The Jay Ferruggia Show

I’m back for another solo episode where I catch you guys up on what’s happening at REnegade HQ, dive into some current pop culture and sports news, and answer your listener questions. Today’s topics include...   1:10: My thoughts on the start of the NFL season and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem kneeling   5:02: Finally taking a line on steroids in sports and the baseball Hall of Fame   8:33: Beyoncé vs Rhianna, Kanye’s new video, the VMAs, #blessed, and music I am currently digging   12:13: The one phrase that will ruin a relationship with a potential mentor   16:01: Why does everyone have Vitamin D deficiency these days?   18:08: Good exercises for improving shoulder mobility   21:46: How to get rid of your To Do List   26:11: Is it okay to squat 4 days per week?   29:11: What are some good ways to eliminate foot pain and keep your feet healthy?   32:46: How to set up your training on a tight schedule   36:05: Becoming an ultra high level personal trainer   40:25: My thoughts on the pros and cons of getting ultra lean and how to keep training from taking over your life   46:15: How to train your legs when you’re playing rec sports or competing in season   This episode is sponsored by:   Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping   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.

In this episode, vegan natural bodybuilder, Wade Lightheart, joins me to discuss all things performance, health, and nutrition.   Wade is a world renowned expert in digestive health, muscle building, and high performance training.   Tune in to hear us discuss the protein myth, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the path to a life of supreme health.   0:00 An introduction today’s topics including gut health, the protein myth, and his awesome digestive enzymes product.   3:35: How Wade’s start in fitness and nutrition happened in the back of a barn   6:17: What training mistakes did Wade make that he still sees today?   9:29: The psychological benefits of having a coach   10:32: The whackiest diets Wade and I have ever followed and our experiences as vegans and vegetarians   18:39: The often overlooked benefit of a plant based diet   23:16: An overview of Wade’s current diet and his current thoughts onthe importance of gut health   28:46: The downsides of antibiotics as a medicine and a component of our foods   32:47: Wade’s lifestyle approach to counting calories and manipulating his body composition   33:40: Dissecting the protein myth and understanding the importance of enzymes in protein synthesis   42:05: The nutrition supplement that, regardless of what the research says, gets the best results in real life.   45:33: The benefits of supplementing with enzymes and probiotics, including anti-inflammatory effects   53:29: What’s the best diet for mental clarity and how can you customize a personal nutrition protocol?   56:43: What are the downsides of too much fat or a ketogenic diet?   1:00:10: Wade’s fasting strategies to boost his health and longevity and how you can try them yourself   1:03:25: What’s the low level of fat intake where hormone problems start to occur?   1:08:21: What to look for in a digestive enzyme product and why they work   1:14:09: How to identify the optimal probiotic supplement     For more from Wade, be sure to check out his website at www.WadeLightheart.net   This episode is sponsored by:   Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping   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.

In today's episode, former NFL player, Matt Mayberry, joins me to discuss everything from overcoming adversity and finding your true calling, to his biggest lessons while playing in the NFL, to his current training and nutrition program.  Today's topics include... 0:00: Introducing today’s guest Matt Mayberry  2:22: How did Matt turn a potential career ending injury into the birth of his entrepreneurial career?  7:35: The tactics Matt used to overcome his fears and grow as a public speaker  11:16: Matt describes his morning routine, training routine, and nutrition plan  16:30: What are Matt’s thoughts on hill sprints and Renegade Hero, Walter Payton?  17:44: Matt details his approach to setting goals and creating an essential “To Do List”  24:25: How do you surround yourself with people who make you better?  26:08: Finding the balance between acquiring knowledge and avoiding information overload  31:05: Matt’s top tips for improving your leadership skills  33:09: How can you start destressing and centering yourself into a powerful mindset?  35:48: Matt describes his new book, Winning Plays, and how it will help you turn failure into a gift  38:00: How you can get more from Matt and stay up to date on his latest events and projects  About Matt:  Matt Mayberry is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and performance strategist. A former Indiana University and Chicago Bears linebacker, Matt is one of the most widely-read columnists forEntrepreneur.com, where he writes on peak performance, overcoming adversity, leadership, and motivation.  Matt's work has been featured on ESPN, Forbes, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Business Insider, and MSN Lifestyle. As the CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, he helps individuals and organizations all over the world to maximize their potential to achieve breakthrough performance.  He is also the author of the highly anticipated book, WINNING PLAYS, which releases on September 6th.  This episode is sponsored by:  Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping  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.

