The Jay Ferruggia Show

Are you consistently getting enough deep, restful sleep?   If not, the bad news is you are nowhere near as healthy, happy and successful as you could be. The good news is, there are simple and effective ways to improve your sleep and episode 263 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with James Swanwick will show you how.   James is an entrepreneur and online marketer. He is also the creator and co-founder of Swanwick Sleep, a company that makes stylish blue light blocking glasses. His products help people avoid the harmful effects of exposure to blue light and improves their quality of sleep.   If you want to know how to get more quality sleep and build habits that lead to success listen as we discuss:   How he was able to interview movie stars within 3 months of arriving in America. [8:29] How two 30-day challenges helped James look, feel and perform better. [14:19] Why having the courage to ask for a 2nd chance helped him become a SportsCenter Anchor. [17:29] Why did James decide to leave ESPN to become an entrepreneur? [23:51] How a 10-day silent meditation and a mentorship with Tai Lopez helped launch his career. [27:42] Will hiring coaches and mentors help you become more successful? [31:04] Is changing your mindset the key to becoming a better salesperson? [35:48] How dinner with a friend and a pair of ugly glasses inspired him to start Swanwick Sleep. [44:14] What led to the rapid growth of his business? [48:57] The “Gold Standard” of tips to improve your sleep. [51:02] What are the negative health effects of staring at screens all day without blue light blocking glasses? [57:04] How to simplify your habits and goals to become more successful. [58:49] Tips for creating a game changing morning routine. [1:01:10] How to use “Impossible Deadlines” to increase your productivity. [1:04:19] Challenges he has faced recently and how he overcame them. [1:11:08] The two big shifts in mindset that can improve your people skills and make you better at building relationships. [1:16:09]   This episode is brought to you by Omax Health. Their Omax3 Ultra-Pure is a next generation omega-3 supplement.   Omax3 Ultra-Pure helps alleviate joint pain, reduces inflammation and muscle soreness, promotes recovery from intense training, supports optimal heart health, and improves mood, memory and focus. Go to https://www.tryomax.com/jay to get your free box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure with your first purchase.   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.  

It's been far too long since I've done a listener Q&A episode. So that's what I'm doing today, and we cover a lot of ground. It's action packed and all about helping you become your strongest, leanest, happiest, most badass self.    Questions Covered in Today's Episode:   As a trainer how do you organize a fitness assessment for new clients? What's my take on plant based diets?  What's my favorite exercise for training shoulders? How do you add add carbs to your diet without becoming a dough bag?  Who's on my old school WWF Mount Rushmore? My thoughts on "smart scales?" What's the best one? What are my favorite row variations? What is the value of instability training and how do you add it to your workout? Best approach to manage joint pain through supplements and diet?  How has boxing changed my thoughts on training, if at all? Ways to avoid binge eating junk food.  What does a full day of eating and my current diet look like?  What's my go-to, end-all, be-all workout?  How do you fix and raise your low body temperature? What to do and what to avoid.  How to deload and start a new program properly.  Full body workouts or splits?  Bloated, gassy, and can't lose weight. What to do? How do you balance out pushing and pulling? And why this is critically important.  If I could only do one exercise forever what would it be?   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.   Visit www.CuredNutrition.com and use the coupon code, “JAY” for a 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Organifi, an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their Daily Tumeric helps promote a healthy response to inflammation in your body.   Click HERE or go to www.organifi.com/jay to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “JAY” at checkout.  

Your diet and lifestyle may be killing you slowly. What’s even worse is the doctors who are supposed to help you are only making you sicker.     If you want to know the truth about how to restore glowing health, you can’t afford to miss Episode 261 with Carl Lanore.   Once a 300 lb. man, Carl discovered that proper nutrition and exercise are the keys to good health. His transformation became the catalyst that drove him to help others.   He is now on a mission to help people regain their health and vitality. Through his podcast, Super Human Radio, he exposes the harsh realities of the food and medical systems we live with and gives people information that has the power to change their lives.   Listen as we discuss: Why Carl was more concerned with adding weight to the bar than losing pounds on the scale when he decided to improve his health.  [3:40] How his newfound health and physique transformation led him to start a radio show.  [6:03] Where did he learn about training and nutrition and who were his biggest influences when he started out?  [9:10] Should your diet be based on your heritage and evolution? [14:02] The truth behind why grains and legumes destroy your gut health. [18:35] Why it’s important to know where your food comes from. [22:26] Are probiotics actually wrecking your gut health? [23:12] What are the simplest, most effective ways to restore your gut health? [29:31] The supplements he recommends and why you were meant to have sex.       [30:52] Should all men (and women) over 35 be on hormone replacement therapy?       [32:56] The problems with standard medical advice and why you should choose a doctor like you choose a mechanic. [37:51] The three “S’s” that will improve your health, protect you from disease, and give you a longer life. [41:30] Simple ways to improve your quality of sleep and why snoring is a sign something isn’t right. [44:29] Why Carl takes a more instinctive approach to strength training these days.       [48:03] His podcast, “Super Human Radio” and the topics he covers. [51:06] His favorite music and the surprising artists on his gym playlist. [52:57]   This episode is brought to you by Omax Health. Their Omax3 Ultra-Pure is a next generation omega-3 supplement.    Omax3 Ultra-Pure helps alleviate joint pain, reduces inflammation and muscle soreness, promotes recovery from intense training, supports optimal heart health, and improves mood, memory and focus. Go to https://www.tryomax.com/jay to get your free box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure with your first purchase.   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.  

