The Jay Ferruggia Show

On this week's Q&A episode we cover training around injuries, building muscle, nutrition, music, grooming and more.  I also give a brief explanation of how and why I ended up moving out of LA and down to Austin. And then out of Austin to our new temporary home.  Grab your headphones (preferably with a wire to avoid EMF's!), take the dogs for a walk (or go adopt one) and enjoy.  Questions answered: Should training intensity change when on a calorie deficit for fat loss? What is the best number of reps for a beginner to build muscle? How often do you incorporate pushups into your workouts? Would you even bother with anyone who’s consistently lost your trust?  Do you believe in longer fasts of 48-72 hours? The Way I am, Lose Yourself, Til I Collapse, or other? Do you still write programs where volume starts low and progresses to higher over weeks? Top 3 leg exercises for a mid 40’s guy with a sensitive low back?  What is an “effective rep” and how many per muscle group per week for hypertrophy?  What kind of natural grooming products do I use?  Why did I leave California and move to Texas? Then leave? This episode is brought to you by biOptimizers.  Magnesium Breakthrough is the most potent, complete, first full spectrum magnesium formula ever created.  If you want to beat stress, get fit, sleep better and recover faster you need full spectrum magnesium to complete your healthy lifestyle. As a special offer only for listeners of the Renegade Radio Podcast you can get up to 40% off your order today!   Go to www.MagBreakthrough.com/JAY and use the coupon code JAY10 to get yours while supplies last! This episode is also brought to you by paleovalley.  Their delicious beef sticks are sourced from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cows that are never fed grains nor harmful antibiotics.  Go to paleovalley.com and use the coupon code “JAY” to save 15% off your order today.  

You asked for them so we’re bringing you more!  This week we have another great listener Q&A where I answer your questions on how to get jacked and strong.   Topics Include: Best time and way to set up conditioning workouts?  Diet to fix your gut health?  On the go meals for muscle growth and fat loss?  How to make chin ups better? How to build upper pecs like Arnold?  Execution or effort? What's most important?  Push/Pull/Legs split tips?  Kettlebell: overrated or underrated?  Training two days per week?  One super slow set to failure? How to lose the last few pounds of fat? The one exercise I no longer recommend? Full body or split for athletic performance?  Thoughts on BFR bands? Favorite book? How would I design a 5 way body part split? Bands vs. Bodyweight vs. Free weights?  Most neglected aspect of health? This episode is brought to you by paleovalley.  Their delicious beef sticks are sourced from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cows that are never fed grains nor harmful antibiotics.  Go to paleovalley.com and use the coupon code “JAY” to save 15% off your order today.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi.  With pain-soothing herbs, antioxidants, & phyto-nutrients all in one delicious, soothing “Golden Milk,” Organifi Gold will help you sleep better at night and feel amazing in the morning.  Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade and use the coupon code “RENEGADE” to save 20%.    

Don’t smoke.  Eat healthy food.  Get enough of exercise and quality sleep.   Everyone knows the things they should and shouldn’t do to reduce their chances of getting chronic diseases like cancer.   But what about the cell phone that’s constantly glued to your ear?  Or the computer you sit in front of for 8 hours a day?  Have you ever stopped to think about what those are doing to your health?  Would you even know to? Nicolas Pineault is the author of the best-selling book “The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs” and an advocate for safe technologies.  HIs passion is to dig up the truth about how electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones, wifi and Bluetooth might, or might not, affect human health.  In this episode Nick is here to teach you what EMFs are, how they could be negatively impacting your life, and how you can combat their effects.  Listen as we discuss: What are EMFs and why should you care?  [4:19] Why did he become so interested in EMFs?  [7:13] Is your cellphone putting you at risk of getting cancer?  [12:51] How EMFS are negatively impacting your sleep, mood and life.  [14:47] Tips to minimize the damage from your phone.  [22:47] Sources of EMFS that are in every home across the nation.  [27:03] Fitness enthusiasts beware - these things might do more harm than good.  [36:41] Should you be concerned with getting an x-ray?  [42:07] Think the baby monitor is helping to keep your child safe?  Think again.  [44:10] Do you need EMF monitors in your home?  [47:08] Effective ways to combat the effects of EMFs.  [51:16] This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.

