On May 2nd, Will Smith broke the Internet when he posted a picture of himself looking a little less than his normal self. In a flamboyant "belly out" pose with a pair of boxers, slippers and unzipped windbreaker, he captioned it." This is the body that carried me through an entire pandemic and countless days grazing thru the pantry. I love this body, but I wanna FEEL better. No more midnight muffins… this is it! Imma get in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE!!!!!"Off the back of this, he started something new: The #BigWillieChallenge. The rules are simple: Post a picture of your body now Take 12 weeks to get into the shape of your life Post a picture of your body after The challenge has sparked a craze amongst a number of rappers, musicians and male celebrities in Will Smith's circles, and it's a fantastic message, incentive and movement to be pushing out there on such a wide platform. There are probably thousands, if not millions, of people who may be on this challenge, so we thought we'd put together a podcast and a guide, which you can find in the show notes, on how to maximize the #BigWillieChallenge so you not only get into the shape of your life, but you set yourself up to stay there for life. It includes the full set up of a transformation checklist, how to make changes, and why mastering the tip of the mountain of this challenge will be the most critical component to it. "When you find that sweet spot, it's when the magic happens." - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:08 – initials steps to do 06:10 – Transformation checklist 09:25 – Mistakes on doing nutritional variations 12:24 – Executions over unnecessary changes 14:27 – Importance of measuring your food intake 17:25 – Learning by doing 21:42 – Is 12 weeks enough? 25:50 – fat loss and dieting 28:50 – Control and character building 30:35 – Grind and Consolidation 34:20 – Physical as the vehicle for a greater purpose 36:00 – Our body as a scoreboard 37:48 – Finding that sweet spot 39:00 – Wrap 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 [email protected] 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

Amisha had always struggled with self-confidence, inadequacy, and self-esteem, and as a result, made decisions that often went against her true authenticity. After a major chnage in her life at the end of 2019, she decided to take back control and make a promise to start doing what she wanted to do. This meant using the physical as the vehicle and putting in the work to make serious changes for life. Outside of incredible physical progress, Amisha has now developed more confidence in all areas of her life: her work, relationships and plans. Her journey has been one of education, internal focus and total ownership of her actions, and in this episode, we dive into the story behind her incredible transformation. "Look amazing on the outside and feel amazing in the inside." Amisha Patel Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – What's the deal-breaker? 03:55 – Amisha's marriage 09:28 – Questioning oneself 12:00 – Hearing insecurities 13:57 – Years of Journey 16:10 – What made the trigger 18:40 – How changes affect confidence 21:10 – Reassurance over insecurities 23:40 – Commitment as a choice 25:33 – What's surprising in the last months 26:40 – Gamechanger habits 29:17 – Playing around with the plans 31:20 – A message of building confidence to women 33:20 – Easy steps to get started 34:50 – Self-love 37:11 – Amisha 2.0 41:10 – Physical as the vehicle 42:10 – A message to a younger Amisha 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 [email protected] 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 tackle a big question that has been growing in popularity of late: can you really be healthy at every size? After the wildly popular Cosmopolitan magazine ran a massive feature on how there is no 'one size fits all', and how every size can be healthy, we thought it'd be good to address why such advertising may be dangerous, what the realities of obesity are, and the future repercussions on it. This segues into a discussion on BMI, child obesity, nutrition for children, and all the science and application poured into it! Stay tuned for a big episode here! "Whatever size you are, try not to link your self-worth to it. " - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [02:50] – Thoughts on being overweight [07:17] – Anorexic vs Obese [11:05] – Why education is more empowering [13:09] – How transformation allows a lot of functions [16:00] – Metabolic health [19:55] – Acceptance as an issue [23:25] – Success or failure on weight loss [27:20] – Keeping the weight long term [29:50] – Child Obesity [32:40] – Parental roles on feeding their children [40:58] – How childhood dictates adulthood [43:00] – Using food as a reward [46:30] – Conclusion 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 [email protected] 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.