From a young age Ashley Borden felt an inherent connection to fitness. But she was plagued with an eating disorder throughout most of her teens.   At only 18 years old she hit rock bottom. It wasn’t until she found the right balance of exercise and nutrition that her life began to change for the better.   Overcoming her own personal struggles sparked Ashley’s passion for helping others.   She became a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and one of the most successful, sought-after women in the fitness industry. Her clientele includes some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces and elite professional athletes from the UFC, NFL and MLS.   Accruing over 35,000 hours of personal training experience has taught Ashley what it takes to become a great trainer and succeed in the fitness industry. If you want to speed up your learning curve and put yourself on the fast track to success listen as we discuss:   How did Ashley first discover fitness? [3:58] The upside to social media and how to use it to your advantage. [8:03] What motivates her to help people get fit and strong? [15:16] How she overcame multiple eating disorders to create a career in fitness. [24:58] An effective way to become a better trainer and how fitness has changed Ashley’s life. [32:15] Is it possible to benefit from a training related injury? [34:24] Why your approach to training becomes even more important with age. [37:14] The fitness myths, misconceptions and lies that are keeping you from having the body you want. [39:09] Is foam rolling while on THC awesome for recovery? [45:42] How she’s able to eat what she wants and still have a great body. [48:39] What does her training look like these days? [52:23] How was she able to get such high-profile clients? [55:38] Do you need people skills to be a great trainer? [1:02:59] Why it’s important to know the clients you want to work with and say no to the rest. [1:08:04] Don’t try to do it alone; business tips for more success and why you must take more risks. [1:10:43] It’s never too late to be your best; why age isn’t an excuse. [1:14:54]   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.  

Fabio Zonin knows how to get jacked and strong.  He is the CEO of StrongFirst, founded by legendary Russian Strength & Conditioning specialist, Pavel Tsatsouline.  He’s also a Master Teacher for FIF (Italian Federation of Fitness) and a former vice president of the Italian Association of Natural Bodybuilding.    In this episode Fabio and I give you the keys to unlock your body’s potential.  You’ll learn the difference between intensity and effort, why great form trumps everything else, how to gain muscle and feel great at the same time, and much more.  Listen as we discuss:   How did Fabio first get into lifting as a kid? [5:01] When did the transition happen from powerlifting to bodybuilding? [8:41] The TRUE definition of intensity vs. effort. [11:05] How his training progressed over time and the differences between big, free weight lifts and machines.  [13:52] Is using proper technique more important than having a great training program?  [19:01] High frequency training vs. low volume training – what’s the difference? [24:41] Always be ready for action; the benefits of splitting up your sets throughout the week. [30:06] Can you train to gain 10 lbs. of muscle AND feel mobile, flexible and athletic at all times?  [32:16] How did his training change once he met Pavel Tsatsouline? [37:39] If It Flies Right, It Looks Right: Fabio’s journey to a bodybuilding competition. [42:35] What principles does he currently live by? [47:25] What are the StrongFirst principles of training and what programs do they offer? [50:03] Training for more endurance – are YOU making these mistakes?  [51:43] What certification courses does StrongFirst offer?  [1:14:42] Why it might be time for you to switch up your training program.  [1:16:09]   This episode is brought to you by Omax Health.  Their Omax3 Ultra-Pure is a next generation omega-3 supplement.    Omax3 Ultra-Pure helps alleviate joint pain, reduces inflammation and muscle soreness, promotes recovery from intense training, supports optimal heart health, and improves mood, memory and focus.  Go to https://www.tryomax.com/jay to get your free box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure with your first purchase.    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 also 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.  

