The Jay Ferruggia Show

This episode includes the deepest dive on hormone optimization and HRT that we've ever had on Renegade Radio. So, it will be of extreme interest to all men over 35, and especially those over 40.    Find out everything you can and should be doing to get your testosterone and other hormones to optimal levels. And why NOT doing that could lead to all kinds of health problems.    We also go into great detail on everything you should be doing to maximize your sleep so that you can always perform at the highest level.    After retiring from active duty as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Dr. Kirk Parsley began treating his fellow servicemen. In time he noticed a direct correlation between his patients’ sub-optimal hormone levels and poor sleep habits. He helped them experience phenomenal results by addressing both issues.   He became Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He invented Sleep Remedy, a dietary supplement designed to help people overcome the most common nutritional deficiencies that can interfere with deep, restorative sleep. Dr. Parsley is also certified in hormone modulation, consults for multiple corporations and professional athletes and teams, and lectures all over the world on sleep, wellness, and hormone optimization.   This episode will not only teach you the importance of optimizing your hormones and sleep, but it also gives you actionable tips to help you do both.   Note: When Dr. Parsley refers to “sub q” injections, this means subcutaneous.   Listen as we discuss:   How he became a U.S. Navy SEAL and found his way into med school even though he was a terrible student. [7:06]   How the secrets his fellow SEALS kept from their doctors led him to specialize in sleep and hormone optimization. [17:18]   What led to the “light bulb” moment when he realized sleep was the key to optimal health and performance? [21:50]   How often should guys in their 40’s have their bloodwork done? [31:18]   What are the most important blood tests for guys in their 40’s and beyond? [35:38]   Does low testosterone double your risk of disease and death? [46:31]   Testosterone causes prostate cancer, right? Think again… [47:12]   What is the ideal test level for a man? [48:55]   The optimal frequency for HRT and why intramuscular injections aren’t the most effective way to take it. [53:23]   The scary truth about surgery when you’re 40 or older and how Kirk helps patients recover much faster. [59:53]   Effective ways to recover from a concussion. [1:09:42]   Symptoms of low testosterone and the MOST effective thing you can do to fix it. [1:17:46]   Is the correlation between testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction misunderstood? [1:26:08]   The devastating consequences of just ONE night without enough sleep. [1:29:36]   Why optimal hormone levels are as beneficial to your brain as they are to your body. [1:39:30]   His top tips for improving your sleep tonight. [1:45:54]   Is there an optimal time of day to train to optimize performance and sleep? [1:59:50]   What is Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy? [2:04:03]     This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Who doesn’t love a nice big bowl of cereal? The problem is, 99% of the cereals sold in stores are loaded with sugar, gluten and other junk that’s just not part of a healthy diet.   Magic Spoon is healthy cereal that tastes too good to be true. It’s high protein, low carb and free of gluten, soy and artificial sweeteners.   Click HERE or go to www.MagicSpoon.com/Jay to try it today. Use the code “JAY” for free shipping.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   This episode is also brought to you by Vincero Watches. Obsessively designed to make a bold statement, Vincero makes watches that can match your hustle!   Their watches aren’t your cookie-cutter, minimalist design. Every collection has a distinct look and quality you can feel without the outrageous prices you’d normally expect to pay.   If you’re looking for the perfect time piece that will have you looking great and feeling unstoppable click HERE to order your Vincero watch today. Use the promo code “Jay15” for 15% off your order.

This episode of Renegade Radio features me just going solo on the mic, with no questions to answer. Just ranting on a variety of thoughts that have been going through my head recently.    It's packed with simple, actionable takeaways. Stuff you should start doing and stuff you should stop doing immediately, if you want to level up your life on every front.    My confidence and belief in myself is at a lifetime high right now. I share some of the things that have gotten me there and will help you do the same.    Topics include:   Lots of free giveaways (listen for your name). What did my DNA test reveal? My adventure trip recap and what I learned.  Benefits of unplugging and getting out in nature.  How to get your confidence to an all-time high.  Simple things you can do daily to boost your positive energy. What can you learn from rigged elections, Hitler, and racist assholes? How to look like a champ at all times.  The one phrase you should never utter, if you want people to take you seriously.  How to learn and get better every day.  "Heightening" and upping the ante... and why it should be part of your skill set.  Reading vs. learning from experience.  The common mistake most people commit that makes them look weak.  What happens when your beliefs are proven wrong? The two things you need in your personal arsenal if you want to win.  The stupid trend you want to avoid at all costs. (Don't look like an idiot).  How to truly live authentically.  Why you have to develop a messianic purpose... or perish.    This episode is brought to you by Vincero Watches. Obsessively designed to make a bold statement, Vincero makes watches that can match your hustle!   Their watches aren’t your cookie-cutter, minimalist design. Every collection has a distinct look and quality you can feel without the outrageous prices you’d expect to pay.   If you’re looking for the perfect time piece that will have you looking great and feeling unstoppable click HERE to order your Vincero watch today. Use the promo code “Jay15” for 15% off your order.   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 https://www.MassZymes.com/Renegade15 for your special offer as a listener of the Renegade Radio Podcast.   This episode is also brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I use it daily for better focus, improved workouts, and deeper sleep. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee.    Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.

