The Jay Ferruggia Show

To kick off the first episode I recorded in 2017 I have to thank each and every one of you for more than tripling the podcast listenership this year. I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. You guys are the best. In this episode I'm giving my take on everything that went down in 2016 from the mannequin challenge to sports highlights to the election to douchebags to the politically correct police to the best music, movies and TV shows. Other topics include: My NFL playoff predictions. My take on Ronda Rousey's loss. 6 things I have to do every day to be happy. My least favorite word. My least favorite cliche. The legalization of marijuana. What guys want in a woman. Style tips or how to be The Fonz of 2017. Shitting your pants in public. The next big thing in fitness. Essential books that I'll always keep and re-read. Tips for surviving a flight. My outlook on life in my 30's vs my 40's. What to do when you throw up on a date. Head shaving. The time I fell off the roof. Is crack good before squats. Building great relationships. What's next for the podcast. My plans for 2017. This episode was brought to you by BiOptimizers crank your muscle gains to new heights by flooding your muscles with maximum amino acids without increasing your protein intake by a single gram.   Are you taking over a hundred grams of protein per day from shakes, supplements and food, but not making the gains you expect? You ever feel bloated or gassy or maybe even get the runs downing your protein shake? Do you want to increase the usable amount of protein in your body?   Protein that enters your bloodstream that helps grow bigger and stronger muscle fibers. Maybe you've been feeling backed up since upping the protein in your diet. You need the masszyme package with both masszymes and P3OM, which is the most potent protein digesting probiotic in the world. P3OM is the only nutritional supplement that is shown to enhance the protein assimilation of masszymes because proteolytic enzymes and proteolytic probiotics have a magical synergy when it comes to breaking down protein and other nutrients.   This powerful 1-2 punch combo will give you:   Pre-workout energy, Boost your workout energy by increasing your metabolism of carbs, fat, and protein for fuel. It decreases the need for sleep and recovery, Reduces the demands of the digestive organs to breakdown and process food. It enhances your immune system, Clears away undigested protein that rots in the gut and allows bacteria to thrive, And it increases mental clarity and focus.   By improving digestion your body has more resources to allocate for mental and cognitive function. I can definitely vouch for this combo, my wife can too. We've noticed great results from taking it, so I highly recommend you guys check it out at www.masszymes.com/renegade. This episode is also brought to you by Organifi, an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code ‘Renegade’ at checkout for 20% off your order! With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink… With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger. Save time. Increase mental clarity. Improve health. Reduce stress. Detoxify your body. Rejuvenate your skin. Boost immunity. Click HERE or https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “renegade” at checkout. See show notes for mentions and links at https://jasonferruggia.com/2016-recap-whats-coming-2017/ If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Want more time, more money, more freedom, and more fun? Then this podcast episode is for you. As a long time Bruce Lee fan, I've always been an advocate for simplicity and minimalism. When things get too complex or I start accumulating too much physical or mental clutter I'm never quite as happy. I'll never forget the first time I saw the movie, Fight Club. It was like an epiphany when I heard Tyler Durden say, "We buy sh*t we don't need with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like." He talked about how the things we own end up owning us. About the ability to let that which does not matter truly slide. My mind was blown and my life changed. Later I read several books on the concept of minimalism, essentialism, and the importance of simplicity and a singular focus, but I'm human and can slip up, which is why it was perfect timing to sit down with Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists. He is one of the leading voices in the minimalist world and one of the stars of the new documentary, Minimalism. We talk about how saying no to certain things can open up so much more time, money, freedom and fun in your life. In this episode we discuss: "The Junk Drawer" and his trick to saying no and staying clutter free [2:52]. How he came to the decision to avoid living paycheck to paycheck [4:28]. The reality of selling cell phones and the idea of buying happiness [5:30]. His best friend and the introduction to Minimalism [7:55]. The definition of a packing party and prioritizing needs vs. wants [11:45]. How the blog "theminimalist.com" came to be [13:44]. How removing material items impacted his life [14.22]. Fear, monetizing the blog, and being a barista [16:14]. Traveling while making $21,000 a year [19:33]. The book tour and living in Missoula, Montana [20:55]. His philosophy on "Good Debt" and