Do you want to know how elite athletes like champion MMA fighters and NHL hockey players train for strength and performance while building amazing physiques?   In this episode, you’ll meet Jon Chaimberg, a man who has trained some of the greatest fighters, like George St-Pierre and Rashad Evans, as well as other mixed martial artists, pro hockey players, major league baseball players, and Canada’s National Wrestling Team.   If you’re a trainer looking for ways to get your clients better results, or just someone who is looking to take their own training and physique to the next level, you’ll find it all in episode 258 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast.   Listen as we discuss: How did Jon first get started in fitness? [1:49] How was he able to train such high-level athletes so early in his coaching career? [4:07] Does Jon train the average person the same way he trains elite athletes?  [7:55] How to get jacked and strong without doing the big 3 lifts (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) [14:16] Top exercises and movement patterns for you to start today! [16:07] What is the typical workout for an athlete training with Jon for the first time? [18:07] His approach to training heavy and how he programs exercises so workouts are efficient and effective.  [20:24] Why he prefers full body workouts vs. splits. [26:50] How does Jon train to stay ripped and muscular year round? [31:48] The importance of listening to your body. [36:06] The diet that keeps him SHREDDED. [40:42] Do as I say, not as I do – His take on recovery practices. [45:48] How has having kids changed his life? [47:58]   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 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.

Do you ever put much thought or consideration into your own identity, into who you are at your core? If not, it’s likely you’re not achieving the level of success you’re capable of in all areas of life.   How you see yourself directly influences your behavior, the actions you take and the results you get.   It affects what you think is possible for you to achieve in life.  So not only does it influence whether you’ll achieve your goals or not, but identity can determine if you ever have any big dreams and goals to start with.       For 15 years Shannon Graham has been helping people discover their identity, become better leaders and achieve what they once thought was impossible. He is a pioneer of the self-help and coaching industry, a premier motivational speaker who has been featured all over the world and the author of popular books such as “The Revolution of Self: 3 Keys to Personal Liberation” and his latest, “Expand: Leadership that Moves, Fulfills and Changes the World.”   Identifying who you are and who you want to be is a critical first step to living the life you want to live. To learn how, listen as we discuss:   How discovering a Tony Robbins CD set when he was young helped set the course of his life. [6:21] What is the gap between having knowledge and being successful? [9:26] Does your identity drive your behavior? [11:26] How starting conversations with strangers and Craig’s List helped him land his first client. [15:15] What was Shannon’s biggest challenge early in his career? [19:36] Why people either HAVE a gift or they ARE a gift and how it relates to scaling a business. [21:21] What were his biggest influences and how was he able to expand his business? [28:46] How to find your magic and why your greatest accolades are the results you produce. [30:41] What are the biggest obstacles holding people back? [33:48] Are most people unaware of what they’re actually capable of? [37:13] How understanding the power of decision and the concept of quitting “cold turkey” can change your life. [40:54] How your identity determines your habits. [44:40] Why wanting something is NEVER enough. [46:66] Do you make things more difficult than they really are? [50:39] What is the idea behind his new book, “Expand: Leadership that Move, Fulfills and Changes the World”? [57:21] Action steps you can take now to be a better leader today. [1:02:16] What can people do now to become better decision makers? [1:07:05]     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.   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supplement than Athletic Greens. Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system.   Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less by going to www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.  

How would you like to be lean, muscular, strong and athletic like an NFL player? Maybe you weren’t blessed with the athleticism to ever make it to the pros but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like one!   If you want to know the secrets to getting jacked like an NFL player don’t miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with NY Giants Strength Coach, Aaron Wellman.     Aaron is in his third season with the Giants following a 20 year career coaching at the Division I collegiate level. He has helped thousands of players get jacked, strong and ready for battle on the gridiron.   His training philosophies have been a game changer for the Giants as they have seen a substantial decrease in the number of season-ending injuries since Aaron’s arrival.   As the Giants set their sights on becoming Super Bowl Champions, Aaron’s coaching has played a pivotal role in preparing for the 2018 season. If you’re ready to get your physique in championship form listen as we discuss:   What was Aaron’s path to becoming the head Strength Coach of the New York Giants? [4:45] How does being a strength coach to college athletes differ from coaching NFL players? [6:00] What changes has he seen in the recruiting process since his time coaching at the collegiate level? (7:18) How being an under sized kid with a passion for football led Aaron to weight training. [8:38] When did he know this was his path in life? [10:30] What and who were his biggest influences and best resources growing up? (12:07) How has his training evolved and would he do anything differently as a coach if he could go back in time? [13:50] The schedule for the Giants’ offseason program and why Aaron programs it the way he does. [15:36] What does an eccentric workout look like? (19:50) How he programs running intervals and rest periods. [23:36] What does an upper body workout look like for his athletes? [25:51] What exercises does he prescribe to keep his players mobile and built for longevity? [28:17] How does the training change and how does he help players recover during a grueling season?[31:15] The importance of nutrition and keeping the athletes fueled properly. [36:22] How Aaron gets his athletes to buy in to his training programs and why football is a relationship business. [38:07] What books does he recommend? [40:13] What does his training and nutrition protocol look like now? [41:37]   This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their brand new Mushroom Mocha Mix combines their super popular Mushroom Coffee with the goodness of chaga and criollo variety cacao to delight and soothe the senses, morning or night. Criollo variety cacao is grown in the foothills of the Andes and is arguably the best tasting and highest quality cacao on the planet.   Mushroom mocha mix boasts 500mg of organic dual-extracted chaga per serving. Four Sigmatic is gut friendly and great for those who get an upset stomach from regular coffee.   It gets you focused but not jittery, and contains less than half the caffeine of regular coffee. Four Sigmatic comes in handy packets that you just mix with hot or cold water, and it takes just a second to prepare.   Go to www.FourSigmatic.com/Jay and use the code JAY to get 15% discount.   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supplement than Athletic Greens. Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system.   Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less by going to www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.  

