RNT Fitness Radio

Akash Vaghela & Team RNT
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 503 - Hall of Fame | Vivek Yalamanchili: Global Executive & Dad Of Two Drops 26 lbs For Peak Performance

    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/vivek-yalamanchili-rebuilt-his-health-in-his-40s   –   Welcome to RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by RNTer Vivek, who recently hit a checkpoint with us. When Vivek turned 40, he decided enough was enough. Having watched a number of his friends go through the RNT journey and absolutely crush it, he finally took the plunge at the start of 2026.   He's a father of two, holds a global role in a VC group, and is based out in Texas. For Vivek, the challenges were always the same: a relentless work schedule spanning every time zone, travelling two weeks of every month, and two young kids to balance it all around.   This is a brilliant insight into what it looks like to go from having no structure with your health and fitness to fully dialling in, and using the physical transformation as a vehicle to improve every other aspect of your life. Vivek is down 26 lbs, in the best shape of his life, and looking forward to a productive muscle-building phase with us.   So let's dive in.   Chapters: 0:05 Intro 1:58 The Trigger Moments Behind Vivek's Decision 3:30 Why Personal Health Kept Getting Deprioritized 5:08 Turning 40 And Deciding Enough Was Enough 6:42 Building A New Routine Around Work And Family 11:00 Nutrition And Travel Strategies 14:58 A Free Book For Listeners 15:27 Staying Consistent Through The Process 16:46 The Mindset Shift Around Food And Habits 19:09 Prioritizing Sleep As A Family Man 21:12 Hitting Checkpoint At 26 Pounds Down 23:47 Future Goals 26:11 Family And Work Impact 29:37 Advice For Busy Dads Turning 40 32:04 Final Words   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

  2. Aug 25

    Ep 502 - Hall of Fame | Neel Chandarana: Business Owner & Dad Of Three 30 kg Down & Living in the Sweet Spot 3 Years Later

    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/applynow    –   Welcome to RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by Neel Chandarana, who comes on the podcast to share what the first three years of his journey with us have been like.   Neel recently celebrated three years with RNT, having lost 30 kg, consolidated it beautifully, built a substantial amount of muscle, and, more than anything, refined the lifestyle solution that's kept him in great shape, right in his sweet spot, for the last two and a half years.   I wanted to bring him on to talk about what this actually looks like in the real world, for an entrepreneur, a business owner, a dad of three, someone who loves to travel and has learned to bring health and fitness into his day-to-day life. If you want to know what a successful, long-term investment phase really looks like, this episode is for you.   So without further ado, let's dive in.   Chapters:  0:05 Cold Open 0:54 Host Introduction 1:52 The Trigger Moments Behind Neel's Journey 4:37 Meal Prep And Family Nutrition 6:23 Building A Sustainable Daily Routine 9:07 The Danger Zone: Managing Afternoon Cravings 12:40 Dinner Routine And Quick Healthy Recipes 16:43 Life After Checkpoint: Finding The Sweet Spot 22:01 Sponsor Break 22:35 Developing Food Intuition Two Years In 25:35 Balancing Business, Family And Training 29:48 Sleep And Recovery Challenges 32:10 From 90kg To New Neel: Lifestyle Transformation 35:32 Blood Markers And Managing Genetic Risk 36:59 Kilimanjaro, Three Peaks And Future Goals 39:14 Why This Time Was Different 41:28 Advice For Someone On Day One 43:22 Closing Thoughts And Final Words   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

  3. Aug 18

    Ep 501 - The T-Score Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

    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    The 12-Week Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com    Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/applynow  Got a topic you want covered on the podcast? Email podcast@rntfitness.com  –   Most women don't find out their bone density is a problem until it's already visible on a scan, and by then years of preventable loss are gone. In this episode, Akash breaks down the T score, the one number every woman over 40 needs to know, what it actually measures, and why the window to protect your bones starts in your 40s, not your 60s.   You'll learn: 1. Why 1 in 2 women over 40 will suffer a life altering fracture, and why the risk is set decades earlier. 2. How a DEXA scan and your T score predict your bone health years in advance. 3. Why bone is living tissue that responds to heavy resistance training, and what actually builds density (hint: it's not the pink dumbbells). 4. The exact rep ranges, frequency, and intensity backed by research to increase lumbar spine bone density. 5. Why prevention now beats damage control at 65.   This is about more than fitness. It's about staying independent, mobile, and strong for decades to come. Life by design, not by default.   Chapters: 0:01 Newsletter Promo 0:44 Introduction: The T-Score Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Know 1:18 The Fracture Risk Every Woman Should Know 2:02 Understanding Your T Score And DEXA Scans 3:57 Bone Is Living Tissue That Responds To Training 4:18 The Research On Resistance Training And Bone Density 5:46 Which Exercises Actually Build Bone 7:00 How To Program Your Training For Bone Density 7:49 Test Now: Prevention Versus Damage Control 8:49 Free Body Transformation Tool   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