responsibility [23:52]. The first steps to living a life of minimalism [25:33]. How time is spent, building relationships and a no excuse approach to living a healthy life [29:04]. Avoiding the black hole of social media, advertising and comparing yourself to others [32:51]. His rule before making a purchase [39:53]. His daily rituals and/or routines that he must complete [42:04]. The benefits of developing the habit of mediating [43:18]. What clothing he keeps in his closet and tricks to keep them fresh [44:46]. Life rules that are unique to him [47:59]. The value of digital vs. hard copy book collecting [51:15]. Tips for the entrepreneur to build a great, genuine business and add value [52:43]. What he is inspired by today [54:34]. Selected Links From The Episode Leo Babauta. More about "The Minimalists". Biography of Ryan Nicodemus & Joshua Fields Millburn. The film, "Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things" (Vimeo has 6 hours of bonus footage). Collin Wright, the author. Joshua Becker. Courtney Carver. Local Meet ups provided by the Minimalists. Meditation mobile application: 10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. Book Mentions Dead I May Well Be by Adrian McKinty. Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey. Everything that Remains by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus.   This episode is brought to you by The Renegade Strength Club, one of the best ways to simply your life is to outsource things. If you're not a fitness professional that means you should outsource your program design to someone who is. That someone would be your host, Jason (A.K.A. Jay) Ferruggia. Since 1994, he has helped countless guys get ripped, strong, jacked and yoked. His training methods have been battle tested time and time again. And they always deliver killer results. As a Renegade Strength Club insider you get: Brand new workouts from Jay every month. Coaching videos. Answers to your questions. Access to the club community. The opportunity to participate in local meet ups. The chance to enter contests like the Transformation Contest, and more where we offer cool prizes like Fat Gripz, t-shirts, etc. Go to www.renegadestrengthclub.com to join us on the Dark Side and we'll see you on the inside. If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Andy "IronMac" McKenzie is a top international strength & conditioning coach with an impressive military background. He's trained numerous high level athletes and has competed at a high level many times, himself.     In this episode we discuss: His background in the military & lessons learned [3:58]. His morning & nighttime routine [8:42]. His transition from military to civilian life [11:40]. The beginning of his career and challenges [13:49-18:36]. His advice on getting started in the fitness industry [18:47-22:47]. His training philosophy [25:16]. His training techniques for the elite athlete vs the average person [27:25-49:07]. The one thing you should do every day to improve shoulder health [31:39]. His unique training system [49:08]. How training changes after 40 [51:20]. How to activate your lats properly [1:04:01]. How to relieve tight hips and hamstrings [1:06:09]. How to maintain your diet and workouts while on the road [1:08:53]. How to gain size and strength using only bodyweight [1:11:09]. His favorite training books and sources for designing programs [1:16:02]. His workshops and it's breakdown [1:18:10]. Best pre workout warm ups [1:18:50]. This episode is brought to you by Organifi, an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code ‘Renegade’ at checkout for 20% off your order! With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink… With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger. Save time. Increase mental clarity. Improve health. Reduce stress. Detoxify your body. Rejuvenate your skin. Boost immunity. Click HERE to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “renegade” at checkout. https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi Selected Links From The Episode Royal Arm Physical Training Corp The Combined Strength Group Instagram: @IronMacFitness  AMI: Assess move and improve (past event) Book Mentions A Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. The Anabolic Diet by Mauro DiPasquale is out of print, but check out his book Anabolic Solution for Bodybuilders. Underground Body Opus: Militant Weight Loss & Recomposition by Dan Duchaine (The Body Opus). Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low. Essential of Strength Conditioning by NSCA- National Strength & Conditioning Association. If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Jonathan Fields helps people live more intentional lives and reconnect with a sense of possibility. A New York City dad, husband, entrepreneur and award-winning author, he is the founder of mission-driven media and education venture, Good Life Project, and the author of How to Life a Good Life.   In this episode we discuss: Jonathan's background and story [5:02]. Early businesses he started [6:06]. His love of music [7:49]. How to forget about raising the bar to be someone else [9:55]. Avoiding the trap of social media [13:10]. How to overcome indecisiveness [15:13-20:14]. How to be present and maintain great relationships [20:15-23:08]. How to cultivate empathy [25:37-28:45]. Hard and fast rules for being present [28:46]. How to succeed as an introvert [33:00]. His ten commandants of business [37:44]. How to sell without selling [43:20]. What are the "Three Good Life Buckets" [47:30]. How to build a loyal following [56:20]. The common traits of people living a good life [59:08].   