Maximum Size And Strength: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/train-maximum-size-strength Bui
Ep 488 - 34 Sentences That Hit Me Like A Ton Of Bricks
Competition: Email your top 3 numbers and why to podcast@rntfitness.com, win a £100 personalised supplement stack. See Ep 480 for details. See the full carousel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAN-DVIMgL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and
Ep 487 - Should You Do Cardio While Building Muscle?
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks. Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow – Most people think cardio kills muscle gains. But for the vast ma
Ep 486 - Why The Fat Isn't Moving (And Your "Slow Metabolism")
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks. Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow - Ever feel like you're doing everything right - training, eating
Ep 485 - Eating "Healthy" Might Make You Fat
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks. Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow - You're eating clean, training 4x a week, avoiding all the "bad s
Ep 484 - Why Training Harder Is Keeping You Stuck
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks. Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow - You're showing up. You're sweating. You're putting in the hours.
Ep 483 - The 5 Supplements That Actually Work (And Everything You Should Stop Buying)
Competition: Email your Two Truths & a Lie answer (statement number + name) to podcast@rntfitness.com for a chance to win Akash's personal £100 supplement stack. Entries open until the end of May. Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Special: https://summershred.rntf
Ep 482 - Hall of Fame | Sushama Sekhar: Life-Extending Results - Menopause, Strength Training & Fitness After 50
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Special: https://summershred.rntfitness.com 12-week accelerated start in your programme. Closes 21st April, only 20 spots. Summer Shred Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com See how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks.
Ep 481 - 3 Things Between You And Your Summer Body
Win a £100 Supplement Stack Answer the question at the end of the previous one (Ep 480) and email podcast@rntfitness.com. Competition runs across 4 random episodes until the end of May. Multiple entries allowed. Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Summer Shred Special: https:/
Ep 480 - How I Kept My Six Pack in Sri Lanka Eating Out Every Day (Without Tracking)
Competition Episode: Win £100 Supplement Stack We're running a mini competition across 4 podcast episodes until the end of May. Listen to the episode, answer the question at the end, and email podcast@rntfitness.com to enter. Multiple entries allowed. Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals
Ep 479 - If You're Post-Checkpoint, This Is For You
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. Try the RNT Fitness Summer Shred 2026 Calculator. See exactly how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks: https://calculator.rntfitness.com – Getting into shape is one challenge, but staying
Ep 478 - Why You're Always Bloated (And What Actually Fixes It)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. Try the RNT Fitness Summer Shred 2026 Calculator. See exactly how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks: https://calculator.rntfitness.com – Bloating isn't always caused by food intolerances
Ep 477 - Hall of Fame | Sheena Patel: Business Owner & Mother of Two Loses 33kg (& KEEPS IT OFF)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. Try the RNT Fitness Summer Shred 2026 Calculator. See exactly how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks: http://calculator.rntfitness.com – After years of yo-yo dieting, post-pregnancy struggl
Ep 476 - The Restaurant Isn't the Problem. This Is.
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. Try the RNT Fitness Summer Shred 2026 Calculator. See exactly how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks: http://calculator.rntfitness.com - Full monk mode or ordering everything and restarti
Ep 475 - The Motivation Myth: Why Fired-Up Starters Quit Fastest
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – Monday. January. After the holidays. Once work calms down. If you've ever said any of these, this episode is for you. The quiet period never comes and 6 months from now you'll still be w
Ep 474 - The Week-Four Trap: Why People Quit Right Before Results Show Up
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. Try the RNT Fitness Summer Shred 2026 Calculator. See exactly how much fat you can lose in 12 weeks: http://calculator.rntfitness.com – Most people have been "trying to get in shape" for
Ep 473 - Ten Fastest Ways To Improve Your Chin Ups
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down exactly how to go from 4 chin-ups to 10-12 reps using 10 practical strategies, from avoiding failure and greasing the groove, to weighted chin-ups and perfe
Ep 472 - If You're Pre-Checkpoint, This Is For You
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – If your goal is to reach the best shape of your life, you can't keep trying to "have your cake and eat it" before you reach your checkpoint. In this episode, I explain why the process ph
Ep 471 - Revenge Bedtime Procastination
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – Why do you wake up exhausted even after spending 7-8 hours in bed? In this episode, we break down the concept of revenge bedtime procrastination, a common habit where busy professionals stay u