  4. Aug 11

    Ep 500 - Wearables: The 4 Metrics That Actually Matter

    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    The 12-Week Calculator: https://calculator.rntfitness.com    Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/ytapplynow  Got a topic you want covered on the podcast? Email podcast@rntfitness.com  –   We just hit 500 episodes of RNT Fitness Radio. To mark it, this one's a solo deep dive into wearables and where they actually fit into your fitness transformation.   Akash breaks down the 4 metrics worth paying attention to (sleep, steps, resting heart rate, and recovery), what each one actually reveals about your body, and why the real value of a wearable isn't the tech, the AI coaching, or the fancy graphs. It's awareness. You go from guessing to knowing.   He also runs through the popular devices (Apple Watch, Aura Ring, Whoop, Garmin, Fitbit) and why the one you pick matters far less than actually wearing it and looking at the data every week.   This is life by design, not by default. If you're ready to apply what you're hearing, go to www.rntfitness.com/pro.   Chapters: 00:06 Intro: 500 Episodes Of RNT Fitness Radio 02:06 The Power Of Awareness 06:29 What Wearables Reveal: Sleep 08:16 Steps: The Invisible Fitness Tracke  09:50 Resting Heart Rate 11:30 Recovery: Permission, Not Motivation 13:51 Choosing The Right Wearable 18:56 Using Your Data The Right Way 20:09 Outro And Free Tool   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

  5. Aug 4

    Ep 499 - Hall of Fame | Kate Bell: Entrepreneur & Mother Of Three 22 lbs Down in the Best Shape of Her Life

    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/applynow   Case Study:    –   Welcome to RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by RNTer Kate Bell, who comes on the podcast to share her journey of getting into the best physical shape of her life.   Kate is an entrepreneur living in the Cayman Islands, and a mum of three with five kids in the house. She travels often and has been into health and fitness for a while, but had never quite got the results that truly reflected what she wanted to see in her body.   Kate found us through a podcast I featured on a couple of years ago, where I talked about the identity gap that so many people fall into, the all-in or all-out trap. They're great Monday to Friday, then completely derailed at the weekend, and as a result never achieve the body they dream of. That's what drew Kate in, and it's exactly what she's been overcoming on her journey with us.   She's now in the best shape of her life, 22 lbs down, and looking forward to building muscle, getting stronger, and refining her lifestyle solution as she continues to thrive in business, as a mum, and as an all-round high performer.   So without further ado, let's dive in.   Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 1:12 Meet Your Host 2:08 Trigger Moments & Finding RNT 4:57 Living Two Identities 6:02 The MyFitnessPal Trap 8:22 Family Reactions To The Change 10:43 Protein Rice Discovery 11:13 Relationship With Exercise Then vs Now 14:08 Family Dynamic With 5 Kids 15:41 Meal Prep For A Family Of 7 19:08 Why Intermittent Fasting Backfired 23:01 Bridging The Split Identity 26:01 Weighing In As An Anchor Point 29:04 Hitting Checkpoint: 22 Lbs Down 31:21 Considering Ozempic 34:23 Fear Of Success & Consolidation Mindset 37:57 Managing Cravings & Close Calls 39:44 Identity, Trust & Business Impact 42:58 What's Next For Kate 44:37 Final Advice For Listeners 46:19 Outro   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

    Ep 499 - Hall of Fame | Kate Bell: Entrepreneur & Mother Of Three 22 lbs Down in the Best Shape of Her Life

  6. Jul 28

    Ep 498 - Creatine Isn't Just a Muscle Supplement, It's a Brain Supplement

    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    –   Creatine isn't just for building muscle, it's one of the most exciting brain health supplements on the market right now, and most people have no idea.   In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, Akash breaks down what creatine actually is at a simple, no-nonsense level, then dives into the brain benefits that have been flying under the radar: cognition, mood, energy, neuroprotection, and even sleep quality. You'll also get the full rundown on the classic performance benefits, exactly how much to take, when to take it, and why creatine monohydrate is the only version worth your money.   Whether you're an athlete, a desk worker, or a student, if you've got a brain that needs to perform, this episode is for you.   This isn't about chasing shortcuts. It's about giving your body and brain what they need to function at their best, because life by design beats life by default every time.   Got a question about creatine, or a topic you want covered on a future episode? Email podcast@rntfitness.com.   Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 0:47 What Is Creatine 7:18 How to Actually Take Creatine 10:42 Who Benefits and Final Thoughts 12:39 Outro   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

