The Jay Ferruggia Show

Can you get strong and jacked with nothing but your own bodyweight? Or is that just for beginners? Doesn't bodyweight training just build endurance, but no real muscle and strength? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Do you really need tons of fancy equipment? Do you need an expensive gym membership? Or can calisthenics alone build a great physique? Hell yeah, they can. Danny and Al Kavadlo are my guests on this episode of Renegade Radio and are here to show you how it's done. Topics Include: The best splits for getting jacked. The downside of always being ripped. How to simplify your nutrition for better results. The top bodyweight exercises for building muscle. How much cardio and conditioning do you really need? The biggest mistakes people make when doing calisthenics. How often you should change your program for the best results. The critical difference between skill training and strength training. How to optimally combine weight training with bodyweight exercises. 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 Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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.

My guest on this episode is Executive wellness coach Anthony DiClementi. He's the author of The Biohackers guide to upgraded energy and focus. Anthony is gonna share his story with you today about how doing "what you're supposed to do" and following most mainstream fitness advice completely ruined his body and his health. Then he'll explain how he healed himself and got jacked, ripped, focused, happy and healthy. We'll talk about the biggest mistakes most people make when it comes to training and nutrition. Anthony will also share some of his best tips on improving sleep, reducing inflammation, increasing focus and cognitive function and reducing stress. Other topics include: The dangers of low carb diets. Benefits of low intensity cardio. The Big 4 toxins you need to avoid. The downside of high intensity training. Should you lift explosively? The shocking truth. How your workouts can wreck your metabolism. How mitochondrial dysfunction can kill your energy levels. The benefits of trading in your barbells for bodyweight. Sleep biohacks that can dramatically improve the quantity and quality of your sleep. This episode is brought to you by Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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.

Zac Efron's Baywatch transformation and shredded 8-pack has had people talking for the last year. I'm finally weighing in on it in this episode. Is it possible naturally? Can you achieve similar results? If so what's the exact diet you should follow? I break down the exact percentages and numbers you'll need to follow to get ripped. What about Zac's Baywatch workout? I go through the whole thing and break down the good, the bad and the ugly. Other topics include: A better summer training plan Ideal rep speed for maximum gains How to incorporate isometric pauses for muscle and strength How to do the perfect rep every time The importance of maximal tension Tips to avoid joint pain and injury The negatives of training to failure How often to cardio, what kind, and how much The only two macro breakdowns you'll ever need The biggest fat loss myth And more This episode is brought to you by Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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.

Did you know that fat cells can survive in your body for 10 years? And that they can retain artificial chemicals that act like excessive estrogen in your body? Excessive estrogen makes you gain fat in your chest, hips and thighs. It can also contribute to depression and numerous diseases. The problem is most of us consume estrogenic compounds and rub them on our skin all day long. Dr. Anthony G. Jay is my guest on the podcast today and he's going to help you avoid this deadly problem. Topics include: The top 10 list of every day estrogenics Cutting edge weight loss strategies How men are becoming more feminized What to look for when shopping for food and cosmetics What household items to get rid of How estrogen effects your immune system Why men have such low testosterone levels these days This episode is brought to you by Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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. Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Can you allow your significant other to impact your fitness decisions? Should he or she influence when and how much you train? What you put in your mouth? Is your significant other helping you reach your goals or preventing you from achieving them? It's a serious issue that needs further exploration. What do you do if you have trouble sleeping? Especially on days you train? You better have a solution because no sleep = no gains. Do supplements work? Which ones? What kind of diet should your dad follow? Can you make gains training just twice per week? What should that workout look like? We'll address those questions and more on today's episode. Plus I'll blow your mind and offend a lot of online guru's when I reveal the biggest myths and lies in marketing. This episode is brought to you by Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a 100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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. Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Is it really possible to gain 30 pounds of muscle in 30 days? A lot of people would say that's impossible in a year, never mind a month. But in my 30 years of weight training, I've seen some incredible things. In this episode, I'm going to share some of my best-kept secrets about building muscle and gaining size as fast as humanly possible. You'll hear all about the evolution of the training system that made my gym famous and ranked one of the best in the country by numerous fitness mags. And, I'll finally reveal the two key components involved in the most rapid muscle growth possible. Topics include: The change I made that allowed me to flip the switch on muscle growth. The #1 mistake that prevents people from gaining size. High reps and low weight or low reps and heavy weight? The shocking answer revealed. The secret sauce that allowed me to turn a powerlifting program into one that built muscle at a mutant rate. The optimal number of total work sets per workout. This will blow your mind. The real, no BS truth about strength training studies. The actual training program that produced a gain of 30 pounds in 30 days. This is stuff usually reserved for paying clients, so make sure you have a notebook handy. This episode is brought to you by Bear Mattress. Bear Mattress is designed for optimal cooling, recovery, and pain relief. That result: you can sleep better and perform your best every day. Go to bearmattress.com and use the code "Renegade" to take $50 off your purchase. Bear Mattress uses exclusive technology so you can sleep better and improve your performance. Best of all? You get a 100-night risk-free trial with no hidden charges or fees. Just remember to use the promo code "Renegade." 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. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast.

