Renegade Radio With Jay Ferruggia: Fitness | Nutrition | Lifestyle | Strength Training | Self Help | Motivation

Can a guy in his 40’s gain 10-15 pounds of muscle?  If so, how should he train to do it? What are the biggest mistakes I’ve personally made that prevented me from reaching my goals?  How did I overcome them? If I were going to start an online biz today, how would I do it?  I’m gonna cover all this, and much more, in this week’s episode of Renegade Radio.   Pour yourself another cup of coffee... Grab a notebook and pen… Get ready for an hour that can change your life!   Topics Discussed: Biggest mistakes that slowed my progress, or prevented me from achieving my goals?  [10:20] How often should you try to smash PRs?  [16:40] Can someone gain 10-15 pounds of muscle in their 40’s?  [22:00] What should you do to start an online business from scratch?  [25:20] Best advice for someone starting to train in their 40’s?  [34:00] How often should someone change rep ranges to maximize gains?  [38:15] How to bounce back from mistakes that hurt others or damage relationships?  [40:25] Can daily training sessions be split

The people have spoken… And I heard the message loud and clear!  You want to know more about how I dominate my path and help my clients do the same… You like getting the inside scoop on how I, and the people I train, stay jacked and strong… You LOVE the listener Q&As… So that’s exactly what we’re gonna give you in this episode of the world famous Renegade Radio Podcast.   Topics Include: Why do I sometimes do higher reps than I recommend? How do you optimize row technique? How important is it to consider your morning HRV score when doing your workout that day? What are your top 5 rock bands/songs to train to? Who would you rather get in the gym with, Arnold in his prime or The Rock? What are your thoughts on doing yoga as LISS? How OCD should we get with avoiding plastics when eating and drinking? Did you ever go to college? Did you play sports? How am I currently training? What's my split? How much cardio do I do? Training tips for a 48 year old advanced lifter who wants to save his joints.  What books

This week we’re comin’ at ya with another hard hitting listener Q&A episode of the one and only #RenegadeRadioPodcast. If you wanna know everything I personally do to prepare to dominate my workouts, you’re in luck, because I’m gonna reveal some of my best strategies. What red-blooded man with even an ounce of testosterone doesn’t want bigger delts?  I’m gonna teach you how to do it.   And all that muscle doesn’t really mean sh*t if it’s covered up by a bunch of fat, so I’ll let you know how to boost your metabolism so you can finally get the jacked and ripped physique you want.   We’re covering all that and much more right here, right now.   Ready? Let’s f*cking go!   Topics Include: What does a typical warm up look like for you for upper and lower session? Best options for spinal erectors hypertrophy if deadlifts flare up a lower back injury? What are your favorite overhead pressing variations? If doing full body how would you order push, pull, squat, hinge, and carry?  How to structure PPL if you want

Rich Diviney draws upon 20+ years experience as a US Navy SEAL Officer, where he completed 13 overseas deployments.  Throughout his career he achieved multiple leadership positions, including Commanding Officer.   During his time as the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney reworked the selection and assessment program to identify key attributes rather than just skills.  This allowed him to more effectively explain the success and failure of candidates and more importantly it allowed him to put together the highest performing team possible.   Since retiring from active duty Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc.  He's also the author of the incredible book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance.   In this episode Rich explains how you can discover and develop the attributes that will help ensure your own success as well as the success of any team you may lead.   Listen as we dis

Questions have continued to pour in from you, the listeners, so we’re gonna keep giving you the answers.   In this info-packed episode you’re going to learn how to get jacked without beating the hell outta your joints, how to find the right coach or mentor, how to market like a genius, and a lot more to help you dominate your path.   What are your plans for your garage gym and what are some of the pieces you’ll be buying? What are the top 5 exercises for longevity and strength?  Best plan to get someone jacked for a movie? Can you recommend a budget friendly cable pulley for a squat rack? How would you program reverse deadmills? As part of a warm up or within a workout? Efficacy of super slow HIT/ 1 set to failure approaches? Is the volume too low for hypertrophy? What are some elbow and wrist friendly triceps isolation exercises? Skull crushers hurt.  Best training split for advanced (34 years lifting) I love push/pull/legs MFW. Is that enough?  What’s your favorite deadlift variation? How do I best combat