We've got another great Q&A episode of Renegade Radio today, featuring all the questions you guys sent in, including:   How to add leg size while also being very active The benefits of lower rep training  How to avoid getting sore Overhead pressing vs handstand pushups Training recommendations for senior citizens How to build muscle with calisthenics Is stretching useless? The most important thing to focus on during your workouts What you HAVE to do immediately before leaving the gym The best recovery methods to help you make faster progress The two best ways to become a nutrition expert Coffee talk Proper ab training tips And more NOTE: I'm giving away a bag of Athletic Greens to 10 listeners who leave a written iTunes review this week. So please leave your review and listen for your name on the next episode.    This episode is brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!     This episode is also brought to you by GenoPalate. GenoPalate shows you how to eat healthier based on your genetics. It empowers you with your genetic information to walk into a store and know which foods are healthier for you.   Take the guesswork out of eating right. Go to www.GenoPalate.com to receive your personalized list of 85+ foods that are healthier for you, based on your genetic profile. Use the code “Renegade” to receive a 20% discount.

We're celebrating two milestones this week.    It's episode 300 of Renegade Radio.    And, on top of that, as of July, I'm officially celebrating 25 years in the fitness industry.    To kick off the show I'm giving away hundreds of dollars’ worth of supplements. So be sure to listen for your name. If you missed this giveaway, you'll have another chance next week.    On this episode I'll get into serious detail on precisely how you should be training for the best results. I'll give you the specifics of what to do when injured. And talk about the only two things you need to worry about doing every day, in every facet of your life.    Questions answered include:   - What does current research and real-world evidence tell us about optimal training volume?    - How did I get into meditation and what are the benefits?    - What are the best supplements for men over 40?   - How to structure workouts over 6 days per week vs. 3.    - How much conditioning to do each week and how to structure it?   - What to do when you're injured?    - The 2 keys to success in life.   - What matters more than ANYTHING else?   This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I use it daily for better focus, improved workouts, and deeper sleep. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee.  Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.   This episode is brought to you by biOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. P3-OM 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 “Renegade” to receive a 15% discount.

To say Tony Jeffries is “successful” is an understatement equal to saying the NY Yankees have “good” hitters. It just ain’t enough.   Tony is undefeated as a professional boxer, is a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, holds 5 European medals and is a 7-time National Champion.   For most people that’s more than a lifetime worth of achievement, and enough to make them spend the rest of their days on easy street, but not Tony. After his decorated boxing career was over, his drive and passion for helping people led him to the fitness industry.   He has gone on to become a Level 3 Personal Trainer and co-founded the most popular gym in Southern California, Box ‘N Burn. He also travels the world as an International Trainer, honing the skills of pro fighters, and sculpting the bodies of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.   On top of all that, and even more importantly, he’s an amazing human being and a man I’m proud to call my friend. This episode is jam packed with valuable insights that will help you improve your fitness, finances and life. Listen as we discuss:   A health scare that got his attention. [5:58] The two BEST things you can do for your brain health. [9:28] The power in tracking to raise your awareness and make a change. [12:15] Has he tried THC to wind down? [15:23] Why you should turn off all notifications on your phone + the importance of delegating tasks to others. [19:40] Instagram 101: The basics of building your following.       [23:45] The importance of growing your email list to monetize your business. [35:17] Why the Box ‘N Burn Academy is his passion project. [38:38] The do’s and don’ts for someone who is just learning how to box. [48:38] How can boxing benefit you? [50:10] Has hiring virtual assistants changed Tony’s life? [54:21] That one-time Kevin Hart had a fight at Box ‘N Burn. [1:00:38] What are some of his favorite boxing movies? [1:03:13] Any major life changes? [1:06:35]   This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition. CBD is a game changer when it comes to reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality. Cured Nutrition makes CBD-infused products from Colorado-grown organic hemp. Their spices and nut-based cookie dough are delicious and so easy to incorporate into any well-rounded health and fitness program. For deep relaxation and ultimate recovery try their concentrated oils and gel caps.   Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   This episode is also brought to you by GenoPalate. GenoPalate shows you how to eat healthier based on your genetics. It empowers you with your genetic information to walk into a store and know which foods are healthier for you.   Take the guesswork out of eating right. Go to www.GenoPalate.com to receive your personalized list of 85+ foods that are healthier for you, based on your genetic profile. Use the code “Renegade” to receive a 20% discount.  