When he was young and weak, Mark Bell had someone steal his football. It was a singular event that changed and shaped his entire life. He started lifting weights the next day and soon became obsessed with the iron. A few years later he was competing in powerlifting and setting records. That eventually led to a stint in the WWE minor league system, and the opportunity to train regularly at the infamous Westside Barbell Club in Columbus, Ohio. When his WWE career didn't pan out, Mark moved to back California. Not long after, he opened what has since become of the most well known, respected and strongest gyms in the world. He now runs an incredibly successful fitness empire and is sharing his inspiring story with us here today. Topics include: His early days of training Breaking into pro wrestling Becoming friends with John Cena Stories from Westside The dark side of deadlifts Training mistakes most people make His keto diet His current training template and goals His favorite recovery methods Ways to prevent injuries How to overcome resistance The mindset behind his success What it takes to build an empire His biggest influences 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. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre-workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere. Thank you for tuning in and subscribing. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Pain and inflammation can be your worst enemy when trying to get in shape. If you're hurting you can't train. If it's really bad you can't sleep. Then things start to fall apart. So you start popping some Advil or, worse, prescription painkillers. Unfortunately, those can be incredibly harmful, and more addictive than many party drugs. So what other alternatives do you have? That's what we'll explore in this episode featuring Dr. Mike Hart. Topics include: What causes chronic pain and inflammation The role diet plays Possible benefits of a lower carb diet Opiods vs. Canabinoids The real truth about medical marijuana Differences in THC and CBD Alzheimer's prevention How to improve sleep Productivity hacks Book recommendations And much more 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. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by The Renegade Strength Club, one of the best ways to simplify your life is to outsource things. Do you wanna get strong and shredded in as little as 3 hours per week? Without the usual aches and pains associated with most training programs? Then join our exclusive community in the Renegade Strength Club. You'll slash body fat, boost testosterone, increase energy and turn back the clock. Get the workouts, coaching, and accountability you need to build your best body ever at: www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com.

Bedros Keuilian is the American dream and an amazing and inspirational success story. He and his family escaped communist Russian and came to the United States when he was six. They grew up rough, dumpster diving for food. But Bedros eventually turned it all around. He went on to build an ultra successful multimillion-dollar business, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. On top of that, he is also one of the greatest and most down to earth, loving, caring, generous, fun, funny people you will ever meet. And one of my best friends in the world. Topics include: How his family escaped Communist Russia How they got food out of dumpsters His first few jobs What he learned working for Disney What led him into the fitness industry How he opened his first gym The importance of mentors How to increase productivity Blocking out distractions to get more done His morning routine The importance of fitness in his life His current summer shredding diet How to stay driven and humble Lessons for new dads Building meaningful relationships Increasing your reach on social media How to become a leader And much more This episode is brought to you by The Renegade Strength Club, one of the best ways to simplify your life is to outsource things. Do you wanna get strong and shredded in as little as 3 hours per week? Without the usual aches and pains associated with most training programs? Then join our exclusive community in the Renegade Strength Club. You'll slash body fat, boost testosterone, increase energy and turn back the clock. Get the workouts, coaching, and accountability you need to build your best body ever at: www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com. 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. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast.

In this episode, I break down the best exercises for every body part. They're not what you might expect. But if you include them regularly you'll get jacked. Even better, your joints will stay healthy. Ignore at your own peril! Summer's coming and one part of your body that is always exposed is the forearms. So we're digging deep on all the different methods you can use to increase their size and strengthen your grip. Other topics include: A necessary step in the path to fulfillment? Stupid things people do at the gym Optimal frequency for chest, back, and shoulders How to increase your conditioning and really get in sick shape What it really means to train like an athlete One thing you should do to avoid shoulder problems My favorite fiction books The new Kendrick Lamar album Training tips for those in their 60's Reverse pyramid training And more… 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. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. This episode is also brought to you by The Renegade Strength Club, one of the best ways to simplify your life is to outsource things. Do you wanna get strong and shredded in as little as 3 hours per week? Without the usual aches and pains associated with most training programs? Then join our exclusive community in the Renegade Strength Club. You'll slash body fat, boost testosterone, increase energy and turn back the clock. Get the workouts, coaching, and accountability you need to build your best body ever at: www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com.