The Jay Ferruggia Show

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it takes to build an ultra-successful fitness business (or any business, for that matter) this episode is going to change the game for you. Matthew Januszek has been an entrepreneur for 25 years and he’s still going strong. He has built multiple successful businesses in UK, Germany, Poland and the United States. He’s the co-founder of Escape Fitness, which he has taken from a start up with minimal capital to a major international business chosen by premier fitness brands around the world. Escape has helped improve the bottom lines of over 1,000 fitness clubs and key distributors in 80 countries and become known for helping deliver the best possible experience to clients.   Listen as we discuss: How the cult classic, “Pumping Iron” and a set of crutches started his fitness journey. [1:19] How did he train as beginner and who were his biggest influences? [4:34] Full body workouts 7 days a week as an over 40 lifter? Why it works for Matt. [7:12] How does he manage to recover from frequent training and a hectic schedule? [12:09] Why his nutrition is based on practicality and sustainability. [13:49] How did Poland and his love for fitness eventually make him a millionaire? [17:17] A family affair: The humble beginnings of Escape Fitness. [20:35] The importance of gaining clarity and focusing on your ONE thing. [22:50] Are there times in business when you shouldn’t make a quick decision? [25:53] How fitness has improved Matt’s life and shaped the core values of Escape Fitness. [29:04] What does a “normal” work week look like for man who has built a 33 million dollar a year fitness biz? [32:32] What makes a gym successful and a coach great? [37:00] How can you create a better experience for your customers and keep them coming back for more? [42:44] What’s the better business model, group training or one on one, high end coaching? [46:23] Tips for setting your intention, staying productive and creating winning daily rituals. [50:27] What are some of his biggest takeaways from doing the Escape Your Limits Podcast? [53:28]   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.

In this episode I share my thoughts on a variety of topics. I rant. I curse. I get fired up. And I answer your questions.    Download it now and listen to all the shenanigans, including    The 3 words you always need to remember.  How to choose your state at any time. The mindset of successful people. What is personal responsibility and why is it so crucial. The importance of always being in motion. How to get motivated AF. What fitness experts should you trust or listen to? How to ramp up for work sets. Should you train to failure and what you need to know about it. Are bodyweight exercises safer? Are machines really “nonfunctional?” Does anyone know WTF they are talking about? How would I personally eat to gain muscle? The best uses for Fat Gripz. Thoughts on WWE Hall of Fame. Are isolation exercises necessary.  Is reverse pyramid training effective?  Is there a better way to do it?  Thoughts on Zercher squats and carries. How did I know I was “big enough” to start a podcast?  How do you become a better husband? How do you become a better coach? What 4 things do you need to get better at daily   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 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.

The listener Q&A returns this week with some great info. I start out by giving a brief recap of WrestleMania week. Then I talk about my current diet, what my training has been like for the last two years and what it will look like going forward.    In addition to that discussion and a few other tangents I answer your questions on topics including:   Who is a full body workout best for? Who should be doing splits? What NOT to do if you want to make great progress. The benefits of stability training and how to implement it. What is the ideal rep range for every different muscle group? How much physical activity does it take to maximize fat loss? How much direct biceps and triceps work should you do? What should you do if you don't enjoy most forms of formal training?  What exercise do I have a love/hate relationship with? My thoughts on Game of Thrones and other shows I watch. Should there be censorship in stand up comedy? How to eat for size and strength gains on college campus.  Should a coach teach his athletes how to train on their own? Tips for effectively coaching group workouts.  How to incorporate boxing into your workouts.  And more...   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 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 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 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.  

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 “fighter jet” in life.   Listen as we discuss:   What role has training and nutrition played in his success? [7:35] The non-negotiables that help Bedros dominate his day. [12:40] How to identify your 5% and move the needle forward. [15:25] The events in his life that led to massive change. [17:23] The exact steps to gain clarity and identify your purpose. [23:40] What is his “traveling monster” and how did he defeat it? [32:58] Where does the chip on his shoulder, fire in his belly and rage in his eyes come from? [42:30] Do your ONE thing – The art of going pro and stopping the “idea fairy”. [48:30] 3 points you should focus on today to become a high-level human. [56:28] How does he manage work/life balance? [1:00:15]   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 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.  

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 NFL, his favorite recovery methods and much more including: Building his mindset and turning weaknesses into strengths. [4:26] What was it like growing up with a Marine as a father? [6:22] Why mindset is everything! [8:48] The importance of being humble and asking for help. [10:11] How his training has evolved since his days in the NFL. [12:44] Knowing what he knows now, would he change anything about his training regimen? [16:14] What Mike Woicik taught him about nutrition and how he eats now.  [23:20] Does he suffer from CTE? [31:49] Why good is the enemy of great. [33:35] A day in the life of training with Heath Evans. [38:45] How often does he do cardio? [44:31] What are some of his favorite recovery methods? [46:11] What life lessons has he learned and how has he been able to apply them to his business? [50:14] What is he doing now in his personal life and business? [59:56]   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 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.

