The Jay Ferruggia Show

Jen Widerstrom is one of the most bada$$ and successful women in the fitness industry today. She's also one of the kindest, most genuine and likeable people you'll ever meet. Inspired by her dad, Jen fell in love with fitness at an early age. Her passion for training led her to LA where she became an American Gladiator and eventually took over for Jillian Michaels on TV's, "The Biggest Loser". She's an incredible coach and highly sought after personal trainer and the proud owner of her newest passion project, GetUP CBD. In this episode we cover making 2020 a GREAT year, the often overlooked keys to success, how to be the happiest, most authentic version of yourself, and so much more! Listen as we discuss: Why 2020 has been a GREAT year for Jen. [4:40] How did she first discover her passion for fitness? [8:07] The benefits of training that go beyond looks and performance. [11:05] When did she know fitness was the right career for her? [12:05] How did she end up being cast on American Gladiators? [13:27] Why a sign from "above" convinced her to stay in LA. [16:51] How she got started coaching and grew her private training business. [19:17] Hustle isn't enough - the keys to incredible success. [21:55] Why "be yourself" is so much more than a cliche. [21:55] Her thoughts on the downside of social media. [29:29] How quarantine improved her relationships and made her happier. [33:40] Her thoughts on narrowing her circle, losing friendships, and being better because of it. [35:21] The challenge of stepping into the spotlight where Jillian Michaels once stood. [39:38] Jen's advice for fitness pros who are just starting out. [46:33] What does her business look like now? [48:23] Her new company and passion project, GetUP CBD. [53:32] How does Jen train now? [55:28] What does she do to bounce back from a bad day? [1:04:27] How she decides what she will and will not say "yes" to. [1:09:18] Why she is most excited about herself right now. [1:11:57] 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 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 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!

I've been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. In all that time I've learned what works and what doesn't for building a successful fitness business. It's taken me years of hard work, a sh*t ton of personal development, and a lot of overcoming setbacks and failures to get my business where it is now. But what if I were just starting out today? What would I, in 2020 and beyond, do to build a successful fitness business? That's the question at hand in this episode. Because a lot of you are either wanting to get started or you're in the early stages of building your own business, I know this episode is going to be incredibly helpful. Listen now for the advice I wish I would have had 25 years ago… This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. MassZymes is the most powerful protein-digesting enzyme on the market. The formula contains 100,000 HUTs of protease per capsule which increases absorption of key amino acids and optimizes the effectiveness of the protein you're eating. Go to bioptimizers.com/renegade for your special offer as a listener of the Renegade Radio Podcast. 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! 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.

Beau Whitman is a former competitive athlete, fitness coach, and a cancer survivor. After undergoing six major reconstructive surgeries he thought he had seen the toughest of times. However, in 2019 he was diagnosed with Stage III Germ Cell Cancer. He realized his entire athletic background was training him for this defining moment in his life. Calling upon the lessons he learned from his past challenges, he shifted his mindset, put his head down and went to work overcoming his illness. Today he is cancer free! Following his mantra, "Rebuilt to Inspire," Beau's passion has expanded from coaching injured athletes to helping cancer survivors reclaim their health and fitness. Listen as we discuss: How did Beau first discover he had cancer? [1:54] How a shift in his mindset has helped him beat the disease. [6:33] Why he decided to create his own "cancer survivors" training program. [11:16] What does his training programs for cancer patients look like? [15:23] "The Dive" - Beau's 6 steps for overcoming any obstacle. [18:25] His favorite recovery methods and why he pulled the "cancer card" to get a puppy. [34:17] What's up with Beau's color coded sticky notes? [37:05] 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. Their newest product, Aura, is the only supplement formulated to heal, seal, & protect your gut. It safeguards your gut lining, encourages a healthy gut microbiome, boosts immune function, improves nutrient absorption, reduces bloat, and improves your mood. 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!

