The Jay Ferruggia Show

Sleep is the key to optimal health and performance. If you improve your sleep everything in your life gets better. You lose fat faster, your brain works more efficiently, and your sex drive goes up.  Shawn Stevenson, the author of "Sleep Smarter,” and host of The Model Health Show, is my guest on this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast. We discuss how Shawn found fitness after being diagnosed with a devastating illness at the age of 20. He shares the three primary elements of his remarkable recovery and his approach to health and longevity. Shawn also explains why sleep is the most important factor for optimizing health and performance. He provides invaluable tips for improving your sleep, your nutrition, your business and so much more. Topics Include: How Shawn got his start in fitness and the diagnosis that changed everything.  3:15 Why Shawn says most people “try” to get well but should actually make the decision to get well.  9:43 A simple thing everyone can do to upgrade their diet.  15:36 Are deadlifts the ultimate healer for your spine?  18:06 How Shawn’s wife put her cancer into remission within 22 days of being diagnosed.  23:06 Shawn's 21 day fast.  30:23 His overall approach to nutrition and supplementation for health and longevity.  29:37 Gluten and other foods that often cause issues.  37:18 Why nutrition isn’t everything and what is actually more important.  40:03 The enzyme produced by sleep that can indicate how long you’re going to live and reverse the aging process.  40:38 Why sleep deprivation is shortening your life and making you fat.  42:08 What can increase your body’s ability to burn fat by 55%?  Hint - it’s not low carbs or more exercise.  42:59 Why are the outliers, like The Rock and Arnold, able to get by with less sleep?  46:48 Why alcohol will make you fall asleep faster but wake up feeling awful and Shawn’s explanation of REM sleep.  48:58 Does training in the morning lead to better sleep at night? 51:08 Which is better for sleep, a warm shower or a cold one?  58:18 Why you should minimize the time you spend on your phone and computer at night and why F.lux is a must-have.  1:03:48 How nutrition and meal timing impacts sleep.  1:07:45 Does cutting carbs too low cause sleep issues?  1:11:32 Shawn’s approach to intermittent fasting and his current nutrition plan.  1:16:15 Is quality more important than quantity when it comes to protein intake?  1:27:53 The right way to supplement with melatonin. 1:29:23 Shawn’s advice for building your brand and succeeding in business.  1:32:18 Connect with Shawn online Podcast  Twitter Facebook Instagram Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Why is it that so few people receive so many of the rewards in life? What does the top 1% know and do that most people, who are struggling to achieve their goals, don't? If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress in life, you do not want to miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast. James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, photographer and gym rat. Through his writing on JamesClear.com, he educates, entertains and inspires readers. In this episode, we discuss the mistakes that most people make when setting goals and how it hinders progress. James also explains why developing the right habits and creating systems are even more important than setting goals. We cover Pareto's Law, how you can use the 1% Rule to your advantage, and many more insights that can immediately put you on the road to success. Topics Include: The problem with goal setting and why so many people fail 2:43 Why it's more effective to be specific about your habits, systems, and processes than it is to set specific goals. 5:18 The 4 Stages of building better habits. 7:14 A huge, mind blowing "ah ha" moment for Jay - how his approach to training can be applied to life. 9:57 Why you should shift your focus to "how many" instead of "how long" when it comes to forming habits and achieving results. 13:47 The "2 Minute Rule" for creating effective systems. 15:50 How habits lead to routines and why you must consciously choose your habits. 17:51 How to proactively block distractions and stay productive through " Environment Design". 19:13 Why "Feedback Loops" are critical and how to create them by using the "Seinfeld Method". 24:10 Do you need to do something daily to form a habit? 29:06 Why bundling habits might be more effective for some people and a unique strategy for getting started. 30:55 Why you must standardize something before you can optimize it and the exercise one professor created to demonstrate it. 33:19 Why action, practice and doing the work will always lead to better results than strategizing and theorizing. 35:15 The "Accumulative Advantage" and 1% Rule - Why being just slightly better than your competition will eventually lead to more success. 41:19 How to use "Mental Models" for making important, strategic decisions. 45:52 The most important and only productivity tip you'll ever need (if you actually do it). 48:05 How James builds his daily routine out of habits which yield a high return. 51:00 James' favorite recovery method and current diet. 59:35 Why James is an "Optimizer" instead of a minimalist and how to spend time on things that yield a higher return.1:02:02 Connect with James Online Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Audio Books Go to http://www.audiobooks.com/jay to start listening to critically-acclaimed, best-selling audiobooks including some of my favorites like Essentialism, How to Win Friends & Influence People and The Art of Noncomformity! With Audiobooks, you can learn and generate new ideas anywhere, anytime. Download or stream audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet with our free apps for iOS and Android Choose from more than 100,000 titles, including top-rated business books written by leaders and innovators in the field Listen to your first audiobook for FREE and if you like the service, enjoy a new book every month Access our Member Deals section where you can take advantage of great bundles and BOGOs Go to http://www.audiobooks.com/jay to get your free book. This episode is also brought to you by ButcherBox You guys know by now the importance of high-quality grass-fed grass finished meat. Go to www.butcherbox .com/Jay to get your free ribeye steaks. That's two 10 oz ribeye steaks for free, plus, $10 off your first order and free shipping. You can get everything from sausages, burgers, steaks, chicken, lamb, you name it. It includes: 100% Grass-fed beef Free range organic chicken Heritage breed pork Delivered for free to your door for less than $6 a meal. You cannot beat that with a bat. Go to www.butcherbox.com/Jay to get yours today. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.  