Questions…. You have them. Answers… I got em’!  In this episode of the world renowned Renegade Radio Podcast we’re comin at ya with a listener Q&A.   I’m answering your questions on a variety of topics that will help you build a stronger body and live a better life.   Topics Discussed Include: What is my current opinion on intermittent fasting?  We all know how to gain muscle now, but what's the best way to retain it? How would you program farmers walk into a pull/push/legs/arms split? How much Nas is too much Nas on a gym playlist? Where would you set up the calories on a cut for an active athlete training more than once a day? Timeline on moving back to Cali? Would you ever move back to NJ?  What's your go to coffee brand these days? Time is running short, what is your last meal, including dessert? Have you ever tried eliminating caffeine completely or is it something you would consider? Opinion on resting a minimum of 3 min between sets regardless of exercises for optimal results? Have you found any b

After 27 years as a park and recreation administrator Nate Wilkins decided to reinvent himself.  Inspired to overcome his own weight gain and health issues he set out not only to reclaim his own health and fitness but to also help others do the same regardless of age.   He became a fitness coach and he is the co-creator of The Ageless Workout, founder of The NOW Group, and co-founder of Panache Wellness & Fitness.  He’s also the author of The Now Factors for Success book series and recognized as one of the 100 most influential African Americans in Kansas City, MO.   Whether you want to live to see 100 like Nate does, or you want to know how to strengthen your body, mind and character at any age, this episode is for you!  Listen as we discuss: Nate’s background and how he discovered health and wellness is his calling.  [7:41] The Now Factors for Success and what his biz looks like today.  [13:23] What does it mean to recreate yourself by “stretching your struggle”?  [16:16] What are the Ageless Workout an

This week we’re comin at ya with another jabroni beatin’, pie eatin’, trail blazin’, eyebrow raisin’ Q&A episode of the world-famous, Renegade Radio Podcast.   If you wanna get jacked and strong AF, this is the episode for you.  Thanks to all of you who submitted your questions.  Keep em' coming and I’ll keep giving you the answers to help you build a body that turns heads.   If ya smeeeeeeell what the Transformation King is cookin’!  What bodyfat % do you let guys lean bulk to before doing a mini cut? Total exercise amount for each body part? Tips to increase mobility enough to overhead squat? What's your opinion on donkey calf raises vs standing calf raises?  I have been lifting for years yet don't look like I lift at all. Any suggestions? Seated vs lying leg curl. If you could only have 1 and what is your preference? How do you balance living in the moment vs getting things done? Do you let your athletes make choices in their training? Like Splits, exercise selection, etc. What do you do on deload wee

Paul Epstein is a globally renowned expert on how purpose impacts everything we do and he’s got the wins to show for it.  He’s also a keynote speaker, coach, consultant and the author of the #1 bestselling book, The Power of Playing Offense.   Paul spent nearly 15 years as a pro sports executive for several NFL and NBA teams, global agencies, and the NFL league office.  He transformed numerous NBA teams from the absolute bottom in league revenue to top-two in financial performance.  He’s also broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history as the NFL’s sales leader.   He believes his many accomplishments are directly connected to the moment he found his Why - the purpose that drives him in everything he does.  Now Paul’s mission is to help others discover their Why, ignite their passion and purpose, and ultimately fulfill their true potential.   Listen as we discuss: Paul’s background and how he found his calling. [3:58] What are his core values and why should you establish your own?  [11:04] Why h