"Don't Quit" is the mantra of Jake Steinfeld's life. The Chairman and CEO of "Body by Jake," he was the world's first professional fitness trainer. The man created the industry we know and love today and opened the door for people to make an incredible living through their passion for fitness. This amazing episode was instantly one of my personal all time favorites. In a style that is all his own Jake shares stories, strategies, insights and wisdom that can help anyone achieve anything they set their mind to. He gives us a glimpse into the infectious personality that has made him one of the most beloved and successful fitness icons of all time. Listen as we discuss: How did Jake first get started in bodybuilding? [5:44] How he went from training a waitress for gas money to becoming the trainer of some of the world's biggest celebrities. [13:18] The importance of "listening" to your gut and taking your shots in life. [17:16] Lessons from the best - indispensable advice for fitness trainers. [18:59] What would Jake do if he were just starting out in business today? [22:11] How the people he surrounded himself with impacted his success. [24:31] Is personality the "secret" to success? [24:53] How to overcome failures and push through hard times. [32:22] A simple tip for turning your ideas into reality. [35:33] What inspired him to start his "Don't Quit" nutrition line? [36:12] What are his diet, training, and daily rituals like now? [45:19] How he combines visualization and meditation with training. [49:19] What motivated Jake to start Major League Lacrosse? [52:59] The importance of giving back. [1:00:10] 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!

You guys had a ton of great questions for me this week. So this episode is packed with info you need to take your physique to the next level. We'll get your exercise selection, set up and execution optimized. We'll get your diet on point. And we'll get your abs to pop. Questions answered include: Can you build muscle with lower protein intakes? Are egg whites a good source of protein? How many egg whites are too many? Does super high protein intake accelerate muscle growth? Thoughts on belt squats. The most effective leg machines. The importance of proper set up and execution. How to get your abs to pop. Should you actually increase calories if you want to lose fat? How to make bodyweight training better. The correct tempo for making gains while staying injury free. What's a typical day of eating like for me? Are dumbbell and barbell complexes effective? How to select the right yoga program for you. Vertical pulling options for those with neck pain. Do you need to bench, squat and deadlift? How to get progressively stronger on every exercise. 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! 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 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!

Wanna know what it takes to always be "on"? In this episode you'll learn how I do it, and other skills that will rapidly improve your life in so many ways. This episode is 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 aren't what we eat. We're what we digest, absorb, and utilize." Wade Lightheart has built his career on helping people understand this philosophy and implement it in their lives. He is the co-creator and President of biOptimizers, a company that delivers the best in health and nutrition supplements. A 3-time Natural Bodybuilding Champion, Wade is one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. If you want to know how to improve your physique and optimize your health, we have ya covered in this episode. Listen as we discuss: 3 major life events that led him to fitness. [3:35] The health crisis that opened the door to what he does today. [9:06] Why your past failures can be the seeds to your biggest success. [21:23] Is coaching the ONLY way to true mastery of your physical health? [26:32] Is there a "best" diet for everyone or should you find the best diet for YOU? [34:50] The 5 stages of digestion and how to know if your digestive health isn't good. [39:26] Foods that destroy your gut health! [51:10] Does a healthy gut make cheat meals less harmful? [54:23] What should you do if you've crushed your metabolism? [59:41] His "Formula 1 Philosophy" for experimenting with diets and training. [59:41] Who needs to take probiotics, digestive enzymes, and HCL? [1:04:48] Great news for people who love cheat meals and high calorie days. [1:09:25] How has he avoided getting sick for 16 YEARS? [1:15:53] His daily routines and non-negotiables. [1:18:04] 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. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/jay10 and use the coupon code JAY10 to get 10% off your order while supplies last! 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 a listener Q&A episode of Renegade Radio this week where we discuss training volume, frequency, intensity, recovery, my biggest mistakes and much more. Then I address the importance of "packaging and presentation," and how to show up every day as a superstar worthy of getting paid a million dollars an hour. Finally, I share some deep thoughts and life lessons on what we should all strive to avoid. Questions answered include: How many sets should you do per muscle group, per week? The difference between training for newbies and advanced lifters. How to eat for size without wrecking your gut. Optimal training frequency. One change females can make to their workouts. How to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. The key to making gains that no one talks enough about. How to present yourself like a rock star. Do clothes make the man? Tips on making meditation easier and more effective. What to do when one side is much weaker than the other. My biggest training mistake ever. Who is on my WWE Mount Rushmore? How often do I go to the beach? Programming sled pushes into your workouts. What scares me most? This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Check out MANSCAPED's new Lawn Mower 3.0 Waterproof Trimmer with Advanced SkinSafe™ Technology! Millions of balls are about to become nick-free!! Use the code RENEGADE for 20% off and FREE shipping on all orders at Manscaped.com. 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!