Known as “The Nutrition Myth Buster,” Jonny Bowden is one the world’s leading experts on nutrition.  He’s also a personal trainer and, now in his mid-70’s, he’s in better shape than a lot of men half his age.   As Dean of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute he began questioning the conventional wisdom on low-fat diets.  This led him to author the best-selling book, The Great Cholesterol Myth.  He has also written several other incredible books such as The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Living Low Carb, Smart Fat and The Most Effective Ways on Earth to Boost Your Energy.   Back for his 3rd appearance on Renegade Radio, in this episode Jonny brings the fire like never before.  We discuss why the virus barely affected him and learn his biggest issue with the health advice we were given by the government.  We delve into the most effective ways you can become more resilient to the virus, the difference between healthy and unhealthy carbs and fats, tips for longevity and much more!   Listen as we discuss: How did the virus impact Jonny and what upset him most about the health advice we were given?  [4:30] What you can do to improve your resiliency and stay healthy.  [9:39] The PREVENTABLE underlying metabolic condition that is causing people to die of COVID-19.  [12:08] Healthy vs unhealthy carbs and oils.  [15:46] Do some people need to eat more carbs?  [27:40] Is “seasonal” eating a beneficial strategy?  [31:45] Thoughts on carb cycling.  [32:58] His tips for health and longevity.  [36:39] The biggest health revelation Jonny has had in the last 10 years (that isn’t related to diet or exercise).  [36:39] What does his daily routine look like?  [40:13] A “hack” to make fasting easier and possibly more effective.  [41:22] Thoughts on an “adult” policy for the use of recreational drugs.  [49:24] Is a slow metabolism and poor sleep unavoidable side effects of aging?  [52:44] Foundational supplements Jonny takes and recommends to others.  [57:07] This episode is brought to you by Belcampo.  Food quality matters, especially when it comes to the meat you eat!  Belcampo’s farms produce only the highest quality grass-fed, grass-finished meat.  Their beef, lamb, pork and poultry is certified organic and humanely raised on a climate positive farm. Go to Belcampo.com/Jay and use the coupon JAY10 to save 10%.   This episode is also brought to you by biOptimizers.  Magnesium Breakthrough is the most potent, complete, first full spectrum magnesium formula ever created.  If you want to beat stress, get fit, sleep better and recover faster you need full spectrum magnesium to complete your healthy lifestyle. As a special offer only for listeners of the Renegade Radio Podcast you can save 10% off your order today!  Go to www.MagBreakthrough.com/JAY and use the coupon code JAY10 to get yours while supplies last! 

On this listener Q&A episode of Renegade Radio I’m answering your questions about a variety of topics including: My preferred breakfast Thoughts on eating eggs My favorite conditioning finishers My favorite muscle building finishers The back blasting mechanical drop set How to heal your gut How to make chin ups better What’s better than chin ups Is the glycemic index important  What to eat to get jacked How to train for gains without wrecking your joints Why you should avoid most fitness advice How to train legs with a physically demanding job How to reprogram your mind and dominate your days This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer. This episode is also brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order! 

