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The Jay Ferruggia Show

Jay Ferruggiajasonferruggia.com
If you're a high-achieving man over 40, who wants to get ripped, build muscle and be fully optimized, this is the premier show for you. Known as "The Transformation King", Jay Ferruggia has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry. He's a trusted advisor to WWE, UFC, MLB, NFL, LiveStrong, Schwarzenegger, and Fortune 500 companies. And there's no one better at helping midlife men make identity-changing transformations. You'll learn simple, cutting-edge strategies that will help you finally build the body you want… and keep it for life.
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Episodes

#290: Man Up with Bedros Keuilian

My guest today is the Immigrant Edge and The American Dream. He's the founder and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp, author of the best-selling book "Man Up," and one of the most successful and iconic figures in the fitness industry. Most importantly, he is an amazing human being and a man I'm proud to call one of my best friends, Bedros Keuilian. In this episode Bedros explains the strategies, habits and shifts in mindset that can help take anyone from a struggling "crop duster" to a high performance "f...

Apr 12, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 290

#289: NFL Veteran, Heath Evans on Training, Nutrition, Recovery and Mindset

My guest in this episode is 10-year NFL Veteran, Heath Evans. A lifetime fitness fanatic, Heath was one of the most jacked dudes to ever play the game. Since retiring from pro football, he has turned his focus towards helping other people build their bodies. He founded Heath Evans Strength Academy, where he provides members with daily workouts, nutrition advice and other exclusive online content. In this episode we talk training, nutrition, growing up with a Marine, what it takes to play in the ...

Apr 06, 20191 hr 5 min

#288: Are You Doing Too Much Volume? Optimal Frequency, Best Exercises for Abs & Traps

Over the last few years you may have heard some relatively new (less than 10 years of real world experience) trainers and online fitness guru's regurgitate the following statement, "volume is the key driver of hypertrophy gains." That statement is continually made these days because of some studies showing that those who did more sets gained more muscle. But it's hardly conclusive and hardly the advice that everyone should adhere to. If you lack the requisite 10-25 years of real world coaching e...

Mar 29, 201956 minEp. 288

#287: The #1 Limiting Factor in Your Training, Do you Need to Squat & Deadlift, IIFYM or Keto, Balancing Fitness & Life

Another solo Q&A episode coming at you this week. Pay extra special attention to what I'm spittin in the first and last answer. There are a few tidbits in there that could make a huge difference in your training, your results, your recovery, and your overall enjoyment of life. Keep sending the awesome questions my way and I'll keep answering. Thanks. And enjoy today's episode featuring the following questions: What are you currently learning about yourself? The single most important aspect o...

Mar 20, 201950 min

#286: Training Methods to Fight Stress & Anxiety, "Functional" Exercises, Parallel Vs. ATG Squats, Combatting Information Overload

Thank you guys for all the positive feedback on the last two Q&A episodes. And thank you for continuing to submit great questions and leave iTunes reviews. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. This show is for you so the more you let me know exactly what you want, the better I can make it. To kick this episode off I'm giving away several bags of Athletic Greens. So please listen for your name at the beginning of the show. After that I tackle the following questions you guys asked: What...

Mar 12, 201953 minEp. 286

#285: 28 Days to Shredded

Before I tell you what's on today's podcast, I wanted to thank you. The solo listener Q&A episode I did last week for you guys became our most downloaded episode in the first 48 hours in over a year. That tells me that we need to do more of these Q&A episodes. So rather than wait a few more weeks I figured we'd do another one right away. In today's show I answer the following questions that you guys sent in: What does a full day of eating look like for me? Would you ever try a vegan diet...

Mar 05, 201945 minEp. 285

#284: How I Stay Strong & Lean at 44

It's my first solo Q&A episode in far too long and I'm answering your questions including: What are roughly your macros now? [4:18] How do you go about optimizing sleep? Any hacks? [5:41] Do you use a barbell in your training at all nowadays? [7:28] What is your ideal weekly training routine? [9:02] Explain Paleo AIP? [10:50] Is putting creatine in hot liquid, like coffee, good or bad? [14:20] Do you need to cycle creatine to not mess with your own body's production of it? [14:36] Are you st...