Ep 470 - Why You're Drinking Water Wrong
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down why dehydration could be the hidden reason behind your afternoon crashes, brain fog, and even hunger. I explain how I approach hydration for better energy,
Ep 469 - The Bare Minimum System (When Life Gets Crazy)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I share the lesson I learned after collapsing from exhaustion and how it changed the way I approach health during busy seasons. I explain the "chaos minimums" I use to s
Ep 468 - Why You're Hungry At 9PM (It's Not Willpower)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down why 9pm feels like the danger zone and why late-night hunger is rarely a willpower problem. I explain how decision fatigue, under-eating protein, stress-dri
Ep 467 - Fat Loss Metrics That Actually Matter
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain why the scale doesn't always reflect true fat loss, even when you're executing perfectly. I break down six common reasons your weight can fluctuate, from menst
Ep 466 - The Weight Loss Plateau Busting Blueprint
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain what a real fat loss plateau actually is, whether plateaus are metabolic in nature, and how to use an adherence audit to break plateaus without drastic calorie
Ep 465 - Vices, Age, Habits & Anxiety (6 Rounds w/ Dan Hill)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, RNT Fitness founder Akash Vaghela is interviewed on the Blueprint Podcast about health and performance for busy professionals, covering anxiety, alcohol, work stress, fa
Ep 464 - Why Do People Fail at RNT / Weight Loss Programmes?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down the 5 reasons people fail on any weight-loss programme - commitment, consistency, coachability, communication, and the willingness to truly change. I share
Ep 463 - Can You Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet? (9 Myths)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I share my four-year vegan journey and debunk nine common myths about being vegan, including protein intake, muscle building, soy, supplements, strength, and whether you
Ep 462 - Is Online Coaching as Effective as a Personal Trainer?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain whether online coaching or a personal trainer delivers better results for busy professionals, covering accountability, lifestyle support, flexibility, and why
Ep 461 - Top 10 Lessons I Learned in 2025
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I share my 2025 annual lessons, including burnout, therapy, identity crises, parenting two kids, moving to Dubai, injury setbacks, financial independence, AI in coaching
Ep 460 - Should I Take Weight Loss Injections Like Mounjaro or Ozempic?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro work, why they can cause muscle loss and weight regain, and what you must do with strength training, protein, a
Ep 459 - 12-10-8-3-2-1: How Can I Realistically Lose 20–30 Pounds in 2026?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how to lose 20–30 pounds in 2026 using the 12-10-8-3-2-1 framework, covering calorie targets, daily steps, sleep, strength training, hydration, protein intake,
Ep 458 - How Do I Enjoy the Festive Season Without Gaining Weight? (4 Strategies)
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I explain how to navigate the festive season without regaining weight, covering four rules for managing Christmas meals, social events, portion control, and maintaining
Ep 457 - What Is the Best Workout for Fat Loss?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down the truth about the "best workout for fat loss" and why your results come far more from your diet than any special routine. I walk you through exactly how I
Ep 456 - Why am I always hungry even when I'm trying to eat healthy?
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I break down the real reasons you feel hungry even when you think you're doing everything right. I share the 7 core strategies we use at RNT to remove food noise, stabil
Ep 455 - Why I Moved To Dubai
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – In this episode, I share why I moved to Dubai, and the personal, professional, and lifestyle factors behind the decision. I then share my early reflections three weeks into living here.
Ep 454 - Hall of Fame | Krishna Sonegra: BRIDE READY & Best Shape For Her Wedding!
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Krishna Sonegra who joined RNT to get into the best shape of her life for her wedding. After being proposed to, she realised she didn'
Ep 453 - Breaking Out The MESSY Middle
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On today's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we're talking about the Messy Middle and the Identity Gap that happens after you lose weight. Most people get lost after they get into the best s
Ep 452 - Hall of Fame | Raghu Kumar: Entrepreneur Drops 40lbs & Explodes His Revenue
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Raghu Kumar, an entrepreneur and CEO who at the age of 40, dropped 40lbs to get into the best shape of his life this year. Raghu
Ep 451 - Hall of Fame | Manika Singh: The 3 Systems To Lose 66lbs As Corporate Mom Of Two
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Manika Singh, who at the start of the year joined RNT after seeing her 3 siblings go through this journey and experience life-changing
Ep 450 - Hall of Fame | Agostina Murgia: Six-Pack Abs & Toned Arms At 61 Years Young!