This episode is brought to you by Organifi, an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code ‘Renegade’ at checkout for 20% off your order! With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink… With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger. Save time. Increase mental clarity. Improve health. Reduce stress. Detoxify your body. Rejuvenate your skin. Boost immunity. Click HERE to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “renegade” at checkout. https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi Selected Links From The Episode The Good Life Project Stretch and Bobbito Chris Guillebeau Elizabeth Gilbert Recommended Books How to Live a Good Life by Jonathan Fields Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Dr. John Berardi is the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, whose coaching programs have helped more than 35,000 men and women lose over 450,000 pounds of fat. PN is the most popular and successful nutrition coaching and certification program in the world.   In this episode, John details how he started the company from zero and grew it to 35 million dollars a year. There are tons of great life and business lessons in this episode. Anyone who does business on the internet NEEDS to listen to this twice.   Topics include:   How he got interested in nutrition and fitness [4:29]. The partnership that would change his life [5:53]. His start on the internet [6:00-9:00]. His thoughts on investors versus doing it on your own [21:10-28:02]. The first big launch [12:05]. Making good money but not seeing a dime of it [15:20-19:11]. The “Tim Horton’s Test” [28:03]. How they started the coaching program [32:21]. Don’t believe the hype [41:16]. Their unique approach to social media [47:25]. John’s 80/20 focus on only the most important things [57:58]. Quantity versus quality [1:10:23]. Building relationships versus improving transactions and conversions [57:50], [1:11:14]. The impact of the mainstream book [1:19:42]. Running a team [1:22:38]. Tips on hiring and interviewing [1:22:37]. What’s the next big thing in business [1:30:35]. Why it’s so important to aggressively hunt feedback [1:33:42-1:47:44]. Book recommendations [54:00] [1:47:45]. Morning routines [1:59:30].   Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://jasonferruggia.com/dr-john-berardi/     This episode is brought to you by Organifi, an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code ‘Renegade’ at checkout for 20% off your order!   With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink… With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger.   Save time. Increase mental clarity. Improve health. Reduce stress. Detoxify your body. Rejuvenate your skin. Boost immunity.   Click HERE to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “renegade” at checkout.    If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com   Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

I’m joined by my good friends, Craig Ballantyne and Jay Jablonski on this episode where we flip the script a bit. Craig came to the studio with a list of questions he wanted to ask me so I shared a bunch of stories about my life over the last 30 years.   Topics Include: How I got into strength training. My biggest influences at the time. My big mistakes. Struggles along the way. The impact hip hop has had on my life. Only white guy in the room… every time. Sleeping through high school. What teachers said about me as a kid. My awful college experiences. My nightmare with tuberculosis. Starting my training business. The heyday of training 80 hours a week. Moving to NYC. 4am chin up contests for money. Reopening the gym. Falling in love with Cali for the first time. Starting an online biz. Moving to Cali. The shift from having zero confidence to having too much. Why you need coaches, mentors and friends you can trust to give you honest feedback. This Episode is Brought to You By: Organifi (https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi) Organifi is an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code ‘Renegade’ at checkout for 20% off your order! With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink… With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger. Save time. Increase mental clarity. Improve health. Reduce stress. Detoxify your body. Rejuvenate your skin. Boost immunity. Click HERE to get 20% off your order by using the coupon code “renegade” at checkout. If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email podcast@JasonFerruggia.com Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

