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

“You can’t do that.  It’s impossible.”   If ever in your life you’ve strived to do something great, cool, unique, challenging and awesome, you’ve probably heard this phrase in one form or another.     But achieving greatness, or doing anything worthwhile, often requires doing things that average people say is impossible.  And, perhaps more than anyone else in the world, Joel Runyon believes you CAN do the “impossible”.   Joel is the founder of IMPOSSIBLE, a company dedicated to helping people push their limits and do impossible things.  He is also the CEO of Paleo Meals LLC., and an ultra-marathon runner.   The guys practices what he preaches.  In 2017 he did what most people would say is impossible when he became the youngest person in the world to complete 7 ultra-marathons on 7 different continents.   If you feel like you’re meant to do something more, and you’re ready to stop letting self-limiting beliefs define what’s possible for you, listen as we discuss:   What is “The Impossible List” and how did it

Do you love the rare instances when the sequel is even better than the original?   If so, then you’re going to dig the hell out of this episode of Renegade Radio with Dr. Jonny Bowden.   Known as the “Nutrition Myth Buster,” Jonny helps people sift through the dietary bull sh*t that is commonplace in the health and wellness industry and get to what actually works for weight loss and optimal health.   In this episode he drops even more knowledge on the Renegade Nation to help YOU look great and feel amazing, without driving yourself insane trying to figure it out on your own.     What’s new on his radar? [9:31] What are his latest thoughts on keto/low carb diets? [12:24] Jonny’s history with alcohol and drugs. [17:58] Should you optimize sleep before everything else? [24:48] The 7 Pillars of Longevity. [26:45] Have low sex drive? Here’s why and what you can do about it. [41:31] Is stress killing you? Prevent disease and early death! [47:39] The significance of having community and connection in your life. [49

Hunter McIntyre is not only one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world, but he also has the kind of physique that almost every red-blooded man on earth would love to have.   However, his story doesn’t begin with success and a jacked body.   After years of hard partying and run-ins with the law left him with nothing but a boatload of heartache and unfilled potential, Hunter found himself participating in a Spartan Race on a whim.   Still hungover from the night before, he finished only 8 minutes behind world champion, Hobie Call. Obstacle Course Racing instantly became the catalyst to the change he needed in his life.   Now known as “The Sheriff,” Hunter has become a dominate force on the OCR circuit. He’s a champion of Stone Cold Steven Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge and an Elite Spartan Athlete.   In this special episode of Renegade Radio, co-hosted by my good friend and world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, Joe Defranco, Hunter shares his story and secrets to success.   From his

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I have the honor of sitting down with WWE Superstar, “The Celtic Warrior,” Sheamus.   Sheamus is a four-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and one half of the reigning Smackdown Tag Team Champions.  Drawing upon Celtic Mythology and his Irish Warrior ancestors, he has developed a ferocious in ring style and become a juggernaut in the squared circle.   Join us for an inside look at his journey from making his debut in pro wrestling to climbing the ranks to reach the upper echelon of sports entertainment performers.     As a kid, what inspired Sheamus to put down the sweets and pick up the weights?  [5:08] Why training greatly improved his confidence and self-esteem.  [14:46] The evolution of his training.  [16:00] Why did he decide to become a pro wrestler?  [19:36] When was his big break into the sport?  [22:16] The moment when he understood the value of nutrition.  [25:07] What sparked the transformation of his diet and training program?  [29:33] The birth of Ce

How well do you know yourself and your true identity?   Better yet, what can you do to learn more about yourself and find an identity that will bring you more peace, happiness and fulfillment?   For Kyle Kingsbury these answers were found in some not so common and perhaps surprising places.   A now retired professional MMA fighter, Kyle spent a good portion of his life being angry. This anger served him well when he made his living trying to hurt other men but not so much once he stepped out of the octagon.   Realizing that being happy, content and satisfied with his place in this world meant more to him than winning fights, he set out on a journey of self-discovery.   In this episode Kyle shares the story of his personal transformation, which took him from being an angry, unsatisfied fighter to a man that is totally at peace with his life and his role as Director of Human Optimization at Onnit.   If you’re interested in learning the methods and mindset that can help you undergo your own personal transformati