Subscribe to the Built for Life newsletter: https://www.builtforlife.io Twice a week emails designed for high performers and busy professionals who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best. – "I still cannot believe this is my body and that at 60, I can still do this." That's a quote from Agostina, who on today's episode shares her journey of getting into the best shape of he
Ep 449 - Mindset, Nutrition & Emotional Management In Fitness (Interview from Visionary Podcast By Dipesh Virji)
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm sharing an interview from the Visionary podcast hosted by Dipesh Virji where we had a conversation about everything from how I got started in the industry, how I got started training, to running a coaching business, advice for trainers, turning vegan, becoming a dad, and pretty much everything and anything in between. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the
Ep 448 - Hall Of Fame | Anila Pandian: Reversing Diabetes, Confidence In Clothes & 30kgs Down!
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by long-time RNTer, Anila. Who, to be honest, is completely unrecognizable since where she started three years ago. Anila is down 30 kilos, but more than that her confidence has completely shot through the roof. Seeing her on a photo shoot day rocking outfits she probably never dreamed of and now just living life in a way that she didn't think was p
Ep 447 - Hall Of Fame | Sumit Pal: Executive Sheds 50lbs Despite Relentless Work Travel All Over The US
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Sumit Pal, who in the last 12 months at RNT has absolutely crushed it with his health, fitness, and overall lifestyle change. Sumit is over 20 kilos down now. One of his drivers when he first started was to have the energy and vitality to be at his absolute best as a dad and to help instil long-term lifestyle habits with the family. He's not only
Ep 446 - Hall of Fame | Arpna Mehta: 52.9lbs Down & Beating Stress Eating
After losing her uncle to brain cancer, Arpna spiralled. Grief told her, "Life's too short… eat what you want, drink what you like." But the deeper truth hit harder: Life's too short to waste it feeling tired, sluggish, and disconnected from your best self. She didn't just want to feel better. She needed to be strong, emotionally, mentally, physically, to face what was coming next: Her son's ASD d
Ep 445 - Hall of Fame | Jay Jethwa: From Rock Bottom To 79lbs In 45 Weeks
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Jay Jethwa who comes on to share a raw, real, and honest account of the last 45 weeks on his journey with us. Jay has dropped 36 kilos (79 pounds) in 45 weeks, and we recorded this a day before his photo shoot. There are few times I'm left pretty much speechless with very few things to say - I didn't have to ask anything. The story tells itself,
Ep 444 - AV Solo: Personal Update, USA Retreat & What We Really Sell
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm trying something different and recording a solo podcast to give a personal update on: Being a dad of two My sub-3 hour marathon progress The US retreat we've got coming up FSA/HSA approvals The Christmas Cut Special What we really sell at RNT after having spoken to a bunch of our members this week Chapters: 00:00 Akash Podcast Introduction and Personal
Ep 443 - Hall Of Fame | Vishwa Unadkat: Creating A Sustainable Lifestyle Change
On this week's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by RNTer Vishwa, who is now 14 months into her journey. Vishwa recently completed an awesome photo shoot to mark her checkpoint after losing 30 pounds. She gives a raw and honest account of where she was before she joined RNT, why she joined, why regaining energy was such an important part of her journey, and why she wanted a lifestyle change
Ep 442 - Hall Of Fame | Kim Sandhu: Mom Of 6 Down 50lbs In Her 40s w/ New Health & Confidence
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Kim Sandhu who shares her journey of losing 50 pounds, her journey to finding newfound confidence, health, and breaking a cycle of not being happy in the body she's always desired for 30 years. Kim is raw, sharing very honest thoughts, and I really appreciate how deep she goes into the psychological change that this journey has given her, but als
Ep 441 – July Success Spotlight: Checkpoints, Consolidation & Identity Shifts
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we're spotlighting a few of our members who've absolutely crushed it this past month. You'll hear about the journeys of Vishwa, Kimberley, and Jay as they approach their Checkpoints — and the specific strategy and systems to help them succeed at this critical part of the Transformation Journey. We also share what they'll need to prepare for as they enter Con
Ep 440 - Hall Of Fame | Dr. Roya Javid: Maintaining A Bikini Body For 3+ Years Intuitively At 52 Year Old (As A Mom Of Two, Physician + Entrepreneur)
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by long-time RNTer and physician, Roya Javid, to explore what life has looked like since first starting her journey with us at the end of 2021. After being diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12, Roya spent much of her life battling chronic pain. Then, following the pandemic and a rotator cuff surgery in 2021, she began gaining weight and losing structu
Ep 439 - Hall Of Fame | Archna Mehta: Results In Her 40s Despite PCOS, Menopause Hypothyroid & Vegetarian Diet
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm sitting down with RNTer Archna Mehta who joined us a year ago after hitting a breaking point when she was trying on clothes during a shopping visit. She tried everything for years but after seeing her cousin go through the RNT journey, she knew a holistic approach with a proven method was the missing piece.Fast forward a year and despite PCOS, menopause, h
Ep 438 - Summer Fitness Identity, Mindset & Tactics
In this episode, RNT Coaches Ed and Ivan discuss how to enjoy your Summer while also making progress with your health and fitness goals. With kids off school and family barbecues and big holidays planned, the Summer period can be a challenging time, but this episode is packed with actionable steps for managing it all. They also dig deep into the mindset side of things and how this period can be a
Ep 437 - Is High Performance Without Pressure Possible?
