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

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. Bu

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 ta

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 [1:1

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 t

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 mo

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://jasonferrugg

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

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...

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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

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 Yo

From impoverished, hard, scrabble beginnings in Princeton, Minnesota, to center stage at Madison Square Gardens, Bob Backlund is the ultimate represenation of the All-American Guy. Originally gaining renown as a high school and  collegiate athlete, before becoming known to millions globally as Pro/Wrestling’s Three.Time World Champion—his appeal and accomplishments transcend the  realms of athletics and entertainment. Bob Backlund embodies that which is all too rare, pure and refreshingly  down to earth. He lives by a set of principles revolving around a positive mental  attitude—and an unrelenting belief in one’s self. Bob is as well known for two  words as he is for his athletic prowess, or as an entertainer: “Never capitulate” and “Positive Mental Attitude.” In this episode of Renegade Radio, Bob and I sit down to talk about the driving factors behind his success and reminisce on stories from his days as a pro wrestling champion, including the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of his career. Today’s Topic

People hate mornings. They spend the first hour of the day hitting the snooze button, whining, pissing, moaning, and dreading the day ahead. You can choose to let your morning be like that, and walk around like a human raisin, shriveled up and empty of any inspiration, presence, and purpose. Or you can rise above the masses of mediocrity and take ownership over that first hour. You can choose to put yourself in the mindset to dominate, kick ass, and make the world around you better. You can choose to use your morning to build confidence and instill the vision of the person you want to become, and the live you want to build You can choose to remind yourself of the little things that make life worth living. To express gratitude, reflect on what you want to improve on in life, and set concrete goals on what the positivity, inspiration, and leadership you’re going to infuse into your day. In this episode of Renegade Radio, I walk you through how to make those choices and construct a morning routine that turns eve

The ability to do what you want, when you want, how you want. Freedom. That’s what we’re going after, and it’s why I recommend everyone cut out negativity, useless chores, and soul-sucking relationships. When you eliminate clutter, you create freedom. But too much freedom can be crippling. A life without rules opens you up to distraction and inefficiency. Tons of free time lulls you into the idea that you'll just slip into the life if your dreams.  You can avoid that complacency by building structure and accountability into your life. Structure and accountability come from Rules for Living. In this episode, I take you through the critical, simple steps that will help you create your own rules for life so you can wake up and dominate every day with passion and excitement. I also take you through some of my own rules and give you some examples of the key areas around which you can make your own. Today’s Topics Include: 0:25: A “Thank You” to listeners for your support of Renegade Radio 2:52: New music I’ve be

As a kid I had zero self-confidence or communication skills. I was super shy and socially awkward. I never thought I was good enough. I doubted myself constantly. I was scared of my own shadow and constantly lived in fear. This lasted for more than half my life, well into my late twenties and early thirties. Then I realized something had to change. Epictetus, the great stoic philosopher, asked, “How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be?” For me, the answer was, “Not one second longer.” So I set out on a mission to become the confident person I always wanted to be. I learned how to communicate and build meaningful relationships. I learned to put others first and make them feel important. In this episode, I’ll take you through my journey, step-by-step. You’ll learn how I went from hiding in a corner with my head down to being able to play Taylor Swift in a lip synch battle on stage in front of over 1,000 people. And you’ll get simple, concise action steps that you can implement right now. Fo

Professional wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page, has been a world wide entertainer for over 20 years. His work ethic, positive mindset, and incredible commitment to relationships propelled him to the multiple world titles in the WCW a prolific career in the WWF.   He is also the founder of DDP Yoga, a revolutionary fitness program that combines the restorative methods of yoga with the body transformation techniques of calisthenics, bodyweight exercises, and strength training.   Today, he is here to drop knowledge on the lifestyle strategies that helped turn him into not only a successful businessman but also a world-class human being that touches the lives of thousands of people everyday.   Whether you want business, personal development, fitness, or relationship advice, this episode is packed with high level, practical advice.   And for all the wrestling fans, like me, DDP shares a ton of hilarious stories that peel back the curtain on professional wrestling.   You don’t wanna miss this one, so tune in to hear Di

In this episode, Joe De Sena, founder of the the world largest obstacle course racing series, Spartan Race, joins me on the podcast.   It seems like Joe finds a way to turn everything he touches into gold. He has a talent, right? In reality, it’s the character traits he has built through his militant discipline and relentless work ethic that have elevated him to where he is today. In today’s episode he shares with you the habits, thoughts, and actions that make up the foundation of his success.   Tune in to hear Joe talk about how he turned Spartan Race Inc. into the worldwide phenomenon it is today, his plans to take it into the Olympics, his approach to training, nutrition, and productivity, and much more.   Today's Topics Include:   2:02: How the Mob influenced the start of Joe’s entrepreneurial career.   5:11: What was Joe doing before he started the Spartan Race series, how did it get started, and where is it going?   8:43: Joe’s plan to get Spartan Racing into the Olympics   9:24: The crazy path Joe too

Fitness entrepreneur, business coach, and one of the smartest, coolest, and most successful guys I know, Luka Hocevar, joins me on the podcast today to answer your questions on personal development, leadership, relationships, and financial success.   Luka has built some of the most impactful fitness businesses I have ever seen and he is a true master of learning, communication, coaching, and most importantly, making a difference in people’s lives.   Tune in to hear us cover some of the biggest lessons we’ve learned and how we overcome the common issues that hold people back from creating a meaningful, fulfilling life.   Today’s Topics Include:   0:26: What’s the one thing that caused the biggest growth in my and Luka’s business?   3:35: The four areas to think about when building your career   5:00: Why you must identify your unique abilities   7:56: How to build deeper relationships with your clients and friends, including the questions you have to ask yourself in building a culture around your brand.   15:3

The high-flying, risk-taking professional wrestling legend, Mr. Monday Night aka The Whole F’n Show, Rob Van Dam is today’s guest on the Renegade Radio podcast.   Rob is the only wrestler in history to have held the WWE Championship, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship (including holding the WWE and ECW World titles simultaneously within WWE).   In 2002, Van Dam was ranked the number one wrestler in the world by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.   In addition to listing those accolades I should note that Rob is just one hell of a cool guy, with a great spirit and energy.   Rob dropped by our Santa Monica HQ recently for a very candid, in depth discussion on a variety of subjects   Even if you’re not a fan of pro wrestling I think you’ll really enjoy the podcast.  Any time you get the chance to listen to a guy who has ascended to the highest level in athletics, entertainment or business, you’re going to learn something and have at least one big takeaway.   Some of t