Keeping It REAL

In this episode of the RFT Community Podcast, we sit down with Karen, a long-time member of the RFT community, to talk about strength, motherhood, identity, and what it really means to rebuild after having a baby. Karen has been part of RFT for over six years, completed more than 1,200 training sessions, trained consistently through pregnancy, and is now navigating the reality of returning to trai...

Most people think results come down to willpower. But what if it’s just biology? In this episode, Mitch and Vicky break down the real science behind how your body burns energy — so you can stop guessing and start working smarter. You’ll learn: 🔥 What your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) really means 🚶‍♀️ Why your daily movement (NEAT) makes or breaks your results 💪 How to calculate your TDEE — and w...

Most people think fat loss ends when the scales drop — but that’s where real transformation begins. In this episode of Real Talk, Vicky and Mitch dive deep into the often-missed phase of every fat loss journey: maintenance. You’ll learn: How to transition out of a calorie deficit without gaining the weight back What your “new maintenance” calories actually look like Why your metabolism adapts — an...

In this very first episode of Keeping It Real, we (Vicky Van de Luecht & Mitchell Phillips) open the doors and let you in behind the scenes of our journey. For the past 12 years, we’ve built Real Fitness Training (RFT) from the ground up — starting as two passionate locals with a vision for something bigger than a gym, to now leading a thriving community that’s transforming lives and laying th...

“How do I lose fat and keep my energy up for 5 training sessions a week… without burning out while working long hours and raising kids?” This is the question we get all the time — and in this episode of Keeping It Real, we unpack the truth. Vicky & Mitch share why the old ‘more is better’ fitness model is broken — and how it’s driving women and parents into cycles of fatigue, stress, and stubb...

🎙️ Exciting Announcement: "Keeping it Real with Co-Founders of RFT" Premieres with "The Less is More Approach for Sustainable Long-Term Results" 🌿