Best Your Physique Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 186: Ep 186 - Our Obsession With Tracking 43:02

43m ago43:02

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When it comes to reaching your goals, tracking is SO important. We would even argue that it’s necessary. But is there a point where it becomes too much? Or never-ending? Let’s talk about tracking! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hHd-6EsDrKM Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12…

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8: The Genie Is Out 28:54

30m ago28:54

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In the wake of the steroid ring’s downfall, the headline-grabbing prosecutions combine with sports scandals and anxieties about steroids making it into high school locker rooms. Lawmakers decide to take action. The Steroid Control Act of 1990, spearheaded by none other than then-Senator Joe Biden, promises to deal with steroids once and for all. Bu…

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Ep 399 - 10 Ways To Reduce Hunger And Cravings When Dieting To Lose Weight 12:41

1h ago12:41

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Are you struggling with constant hunger while trying to lose weight? Or just battling endless cravings with your busy lifestyle? You’re not alone. That’s why in this podcast I share 10 surprising ways to reduce hunger & cravings you may not have considered. Here’s a sneak peak of the first five: 1. Drink Green Tea or Coffee: Not only do they have n…

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Episode 185: Ep 185 - From Injury To Advocacy - Interview With Bradie Crandall 39:24

2d ago39:24

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Today we welcome Bradie Crandall, captain of the Plantbuilt Strongman team! Bradie’s journey from a spinal injury to championing a plant-based diet is a story of resilience and commitment to ethical competition, challenging the vegan athlete stereotype. Join us for this inspiring interview! Follow Bradie on TikTok & Instagram @veganhercules Watch t…

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7. French Fries or Bust 28:36

4d ago28:36

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When bodybuilder William Dillon moved to LA, he dreamed of getting rich quick by selling the promise of big muscles in a bottle. But in the spring of 1987, that dream has come crashing down around him. With the authorities closing in on the steroid dealing ring, and fearing for his life, it’s time for Dillon and the steroid dealing ring to face the…

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Episode 184: Ep 184 - Be The Change - An Interview With Sally Andersen 53:14

9d ago53:14

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You alone have the power to transform your life. But it’s up to you to be the change! Join us today for an unforgettable interview with Vegan Strong PlantBuilt CrossFit athlete Sally Andersen! Follow Sally on Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply For Coaching 12 Week Ve…

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Ep 398 - Hall Of Fame | Rima Patel: Single Working Mum Loses 12kg To Change Her Life 49:30

16d ago49:30

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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Rima Patel, who comes on to share her incredible journey with us at RNT. After winning one of our unprecedented giveaways in 2022, she joined with the goal to get into the best shape of her life. Rima was raising two children after a divorce trying to balance work and family. She hadn’t felt good i…

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6. One Last Hit 28:26

11d ago28:26

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In the summer of 1986, bodybuilder William Dillon moves to San Diego to leave his steroid dealing days behind him, and live a quiet life of working out and running a gym. Or at least - that’s the plan. When Dillon’s old life comes calling, with the promise of easy money, it’s hard to resist. Dillon returns to the steroid dealing ring he set up with…

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Ep 397 - How To Get Photoshoot Ready w/ A Young Family & Busy Job 50:44

18d ago50:44

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This week on RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Coach Lewis Culshaw from the RNT Team to talk about his recent journey of getting into the best shape of his life for a photoshoot this summer. Lewis dives into how he navigated his schedule to juggle being an active dad, a supportive partner to his pregnant fiance, and of course, working with our member…

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5. The A Team 29:01

18d ago29:01

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Nobody gets arrested for dealing anabolic steroids. That’s the assumption bodybuilder Dan Duchaine, William Dillon and their fellow ring-members are relying upon, as they build the biggest steroid trafficking operation in America. But that’s all about to change. As President Ronald Reagan’s War on Drugs rages in the mid 1980s, the ring find themsel…

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Ep 396 - Hall Of Fame | Sameer Kotecha: Busy Executive & Dedicated Dad Loses 30KG & Keeps It Off (5 YEAR JOURNEY WITH RNT) 1:00:52

24d ago1:00:52

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This week on RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by long-term RNTer Sameer Kotecha, who joins us to share his journey of initially losing 30kg with us in his first year at RNT, before going on to improve his physique AND keep it off in the four years since. Sameer’s journey is an excellent example of executing our Five Phase Method to perfection. Prior to…

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4. Perfect Square Pecs 28:39

25d ago28:39

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In the lobby of Caesar’s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas there’s a modern-day shrine to a 2000 year old adonis - complete with perfectly square pecs. Michelangelo’s David. 17 feet of white marble beefcake. This is an ideal that bodybuilders can only aspire to. And in the 80s bodybuilding scene, a particular image of perfection emerges and begins to trans…

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71. Eric Helms' Elite Bulking Strategy 1:01:38

