The Jay Ferruggia Show

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

They used to always sell us on The American Dream. You spend an inordinate amount of money to go to college and get a degree. Then you spend the next decade or so paying that off. But supposedly you'll get a really good job with that really expensive piece of paper they give you at graduation. And then you "buy" a house that costs way more money than you have. And you pay the bank to live there for the next 20-50 years. But you'll have "security" and will be able to "put down roots." You'll get married, have a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. If you work hard until you're 65, they tell you, you can retire and live it up. It all sounds great. It's just not the world we live in anymore. You can't count on school, the government or anyone else to provide you with the American dream and your perfect life. You have to do it. You are the founder, president and CEO of YOU, Inc. Run that shit. In todays episode my buddy, actor Jay Jablonski and I discuss: An exercise to help you create your perfect life How to deal with negative situations A unique and inspiring definition of leadership What a resume should look like in 2016 How to become an invaluable idea machine How to innovate The crippling effect of comparing yourself to others How your negative association with money effects your income Relationship advice Recovery methods And more This Episode is Brought to You By: Organifi (https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi) Now 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 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've been training for 30 years now. I've made and seen all these mistakes, tried them on myself, my clients, and, despite negative results, find myself getting suckered back in. And what happens? I end up smaller, weaker, and injured. So, today, I'm gonna share what has and hasn't worked for me and the thousands of clients I've trained, and what you need to take to your own training to maximize your results 1:50: Myth #1: Hardgainers should only do the big 3 and olympic lifts. 7:10: Myth #2: Only train with low reps 10:27: Myth #3: The more sets you do, the more you will grow 15:57: Myth #4: You should always do full body workouts 21:33: Myth #5: Always do the big, barbell lifts first in your workout 25:06: Myth #6: Never use machines or do isolation exercises 29:36: Myth #7: You should always use long rest periods 30:51: Myth #8: Always train to failure 33:41: Myth #9: Chase PRs every single workout 36:13: Myth #10: If you want to get jacked, you should avoid conditioning This Episode is Brought to You By: Organifi (https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi) Now 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 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.