In this episode, I fly solo and give you guys the inside look into some thoughts I’ve been having on life, happiness, and success. On top of that, I answer your listener questions. Today’s topics include...   0:15: Special shoutouts to the iTunes reviewers and instructions on claiming your free t shirts   2:05: My recent trip to Denver, CO and hanging with guys like Luka, Nate Green, Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. John Berardi, and more   5:11: Big takeaways from my weekend with some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs   9:33: What to do when you get burnt out on training   10:44: What the Olympics can teach you about habits, success rituals, and mastery   15:01: More on the benefits of medical marijuana   19:31: Would you take on worldwide success even if you’d die in 10 years?   21:13: What new music and movies do I recommend?   22:53: My favorite KB exercises and conditioning workouts   24:09: The most impressive thing I’ve seen a woman do in the gym   24:49: How you can build deep, enriching relationships in your life   29:24: Are testosterone boosters useful for building muscle?   30:25: The 4 exercises you can do for the rest of your life   32:24: What’s the best way to strengthen your abs?   36:52: Getting and staying motivated in fitness after years of training   39:07: Strength training programs for mixed martial artists   41:27: My current thoughts on carb cycling This episode is sponsored by:   Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping   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.

Team Renegade Coach Jack Penner joins me back on the show today to discuss everything from the olympics and pop culture to training and self-development. This episode is guaranteed to give you some good laughs and practical takeaways for improving your life. In this episode, we discuss….   1:57: The crazy migraine that knocked me out of commission this weekend 3:28: My thoughts on A-Rod ,his exit from the New York Yankees, and steroids in baseball and other sports 5:44: Who is the real home run king and how should athletes handle steroid accusations? 8:49: How big of a problem is doping at the 2016 Rio Olympics and what should the competitors do about it? 11:18: Lessons on life success from Michael Phelps and Derek Jeter 13:46: What your Uber passenger rating can tell you about yourself 16:11: Medical marijuana breakthroughs and my recent, awesome edible weed experiences 18:46: What effects can marijuana have on your recovery and progress in the gym? 21:13: An update on my current training (and training equipment I am loving) 22:53: Why Instagram is the best social media platform and everything else sucks 26:04: The weird, elitist, social media fitness trend that Renegades have to unite against 30:28: My thoughts on the WWE brand split and the future of Pro Wrestling. 32:07: Clarifying recent confusion about Smitty Diesel’s barbell training comments 34:41: Updates on my current music playlist 37:56: Finding your personal identity in fitness: big and strong or lean and ripped? 44:06: What are the characteristics of a good teacher and coach? 47:18: Can cancer be cured or prevented with lifestyle and nutrition 50:47: Are nootropics like Alpha Brain worth using? 52:14: How would I train High Pitched Eric from the Howard Stern show? 55:12: The top 5 books on strength training 1:01:30: Can you do hard conditioning and low intensity cardio on the same day? 1:02:57: What are the problems with upright rows for getting big traps and a big upper back? 1:05:28: What’s the best way to set up an arm day? 1:08:11: What happened to former Renegade Radio co-host Kenny Johnson?   This episode is sponsored by:   Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping   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   Thank you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Renegade Radio wouldn't be here with you.   You can email your listener questions to podcast@jasonferruggia.com or hit me up on Instagram (@jasonferruggia).

My lifelong friend Mike DeSanti joins me on the podcast today to talk about personal development and unleashing your best self. Today’s topics include...   2:20: Shout outs to the awesome listeners of Renegade Radio including recent prize winners 3:30: The biggest lessons from the recent Renegade Strength Camp 7:24: Mike talks about his sweat lodge experience with recent podcast guest Jim Smith 13:30: What’s difference between religion and spirituality? 16:14: The most profound impact of meditation 19:28: Here’s what happened when I had some edible weed before going into the float tank 21:58: “We live in a society that’s the same as waking up on Las Vegas Blvd.” 26:40: Mike and I discuss why we have never gravitated towards religion 31:00: How to handle the negativity and tragic events in the world 33:09: “The gifts you have to give to the world are only valuable if you open them.” 37:43: What does it take to really be happy in life? It’s not what you think 42:00: Why you must have a support system of accountability behind you 44:14: How to finally stick to habits and avoid “falling off the wagon” for the rest of your life. 48:50: Which knee and elbow sleeves do I wear? Plus, a rant on looking like a leader 55:55: My top 5 favorite hip hop groups of all time 57:34: What’s on my current training list? 58:41: Mike’s best tips for beating anxiety 1:01:30: Essential habits and skills for being a modern man 1:06:30: Why the scarcity mindset will sabotage your success 1:15:44: A potent reminder that it’s never too late to get better and that you’ll never peak if you don’t believe you will. If you want more form Mike,you can reach him at Mike@authenticselfhealing.com and check out his website www.TheVitalGuide.com This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episdoe, fitness and nutrition expert, Yuri Elkaim, joins me on the show today to discuss everything you can think of in regards to health and nutrition.   Today’s topics include…   1:55: What does Yuri eat on a day to day basis? 4:00: Yuri’s experience as a raw vegan, and why he started eating meat again 7:50: What are the biggest nutrition mistakes people make? 14:20: Should you eat pancakes for dinner? Yuri’s answer may surprise you 18:51: The real secret to understanding your optimal nutriton strategy 21:05: The downsides of trying to get incredibly lean and shredded like models on Instagram 23:51: Yuri’s food cycling approach for losing fat and getting healthy 31:38: What are Yuri’s top foods? 34:10: What are the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar? 35:00: The three biggest problem foods for health and body composition 38:21: What’s the simplest change you can make to your diet to get more energy? 40:13: How to equip your home with soaps and cleaning good that don’t harm your health 45:33: Yuri’s new product, Healthpreneur, and why he created it 49:40: The 4 W’s of creating a successful health business If you want more from Yuri, check out his website and follow him on Twitter (@Yelkaim) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/yurielkaim1).   And if you’re in the health and fitness industry, don’t miss the opportunity to work with Yuri in his new platform Healthpreneur at www.healthpreneurgroup.com/   This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%.   Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines.   Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around.   If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com   Thank you for listening.  