30d ago1:01:38

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I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss his new pure bodybuilding approach. He has made some major changes to his programming with great results. We talk about: 0:32 Overview of how things have changed since contest prep 3:22 Current training split 14:53 Main movements 19:47 Supersets 31:48 Rest pause / drop sets 43:24 Track…

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Ep 395 - 9 things I no longer recommend for health, fitness and body composition 16:04

27d ago16:04

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After over 3700 body transformations in the last 7 years, here’s 9 things I’ve changed my mind about. A few weeks ago one of our members at RNT Fitness (have the logo pop up) asked me: “What have you changed your mind about since some of your earlier podcast episodes?” This got me thinking on a different time horizon to normal. I usually think of t…

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Ep 394 - Hall Of Fame | Payal Shah: How Busy Mom Achieved Dream Physique After 7 Years Trying 1:10:39

1M ago1:10:39

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Payal grew up underweight with poor eating habits. But in her mid-thirties, she suddenly shot up in weight with very little muscle gain. Despite her best efforts in gym classes, nothing seemed to give her the body she was looking for. Her menstrual cycle was also inconsistent which was a sign of hormone imbalance. She found that she never looked to…

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Episode 183: Ep 183 - Being Flexible Enough To Know When To Pivot 32:35

1M ago32:35

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When the going gets tough, do you change the plan or change the goal? We talk a lot about not being too rigid, but on the other side of the coin is knowing when to pivot. Join Alice & Giacomo for a conversation on flexibility and maintenance while making the most of this summer. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial…

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3. Get Ripped. Quick 29:31

1M ago29:31

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Prior to the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas Venezuela, the issue of sports doping was largely flying under the American public’s radar. But when 19 athletes are found positive for using banned substances at the games, steroids are thrust into focus. And a stigma starts to grow. At the same time, authorities are cracking down on the manufacture …

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Episode 182: Ep 182 - How To Get Started In Bodybuilding 44:34

1M ago44:34

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What does it take to become a competitive bodybuilder? If you’ve ever thought about getting on stage, this episode is for you. Today Ben & Giacomo talk about the trials and tribulations of competition prep, the rewards of profound transformation, and even the financial commitments for competitive natural bodybuilding. Watch this episode on YouTube …

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2. The Guru 28:55

1M ago28:55

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Historian, podcaster and fitness expert Natalia Mehlman Petrzela lifts the lid on the steroid underground - a world of risk-taking and experimentation that lies beneath the glamorous surface of life in the 1980s LA gym scene. It’s all about making it big, at any cost. This is the scene that young bodybuilder William Dillon is initiated into, now th…

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Ep 393 - 7 Diet Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss 14:07

2M ago14:07

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If you’re going to lose weight, you may as well do it right. Inside this podcast I’m going to share 7 biggest diet mistakes keeping you overweight. I speak to 100s of busy men and women every week who are frustrated with their weight loss efforts. They want to feel comfortable in their own skin, reverse health risks, and be a role model to their fa…

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Episode 181: Ep 181 - Orthorexia - The Healthy Eating Disorder 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy or nutritiously… what could be so wrong with that? Well, you’ve heard us say it before—nutrition and eating patterns are MUCH more nuanced than right or wrong, good or bad. Join Ben and Dani for an illuminating conversation on Orthorexia, the “healthy eating” disorder. Watch this episode on YouTube Mus…

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1. All That Glitters 29:50

2M ago29:50

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Meet William Dillon. A young amateur bodybuilder from small-town Illinois, who dreams of getting ripped. It’s the early 1980s and across the USA a fitness revolution is underway. Exercise has become a national pastime and Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking the jacked-up physique mainstream. Dillon is one of many young men with a new kind of American d…

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Episode 180: Ep 180 - Finding The Fun In Fitness Again 44:16

2M ago44:16

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What happens when your fitness routine stops being fun? It happens to the best of us, but it can really drag you down before you even notice what’s going on. Today we welcome back Dani & Giacomo (it’s been a while!) for a talk on how to find the fun in fitness again. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Ex…

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Ep 392 - Hall Of Fame | Hiten Patel: 57kg Down In His 40s After Diabetic Diagnosis! 49:07

2M ago49:07

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In 2018, Hiten weighed 118 kg and discovered that he was now diabetic. After working hard for years on his diet, he made some decent progress… but then it all stopped. His results had plateaued. Frustrated, Hiten wanted to learn why and find the help he needed. That was when he discovered RNT. He began listening to the podcast to start his initial …

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Introducing Extreme - Muscle Men 3:10

2M ago3:10

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Muscle Men is season one of Extreme, the BBC podcast that knows no limits. Each action-packed season tells the story of people who’ve pushed themselves to the very edge of what’s physically or mentally possible – and in doing so, have changed the world... Under the hot California sun, amateur bodybuilders and a former Olympic medallist build the bi…