Welcome back to RNT Fitness Radio. Today, I'm joined by Coach Ivan, who's flown in all the way from Australia to spend a few days with us here in the UK. While he's over, we decided to hit record on a conversation we've been having behind the scenes — all about the concept of performance without pressure. For most of my life, I've thrived on pressure. Big goals. High stakes. All-or-nothing thinkin
Ep 436 - What Mindfulness Is Missing (Re-Run)
Hey, it's Akash here, and on this week's episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm bringing back a classic - a rerun of what's still the most popular team episode we've ever recorded. It's called "What Typical Mindfulness Is Missing", and over the years, it's racked up tens of thousands of downloads. I think it struck it chord when it dropped because it tackled a conversation we have often behind the sc
Ep 435 - Introducing BioHealth™ w/ RNT's Medical Officer (Dr. Minil Patel)
BioHealth™ is launching soon. Join the waitlist for first access → https://www.rntfitness.com/biohealth-list In this episode, Akash sits down with RNT's in-house medical officer to dive deep into the real reason most high-performing professionals struggle with energy, fat loss, and long-term health - despite doing "all the right things." They unpack: The key biomarkers that reveal what's rea
Ep 434 - Hall Of Fame | Raj Shah: C Suite Executive Gets Shredded At 40
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I sit down with Raj Shah, a father of two and C suite executive of a major pharmaceutical company in the UK. Raj first came on the pod on episode 92, after his first photoshoot back in 2019, and here we are… 6 years later, talking about how his journey has unfolded since. Raj went on an aggressive Investment Phase for a few years, and decided for his 40th thi
Ep 433 - Psychology of Eating & Food Behaviours w/ Prof. Jane Ogden
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we sit down with Professor Jane Ogden, a leading health psychologist and professor at the University of Surrey. With over three decades of research in eating behavior, weight management, and women's health, Jane has been at the forefront of understanding the psychological drivers behind our relationship with food. Her expertise dives deep into the learned asso
Ep 433 - Psychology of Eating & Food Behaviours w/ Prof. Jane Ogden
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, we sit down with Professor Jane Ogden, a leading health psychologist and professor at the University of Surrey. With over three decades of research in eating behavior, weight management, and women's health, Jane has been at the forefront of understanding the psychological drivers behind our relationship with food. Her expertise dives deep into the learned asso
Ep 432 - Metabolic Health, Training Update & Our Book's 5 Year Anniversary
This episode of RNT Fitness Radio is taken from one of our weekly coaching calls where our Head of Performance, Ed Pilkington, brings one of the coaches on to discuss a popular topic with our members. This week I joined Ed to talk about the 5 year anniversary of the book, how the five phases were built, what's coming up for members, the reason why most people gain weight and our new metabolic heal
Ep 431 - The Truth About Lean Gains, Bulking, and Skinny Fat Muscle Building
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio we dive into muscle building for the skinny fat physique. When you're skinny fat, the temptation is to bulk as fast as possible to try change it but the reality is very different, and the order of the journey can often surprise people. But if you get it right, and apply the muscle building commandments we discuss in this episode, you won't recognise yourself in
Ep 430 - The Art & Science Of Peak Weeks
In this episode we dive into the art & science of what goes into a successful peak week. A photoshoot can be one of the most life-changing experiences, and the excitement of the day starts from the week before, where if you're in great shape, you can apply a few techniques to maximise your look on the big day. Today we dive into what to avoid, the rules of peak week, how to nail it and what to do
Ep 429 - Building An Online Fitness Coaching Business (Founder's Story w/ Akash Vaghela)
After 8 years building RNT Fitness, I hit record to share the real, raw journey. Not just the wins, but the setbacks, sacrifices, and doubts. My wife Chandni joins me to pull back the curtain. This was a step out of my comfort zone, I hope you enjoy it! Chapters: 00:00 The Journey Begins: Eight Years in Business 06:30 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Freedom vs. Workload 15:43 Building a Team: T
Ep 428 - 10 Transformation Truths (To Maximise Progress)