In this episode, bodyweight training expert Danny Kavadlo joins me on the podcast once again to discuss his new book, Street Workout: A Worldwide Anthology of Urban Calisthenics and answer your listener questions   0:00: An introduction to Danny’s new book and stories of their childhood scrapping in the streets of NYC 7:43: How Street Workout is different from the Kavadlos’ previous books 11:04: How Danny mixes basic strength training into his calisthenic training 14:40: Opportunities to hang and train with Danny and Al while the promote Street Workout 15:38: Trading stories about the golden eras of professional wrestling 21:34: What non-fitness skills are Danny and I working on? 25:00: Danny’s biggest life lesson since the last time he and I spoke 29:04: How do Danny and I define success? 31:35: Why I try not to pay attention to too much stuff on social media 32:27: The importance of experience in becoming a great trainer and coach 37:17: Is it possible to gain muscle with only 4-5 hours of sleep per night? 39:44: How Danny’s training principles have evolved over the years 44:05: What’s the best way to approach a cheat day or refeed day? 46:09: Danny and I talk about our tattoos and the effect they have had on our lives 59:00: :How to transition away from a soul sucking corporate job and into personal training 1:02:38: What to do when you have moments where you lack motivation and have self doubt? 1:05:35: How to progressively overload bodyweight exercises. 1:08:25: What’s better? Bodyweight only or bodyweight and dumbbells? 1:14:30: How to strengthen your wrists, ankles, and neck If you want more from Danny, be sure to check out his website at www.DannyTheTrainer.com and find him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DannyTheTrainer And keep up with all of his seminars, articles, and book releases at www.DragonDoor.com This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this QnA episode, Jack and I answer your listener questions and talk about some of the most common questions in training. Today’s topics include: 0:25: The music genre that makes me want to headbutt someone 3:41: iMessage auto-corrects that only meatheads will understand 5:40: Shout out recent iTunes reviews winners. Be sure to listen so you can claim your free t shirt 10:24: The diet mistake that always leaves me with low energy 13:32: A detailed explanation of my current nutrition plan on the #GenXMassQuest 19:54:  How to properly warm up to your first working set 21:34: My favorite workout trick to increase my strength on top end sets 26:26: The proper way to choose your working weights for every exercise 27: 56: When you should and should not go to failure 30:12: What to do if you aren’t feeling it when you get to the gym 31:32 Is overtraining real? 37:19: How to adjust your training when doing martial arts 39:29: Why most people fail to accomplish their goals and what you can do to avoid that failure 41:34: How I keep my marriage healthy and my life balanced 45:42: The best approach to squat and deadlift with achey knees 46:32: What’s the single greatest exercise for traps hypertrophy? Go to www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com for workouts, coaching from Jack and I, and exclusive, behind the scenes access to my life. This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

#104: Gettin’ Diesel With Smitty In this episode, my good friend world renowned strength coach, and founder of Diesel Strength & Conditioning, Jim “Smitty” Smith joins me for a conversation on training, nutrition, and life.  Jim is one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, and this discussion will show you why. He has an unbelievable amount of knowledge to share and I can’t wait for you to hear it all. Today’s topics include... 1:36: A new way to use deep breathing to enhance performance 7:23: The benefits of cryotherapy 20:10: Uncommon solutions to elbow pain and why pulldowns can be a better exercise than chin-ups 27:16: The reason barbell movements are a problem for so many lifters 35:23: How older guys need to sequence their workouts for optimal progress 40:09: What’s the best rep range for single leg exercises? 42:37: Is it possible to get jacked without touching a barbell? 49:15: Smitty’s favorite new shoulder exercises 59:44: Sample workout templates and programming the big lifts 1:11:45: Similarities between mine and Smitty’s blood work and how we’re addressing it 1:21:55: How Smitty built his fitness business at 3:00am every day 1:33:38: The tipping point for Smitty’s training career 1:35:26: A recap of Smitty’s sweat lodge experience with former podcast guest, Mike DeSanti and long time Renegade, Chris Yoz. 1:50:00: Closing thoughts on personal development If you want more from Smitty, be sure to check out his website www.dieselsc.com and follow him on Twitter (@dieselsc) and Instagram (@Smitty). This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.