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Episode 179: Ep 179 - Navigating Compassion Fatigue 36:47

2M ago36:47

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Have you ever internalized or felt impacted by the emotions and trauma of those who are suffering? This is called compassion fatigue, and it’s not just for vegans. But what do you do when it hits? Join Ben & Athena for a special conversation on navigating compassion fatigue! Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Po…

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Ep 391 - How To Lose 1% Bodyweight Every Single Week Until You Can’t Recognise Yourself In The Mirror 11:58

2M ago11:58

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In this episode I’m sharing the audio of a really popular video I uploaded onto YouTube a few weeks back. It’s a step by step guide on how to lose 1% body weight every single week until you can’t recognise yourself in the mirror. If you didn’t know by the way, I’m releasing more and more exclusive content onto YouTube... so if you like video, subsc…

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Episode 178: Ep 178 - The Aggression of Western Yoga with Kristina Jackson 1:09:57

2M ago1:09:57

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Yoga is just another modality of fitness, right? WRONG. So why does western culture often treat it as such? Today we welcome yoga teacher and music artist Kristina Jackson (aka Hexadevi) to talk about yoga as it was taught in the great tradition, and some of the questionable adaptations that have appeared in the west. Follow Kristina on Instagram a…

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70. Eric Helms: Food Choices & Nutrient Timing For Fat Loss 56:22

2M ago56:22

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I had the honour of having Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss fat loss: 1:10 Does eating clean matter for fat loss? 6:23 Fiber intake 13:17 Nutrient timing: distributing carbs 21:34 Post-workout nutrition 26:07 Protein timing 34:17 Bedtime nutrition 39:24 Refeeds & diet breaks 50:39 Adjusting macros Find Eric: https://3dmuscl…

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Ep 390 - A Running Masterclass with Mike Antoniades 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

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Today I have a very special guest - Mike Antoniades, the Founder and Performance & Rehabilitation Director of the Movement & Running School. In 2023 I started taking running more seriously but I quickly realised I had no idea how to actually run. So I was introduced to Mike’s team by a friend of mine who said it was the single best investment he’d …

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Episode 177: Ep 177 - WFPB vs IIFYM - A Shift In Perspective 54:01

3M ago54:01

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Is a Whole Foods Plant Based diet really good for you? While some people swear by it, we have seen wildly different results with some of our clients. Join Ben and Dani for a conversation on diet’s impact on social flexibility and longevity. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Apply F…

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Episode 176: Ep 176 - Trying To Do Too Much At Once 38:40

3M ago38:40

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Are you trying to do too much at once? It's important to go after your goals, but all too often we see people sabotage themselves by reaching too far in too many directions. Join Ben & Giacomo today for a conversation on keeping it real. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By Brussels One Month Free Trial (Podcast Exclusive!) PRODUCTS: Vegan Prot…

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Ep 389 - Hall Of Fame | Chandni Patel: Busy Pharmacist Loses 49lbs At 40! 38:42

3M ago38:42

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Despite working with a personal trainer in the gym for years…Chandni never saw results.Her trainer was great at helping her work out. But her real problem lay with her nutrition, and she wasn’t educated on how to eat for weight loss. Especially with a vegetarian diet and a busy lifestyle. So just before her 40th birthday, Chandni decided that enoug…

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Ep 388 - How To Build Muscle Without Amazing Genetics (Fat Loss For The Final Time) 52:52

3M ago52:52

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In this next part of our Fat Loss For The Final Time Series, we dive into what exactly it takes to build muscle without amazing genetics. Expect to learn what makes a muscle grow, the importance of execution and range of motion, and when exactly you should be increasing the weight or adding reps to your training. We also cover how to maximise recov…

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Episode 175: Ep 175 - The Dystopian Evolution of Social Media with Athena Trombly 47:16

3M ago47:16

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What the heck happened to social media!? Is any of this real anymore? Even when the fake-ness is obvious (and it’s not always obvious these days), it still takes a toll on us emotionally and socially. Today we welcome back Athena Trombly for some real talk! As promised, here is our list of badass women over 45 that are worth following on Instagram:…

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Ep 387 - Hall Of Fame | Stela Zakheou: From Stress Eating Corporate To Starting Business In Best Shape Of Her Life! 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Welcome back to another episode of RNT Fitness Radio, where I’m joined by RNTer Stela, who’s journey with us began at the same time her frustration with her corporate career peaked. The unhealthy habits of her corporate life had taken a big toll. She felt unfit, unhealthy and ready for a change. After listening to my book about 18 months ago, she r…

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Episode 174: Ep 174 - The Period Episode 42:38

3M ago42:38

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It's time to talk about that time of the month. Is there any universal advice about menstruation? The only thing we've found to be consistent is that EVERY body that bleeds... is different. However, there are a few things we can probably all agree on (namely that the new trend of "cycle syncing"... is whack). Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles B…

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