Mark Bell is one of the most recognizable and successful men in the fitness industry.     Known as the “meathead millionaire,” Mark has managed to parlay a successful powerlifting career into a multi-million dollar business empire.     He is the creator and U.S. patent holder of one of the highest-selling fitness inventions in history, the Slingshot, and a subsequent line of fitness apparel.     Mark is also the owner of “The Strongest Gym in the West,” Super Training Gym, a strength coach and fitness expert, host of the hit podcast “Mark Bell’s Power Cast,” and the owner of internationally distributed, Power Magazine.     Perhaps what’s most impressive about Mark is his ability to constantly evolve, improve and overcome new challenges.  A former powerlifter and world record holder, Mark has now set his sights on dominating the bodybuilding stage the way he used to dominate the lifting platform.     Whether you’re looking for a spark of motivation and success tips to help you achieve your goals, or you just want to learn more about the man who built a fitness empire, you’ll find it all and more in this incredible episode!     How has Mark achieved such a high level of success in the fitness industry?  [5:17] Why he says the greatest thing he is going to lift is people not weights.  [14:47] Don’t overthink – why you should sometimes put the cart before the horse.  [16:53] It’s YOU vs. YOU – why part of knowing who you are is knowing who you are not.  [20:25] How did Mark turn the idea for the Slingshot into the multi-million dollar business it is today?  [25:57] The writing is on the wall (literally); either you’re in or you’re in the way!  [34:17] Why you should be the driver of what’s cool.  The dangers of social media and the importance of transparency.  [37:27] Has Mark’s podcast had a significant impact on his business? [48:55] From record setting powerlifter to competitive bodybuilder – how his training and recovery has changed to prepare for the stage.  [52:13] His take on the keto diet and how his nutrition has changed for his new endeavor. [1:02:11] What does the future hold for Mark? [1:06:15] His plea to feed your dog’s and kids REAL food! [1:10:07]   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.     This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven 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.  

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I sat down with my longtime friend, John Alvino.  John is one of the most respected and knowledgeable strength and conditioning coaches in the fitness industry.  He is also a successful fitness writer, a former competitive bodybuilder, and a veteran of the iron game.   We discuss the crazy stuff we used to do in the gym, all for the sake of gaining muscle, and how our training has evolved over the years.  John provides some great tips for preventing injuries and enhancing your performance in the gym. He gives valuable advice for anyone who wants to succeed as a fitness coach, explains the difference between how he trains clients now versus back in the day, and much more.     If you want to learn an approach to training and business that will help you achieve more success with both you don’t want to miss this episode.  Listen as we discuss:   A look back at the crazy sh*t John and I used to do in the gym and how our training has evolved over the years.  [3:44] How does he decide what exercises to use in his own training and in the programs he prescribes to his clients?  [11:57] What are the most effective warm up exercises to do before upper body training?  [19:54] The ONE exercise he says is crucial before doing any heavy squats.  [21:34] The differences between how John trained people in the 90’s versus today.  [24:54] What you must do now to make your business better if you’re a trainer.  [28:24] How to create long lasting relationships and become the highest performer in the gym.  [34:44] What struggles has John had to overcome to build a successful business?  [39:57] How are John’s priorities different today than they were in the past?  [43:44] The power of the mind in all aspects of your life.  [47:44]   This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health, there is no better all-in-one supplement than Athletic Greens. Detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system.   Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less by going to www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer.   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.