Mar 01, 201941 minEp. 284

#283: A Power Athlete's Guide to Getting Jacked with John Welbourn

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I have the pleasure of sitting down with 9-year NFL Veteran, and the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ, John Welbourn. John is the mastermind behind the online training phenomena, Johnnie WOD, the self proclaimed industry leading training program for packing on size and thick slabs of muscle. He also created his "Talk to me Johnnie" website and blog as a resource for power athletes looking to unlock their potential. Whether you want to...

Feb 26, 20191 hr 41 minEp. 283

#282: Strong Mind, Strong Body & Strong Coffee with Adam Von Rothfelder

Do you like the NBC show, Strong? If so, you're going to love this episode with Adam Von Rothfelder. A fitness coach of some of the country's most elite CEO's and Executives, Adam was featured on Strong as one of America's Top 10 Trainers. He is also a former MMA fighter, successful gym owner, fitness model and the Founder and CEO of Strong Coffee Company. In this episode I sat down with Adam, and previous guest on Renegade Radio, Kenny Santucci of Solace New York, to discuss training, nutrition...

Feb 19, 20191 hr 28 minEp. 282

#281: Fit to Fat to Fit with Drew Manning

Drew Manning knows what it's like to be overweight, out of shape, unhealthy and uncomfortable in his own skin. He knows the burden of being physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. If that's where you are currently, he can relate. He also knows how amazing it feels to be healthy, lean and muscular. He has experienced what it's like to have almost limitless energy and unshakeable confidence. If that's where you want to be, he can show you how. Drew is a Fitness Expert, Personal Trainer and...

Feb 12, 201956 minEp. 281

#280: The Realistic Approach to Eating Right with Dr. Chris Mohr

Do you find yourself confused and overwhelmed when it comes to nutrition? How and what should you eat? What should you eliminate? One expert says to avoid carbs at all costs, and eat a high fat diet, and the next says the exact opposite. One says you need to eat 5-6 times a day for optimal results and the other says meal frequency and timing doesn't matter. It becomes even more confusing when you look at the plethora of diets; carnivore, low carb, high carb, carb cycling, keto, paleo, low protei...

Feb 05, 201950 minEp. 280

#279: Becoming Unstoppable with Craig Ballantyne

Do you want to learn how to 10x your productivity, so you get more done in less time? Do you want to know how to identify what really matters to you, so you can spend your time, energy and effort on it, instead of burning yourself out on things that are meaningless? Would you like to know how you can achieve your goals AND have time to do things you enjoy? There is no one better to learn from than my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio. He's often referred to as "The World's Most Disciplined...

Jan 29, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 279

#278: The Setpoint Solution: Lose Weight and Keep it Off with SANESolution Founder, Jonathan Bailor

Have you tried losing weight in the past but just couldn't make progress no matter how little you ate or how much you exercised? Even worse, have you managed to lose weight in the past only to gain it all back, and then some? The problem most likely is NOT a lack of discipline and consistency, or any character flaw. The problem is your current "Setpoint," and learning what it is and how to change it will help you finally get the results you want. Jonathan Bailor is the founder of SANESolution.co...

Jan 21, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 278

#277: Overcome Your Fear with Self-Defense Expert, Tony Blauer

Everyone feels fear. From the biggest, toughest, most jacked dudes on earth to small children and frail, elderly women, fear is an emotion all humans know well. If we all feel it, what separates those who take action and do what's necessary in the face of fear from those who let it cripple them? The answer can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. Tony Blauer has dedicated his life to teaching people how to understand and manage their fear even, and especially, in the most stress...