As soon as I read one article by Dr. John Rusin I knew I had to have him on the podcast. He just gets it. And our training philosophies couldn’t be any more aligned. I found myself nodding my head and saying, “Yes, yes, YES!” as I read each sentence. It’s easy to tell someone to just do some big compound movements and go heavy. That doesn’t take a genius. But if you want to avoid injuries and maximize your performance over the long term there is so much more to it. You’ve gotta pay strict attention to the preparation phase. And the sequencing of the entire training session is key. If you follow most of the normal advice out there you’ll most likely get hurt at one point or another. But Dr. John Rusin joins me on the podcast today to change all that. Topics covered include: Why most pre-workout warm ups suck How to actually foam roll properly What commonly used warm ups make you worse The 3 issues you need to address for optimal performance How to prevent or fix lower back pain The perfect ratio for shoulder health What you have to do before big, compound lifts The 6 phases of the ultimate workout How to fire up your nervous system properly Are machines good or bad What’s the optimal training frequency The big misconception about body part splits How to train the rotator cuff properly Why you need to strengthen your feet and ankles How to train glutes properly for the jean-filling look you want The problem with chin ups And so much more This episode is brought to you by Organifi. Organifi is an organic, superfood supplement line that makes quality trusted nutrition convenient and accessible. Their most popular product, GREEN JUICE, solves the problem of juicing greens ON THE GO! Just add to water, drink and let your body soak up the benefits. Use code 'Renegade' at checkout for 20% off your order! With Organifi you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink... With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up. In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger.     -Save time     -Increase mental clarity     -Improve health     -Reduce stress     -Detoxify your body     -Rejuvenate your skin     -Boost immunity

Two of my best buds, Luka Hocevar and Jay Jablonski join me for this episode. In it we discuss: What it means to be your true authentic self How to do it Figuring out who you really are versus how others perceive you The comparison trap To hustle or not to hustle What can you learn from The Rock and Kevin Hart One thing we’ve changed our minds on in the last year or so The importance of who you surround yourself with How to get constructive feedback that can change yourself The new weed gyms opening in San Francisco Thoughts on realistic behavior change How to get over the fear of failure A shift in perspective that can change your life Why you should always have multiple options The real value of a “busy” life The best way to set and achieve goals Setting goals versus having a vision. Are you thinking too small The true meaning of commitment and why it’s so important The best cure for anxiety How to learn faster

If you're struggling to lose fat this is the podcast for you. It was originally a very popular post on my blog so I decided to record it for you to listen to. The podcast is better than the post and has additional info and commentary. And, of course, you get my sweet, sultry voice in your ears. What could be better than that? Exactly. You're welcome. Either way, I hope you enjoy it and that it helps you on your way to achieving your goals. Without further adieu here are the real reasons you're not losing fat...

Dr. Belisa Vranich is a renowned clinical psychologist, public speaker, and the author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health . As founder of The Breathing Class™, Dr. Belisa has taught and lectured nationwide on topics related to dysfunctional breathing patterns and stress. The Breathing Class™ has been reviewed by a wide variety of publications including O The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Details Magazine, W Magazine, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health and Fitness, The New York Observer, Jiu Jitsu Magazine, and Du Jour Magazine. Dr. Belisa was previously the Health and Sex Editor at Men’s Fitness Magazine, a relationship expert for Men’s Health, and an advice columnist for the New York Daily News, Foxnews.com, and Spin Magazine. Dr. Belisa has been interviewed as an expert in numerous publications, including The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Spin, AARP, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and Parenting. Dr. Belisa has also served as an advisor for the Fitness Institute for Gold’s Gym and Shape magazine. She is a regular guest on national television including CNN, Fox News, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and VH1, and has been interviewed by Anderson Cooper, Soledad O’Brien, Joy Behar, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Juju Chang, Bill O’Reilly, Nancy Grace, and Alisyn Camerota. Dr. Oz has recognized her as one of the top US doctors in her field. She recently appeared as an expert guest on Cesar Millan’s new show, Cesar 911. Today’s topics include: ·      Different types of breathing ·      Why you’re breathing incorrectly ·      How to fix it ·      Breathing and cognitive function ·      Sex, squirting, orgasms, erections ·      Relieving back and shoulder pain ·      Improving posture ·      Reducing stress ·      Increasing strength ·      Sleeping better ·      What women really want ·      How to let go and move forward ·      How to define and achieve success ·      How to get up when you’re really down ·      The deadly trap of comparing yourself to others