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At the end of 2019, Atish was told by his wife, you need to make a change now. With two kids and a growing business, Atish's lifestyle was holding him back in every aspect. Fueled with too much alcohol and poor food choices, Atish had never valued the power of self-care in making him a better father, husband and entrepreneur until he started his journey at the beginning of 2020. Ever since, he's shocked he never started it earlier, because he's in the best place he's ever been across the board. In the episode, Atish talks about defying the odds since dropping out of college, his battle with the male ego, and going deep to the core of who he is, while finding his deeper purpose and mission in life. My favourite sentiment from the episode was when Atish said that if everyone did this journey at 18, there would be a massive difference in society, whether it be in their future relationships, or in their growth in creating real meaningful, impactful work. "It takes a lot of positivity to be on the journey." Atish Parmar Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – What Atish was in 2019 03:50 – Atish and the drastic changes 05:00 – Alcohol as a go-to-solution 08:20 – How he changed his view on alcohol 11:35 – What is success to Atish 13:25 – Doing something different and shifting to what you want 18:00 – Starting with social media and his journey 22:25 – What would you tell an 18-year-old? 26:28 – Independence and life skills 28:15 – The initial transition of change with RNT 32:56 – Struggles in getting in shape 35:00 – How he sees life outside RNT 40:30 – Understanding why he has to leave some things in the past 42:33 – When do you want to change? What are the triggers? 45:20 – Being not bothered about what people say 47:48 – The fear of getting deep the surface 52:12 – Last words 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 [email protected] 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.

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, Ivan and I decide to put Ed Pilkington under the spotlight, where we ask questions about his upbringing, his early years in sports coaching, the differences in passion projects and careers, and why and how he lives and breathes our mantra: the physical is the vehicle. "Go along and do some work experience, then see what it's actually like. " - Ed Pilkington Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [00:05] – Ed's Family background [02:54] – Ed as a sportsman [04:40] – Training Practices [07:15] – Correlating wins and team cohesions [09:35] – The element of giving harsh feedback [11:57] – Having body images [13:40] – Body composition focus [15:40] – Ed's performance shift [17:00] – Things he wishes he knew before his career [18:35] – Advice to people who consider fitness as a career [22:11] – How do you know if it's your calling? [26:40] – Things that Ed is interested outside fitness [31:25] – Experience working in Dubai [32:50] – Ed and Uni's story [36:52] – Few people who inspired Ed [42:14] – Wrap up (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 [email protected] 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.

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Every quarter, I sit down and reflect on how the previous three months have gone in all aspects of my life. This reflection is less of a hard data review, but more of a check in with myself as to what I've learnt, what's been good, and what I need to improve on. It's always a fun activity, and usually involves looking back on the entire quarter's calendar, to-do's, journal entries, just to get a feel of what's happened, and what I can take forward. The first quarter of 2021 has been an absolute game changer, and I'm calling this edition of my Quarterly Insights as the Renewal, because I feel like a totally different person to a few months ago. I've spoken about it briefly in some recent episodes, in this one, I dive into the triggers, the changes and how I think I've finally put to bed my long struggle with burnout. "The most important work begins with myself. " - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [00:33] – Exhaustion and symptoms [02:15] – Lack of listening to the signs of burn out [03:00] – Taking days off [04:20] – Man's inability to be quiet and alone [05:35] – Being connected to everything except self [06:30] – Loving solitude [07:00] – Addiction to hustling and work [10:15] – Three priorities that matter [11:10] – Letting go and holding on [12:40] – Transformation Journey: Physical as the Vehicle [14:22] – Interesting part of Akash's life [15:10] – Top 5 Books [17:30] – Finishing note 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 [email protected] 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.

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We've hit the double century at RNT Fitness Radio, and I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported this show since the beginning, it really does mean a lot and I can't wait for the next 100! To celebrate this special milestone, I'm bringing on my better half, partner in crime, and soon to be wife, Chandni. The belief and support she gives me in everything I do never ceases to amaze me, and I know that I wouldn't be able to do half of what I do without her, so I'm excited to bring her onto the podcast and discuss the journey of our dating days, all the way to being on the cusp of being Mrs Vaghela! "I knew because, through everything, we just clicked. " - Chandni Chavda Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:10 – How it all began 03:50 – Dating a driven person 09:23 – Love language 13:35 – Doing catch up when away 16:11 – Ability to feel completely okay on your own 18:30 – Fear of being alone and the unknown 23:15 – All about Fearless Females 26:19 – Effects of rejection 30:20 – Dating someone who is not into fitness 36:00 – Advice to single people 39:28 – Alone time and loving oneself 43:48 – Learnings in living together 44:07 – What to expect on Fearless Females 49:58 – Knowing He's the one 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 [email protected] 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.