Do you want to know how to keep your brain healthy and strong? Would you like to improve your focus and concentration, and increase your energy levels, so you can dominate your days and achieve your big goals?   In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with Evan DeMarco you’ll learn simple, fast and effective ways to optimize your mind, your health and your life.   Evan is a clinical researcher, sports medicine and nutrition expert, and the chief marketing and medical officer of Omax Health.   His goal as a supplement and health expert is to help educate consumers on what a quality supplement is and why they should be taking it. Listen as we discuss:   Why becoming a father motivated Evan to produce the best quality prenatal vitamins. [14:00] Why YOU should take fish oil (as long as you know where your sources are coming from). [15:02] What foods throw the omega 6/3 ratio out of whack? [22:02] How do omegas improve cognitive function and reduce inflammation? [14:42] What is the optimal dose of omegas? Wh

Imagine what would happen if you were able to connect with the world’s highest performers and somehow convince them to teach you their secrets to success.   What if you learned what the most successful people on the planet do to create such phenomenal results?   From their actions and habits to their mindset and philosophies, what if you came to understand exactly what separates the top 1% of achievers from the rest of the world?   Now you can, thanks to my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, Douglas Vermeeran.   Often referred to as “the modern day Napoleon Hill,” Douglas is an expert in the fields of motivational speaking and personal development. Over the past few decades he’s conducted extensive first hand research into the lives of the world’s top achievers. He has learned the success strategies of business leaders from Nike, Reebok, Microsoft, Disney and ABC, just to name a few.   His newest book, “Personal Power Mastery” is based on the systems the most successful people in the world actually util

Every business owner wants to attract more customers and make more money. But with so many businesses angling to be heard how can you ensure your product or service will be seen by more people?   In this episode of Renegade Radio with Public Relations expert, Heather DeSantis you’ll learn why PR is one of the fastest ways to grow your business in today’s content rich world.   Listen as we discuss:   The evolution of her Public Relations journey. [8:04] Venturing out on her own; how to know when it’s time to leave the party. [11:48] Why drawing a line in the sand led to the birth of Publicity for Good. [14:54] What makes someone good at PR? [17:18] Is social media the new way to promote yourself? [22:44] The most common mistakes she sees people make with their own publicity. [23:42] What are best practices for blogging and social media in 2018? [24:59] Is blogging still relevant and important? [26:54] Steps to get a segment on local news or TV. [31:24] Do online influencers need PR? [32:34] How does someone f

Ajit Nawalkha is on a mission to directly impact a million lives.   He overcame the many disadvantages of his humble beginnings in India to eventually become the CEO of Mindvalley, the co-founder of several other successful companies, host of Evercoach, and a best-selling author.   He attributes much of his success to the mentors and coaches that have helped him along the way. Their wisdom and guidance not only helped Ajit achieve his goals, but also instilled in him a passion for helping others become their best.   His book, “The Book of Coaching for Extraordinary Coaches,” is a practical, actionable guide to help coaches establish a reputation for being extraordinary and create a highly successful practice.   In his new book, “Live Big: A Guide to Passion, Practicality, and Purpose,” he shares 25 shifts in mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual state that will propel you on your road to success.   Whether you’re a coach whose purpose is to help people reach their goals, or you’re looking for the secrets

You can’t get jacked and strong while you’re on a ketogenic diet, right? Think again.   Danny Vega, my guest in this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast, is a huge proponent of keto diets and he’s one of the strongest, most jacked dudes in the fitness industry. As a 220-pound raw powerlifter he has put up a 640 lb. squat, a 400 lb. bench press, and a 700 lb. deadlift.   A former college football player, Danny began training to improve his performance on the field and he became obsessed with health and fitness. He received his Master’s of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida and went on to work with the university’s men’s basketball national championship team as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.   Today he coaches everyone from the average Joe to high school and collegiate athletes, pro boxers, and powerlifters. Through his blog and podcast, The Ketogenic Athlete, he helps people understand how to use keto diets to improve their performance, lift more weight and get in the best shape

