The Jay Ferruggia Show

Here in Southern Cali we are on day 278 of quarantine. Or something like that. Who knows? It’s all blending together. Is it Tuesday or is it Friday? Who knows?  All I know is you gotta stay strong, stay positive and stay training.  To break up the monotony of staring at your four walls,  I’ve got a brand new Renegade Radio podcast for you where I answer quite a few listener questions, like these… How has my training philosophy evolved over the years? Programming for athletes versus washed up meatheads? Optimal exercise sequencing?  How to do more pull ups? Ideal incline for hill sprints? Coaching cues for overhead presses? Best ab exercises for those with low back problems? What to do about tight quads and hip flexors? How to combat adrenal fatigue?  Can you gain muscle after 50 or 60? Thoughts on slow eccentrics?  What about eating carbs at night?  Best way to schedule conditioning into your weekly routine? 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 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.   

Are you and your business just another face in the crowd, caught up in a sea of mediocrity with the other poor souls?  Wanna know what it takes to stand out from the crowd so your business, and life, can have the impact on this world you know you’re capable of?   Adam Borstein is a New York Times bestselling author and the man behind some of the biggest brands on the planet including Live Strong and Men’s Health.  He has helped mega-stars like Arnold and LeBron build their brands with his marketing and business expertise.   He’s also the founder of Born Fitness and an award winning fitness and nutrition writer and editor.   In this all new #RenegadeRadioPodcast Adam and I discuss how you can stand out, gain an advantage over your competitors, build habits for success and much more.  Listen as we discuss: How to stand out from the crowd. [6:49] The power of listening as a competitive advantage. [13:50] Adam’s morning routine for finding clarity and building positive habits. [15:05] The biggest lessons learned from Arnold Schwarzenegger. [17:03] Why you must focus on the ONE thing. [21:04] Go slow to go fast. [21:54] How to handle criticism like a pro. [24:14] Life is a game of reps. [27:27] Business is a game, don’t get emotional. [31:19] Understanding your desired outcome. [34:13] Adam’s ‘two-step process’ to begin to stand out in the RIGHT way. [36:34] 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 BiOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. The new, improved P3-OM 2.0 is 3 x time stronger than the original version, which was already incredible.  It supplies your gut with powerful protein-digesting bacteria that increase the pool of bioactive amino acids required for muscle growth and recovery. Go to www.p3om.com/renegade and use the code “JAY10” to receive 10% off your order.  

In this solo Q&A episode of Renegade Radio I’m taking more listener questions and explaining how to stay physically, mentally and emotionally strong in tough times.  And, as we know, tough times don’t last. But resilient, relentless Renegades do. So you gotta keep moving forward. You gotta keep training. You gotta stick to your habits and routines. You gotta control your thoughts. You gotta audit your circle and who you talk to. You gotta be very careful about what kind of and how much info you consume.  Keep your head up, keep your weight up, and keep the volume up for this one.  Questions answered include: How are you mentally handling this? The science of rep speed and hypertrophy?  How many sets should you do per week, per muscle group? What’s the best neutral grip bar?  Who’s your favorite fighter of all time? How to make goblet squats better?  What 3 athletes would I want to start a business with? Best business/career advice books? Best resources for learning programming?  How to add 90 pounds to your squat?  Ideal early morning pre workout routine? How to relieve elbow pain? What’s my go-to practice for stress and anxiety relief? 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 BiOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. The new, improved P3-OM 2.0 is 3x stronger than the original version, which was already incredible.  It supplies your gut with powerful protein-digesting bacteria that increase the pool of bioactive amino acids required for muscle growth and recovery. Go to www.p3om.com/renegade and use the code “JAY10” to receive 10% off your order.  

This week we have another quarantine Q&A solo episode. Hopefully this will provide you with some entertainment, quality info and the knowledge you need to keep getting jacked, strong and lean during these challenging times.  Questions Answered Include: Would you advise low volume training for beginners? What is the ideal split for gaining mass? Full body? Upper/lower? Push/pull/legs? If you could only have one piece of equipment for a home gym what would it be?  For full body workouts do you prescribe less sets/volume per day vs upper lower or body part splits? Can you describe perfect form on pushups? Can you get a good workout with one dumbbell?  Any tips for keeping nutrition on point at work?  What fitness pros have you mentored?  Last few books you read?  This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. The new, improved P3-OM 2.0 is 3 x time stronger than the original version, which was already incredible.  It supplies your gut with powerful protein-digesting bacteria that increase the pool of bioactive amino acids required for muscle growth and recovery. Go to www.p3om.com/renegade and use the code “JAY10” to receive 10% off your order.  This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Strong.  If you’re over 40 and want to feel amazing while getting lean, jacked and strong, Renegade Strong workouts will be perfect for you.   Go to www.RenegadeStrong.com to join the thousands of people who’ve built the body of their dreams without turning their life upside down to get it.    