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 experience that it takes to wade through all this stuff, you just go with whatever's popular at the moment.    The first thing I do with anyone who isn't making gains is to cut their volume down drastically. Whenever you do that you almost always see gains in size, strength and power. You also feel better and your joints hurt less.    So, in this episode, we'll get into the real deal on training volume and a bunch of other stuff including:   Is there any value in doing complexes? How to add 100lbs to your squat in 12 weeks. Massive gains with only 1-3 sets? Best way to get rid of belly fat? Leg training for athletes who play/practice 3x per week. Tracking sleep and HRV. Safely loading and picking up weights.  Stuff I use in the gym. How to engage the back and not the biceps. Best workout split for men over 40? How to build bigger traps. How much frequency is too much? Best ab exercises. Neck and grip training tips.   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!

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 of recovery. What determines how hard and how often you can train? How can I build my legs without squats and deadlifts? Do you eat red meat every day? What is the best way to gain muscle/lose fat without tracking macros/calories? Is it better to get lean with a high carb diet or high-fat diet for a male in his early 30's? Who is on your Mt. Rushmore of DJ's? Advice you'd give to a 20-year-old who wants a long training career? What causes cold hands and feet and what should you do about it? When/how did you know you were ready to start a podcast? How do you balance fitness and life? Favorite MC of the new generation? Can fat loss stall on too few calories? Favorite Metallica track to listen to when not listening to hip hop? Are flyes needed for chest development? IIFYM or keto? Thoughts on having beginners do an upper/lower split but train 3x a week on a rotating schedule? 2 things NEVER to do when trying to build relationships. What are you most proud of, Jay? (accomplishments, choices, etc.) 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 Organifi.  Organifi Gold is a delicious, "Golden Milk" nighttime tea that helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep. Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/renegade to get yours today!

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 type of workout should someone with a high stress job do?   Should you use wrist wraps, knee sleeves, a belt and other supportive gear?   Thoughts on hot yoga after training?   How do you stop information overload?   How do you determine how much weight to use on each set?   What are your favorite business books?   How did you become so successful?   What is the best way to engage your customers?    How do you deal with personal training clients who are late and cancel?   How much water should you drink per day?    How much HIIT cardio should you do per week?   What are smart things to do with your cash?   Thoughts on a push/pull/lower split?    Do you have to do strange looking “functional” movements to get results?    How can I stay more focused during my workouts?    What is the # 1 food to stop eating?    Do you have to squat to parallel or below?   Is heat or cold better after a workout?    What are you fighting for?    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 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 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.  

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?   How to get shredded in 4 weeks.   How to boost testosterone in your 40's.   How do you balance out pushing and pulling in your workouts?    Top 3 fat loss tips for females?   Training advice for those over 50.    What should you do if you hate college?    Full body workouts vs splits.    Can you bulk and still do cardio?   My WrestleMania dream matchup.    How to improve your overhead press, and should you even overhead press at all?   What's a must on my workout playlist?    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 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 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.     Are you tired of working hard in the gym and getting no results? There is a better way!   For the exact testosterone boosting training programs that have helped thousands of guys get lean, jacked and strong visit the Renegade Strength Club today.  

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 still doing improv classes? [15:02] Who is your favorite wrestler of all time? [15:24] Best time to work rotators? Before or after a workout or on alternate days? [15:50] How did you get as lean as you are right now when you used to be ‘fluffy’? [16:42] Who is going to win the main event at WrestleMania? [21:00] Do you still like the front squat harness? [21:50] When do you recommend moving up in weight with a strength exercise? [22:40] Tupac or Biggie? [34:52] If you were a WWE superstar, what would your finisher be? [36:05] Do you miss New Jersey weather? [36:21] Did your outlook on health and longevity change after age 40? If so, in what way? [36:28]   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 Strong Coffee Company, a brand for people who aspire to reach their potential. Strong Coffee brings a specialty coffee experience to consumers in a healthy done-for-you pre-mixed powder that includes instant organic coffee, grass-fed collagen protein, and MCT oil powder to fuel your mind and body for hours.   Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com/renegade to get 15% off your order as a listener of Renegade Radio.   This episode is also 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.   Visit www.CuredNutrition.com and use the coupon code, “JAY” for a 15% discount.