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, Coach Ed and Coach Oli dig into what to expect when getting into the shape of your life by covering 10 transformation truths. Whether you're considering starting a transformation, or want to maximise your progress right now, these are 10 points you need to hear. Chapters: 02:00 - Truth #1: When the Alarm Goes Off… You've Got to Get Up 06:05 - Truth #2: You'
Ep 427 - F*ck Your Excuses: Social Stigmas, All Or Nothing & Children
The hardest thing about a fitness journey is accepting you just gotta do the work if you want the body, health and fitness you're after. In this episode we cut through the BS and share stories on how to navigate social stigmas, break the all or nothing mindset, whilst exploring how children are impacted by a fitness journey. Chapters: 01:50 - Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset 11:58 - Navigatin
Ep 426 - Six Brutal Truths High Achievers Need to Hear About Fitness
Most high achievers are crushing it in their career but are failing in fitness. Today, we're breaking down six brutal truths every high achiever needs to hear about their health and fitness. I've borrowed a format from a good friend of mine, Dan Hill of the Blueprint Podcast, where we pick six topics, or in this case, six truths, and riff on each of them for 10 minutes before moving onto the next.
Ep 425 - Weight Loss Drugs: Benefits, Risks, and Realities (Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro)
In today's episode we dive into the benefits, risks and realities of modern weight loss drugs. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have hit the world by storm, and as they become more accessible, will only continue to do so. There's a lot of stigma and misunderstanding about them, and their side effects, so we wanted to share a balanced approach to how they could be integrated into a fitness j
Ep 424 - Life Update w/ Mrs Vaghela
Today I'm joined by my wife Chandni for a long-awaited episode on the podcast where we talk about what life has been like over the past 12 months since the last time we recorded in Thailand on episode 377. Inside we talk about having a near 2 year old daughter, day to day routines, habit changes, boundaries, fitness and lots more, along with a little announcement at the end. Next steps: 1) App
Ep 423 - RNT Coaching Call Insider [Exclusive]
Twice per week, we hold Coaching Calls for our members. One of those is a live call for them to ask questions to our coaching team, as well as connect with other RNTers. The other is some of our team discussing relevant topics for our member's goals. I've pulled together some clips from those calls from the last few months to give you an insight into some topics that can really help you in your jo
Ep 422 - Hall Of Fame | Reemi Shah: Reclaiming Health After Menopause In 50s
Reemi's life completely changed after the shocking news of her parent's terminal illnesses. She put in all of her efforts to care for them without a second thought. After spending so much time looking after them, Reemi realised she was neglecting herself. So she decided to focus on her health for once, and joined RNT! Her goal was to get strong, break free from years of emotional eating and find r
Ep 421 - A Marathon Masterclass (From 4+ To Sub 3 Hours) w/ Coach John Starrett aka The Stablemaster
DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed outside overlooking the Rift Valley in Kenya, so there will be some background noise - hopefully all the value makes it irrelevant 🙂 On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by my running coach, John Starrett aka The Stablemaster, in what shaped up to be a complete marathon masterclass. Here's the spiel - if you want to take 15, 30 or even 60 minutes off
Ep 420 - Hall Of Fame | Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia: Managing Stress Eating To Maintain "Sweet Spot" Body Composition
Today I'm joined by four time RNT Transformation Award Winner, Dr Maneesha Ahluwalia, who's absolutely crushing it in the Investment Phase of her journey. A year of from her recent checkpoint, she's starting to find her "sweet spot" body composition - this is where you look, feel and perform at your best, and things start to become intuitive. In this conversation we go deep into her story - especi
Ep 419 - 7 Things I Do To Keep A Six-pack Year Round (And Eating Dessert Daily)
If you're listening this, chances are you don't just want to get into the best shape of your life. You want to figure out how to stay in great shape without too much effort. I like to call this the sweet spot. You look great, you feel great, you perform great. And it's easy. In the past 2 years I've cracked the code of staying lean effortlessly after nearly a decade of failing. This is all whilst
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