On this quarantined corona-cast episode of Renegade Radio I’m answering your questions on how to keep control of your fitness, nutrition and life regardless of any obstacles that try to stand in your way.   Listen as I cover: Mistaking achievement for fulfillment. [0:12] What is the best nutritional advice during this lockdown? [3:22] If I could only do one weight/cardio circuit, what would I pick?  [10:46] What is my favorite workout split? [13:28] How can you build your back at home with no equipment?  [18:42] What are my favorite back exercises? [21:55] A few of my “go to” carb sources.  [23:32] Don’t feel like you’re working hard enough with straight sets?  Do this.  [23:50] What is the best way to get rid of fat that develops on the lower chest? [25:46] Who is my favorite Seinfeld character? [26:42] Does eating the bulk of your calories in the evening slow fat loss efforts?  [27:33] How to build an effective home gym on a budget.  [27:57] My thoughts on the release of the new Pearl Jam album.  [30:04] At home workouts that I recommend.  [30:15] Should you be taking protein right now? [36:22] This episode is brought to you by Renegade Strong.  If you’re over 40 and want to feel amazing while getting lean, jacked and strong, Renegade Strong workouts will be perfect for you.   Go to www.RenegadeStrong.com to join the thousands of people who’ve built the body of their dreams without turning their life upside down to get it. 

Joe Yoon is a certified personal trainer, licensed massage therapist, and founder of Joetherapy, a fitness training business that specializes in mobility, stability and flexibility.   He helps some of the world’s best athletes, including players from the NFL and MLB and Olympic medalists, to move, feel and perform their absolute best.   Joe’s background in fitness and how he discovered his passion for mobility. [7:50] Mobility vs Stability - Is there a difference?  [10:00] How does he incorporate stretching in his programming? [13:28] The importance of blending strength and flexibility. [14:23] Why you experience relief after an active release therapy (ART) session.  [20:01] Social Media 101: The progression of his Instagram page, the techniques he implemented to grow his online business & MORE. [23:25] The areas of the body where most people are tight/weak and how to improve your mobility.  [26:30] What is the ULTIMATE upper body warmup?  [40:27] His go-to's to improve ankle mobility. [42:59] What can an office worker do to stay mobile? [46:05] Is there an ideal sleeping position? [49:30] Why there are NO bad exercises, just bad technique. [51:38] The importance of moving, breaking down his new book, busting fitness myths & MORE. [54:30] This episode is brought to you by Vitalize Natural Medicine.  For individualized, natural anti-aging and regenerative medicine go to vitalizenaturalmedicine.com.   This episode is also brought to you by Barbell Apparel.  They make athletic fit jeans that are so comfortable and flexible you can jump, bike, squat and run through your day in them.  Their jackets, hoodies, henleys and t-shirts are incredibly well made and keep you looking great in and out of the gym. Go to www.barbellapparel.com and use the coupon code “RENEGADE” to save 10% off your order. This episode is also 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 to order yours today and live the Belcampo way.

In this solo Q&A episode I’m answering your training questions on a variety of topics. The most important one being the two most overlooked and underappreciated keys to muscular hypertrophy. I also share my thoughts on Kobe Bryant’s life and legacy, and what it all means to me. Questions Answered Include: What are the most important things to do to normalize cortisol (stress hormone) levels? What is the most overlooked key to muscle growth? How low is too low when it comes to carbs and calories? What’s better- pink Himalayan salt or sea salt? How do you stay on your routine when traveling? What should you do if your body temperature is low all the time? How do you recover from extreme overtraining and restore your health? What should you do before a 5am workout? Who are my favorite comedians? How do you stay motivated to go to the gym? How do you create a simple, effective workout plan? This episode is brought to you by Vitalize Natural Medicine.  For individualized, natural anti-aging and regenerative medicine go to vitalizenaturalmedicine.com.  