Jan 15, 20191 hr 46 minEp. 277

#276: The Body Coach, Joe Wicks: How to Get Lean in 15

Joe Wicks is a man on a mission. Growing tired of seeing people struggle following the advice of an awful dieting industry, he decided to take action. He created a plan to educate people on how to correctly use food and exercise to build strong, lean and healthy bodies. Known as "The Body Coach," he has helped over 100,000 clients transform their physiques and change their lives. He has sold almost 3 million copies of his books, including the best-selling diet book of all-time, "Lean in 15 – The...

Jan 08, 201948 minEp. 276

#275: The Swiss Superman: WWE Superstar, Cesaro

Have you ever wondered how the stars of the WWE eat and train to build the amazing bodies they display in the ring? Or how they maintain the mental toughness required to compete at the highest level, day in and day out? In this all new episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with WWE Superstar, Cesaro, you get to go behind the curtain for a backstage look at the nutrition, training and mindset it takes to become a champion in the ring and in life. Listen as we discuss: How a WWE Superstar eats dinn...

Dec 31, 20181 hr 38 minEp. 275

#274: Doing the IMPOSSIBLE with Joel Runyon

"You can't do that. It's impossible." If ever in your life you've strived to do something great, cool, unique, challenging and awesome, you've probably heard this phrase in one form or another. But achieving greatness, or doing anything worthwhile, often requires doing things that average people say is impossible. And, perhaps more than anyone else in the world, Joel Runyon believes you CAN do the "impossible". Joel is the founder of IMPOSSIBLE, a company dedicated to helping people push their l...

Dec 21, 20181 hr 2 minEp. 247

#273: The 7 Keys to Longevity with Dr. Jonny Bowden

Do you love the rare instances when the sequel is even better than the original? If so, then you're going to dig the hell out of this episode of Renegade Radio with Dr. Jonny Bowden. Known as the "Nutrition Myth Buster," Jonny helps people sift through the dietary bull sh*t that is commonplace in the health and wellness industry and get to what actually works for weight loss and optimal health. In this episode he drops even more knowledge on the Renegade Nation to help YOU look great and feel am...

Dec 14, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 273

#272: Obstacle Course Racing, Eating, and Training with Hunter McIntyre

Hunter McIntyre is not only one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world, but he also has the kind of physique that almost every red-blooded man on earth would love to have. However, his story doesn't begin with success and a jacked body. After years of hard partying and run-ins with the law left him with nothing but a boatload of heartache and unfilled potential, Hunter found himself participating in a Spartan Race on a whim. Still hungover from the night before, he finished onl...

Dec 07, 201839 minEp. 272

#271: WWE Superstar, Sheamus: How to Train and Eat like a Celtic Warrior

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I have the honor of sitting down with WWE Superstar, "The Celtic Warrior," Sheamus. Sheamus is a four-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and one half of the reigning Smackdown Tag Team Champions. Drawing upon Celtic Mythology and his Irish Warrior ancestors, he has developed a ferocious in ring style and become a juggernaut in the squared circle. Join us for an inside look at his journey from making his debut in pro wrestling to climbing the ranks to...

Nov 30, 20181 hr 17 minEp. 271

#270: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Former UFC Fighter, Kyle Kingsbury

How well do you know yourself and your true identity? Better yet, what can you do to learn more about yourself and find an identity that will bring you more peace, happiness and fulfillment? For Kyle Kingsbury these answers were found in some not so common and perhaps surprising places. A now retired professional MMA fighter, Kyle spent a good portion of his life being angry. This anger served him well when he made his living trying to hurt other men but not so much once he stepped out of the oc...

Nov 26, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 270

#269: Optimizing Brain Function with Evan DeMarco

Do you want to know how to keep your brain healthy and strong? Would you like to improve your focus and concentration, and increase your energy levels, so you can dominate your days and achieve your big goals? In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Evan DeMarco you'll learn simple, fast and effective ways to optimize your mind, your health and your life. Evan is a clinical researcher, sports medicine and nutrition expert, and the chief marketing and medical officer of Omax Health. His...

Nov 16, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 269

#268: How to Be a High Performer and Achieve Personal Power Mastery with Douglas Vermeeren

Imagine what would happen if you were able to connect with the world's highest performers and somehow convince them to teach you their secrets to success. What if you learned what the most successful people on the planet do to create such phenomenal results? From their actions and habits to their mindset and philosophies, what if you came to understand exactly what separates the top 1% of achievers from the rest of the world? Now you can, thanks to my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, Dou...

Nov 09, 20181 hr 26 minEp. 268

#267: How to Attract More Customers and Expand Your Influence with PR Expert, Heather DeSantis

Every business owner wants to attract more customers and make more money. But with so many businesses angling to be heard how can you ensure your product or service will be seen by more people? In this episode of Renegade Radio with Public Relations expert, Heather DeSantis you'll learn why PR is one of the fastest ways to grow your business in today's content rich world. Listen as we discuss: The evolution of her Public Relations journey. [8:04] Venturing out on her own; how to know when it's t...

Nov 02, 201854 minEp. 267

#266: How to Be an Extraordinary Coach with Ajit Nawalkha

Ajit Nawalkha is on a mission to directly impact a million lives. He overcame the many disadvantages of his humble beginnings in India to eventually become the CEO of Mindvalley, the co-founder of several other successful companies, host of Evercoach, and a best-selling author. He attributes much of his success to the mentors and coaches that have helped him along the way. Their wisdom and guidance not only helped Ajit achieve his goals, but also instilled in him a passion for helping others bec...

Oct 26, 20181 hr 17 minEp. 265

#265: How to Get Big & Strong on a Keto Diet with Strength Specialist, Danny Vega

You can't get jacked and strong while you're on a ketogenic diet, right? Think again. Danny Vega, my guest in this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast, is a huge proponent of keto diets and he's one of the strongest, most jacked dudes in the fitness industry. As a 220-pound raw powerlifter he has put up a 640 lb. squat, a 400 lb. bench press, and a 700 lb. deadlift. A former college football player, Danny began training to improve his performance on the field and he became obsessed with health ...

Oct 19, 20181 hr 8 minEp. 265

#264: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear

Everyone wants to get better. We want to do, have and be more. But how can you ensure that you achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality instead of remaining stuck like so many people do? It all comes down to your habits. Your habits determine your actions and your actions determine your results. Through years of researching, studying and writing, James Clear has become one of the world's leading experts in habits. He has discovered the most effective and simple ways to create habits for...

Oct 16, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 264

#263: How to Improve Your Quality of Sleep and Create Simple Habits for Success with James Swanwick

Are you consistently getting enough deep, restful sleep? If not, the bad news is you are nowhere near as healthy, happy and successful as you could be. The good news is, there are simple and effective ways to improve your sleep and episode 263 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with James Swanwick will show you how. James is an entrepreneur and online marketer. He is also the creator and co-founder of Swanwick Sleep, a company that makes stylish blue light blocking glasses. His products help people av...

Oct 12, 20181 hr 23 minEp. 263

#262: My Current Diet, Training and Lifestyle Optimization Plan

It's been far too long since I've done a listener Q&A episode. So that's what I'm doing today, and we cover a lot of ground. It's action packed and all about helping you become your strongest, leanest, happiest, most badass self. Questions Covered in Today's Episode: As a trainer how do you organize a fitness assessment for new clients? What's my take on plant based diets? What's my favorite exercise for training shoulders? How do you add add carbs to your diet without becoming a dough bag? ...

Oct 05, 201853 minEp. 262

#261: Sun, Sex and Sleep: How to Regain Your Health and Live a Long Life with Carl Lanore of Super Human Radio

Your diet and lifestyle may be killing you slowly. What's even worse is the doctors who are supposed to help you are only making you sicker. If you want to know the truth about how to restore glowing health, you can't afford to miss Episode 261 with Carl Lanore. Once a 300 lb. man, Carl discovered that proper nutrition and exercise are the keys to good health. His transformation became the catalyst that drove him to help others. He is now on a mission to help people regain their health and vital...

Sep 29, 201858 min
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