    Ep 498 - Creatine Isn't Just a Muscle Supplement, It's a Brain Supplement

  7. Jul 21

    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, who has been with us since November 2024. Her trigger moment was a combination of a few things: The 35-40 lbs she'd been carrying for two decades, since the birth of her two children, that simply wouldn't shift Reaching her early 50s and experiencing menopause, and seeing high cholesterol in her annual blood test Plantar fasciitis, which was starting to affect her ability to walk and her day-to-day life Since then, she's dropped 40 lbs and gone well beyond what she ever expected. Perhaps the biggest win of all: as a lifelong insomnia sufferer, she now falls asleep almost as soon as she hits the pillow, rather than the two to four hours she used to lie awake. She was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years ago, and as a result believed getting into shape was simply never going to be possible for her. But her journey with RNT over the past 18 months has completely changed that belief, and she's gone on to inspire many others to join RNT and take charge of their own health. At her daughter's wedding a few months ago, she was continuously mistaken for the bride's sister rather than her mother, which is surely the ultimate compliment. I'm excited for you to listen to this one. So without further ado, let's dive in.   Chapters:  0:05 Introduction 2:24 Two Decades Of Stuck Weight 4:39 The Hypothyroidism Diagnosis 6:38 Rock Bottom: Plantar Fasciitis And Menopause 8:39 Joining RNT At Thanksgiving 10:49 The Rock Bottom Moment In Depth 14:04 Clean The Palate Phase 16:26 First Day In The Gym 18:10 Process Phase: Travel And Meal Prep Strategies 24:04 Cultural Food Adjustments 25:15 Biggest Challenges: Steps And Insomnia 27:45 Beating Insomnia: Screen Time And Journaling 29:13 Weight Loss Results And The Photoshoot Decision 31:38 Daughter's Wedding: Mistaken For Sisters 35:16 Lessons Learned: Protein, Sleep, And Boundaries 40:16 Investment Phase: What's Next 42:56 Advice For Women Considering RNT 45:42 Closing Thoughts   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

    Ep 497 - Hall of Fame | Sharmilee Patel: Beating Insomnia, Menopause, and 20 Years of Stuck Weight

  8. Jul 15

    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 partner sometimes resist your fitness transformation, even when they say they support you?   In this episode, Akash and Ed break down the three phases where relationships tend to hit friction on a body transformation journey: the conversation before you even sign up, the moment your partner realizes how much is actually going to change, and the long-term shift once you're in shape and staying there.   They cover the different "buyer" archetypes people fall into when starting a program (including the ones who join in secret), why preaching to your partner almost always backfires, and how to ask for support in a way that actually works. Akash and Ed also share their own relationship habits, from a weekly five-point check-in ritual to how they've learned to divide training time with their own wives, and close with a simple but important point: if you wouldn't want your partner to overhear how you talk about them, that's a sign the conversation needs to happen directly.   Whether your partner is fully on board, quietly skeptical, or actively pushing back, this episode gives you a framework for navigating it, without turning your transformation into a source of tension at home.   Chapters:  0:05 Intro 1:02 Why Partners Resist Your Transformation 2:39 Phase 1: Before You Even Sign Up 5:48 Phase 2: Realizing What They Signed Up For 15:45 Phase 3: The Long Game 18:34 Getting Over the Resistance 21:16 Relationship Check-Ins and Marriage Talk 23:29 Avoiding Small Talk 24:08 The Preaching Trap 30:21 Reframing the Partner's Fears 30:28 Marathon Banter 30:53 Following Through and Specific Asks 33:48 Kids Logistics and Lockdown Lessons 35:46 Training Separately, Together 39:05 You Don't Need Matching Intensity 40:09 Paddle and Personal Purchases 42:20 The Weekly Relationship Check-In Ritual 44:45 Final Words 46:51 Outro   –   Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela

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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.

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  • Creator
    Akash Vaghela & Team RNT
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    506
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    RNT Fitness Radio

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