Doug Bopst is an award winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. A former felon and drug addict, he achieved his credentials through his personal journey of transformation. With a lot of help from an unlikely mentor, he used his time locked up in jail to beat his demons and reinvent himself. Keeping a promise he made to his mentor and former cellmate, Doug has helped hundreds of people improve their lives through the power of fitness. Listen as we discuss: Doug's past struggles with childhood obesity, anxiety, and drug addiction. [3:09] Why the darkest day of his life turned into his biggest blessing. [9:28] How an incarcerated Tyler Durden helped change Doug's life. [12:15] How exercise helped him overcome his anger and pain. [21:41] The importance of having mentors and people who believe in you. [22:34] How did he transition from spending time in jail to becoming a successful trainer? [26:13] Mastermind groups - the power of paying to get in the room. [29:12] How to meet people of influence and build relationships with them. [32:10] How to establish and keep habits that will make you successful. [35:18] His tips for practicing gratitude and surrounding yourself with the right people. [38:27] What can you do to improve your confidence and build your self-esteem? [41:57] His biggest key to success summed up in two words. [44:33] Beware; these things are making you worse, not better... [48:11] How to know when you've outgrown your circle. [50:41] More effective tips for getting around successful people. [54:17] His daily non-negotiables. [1:00:02] This episode is 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! 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. Their newest product, Aura, is the only supplement formulated to heal, seal, & protect your gut. It safeguards your gut lining, encourages a healthy gut microbiome, boosts immune function, improves nutrient absorption, reduces bloat, and improves your mood. Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, "Renegade" for a 15% discount.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of the incredible books Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are featured on Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune and many others. This episode is packed with wisdom, insights, and practical tips you can put to use today to break through and become your best self. Topics discussed include... Does the Myers-Briggs test do more harm than good? [5:32] The importance of identifying your future self. [4:16] Why you should never be too proud to change. [6:15] How to design your future regardless of what happened in the past. [10:32] Why you are HOPELESS if you don't have a goal. [14:37] Set effective goals - ways to overcome being distracted, confused and overwhelmed with the process.[15:30] Rebuilding confidence daily, avoiding decision fatigue, and other awesome tips to help you dominate your path. [18:27] Why Dr. Hardy falls into the same traps the rest of us do, and how he gets back on track. [20:35] Why hope is freaking awesome and how to build it. [23:18] Why a great morning routine is so important for your success. [26:06] Actionable tips for creating your own winning morning routine. [29:46] Rituals for sparking creativity, the power of self-imposed deadlines, and how to use your schedule to enhance productivity. [33:32] Why a good evening routine will improve your life (and help you dominate the next day). [36:06] What does Dr. Hardy do for recovery? [38:32] The power of having a soundtrack to your life. [40:57] How to achieve flow state any time you want. [44:45] The link between social connection and flow state. [47:13] The power of focusing on ONE outcome at a time. [49:20] Make your past better and your future bigger. Here's how… [55:40] 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. Their newest product, Aura, is the only supplement formulated to heal, seal, & protect your gut. It safeguards your gut lining, encourages a healthy gut microbiome, boosts immune function, improves nutrient absorption, reduces bloat, and improves your mood. 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!