Elliott Hulse wants to help you get strong in every way. In this episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast, you’ll learn how to be physically strong and mentally tough. You’ll discover how to break the shackles that hold you back so that you can finally achieve your goals and live the life you want. Elliot will help you unlock the secrets that will make you a KING. Within a span of ten years, Elliot has evolved from a struggling personal trainer to a YouTube superstar with over one million subscribers.  In this episode, we discuss how Elliott discovered strength training and got his start in the fitness business.  We explore the birth of his YouTube channel and what he did to build his massive audience. And Elliot talks about the importance of finding and living one’s truth. Topics Include: His current training template and how he “self-medicates” with training.  6:47 Elliott’s start as a professional Strongman Competitor and his experiences with serious injuries.  9:30 When Elliott decided it was time to “switch characters” in order to fulfill his purpose and serve the world in a better way.  12:42 His first trainer and the man who introduced him to strength.  13:32 The life lessons he’s learned through lifting and why he sees injuries as gifts.  15:07 His thoughts on masculinity and the connection that we’re all missing in our lives.  16:11 Elliott’s advice for attracting the right people into your life; it starts with changing who you are.  21:15 How he got his start in the fitness industry and the introduction to a “non-job”.  22:35 His first experiences as an entrepreneur and the origins of Strength Camp.  24:26 From zero to over a million subscribers – How Elliott started out on You Tube.  27:32 Who and what influenced him to do business online.  30:09 The YouTube accident and the one month challenge that revolutionized Elliott’s approach to online business.  33:04 The long break that allowed him to find his truth and led to his documentary about “Dr. Squat”, Fred Hatfield, the 1st man to squat 1,000 lbs. 35:02 His thoughts on how gym owners, and all professionals, can improve their business.  39:54 The importance of building community in a brick and mortar gym and advice on how to do it.  41:10 Elliott’s latest passion project, Grounding Camp, and his first experiences with meditation.  43:04 The major differences between Elliott today versus 10 years ago.  48:45 Where he sees himself 10 years from now and the development of Strength Camp.  52:02 Connect with Elliot online Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. This episode is also brought to you by Kettle and Fire. Bone broth is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods and you can get it delivered right to your door. There's no other superfood that contains the critical vitamins you need like amino acids and collagen. They only come from animal bones and connective tissue. Kettle and Fire is 100% organic. Here are some other benefits to this paleo friendly, gluten free broth: From grass-fed cattle Bones are slowly simmered for 20 hours with organic vegetables and herbs 10 grams of protein per cup Helps you digest muscle meat Great for muscle recovery and joint inflammation Bring luster to your skin and hair Reduce cellulite Increase connective tissue Great for detox Non-GMO Go to http://www.kettleandfire.com/jay to get the best bone broth out there. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast.   If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Wanna learn how to manage pain and addiction without resorting to dangerous pills that wreck your health? I discuss those topics and more with Chris Bell on the new #RenegadeRadioPodcast. Chris is an accomplished filmmaker and the director of the outstanding documentaries including Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Prescription Thugs and Trophy Kids.  In this episode, we discuss his struggles with pain and addiction, and how he found natural ways to regain sobriety and alleviate his pain. We delve into what inspired him to become a filmmaker, how his brothers have influenced and inspired him, his latest documentary, and so much more. Topics Include: His struggles with arthritis, depression, pain, and addiction.  4:09 Sobriety and ways to relieve pain naturally with your diet.  8:04 How a keto diet once put Chris in the emergency room.  11:12 A few reasons for Mark Bell’s massive success.  16:21 The Chris Bell Reading List to transform your life.  16:35 His impressive weight loss and total health transformation.  21:34 Mad Dog Bell’s gift to his brothers and, ultimately, the world.  28:09 Where the Bell brothers’ drive comes from 33:44 Government job or USC Film School?  How Chris ended up going to the best film school in the US.  37:29 The School of Hard Knocks: Chris’ first 10 years in the film industry.  40:39 The origins of Chris’ most popular documentary to date “Bigger, Stronger, Faster”. 41:34 The inspiration for creating “Prescription Thugs” and what happened to Chris during the making of the documentary.  48:12 Chris is introduced to Kratom by a Pro Wrestler and his new film “A Leaf of Faith”.  