Everyone wants to get better. We want to do, have and be more.   But how can you ensure that you achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality instead of remaining stuck like so many people do?   It all comes down to your habits.   Your habits determine your actions and your actions determine your results.   Through years of researching, studying and writing, James Clear has become one of the world’s leading experts in habits. He has discovered the most effective and simple ways to create habits for success and how to overcome the bad habits that hold people back.   His new book, “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones,” provides a proven framework for improving every day.   If you want to be happy, healthy, successful and fulfilled you must learn how to create the right habits and eliminate the bad ones. To learn how, listen as we discuss:   What motivated James to become an expert on habits? [11:31] Is making small changes over time more effective than trying to

Are you consistently getting enough deep, restful sleep?   If not, the bad news is you are nowhere near as healthy, happy and successful as you could be. The good news is, there are simple and effective ways to improve your sleep and episode 263 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with James Swanwick will show you how.   James is an entrepreneur and online marketer. He is also the creator and co-founder of Swanwick Sleep, a company that makes stylish blue light blocking glasses. His products help people avoid the harmful effects of exposure to blue light and improves their quality of sleep.   If you want to know how to get more quality sleep and build habits that lead to success listen as we discuss:   How he was able to interview movie stars within 3 months of arriving in America. [8:29] How two 30-day challenges helped James look, feel and perform better. [14:19] Why having the courage to ask for a 2nd chance helped him become a SportsCenter Anchor. [17:29] Why did James decide to leave ESPN to become an entrepre

It's been far too long since I've done a listener Q&A episode. So that's what I'm doing today, and we cover a lot of ground. It's action packed and all about helping you become your strongest, leanest, happiest, most badass self.    Questions Covered in Today's Episode:   As a trainer how do you organize a fitness assessment for new clients? What's my take on plant based diets?  What's my favorite exercise for training shoulders? How do you add add carbs to your diet without becoming a dough bag?  Who's on my old school WWF Mount Rushmore? My thoughts on "smart scales?" What's the best one? What are my favorite row variations? What is the value of instability training and how do you add it to your workout? Best approach to manage joint pain through supplements and diet?  How has boxing changed my thoughts on training, if at all? Ways to avoid binge eating junk food.  What does a full day of eating and my current diet look like?  What's my go-to, end-all, be-all workout?  How do you fix and raise your low

Your diet and lifestyle may be killing you slowly. What’s even worse is the doctors who are supposed to help you are only making you sicker.     If you want to know the truth about how to restore glowing health, you can’t afford to miss Episode 261 with Carl Lanore.   Once a 300 lb. man, Carl discovered that proper nutrition and exercise are the keys to good health. His transformation became the catalyst that drove him to help others.   He is now on a mission to help people regain their health and vitality. Through his podcast, Super Human Radio, he exposes the harsh realities of the food and medical systems we live with and gives people information that has the power to change their lives.   Listen as we discuss: Why Carl was more concerned with adding weight to the bar than losing pounds on the scale when he decided to improve his health.  [3:40] How his newfound health and physique transformation led him to start a radio show.  [6:03] Where did he learn about training and nutrition and who were his bigges

From a young age Ashley Borden felt an inherent connection to fitness. But she was plagued with an eating disorder throughout most of her teens.   At only 18 years old she hit rock bottom. It wasn’t until she found the right balance of exercise and nutrition that her life began to change for the better.   Overcoming her own personal struggles sparked Ashley’s passion for helping others.   She became a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and one of the most successful, sought-after women in the fitness industry. Her clientele includes some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces and elite professional athletes from the UFC, NFL and MLS.   Accruing over 35,000 hours of personal training experience has taught Ashley what it takes to become a great trainer and succeed in the fitness industry. If you want to speed up your learning curve and put yourself on the fast track to success listen as we discuss:   How did Ashley first discover fitness? [3:58] The upside to social media and how to use it to your advantag