Tony Horton is the creator of the wildly popular and best-selling fitness series P90X and an icon of the fitness industry.  He’s also a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books, “Bring It, Crush It” and most recently “The Big Picture: 11 Laws that will Change Your Life.” In this episode Tony gives you an insider look at how he helped build one of the most successful fitness empires in history.  He also gives hilarious accounts of his experiences training rock legends like Tom Petty and Billy Idol, explains how he stays jacked and strong at 62 years old, talks about why people fail to get into shape, and a lot more!  Listen as we discuss: Why did Tony decide he wanted a career in fitness?  [3:56] How did he start training Rock n’ Roll Legend, Tom Petty?  [7:06] How he connected with Beach Body to launch P90X.  [12:56] What does he do to stay in such incredible shape at 62 years old? [17:02] How has his training, nutrition and recovery changed over the years?  [22:49] The exciting new things Tony has going on.  [29:55] The truth behind why P90X was a huge success.  [38:01] The 3 reasons people fail to get in shape.  [41:16] How important is accountability and where can you find it?  [43:07] Does he have any daily rituals or morning routines?.  [48:35] Tips for new fitness pros (from one of the most successful people to ever do it).  [51:36] This episode is brought to you by Belcampo.  Food quality matters, especially when it comes to the meat you eat!  Belcampo’s farms produce only the highest quality grass-fed, grass-finished meat.  Their beef, lamb, pork and poultry is certified organic and humanely raised on a climate positive farm. Go to Belcampo.com/Jay and use the coupon JAY10 to save 10%.   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer. This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order!  

Do you want to finally build rock solid muscle, gain strength, and lose your love handles?   Would you like to look and feel 10 years younger and have people wondering what your secret is? Wanna create laser-like focus and improve your mental clarity so you can start dominating the important sh*t on your to-do list? The “secret” to having all this and more is… SLEEP Nothing else you could do can positively impact your entire life like getting more deep, restful sleep can.  Lucky for you, in this episode of Renegade Radio I’m going to teach you how to get more of the high quality sleep you need starting tonight!  This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.  

Stress will KILL you.  Maybe not today… But, if you’re not consistently implementing ways to reduce stress and chill the f*ck out, you’re putting yourself on the fast track to an early grave.   Dr. David Rabin is a neuroscientist, board certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur and inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade.   He’s also the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus and relaxation.   Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to explain the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief.   If that all sounds a little complicated, don’t stress.  In this episode David gives you some simple, straightforward ways to reduce stress and anxiety and improve your health.  Listen as we discuss: What first interested Dr. Rabin about neuroscience?  [2:42] Quick and simple ways you can reduce stress and anxiety.  [5:01] How stress affects digestive health, recovery from training and sexual performance.  [13:17] Does high stress also mean high inflammation in your body? [15:20] How your diet impacts your stress, anxiety and emotional state.  [17:54] Should you avoid caffeine if you’re already high strung or stressed out?  [20:27] The importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how you can improve yours. [23:53]   How to incorporate breathwork and meditative practices into your daily routine.  [28:55] The incredible benefits of spending time in float tanks.  [31:52] Other practices to help you recover and de-stress.  [33:36] What is Apollo and how can it help you?  [35:45] Can THC, Ketamine and psychedelics improve HRV?  [46:32] Does belief (aka “placebo”) impact the effects of drugs? [51:03]   Why you have no idea how good you could feel.  [55:04] How does Dave know if psychedelics are right for his patients?  [58:53] How can you benefit from mushrooms or ayahuasca?  [1:01:53] What are his thoughts on micro-dosing?  [1:08:00] Root causes of addiction, and effective treatment options.  [1:10:19] This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order!    

In this short solo episode I'm gonna give you some simple, easy-to-implement strategies that will help you dominate your days.  If you make these mindset shifts and adopt these habits everything will change. You'll stack one win after another and develop unshakeable self confidence. You ready? Let's go! This episode is brought to you by biOptimizers.  Cognibiotics is a breakthrough, mood enhancing formula.  It starts with a solid foundation of prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health and includes 17 powerful brain boosting herbs to enhance your mood, manage stress and improve recovery. Cognibiotics comes with a full 1 year guarantee!  Go to cognibiotics.com/renegade and use the coupon “JAY” to receive 10% off your order today!  This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order!  

We've got another info-packed listener Q&A episode of Renegade Radio for you this week.  Topics discussed include: How do you get a 6 pack after 50 When fat loss stalls do you add activity or cut calories Optimal carb timing Who are my dream podcast guests  What are my thoughts on overhead pressing Is there anything worth arguing about  Evolving every day in every way  How to reprogram your mind  This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer. This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order!