52:59 The dream that Chris says changed his life.  56:59 The benefits of CBD oil and THC and why everyone should feel euphoria.  57:59 Is there a new-age “pothead”?  59:57 How Chris’ training has evolved over the years, the crazy methods he and Mark have used and the influence of Westside.  1:02:54 Meeting Dorian Yates and getting more out of less training.  1:06:44 Chris and Mark’s childhood inspiration to start training.  1:07:36 Chris’ new documentary “A Leaf of Faith” about natural pain relief with Kratom.  1:16:04 Connect with Chris Bell Netflix Instagram - Big Strong Fast Instagram - A Leaf of Faith YouTube  Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Audio Books Click HERE to start listening to critically-acclaimed, best-selling audiobooks including some of my favorites like Essentialism, How to Win Friends & Influence People and The Art of Noncomformity! With Audiobooks, you can learn and generate new ideas anywhere, anytime. Download or stream audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet with our free apps for iOS and Android Choose from more than 100,000 titles, including top-rated business books written by leaders and innovators in the field Listen to your first audiobook for FREE and if you like the service, enjoy a new book every month Access our Member Deals section where you can take advantage of great bundles and BOGOs Click HERE to get your free book. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. Also, if you are not on the VIP Insider Renegade Newsletter List, you're missing out. Go to http://badassblueprint.com and I'll send you a free copy of "The 7 Keys to Physical and Mental Strength". You'll get tons of great content, early access and discounts to material, but you gotta go to http://badassblueprint.com to sign up. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Wanna build a booming business in the health and fitness space? Wanna create an amazing culture and a buzz around your brand? Then today’s #RenegadeRadioPodcast with the founders of Caffeine and Kilos is just for you. Caffeine and Kilos (C&K) is a lifestyle brand that has experienced incredible growth in just a few short years.  Their amazing coffees and bars help fuel athletes all over the world, while their awesome apparel keeps them looking great. I sat down with the creators and owners of C&K, Danny Lehr and Dean Saddoris, to discuss their inspiration for starting the company, why their products are so popular, tips for people just starting out in the fitness business and so much more. Topics Discussed Include: How Caffeine and Kilos started Great tasting coffee or “gasoline”? Does more flavor mean less caffeine? How they grew so quickly and how they started with the fashion side. What was the vision for Caffeine and Kilos from the start? Why protein bars aren’t a great pre-workout meal and the better option. How Danny opened his gym and how the guys got their start in fitness. The difference between training for competition and training to look and feel good. How surf, skate and hip hop culture influenced their brand. Tips and advice on building a brand. The “Golden Rule” in building a business: “Just f*ing be nice to people.” What are the two key ingredients in a successful business? When the friendship between Danny and Dean ended (almost). The most important thing between business partners. Tips for new fitness professionals starting their own business. Why you must have belief and passion to succeed. Community and Connection are essential to success in business. How to cultivate community without a brick and mortar business. Why liking other brands and competition are good things. Why Danny yells at random people walking down the street. What’s next for C&K? Who are C&K’s favorite rappers of all time? Connect with Caffeine and Kilos: Website Instagram Twitter Snapchat  @caffeinekilos Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Mark Sisson is an OG of the fitness industry. He’s one of the leading voices in the Paleo world and the founder of the primal movement. Mark believes we need to get back to the way we were intended to eat, exercise, and live. His mission is to get people to take responsibility for their health and fitness (often in the face of flawed conventional wisdom that can lead even the best-intentioned astray), and to inspire people to be open-minded, passionate, and enthusiastic about leading a healthy, happy, fit, balanced, active lifestyle, with the least amount of pain, suffering and sacrifice possible. Topics Discussed Include: How Mark got started in fitness. What is the Primal diet and lifestyle about? Why are grains so unhealthy? What causes inflammation in the body? Why he’s not as opposed to legumes as most in the Paleo world. The benefits of intermittent fasting for being lean and healthy. How to improve your sleep so that you can do everything better. The multiple benefits of a keto diet. Who needs and benefits from higher carbs and who doesn’t? Best ways to boost your immune system and avoid getting sick. Is the post workout window of opportunity a myth? How much protein do you really need to build a great body? Crucial lessons for small business owners and entrepreneurs. How to unplug and avoid burnout. Much more. Connect with