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Welcome to episode 199 of RNT Fitness Radio where I am joined by two close friends, Shyam Kotecha and Minil Patel, to discuss some of the lessons and experiences we've accumulated since we started training together in 2010. Shyam was the first person I ever helped in this game, and Minil wasn't too far after him in time. Both have since been privy to my biggest experiments and training ideas, that has led them to totally transform physically, mentally, as well as going on to win powerlifting competitions, setting records and becoming the embodiment of the mantra: the physical is the vehicle! "In starting out; stick with it, be consistent and it will come." - Minil Patel Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:10 – Reflections on past self as compared to now 02:10 – Hindrances to feeling your best and taking care of yourself 06:20 – Self-perception based on outside factors 08:50 – Relating sports to fitness 11:25 – Philosophy in training 16:45 – Program hopping 17:50 – Training; Interest vs Boredom 22:00 – Accelerating progress in training 29:15 – Right body awareness 34:33 – Noticing the changes 44:35 – Life without training 46:10 – Mistakes done on training [51:15] – Training evolution 10 years from now 50:35 – Easy ways to retire 01:03:00 –Wrap 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 [email protected] 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.

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This episode is a bit different to the norm, in that I'm thrown into the interview seat by fellow team members Ed & Ivan, to discuss questions such as: what is my biggest regret, how do I deal with external criticism, how did I know this path was for me, what do I still want to achieve physically, and how I balance building a business with my relationships. This was a fun one to record, and it went pretty deep! "Learn to focus on what you should work hard on." - Akash Vaghela Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [00:10] – Akash's biggest regrets in life [04:15] – Going away from a certain path [06:57] – A note to his younger self [09:45] – Doing what you enjoy [11:00] – Dealing with criticisms [13:00] – Being more than the physical [15:55] – RNT as part of a culture [18:00] – Being transparent for transformation [23:00] – RNT's Education [25:15] – Digital Sharecropping [29:35] – Akash's thoughts on self-help books [33:20] – How Akash sees the future [36:45] – Training Hard [35:50] – Success and high performance [40:00] – High performance in all aspects of life [46:15] – Linking dreams and family [50:35] – Easy ways to retire [53:28] – Relationship, work, and health [53:30] – All about hardwork [58:15] – Working hard: A trial and error [59:10] – Favorite book Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "RNT Fitness Radio" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on [email protected] 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.

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On this episode of #RNTFitnessRadio I am joined by long-term member, Ricky Shah, who to this day, is still the most impressive physical starting point I have seen on an application form. At the start of my book, I say: getting in shape is easy, staying in shape is a whole different ball game. Ricky knew this so decided to come to us for one reason, and for what we are best at: to learn how to stay in shape, make continuous improvements, and truly transform your behaviour, mindset, and identity to be your best self. Where this podcast gets interesting is when we tap into Ricky's consumer psychology background, and explore themes of decision fatigue, food variety, reversions to the mean, and the most popular meal in the UK. He has recommended some books to read more on these topics, for which I have linked in the show notes below. "In order to succeed, you need to be innovative." - Ricky Shah Timestamps: [00:00] – Ricky's Journey (Intro) [03:30] – The reason why he met RNT [04:35] – Weight loss and rebound [06:20] – How he managed to change his thinking [09:23] – Principles he applied to his training [12:45] – Love for learning [15:00] – Integrating something in his lifestyle [20:25] – Nutrition Repertoire [22:20] – What should be done to shift behavioral patterns [27:25] – Reflection about mastering body composition [29:30] – Rules he follows day to day [31:40] – What make him stop doing what he sees form others [36:10] – Change in the coping mechanisms [38:42] – Getting back to who he was before [41:25] – Long-term body goals [44:25] – Athletic side [45:37] – Wrap 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 [email protected] 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.

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