In this listener Q&A episode we cover a variety of topics that will help you reduce injuries and improve your joint health, and build size and strength faster. We also talk about music, fashion, essential life skills and a whole lot more.  Specific topics addressed include: - How to bulletproof your elbows and knees. - How to incorporate tire flips into your training. - The best rep range for natural lifters. - The difference between training for strength, speed and hypertrophy. - How to avoid common injuries. - How to avoid excessive fatigue from your workouts. - Should you do low volume or high volume? - Should older lifters do lower reps or higher reps? - How to get published in magazines.  - The exact calorie and macro formula for muscle gain.  - Sample 20 minute workouts.  - Best exercises for core stability and lower back pain. - How to build muscle with calisthenics plus weights.  - Home gym equipment recommendations.  - Can you drink beer and hit your goals?  - My favorite shoe brands for styling

Kofi Kingston is a WWE Superstar and the first African born WWE Champion in the company’s illustrious history.  After years of grinding, his stoic mindset and unstoppable positivity helped him reach the pinnacle of Sports Entertainment.   In this candid and illuminating discussion Kofi gives you a behind the curtains look at the adversities he overcame and lessons he learned as he climbed the ranks to become one of the most recognizable and revered stars in professional wrestling.   Aside from his many in ring accomplishments, what's most impressive is what a genuinely kind and incredible human being he is.  Whether you’re a fan of pro wrestling, or you’ve never seen a match, you’re going to love this episode.   Listen as we discuss: What was life like for Kofi growing up?  [3:36] From a cubicle to the squared circle - how he got started in wrestling. [9:05] How he approaches life with such a positive and powerful mindset.  [16:34] How did he go from a shy and quiet kid to a WWE Superstar?  [21:40] Kofi-Mani

On this week's Q&A episode we cover training around injuries, building muscle, nutrition, music, grooming and more.  I also give a brief explanation of how and why I ended up moving out of LA and down to Austin. And then out of Austin to our new temporary home.  Grab your headphones (preferably with a wire to avoid EMF's!), take the dogs for a walk (or go adopt one) and enjoy.  Questions answered: Should training intensity change when on a calorie deficit for fat loss? What is the best number of reps for a beginner to build muscle? How often do you incorporate pushups into your workouts? Would you even bother with anyone who’s consistently lost your trust?  Do you believe in longer fasts of 48-72 hours? The Way I am, Lose Yourself, Til I Collapse, or other? Do you still write programs where volume starts low and progresses to higher over weeks? Top 3 leg exercises for a mid 40’s guy with a sensitive low back?  What is an “effective rep” and how many per muscle group per week for hypertrophy?  What kind o

You asked for them so we’re bringing you more!  This week we have another great listener Q&A where I answer your questions on how to get jacked and strong.   Topics Include: Best time and way to set up conditioning workouts?  Diet to fix your gut health?  On the go meals for muscle growth and fat loss?  How to make chin ups better? How to build upper pecs like Arnold?  Execution or effort? What's most important?  Push/Pull/Legs split tips?  Kettlebell: overrated or underrated?  Training two days per week?  One super slow set to failure? How to lose the last few pounds of fat? The one exercise I no longer recommend? Full body or split for athletic performance?  Thoughts on BFR bands? Favorite book? How would I design a 5 way body part split? Bands vs. Bodyweight vs. Free weights?  Most neglected aspect of health? This episode is brought to you by paleovalley.  Their delicious beef sticks are sourced from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cows that are never fed grains nor harmful antibiotics.  Go to pale

Don’t smoke.  Eat healthy food.  Get enough of exercise and quality sleep.   Everyone knows the things they should and shouldn’t do to reduce their chances of getting chronic diseases like cancer.   But what about the cell phone that’s constantly glued to your ear?  Or the computer you sit in front of for 8 hours a day?  Have you ever stopped to think about what those are doing to your health?  Would you even know to? Nicolas Pineault is the author of the best-selling book “The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs” and an advocate for safe technologies.  HIs passion is to dig up the truth about how electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones, wifi and Bluetooth might, or might not, affect human health.  In this episode Nick is here to teach you what EMFs are, how they could be negatively impacting your life, and how you can combat their effects.  Listen as we discuss: What are EMFs and why should you care?  [4:19] Why did he become so interested in EMFs?  [7:13] Is your cellphone putting you at risk of getting cancer