Mark Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Kettle and Fire. Bone broth is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods and you can get it delivered right to your door. There's no other superfood that contains the critical vitamins you need like amino acids and collagen. They only come from animal bones and connective tissue. Kettle and Fire is 100% organic. Here are some other benefits to this Paleo friendly, gluten free broth: From grass-fed cattle Bones are slowly simmered for 20 hours with organic vegetables and herbs 10 grams of protein per cup Helps you digest muscle meat Great for muscle recovery and joint inflammation Bring luster to your skin and hair Reduce cellulite Increase connective tissue Great for detox Non-GMO Go to http://www.kettleandfire.com/jay to get the best bone broth out there. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

My awesome friend, Torrie Wilson joins me for a great new episode of the Renegade Radio Podcast. Torrie was a fitness and cover model who eventually found her way into pro wrestling.  She became a mainstay during the WWE Attitude Era where she shared the spotlight with the likes of The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. She was regularly featured in memorable on air segments that were seen by millions of viewers. Since retiring Torrie has started a new career, helping people get fit. She’s in the best shape of her life, happy, healthy and successful. She’s here today to share her secrets. Topics Discussed Include: Here early battle with anorexia and bulimia. How she got into fitness competitions. What led to her starting a career in pro wrestling. Some of the best and worst memories from the WCW days. What it was like behind the scenes when the ship was sinking in WCW. Breaking into WWE, how she was treated and who she rode with. The legendary bra and panties matches. Did they ever go too far in the Attitude days? How she overcame being painfully shy. How her fitness routines have evolved over the years. How she has better abs in her 40’s than she did in her 20’s. Her diet and why she thinks carbs are essential. Business lessons learned the hard way. Her daily routine and how she continues to stay motivated. Connect With Torrie Online Website Instagram Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode   This episode is brought to you by Audio Books Click HERE to start listening to critically-acclaimed, best-selling audiobooks including some of my favorites like Essentialism, How to Win Friends & Influence People and The Art of Noncomformity! With Audiobooks you can learn and generate new ideas anywhere, anytime. Download or stream audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet with our free apps for iOS and Android Choose from more than 100,000 titles, including top-rated business books written by leaders and innovators in the field Listen to your first audiobook for FREE and if you like the service, enjoy a new book every month Access our Member Deals section where you can take advantage of great bundles and BOGOs Click HERE to get your free book.   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast.   If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Are you a natural, steroid-free guy looking to get jacked? Then you need to listen to this episode of The Renegade Radio Podcast with my guests, Adam Schafer and Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump. It’s chock full of great muscle building techniques that will help you make the all the gainz, son! These two have been in the game a long time and have many years of knowledge to share. They compound that knowledge with always being up to date on the latest studies regarding muscle growth and performance. Topics Discussed Include: The main drivers of muscle growth. What really makes a good workout? The best exercises for building mass. Why lifting heavy may be a huge mistake. Using a sled to maximize size and recovery. Optimal training frequency for the fastest gains. The benefits of a keto diet, and how NOT to do it. How much protein do you really need to build muscle? Why social media is killing your chances of making gains. Does medical marijuana have a place in your fitness regimen? What is occlusion training and how can you use it to build muscle? How to send a muscle-building signal more often, without overtraining. Trigger sessions that can spark growth in even your most stubborn bodyparts.   Connect With Adam and Sal Online: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode   This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order. This episode is also brought to you by Kettle and Fire. Bone broth is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods and you can get it delivered right to your door. There's no other superfood that contains the critical vitamins you need like amino acids and collagen. They only come from animal bones and connective tissue. Kettle and Fire is 100% organic. Here are some other benefits to this Paleo friendly, gluten free broth: From grass-fed cattle Bones are slowly simmered for 20 hours with organic vegetables and herbs 10 grams of protein per cup Helps you digest muscle meat Great for muscle recovery and joint inflammation Bring luster to your skin and hair Reduce cellulite Increase connective tissue Great for detox Non-GMO Go to http://www.kettleandfire.com/jay to get the best bone broth out there. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast.   If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