Austin Keen is a World Champion skimboarder and wakesurfer, successful entrepreneur, and a social media star with close to 1 million fans world-wide. He has also been featured in commercials for an array of companies such as Jeep and Subaru and appeared on several popular TV shows including Comedy Central’s hit, “Tosh.0”.   Not bad for a guy who in 2007 backed his bags and left Georgia for California with nothing but his 1975 BMW and a dream of becoming a pro.   Listed in Surfer Today’s Most Influential in Wave Sports next to surfing legend, Kelly Slater, and virally shared more than any other athlete in the world, Austin is proof that fearless action coupled with hard work and perseverance is the recipe for success.   If you have a dream of your own, and would like to learn from a guy who has made his come true, listen as we discuss:   Where did his love for sports come from? [4:03] Why he was hooked after riding his first wave. [11:43] What is the true definition of skimboarding? [13:14] Why there is more to life than working to live: His path and mindset behind coming to California. [16:18] The odd jobs he worked to get by while he pursued his dream. [21:05] When did he start making money from skimboarding? [24:46] How to find your “center point”. [27:58] The importance of doing things that fulfill your soul. [29:17] Austin’s humbling journey from World Champion to businessman. [30:38] His path to financial success – challenges faced, lessons learned & more. [42:46] Was social media the biggest gift to his career? [41:58] Tips to build your own audience on social. [49:09] What is he currently putting his energy into? [54:08] Why you must keep your body in motion. [58:27] What are his non-negotiables? [1:01:55]   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   This episode is also brought to you by GenoPalate. GenoPalate shows you how to eat healthier based on your genetics. It empowers you with your genetic information to walk into a store and know which foods are healthier for you.   Take the guesswork out of eating right. Go to www.GenoPalate.com to receive your personalized list of 85+ foods that are healthier for you, based on your genetic profile. Use the code “Renegade” to receive a 20% discount.   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 https://www.MassZymes.com/Renegade15 for your special offer as a listener of the Renegade Radio Podcast.  

I'm back from some recent travels with another solo Q&A episode. I start by sharing my thoughts on the end of Game of Thrones, Sorinex Summer Strong, old school kicks, wasting money and more. I also discuss my good friend, WWE Women's Champion, Becky Lynch.    Then we get into your questions including:   What is your favorite training program (sets/reps) for hypertrophy?    Best way you calculate macros needed for clients   How do you get started in the fitness industry?   What's the best bodyweight program for building muscle?   My take on 24 hour fasts.    My favorite LL Cool J song?   My take on the Carnivore Diet?    Is a bodypart split good for building muscle?    Best exercises to keep your athleticism as you age?    What's my drink of choice?    What are crawling movements good for and who should do them?   How to pick the right workout program?   How to set up two weekly leg workouts for strength and mass?    Does one ever stop feeling small?    What are the characteristics and personality traits that I admire and look for in a friend?      This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I use it daily for better focus, improved workouts, and deeper sleep. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee.    Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.     This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   Also Mentioned:   BFR Shop – More Strength & Muscle Without Lifting Heavy

Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, author and ultra runner.   He has overcome many of life’s most difficult challenges by discovering that adversity is one of our greatest gifts and a necessary access point to reach the next stage of our personal evolution.   He developed FEARVANA to teach people to find bliss through engaging in fear and pursuing their “worthy struggles”. He also wrote the amazing book, “FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness.”   If fear and adversity are keeping you from having and being what you want in life, take the first step to overcome it and listen as we discuss:   His journey to “FEARVANA” and path to finding beauty in adversity. [3:48] How was he able to turn his guilt into an ally? [17:15] Steps you can take to let go of your fear. [21:14] When was the ultra-running seed planted in him? [24:31] How running has become “fuel for service”. [26:06] Why committing to recovery has transformed his running: His nutrition, recovery methods, shoes used & MORE. [28:31] The value in embracing stillness. [37:04] His vision for the FEARVANA movement: Why you MUST follow your “worthy struggle”. [41:03] The importance of playing the long game and building relationships. [42:37] What does his morning routine consist of? [47:28] Why you must ENJOY the process, rather than focus on the end result. [49:58] The fundamental habits all humans should have. [52:40] What adventures does he have planned? [55:53]   This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I use it daily for better focus, improved workouts, and deeper sleep. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee.    Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi. Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!   This episode is also brought to you by biOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. P3-OM 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 “Renegade” to receive a 15% discount.  

Yo. We've got so much dopeness on this week's listener Q&A that you will literally lose your mind. Literally. Because no one knows the definition of that word anymore. So I'm just saying it the way everyone does. I can't even.  But seriously. I'm dropping science, like Marley Marl, on all kinds of topics that will make your training and your life better. We're talking everything from joint health to Game of Thrones. If you just listen to the first five minutes you'll be able to build rapport instantly with anyone at any time. That's priceless.  Plus I share one huge secret that no one EVER talks about. When you do it you'll instantly alleviate joint pain.    Topics include: Why "passion is my fucking passion." Everyone is suffering. How can you help? The best gift you can give another person. The formula for guaranteed unhappiness.  Being the same person you are online in real life.  Why you shouldn't explode out of the bottom of a lift. How to go from zero to ten pushups.  When should you or shouldn't you do hanging leg raises? When was the last time I did something for the first time?  Why does no one know the definition of the word "literally?" Training for a half marathon.  Nutrition on off days vs. training days.  Training for BJJ.  How to develop the mobility to squat.  Are barbell squats overrated?  Should you be in a caloric surplus when injured?  How to train when you're injured.  Best shows to binge watch?  What are my personal rules of thumb for drinking?  Thoughts on training shoes. How to build calves.  Carbs at night? How to get your abs to pop? The importance of creating rules for your life.  Do I regret any of my tattoos?  The critical life skill that can change everything for you.  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 HERE and get 10% off your order as a listener of Renegade Radio.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi.  Organifi helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their outstanding, organic turmeric products.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today! Are you tired of training hard and still getting no results?   If you want access to the same muscle building, fat shredding, joint-friendly workouts that have helped thousands of people get jacked and strong, go to the www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com today.

On this week’s listener Q&A episode I give away a bunch of stuff, tell some stories, welcome a surprise guest to the studio, and answer a wide array of your questions. I also rant on a variety of subjects and tell stories ranging from Instagram handles to the stupid mistake I made in New York City not one, not two, but three friggin times.    Questions include:   Can you train 6x a week for 30-40 minutes and get great results?    What are must do exercises for joint health?   How do you program core work in a GPP phase?   What is a tolerable amount of fat gain while bulking?   What are my current macros and calories?   Can you add muscle while participating in a sport?   Should you use straps on deadlifts?   What’s better for fat loss; HIIT or LISS? And before or after weights?    When will cardio hurt lifting gains? Would like to run 3 miles 2x per week and bike 50 miles, once.    Did I ever follow professional bodybuilding? What’s my opinion on those mass monsters?    Do I train any martial arts?    If you want to lose 25lbs of fat and are in a caloric deficit what good will lifting do?    My thoughts on sneakers to train in and minimalist shoes in general.   Should you be eating animal organs?    Is a bodyweight workout good for lean, ripped gains? High reps at all times?    How do you help your clients stay on track with their nutrition?    How to implement HIIT/sprints etc without doing too much right off the bat?    Is the Turkish Get Up worth the time invested to learn?   Am I going to be speaking at any summits this year?    How to become a great coach or trainer.    This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition. CBD is a game changer when it comes to reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality. Cured Nutrition makes CBD-infused products from Colorado-grown organic hemp. Their spices and nut-based cookie dough are delicious and so easy to incorporate into any well-rounded health and fitness program. For deep relaxation and ultimate recovery try their concentrated oils and gel caps.   Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount.   This episode is brought to you by biOptimizers. Their P3-OM Probiotics may be the most powerful proteolytic probiotic ever developed. P3-OM 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 “Renegade” to receive a 15% discount.