Known as “The Nutrition Myth Buster,” Jonny Bowden is one the world’s leading experts on nutrition.  He’s also a personal trainer and, now in his mid-70’s, he’s in better shape than a lot of men half his age.   As Dean of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute he began questioning the conventional wisdom on low-fat diets.  This led him to author the best-selling book, The Great Cholesterol Myth.  He has also written several other incredible books such as The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Living Low Carb, Smart Fat and The Most Effective Ways on Earth to Boost Your Energy.   Back for his 3rd appearance on Renegade Radio, in this episode Jonny brings the fire like never before.  We discuss why the virus barely affected him and learn his biggest issue with the health advice we were given by the government.  We delve into the most effective ways you can become more resilient to the virus, the difference between healthy and unhealthy carbs and fats, tips for longevity and much more!   Listen as we discuss: How d

On this listener Q&A episode of Renegade Radio I’m answering your questions about a variety of topics including: My preferred breakfast Thoughts on eating eggs My favorite conditioning finishers My favorite muscle building finishers The back blasting mechanical drop set How to heal your gut How to make chin ups better What’s better than chin ups Is the glycemic index important  What to eat to get jacked How to train for gains without wrecking your joints Why you should avoid most fitness advice How to train legs with a physically demanding job How to reprogram your mind and dominate your days This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. With 75 ingredients working together to help with 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. Get all your vital nutrition in 30 seconds or less at www.AthleticGreens.com/Jay to claim your Renegade Radio special offer. This episode is also brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Ris

Tony Horton is the creator of the wildly popular and best-selling fitness series P90X and an icon of the fitness industry.  He’s also a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books, “Bring It, Crush It” and most recently “The Big Picture: 11 Laws that will Change Your Life.” In this episode Tony gives you an insider look at how he helped build one of the most successful fitness empires in history.  He also gives hilarious accounts of his experiences training rock legends like Tom Petty and Billy Idol, explains how he stays jacked and strong at 62 years old, talks about why people fail to get into shape, and a lot more!  Listen as we discuss: Why did Tony decide he wanted a career in fitness?  [3:56] How did he start training Rock n’ Roll Legend, Tom Petty?  [7:06] How he connected with Beach Body to launch P90X.  [12:56] What does he do to stay in such incredible shape at 62 years old? [17:02] How has his training, nutrition and recovery changed over the years?  [22:49] The exciting n

Do you want to finally build rock solid muscle, gain strength, and lose your love handles?   Would you like to look and feel 10 years younger and have people wondering what your secret is? Wanna create laser-like focus and improve your mental clarity so you can start dominating the important sh*t on your to-do list? The “secret” to having all this and more is… SLEEP Nothing else you could do can positively impact your entire life like getting more deep, restful sleep can.  Lucky for you, in this episode of Renegade Radio I’m going to teach you how to get more of the high quality sleep you need starting tonight!  This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep qualit

Stress will KILL you.  Maybe not today… But, if you’re not consistently implementing ways to reduce stress and chill the f*ck out, you’re putting yourself on the fast track to an early grave.   Dr. David Rabin is a neuroscientist, board certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur and inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade.   He’s also the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus and relaxation.   Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to explain the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the neurobiology of belief.   If that all sounds a little complicated, don’t stress.  In this episode David gives you some simple, straightforward ways to reduce stress and anxiety and improve your health.  Listen as we discuss: What first interested Dr. Ra

In this short solo episode I'm gonna give you some simple, easy-to-implement strategies that will help you dominate your days.  If you make these mindset shifts and adopt these habits everything will change. You'll stack one win after another and develop unshakeable self confidence. You ready? Let's go! This episode is brought to you by biOptimizers.  Cognibiotics is a breakthrough, mood enhancing formula.  It starts with a solid foundation of prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health and includes 17 powerful brain boosting herbs to enhance your mood, manage stress and improve recovery. Cognibiotics comes with a full 1 year guarantee!  Go to cognibiotics.com/renegade and use the coupon “JAY” to receive 10% off your order today!  This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first o