The first WWE Women’s Smackdown Champion, and of the nicest people you could ever meet, Becky Lynch is my guest on today’s Renegade Radio Podcast. Becky is a total badass who left home at 15 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way she got into bodybuilding, became a personal trainer, worked as a flight attendant, took acting classes, became a stuntwoman, took a seven-year layoff… and then finally made it to WWE. The culmination of her journey and hard work was when she became the first ever, WWE Women’s Smackdown Champion. Topics Discussed Include: The decision to leave home at 15 Her first experience at wrestling camp When she first realized that this was what she wanted to do with her life Her time training with Finn Balor What finally led to the NXT tryout The night that she got called up to the main WWE roster Does she prefer to work as a heel (bad guy) or face (good guy) The injuries she’s suffered in the ring The importance of connecting with the crowd and how she does it Her all time favorite in-ring performers and talkers How her workouts have evolved over the years What her diet is like and how she sticks to it on the road Her daily routine and the importance of journaling How she constantly strives to get better on a daily basis How much longer will she wrestle and what will be next when she retires Connect with Becky Online Instagram Twitter Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Caffeine and Kilos. We all know that coffee is probably the greatest thing ever. There are countless studies proving the benefits of coffee. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra said that drinking coffee is one of the five essential habits for long-term good health. Caffeine and Kilos is a brand that embodies an active lifestyle. They have great looking apparel you can wear in the gym or out of the gym. It's smooth, fresh coffee blended and roasted for high caffeine content, so you can get all kinds of cranked up. They also have all natural,  whole food caffeinated bars with macros designed for performance. Get their delicious coffee and more at www.caffeineandkilos.com and use the code, "Renegade" and get free shipping on your first order.   This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Get ready to get jacked. My guest today is “The Glute Guy,” Bret Contreras. He’s a renowned fitness expert who knows quite a bit about the science of building muscle and getting strong. Bret has made an incredible transformation with his own body and has helped thousands of others do the same. He has the unique ability to blend science, real world experience and critical thinking. This leads to great advice and even better training programs. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this fast paced discussion with Bret on every aspect of training we could cover in an hour. Topics Discussed Include: How heavy should you lift? Is training to failure helpful or harmful? Should you do full body workouts or splits? The low frequency myth of body part splits. What’s the optimal volume per muscle group? What’s the optimal frequency per muscle group? Low reps vs. medium reps vs. high reps. What’s best? Is getting a pump necessary? Does it cause muscle growth? How much muscle damage should you cause in your workouts? The importance of muscular tension, and how to create it optimally. Submaximal higher volume training vs. high intensity, lower volume training. And so much more. Connect with Bret Online Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below, or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Right click here and choose “Save As”to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. You never know what’s going to come up in your day; however, with just one scoop of Athletic Greens when you wake up or add it to your morning smoothie, you know you have all of your bases covered. It’s easy, and it tastes great. Go to http://www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Kettle and Fire. Bone broth is one of the most nutrient dense superfoods and you can get it delivered right to your door. There's no other superfood that contains the critical vitamins you need like amino acids and collagen. They only come from animal bones and connective tissue. Kettle and Fire is 100% organic. Here are some other benefits to this paleo friendly, gluten free broth: From grass-fed cattle Bones are slow simmered for 20 hours with organic vegetables and herbs 10 grams of protein per cup Helps you digest muscle meat Great for muscle recovery and joint inflammation Bring luster to your skin and hair Reduce cellulite Increase connective tissue Great for detox Non-GMO Go to http://www.kettleandfire.com/jay to get the best bone broth out there. If you have questions, use the hashtag #RenegadeRadioPodcast and shoot them my way on Twitter or Instagram or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.