Fabio Zonin knows how to get jacked and strong.  He is the CEO of StrongFirst, founded by legendary Russian Strength & Conditioning specialist, Pavel Tsatsouline.  He’s also a Master Teacher for FIF (Italian Federation of Fitness) and a former vice president of the Italian Association of Natural Bodybuilding.    In this episode Fabio and I give you the keys to unlock your body’s potential.  You’ll learn the difference between intensity and effort, why great form trumps everything else, how to gain muscle and feel great at the same time, and much more.  Listen as we discuss:   How did Fabio first get into lifting as a kid? [5:01] When did the transition happen from powerlifting to bodybuilding? [8:41] The TRUE definition of intensity vs. effort. [11:05] How his training progressed over time and the differences between big, free weight lifts and machines.  [13:52] Is using proper technique more important than having a great training program?  [19:01] High frequency training vs. low volume training – what’s

Do you want to know how elite athletes like champion MMA fighters and NHL hockey players train for strength and performance while building amazing physiques?   In this episode, you’ll meet Jon Chaimberg, a man who has trained some of the greatest fighters, like George St-Pierre and Rashad Evans, as well as other mixed martial artists, pro hockey players, major league baseball players, and Canada’s National Wrestling Team.   If you’re a trainer looking for ways to get your clients better results, or just someone who is looking to take their own training and physique to the next level, you’ll find it all in episode 258 of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast.   Listen as we discuss: How did Jon first get started in fitness? [1:49] How was he able to train such high-level athletes so early in his coaching career? [4:07] Does Jon train the average person the same way he trains elite athletes?  [7:55] How to get jacked and strong without doing the big 3 lifts (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) [14:16] Top exercises and movement patte

Do you ever put much thought or consideration into your own identity, into who you are at your core? If not, it’s likely you’re not achieving the level of success you’re capable of in all areas of life.   How you see yourself directly influences your behavior, the actions you take and the results you get.   It affects what you think is possible for you to achieve in life.  So not only does it influence whether you’ll achieve your goals or not, but identity can determine if you ever have any big dreams and goals to start with.       For 15 years Shannon Graham has been helping people discover their identity, become better leaders and achieve what they once thought was impossible. He is a pioneer of the self-help and coaching industry, a premier motivational speaker who has been featured all over the world and the author of popular books such as “The Revolution of Self: 3 Keys to Personal Liberation” and his latest, “Expand: Leadership that Moves, Fulfills and Changes the World.”   Identifying who you are and w

How would you like to be lean, muscular, strong and athletic like an NFL player? Maybe you weren’t blessed with the athleticism to ever make it to the pros but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like one!   If you want to know the secrets to getting jacked like an NFL player don’t miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with NY Giants Strength Coach, Aaron Wellman.     Aaron is in his third season with the Giants following a 20 year career coaching at the Division I collegiate level. He has helped thousands of players get jacked, strong and ready for battle on the gridiron.   His training philosophies have been a game changer for the Giants as they have seen a substantial decrease in the number of season-ending injuries since Aaron’s arrival.   As the Giants set their sights on becoming Super Bowl Champions, Aaron’s coaching has played a pivotal role in preparing for the 2018 season. If you’re ready to get your physique in championship form listen as we discuss:   What was Aaron’s path to becoming the h

Mark Bell is one of the most recognizable and successful men in the fitness industry.     Known as the “meathead millionaire,” Mark has managed to parlay a successful powerlifting career into a multi-million dollar business empire.     He is the creator and U.S. patent holder of one of the highest-selling fitness inventions in history, the Slingshot, and a subsequent line of fitness apparel.     Mark is also the owner of “The Strongest Gym in the West,” Super Training Gym, a strength coach and fitness expert, host of the hit podcast “Mark Bell’s Power Cast,” and the owner of internationally distributed, Power Magazine.     Perhaps what’s most impressive about Mark is his ability to constantly evolve, improve and overcome new challenges.  A former powerlifter and world record holder, Mark has now set his sights on dominating the bodybuilding stage the way he used to dominate the lifting platform.     Whether you’re looking for a spark of motivation and success tips to help you achieve your goals, or you just w