RNT Fitness Radio
Ep. 199 - Hall of Fame | Shyam Kotecha & Minil Patel - Training Lessons Since 2010
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
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