There is an epidemic facing the health of all men across the world.   They have exponentially lower testosterone levels than their fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers did. And that's what I'm talking about on this episode of Renegade Radio with my guest, Ali Gilbert. A two-time Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional, Ali has become highly sought after for her unique approach that combines training, nutrition, and lifestyle hacks to alter body composition, optimize metabolism, and maximize testosterone levels.   Listen as we discuss: How she became an advocate for men’s health. [4:07] Is ‘morning wood’ a sign of good health? [6:08] The telling signs of low testosterone. [7:37] What should every man get tested? [9:37] The importance of a proper training routine to balance out your hormones. [13:26] Nutrition and its impact on testosterone. [21:41] Do testosterone boosting supplements work? [25:12] Techniques/routines to implement TODAY to naturally boost your levels. [31:40] How to find the RIGHT doctor and ask the RIGHT questions when it comes to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). [40:37] Why your doctor shouldn’t treat you off lab work alone.  [49:22] How to pre-qualify your TRT doctor. [52:23] Is there an optimal approach to hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)? [53:42] What is her take on the latest products to get an erection? [56:10] The suppression of sex talk in America. [59:21] Go the f*** to bed. [1:00:52] Her take on cannabinoids. [1:02:51] The value of proper communication to build connections. [1:04:42] This episode is brought to you by Renegade Strong.  If you’re over 40 and want to feel amazing while getting lean, jacked and strong, Renegade Strong workouts will be perfect for you.   Go to www.RenegadeStrong.com to join the thousands of people who’ve built the body of their dreams without turning their life upside down to get it.   This episode is also 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 www.MassZymes.com/Renegade15 for your special offer as a listener of the Renegade Radio Podcast.  

Phil Daru is a rapidly rising strength coach for professional MMA athletes.  He coaches athletes on strength and conditioning, sports specific performance, body transformation (build muscle and lose fat), and fitness.  Maybe you never plan to step into the octagon yourself but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you could! To learn how, listen as we discuss: Phil’s athletic background and how he fell in love with MMA and training. [7:50] The story behind his first gym. [17:25] Building the mold of the team atmosphere. [21:15] The moment he had to make a proper decision in his life. [23:24] The importance of learning from experience. [26:05] How did building relationships help Phil grow his business?  [28:09] Why did he transition from fighter to coach?  [33:00] Important business lessons for trainers. [36:00] What is the Daru system he teaches his athletes?  [39:10] How would he train the average 35-year-old male? [45:34] How to make max effort lifts safer.  [52:34] His go-to recovery methods. [54:35] How his athletes stay fueled properly during training camps. [56:23] His take on CTE, past concussions and staying up on the latest research. [58:19] How to train like a fighter. [1:02:50] This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos.  They make delicious, high caffeine coffee perfect for smashing PR's and awesome apparel that will make you look great in and out of the gym.   Get their delicious coffee and more by going to jay.caffeineandkilos.com and get 10% off your order as a listener of Renegade Radio.   This episode is also brought to you by Barbell Apparel.  They make athletic fit jeans that are so comfortable and flexible you can jump, bike, squat and run through your day in them.  Their jackets, hoodies, henleys and t-shirts are incredibly well made and keep you looking great in and out of the gym. Go to www.barbellapparel.com and use the coupon code “RENEGADE” to save 10% off your order.   

You wanna know the “secret” to success in any endeavor?   Wanna know the key to less stress and more fulfillment and happiness?   I can give it to you in 3 words. KEEP...THINGS...SIMPLE My guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, Gary Collins, is all about the simple life.  The best selling author of “The Simple Life” book series is an active follower and teacher of what he calls “life simplification”.   His teachings blows the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations and is considered essential for every person seeking a simpler and happier life.   Listen as we discuss: A time in his life that wasn’t so simple. [7:30] The “rebirth” of Gary - getting back to what he felt was important. [15:56] Why he always has a “Plan B” and an exit route.  [24:50] The moment he decided to go off the grid. [27:04] What is a “practical minimalist” and why does Gary consider himself one?  [30:57] Are you defined by success or failure?  [32:45] Money = Freedom. [33:50] The “Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life”. [35:37] Simple steps to declutter your life and why it’s important. [43:10] Having skin in the game  and knowing your worth. [1:17:25] Tips for getting new habits to stick. [1:20:48] 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 to order yours today and live the Belcampo way.  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.  Go to www.jasonferruggia.com/cured to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount.