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

I’m back behind the mic, flying solo and answering your questions on topics including... 0:35: Announcing the winners of last week's Perfect Day Formula giveaway 2:32: Life lessons from Kobe Bryant including the need for discipline and a routine 6:25: The game I’m bringing on Snapchat (Find me with the name JasonFerruggia 7:22: Rack deadlifts vs block pulls plus some other ways to make deadlifts better 9:19: How to squat for maximum quad size 12:12: How to tweak your training and nutrition if you work the night shift 15:11: Changing up your hardcore training program as you get older 17:26: How to change your rep ranges as you get stronger 18:42: Are face pulls a good exercise? 19:33: Should you rebound out of the bottom of exercises or control the weight down slowly? 21:08: What to do if you get light headed in workouts 22:52: How women can get strong and jacked 25:12: Who you need exercise variety, even if you powerlift or olympic lift 29:54: Coaching tips for fitness professionals 34:22: Can you build big l

Tim Larkin is the world's leader in self defense and has worked with some of the most lethal humans on the planet, from Navy SEALs and military special forces to prison inmates and gang members. Today, he is here to transform your views on self-defense, violence, and martial arts training.  We discuss... 0:36: Tim tells his story of hanging with Navy SEALs and changing career paths into self protection 6:22: Tim talks about the transition to hand-to-hand combat in the U.S. military and his first exposure to the training style he would study for the rest of his life 17:48: The core principles of Tim’s Target Focus Training 20:18: The most important end goal in a self-defense situation 25:59: What types of aggression can you avoid and which ones do you have to get involved in? 27:23: How to prepare for the unknown aspects of self-defense 28:58: The difference between real violence and combat sports 29:51: “I need you learning how to tear apart the human body in a methodical way” 32:21: Why a lack of training ma

In this episode, New York Times best-selling author Chris Guillebeau returns to the show to discuss his new book Born For This and teach you how to unlock a life of financial freedom and ultimate fulfillment. We discuss…. 0:22: Chris recaps his remarkable trip to every country in the world. 2:54: Chris outlines how he sets (and achieves) his goals 4:32: One rule to follow that will keep you on track with where you spend your time 8:02: When is it time to change your goals? 9:07: Chris’s daily routine 13:03: The “Joy-Money-Flow” formula and achieving financial success with life satisfaction. 15:58: How to determine if your side hustle is worth pursuing (and how to start one if you want to). 20:41: Why specialization is hugely overrated and finding a niche may be the worst thing you can do. 25:08: How to leverage your worth with specific actions and skills, whether you’re self-employed or not. 28:16: Financial tips to make a little bit of money go a long way. 29:27: How to get your message into the world in 201

In this Q&A Episode I answer your questions on building muscle, getting ripped, and doing it all without leading an obsessive, neurotic lifestyle. Today's topics include... 1:22: Recap of this year's Fitness Business Summit 3:10: Lessons on networking and forging meaningful relationships. 5:12: Optimal body fat % for gaining muscle and special considerations for skinny guys 10:50: The best training approach for building big triceps   16:28: How to handle cheat days while staying lean 25:10: How I approach carb intake around training including carb powders 27:19: How much cardio is too much? + the optimal conditioning strategy for fat loss 29:51: A sample progressive overload workout 35:53: How to add muscle to your traps and upper back 39:01: How to become a better athlete, even in your 40s and 50s 44:13What if you can only workouts 2 days per week? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Perfect Day Formula: My good friend Craig Ballantyne’s new book on taking your career to the next level, achieving fi

In this Q&A episode, I answer your questions on training, nutrition, and personal development including... -0:51: Concert etiquette and wearing band t-shirts -2:04: Listener feedback and shoutouts to iTunes reviewers -3:12: How does a Renegade present himself in public? -7:28: How to improve your chin-ups -10:48: The optimal number of reps for each muscle group -12:07:  How heavy do you need to train to build muscle? -12:51: Optimising your body temperature for a high metabolism -14:32: The best way to boost your energy levels -16:17: Superman vs. Batman. Who wins? -17:03: Carbohydrate timing for evening training -19:17: How to get rid of your spare tire and make lean muscle gains -24:41: My thoughts on rest pause training and how to use it in your workouts -28:35: How to add HIIT workouts even with a busy schedule -30:33: The best rep ranges for newbies, intermediates, and advanced lifters -34:09: Avoiding adrenal burnout -40:12: The best way to spend 15 minutes of “me time.” This episode is brought t

In this episode, I kick things off with a quick rundown of a recent fight I almost got into (at the dog park of all places!) before discussing my most important ideas of training and nutrition, including... - 6:25: My biggest influences in training - 7:13: Lessons from a recent seminar with Dorian Yates - 8:43: What will forever be the biggest factor in building muscle -10:38: How to customize your exercise selection for optimal strength gains - 15:21: Ultra low-carb diets and the minimum carbohydrate intake you need -19:25: When you should use straps for pulling exercises -21:23: How to modify workouts if you’re older and beat up. -27:58: When it’s okay to train to failure and when you can use drop sets, rest-pause reps, and other advanced tecniques -31:58: My ankle and hip mobility routine -37:23: Do you need to count calories? -38:40: The biggest nutrition mistake that keeps you from losing fat -41:50: How to use your heart rate to monitor recovery -45:08: My top 3 baby making songs -50:06: Strength train

  In this episode, one of my closest, lifelong friends, Mike DeSanti, joins me as we talk about the daily habits and mindset strategies around optimizing your life as a modern day man. We discuss… - The surprising technique that will make a dramatic difference in how you feel - A mindset shift that will immediately boost your confidence and sense of empowerment - How to beat crippling over-analysis - Communication tips from the greatest vocal coach in the world, Roger Love - What makes the perfect woman - The most important thing to do when you start a relationship - How to achieve progressive overload as a natural athlete - More fashion tips from yours truly To find out more about Mike check out his website TheVitalGuide.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram (@Mike_DeSanti) 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"

#86- How to Look Like a Million Bucks In this episode, I dive into what's been going on in at Renegade HQ and tackle some of your recent questions, including… - Hilarious stories from by brand new Dog, Bronx -My current training and conditioning template -A surprising drill to eliminate back and hip pain -Recent business lessons that will radically reduce your stress and increase productivity -A super simple nutrition plan to get lean or build muscle -The most common diet mistake that you’re probably making -Fashion advice for jacked dudes (since you gotta be killing the game) This episode is brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere

Don’t call it a three-peat! My dear friend Craig Ballantyne joins me again, by popular demand. This time, to discuss how to create your vision for life. Craig and I dive into all things self-improvement in this jam packed episode. We discuss… - The goal setting mistake you’re probably making and how to fix it - The questions you need to answer to achieve fulfillment - Craig’s favorite exercise for establishing long term goals  -The need for positive people in your life and how to find them  -The best list you can make for yourself (hint: it’s the opposite of what you’re doing now) - How to get your own personal assistant right now (for less than $1/day). - How to create your Perfect Day with Craig’s latest invention - The one piece of paper that can start making decisions for you - The most common mistake in goal setting - The best change Craig has made to his daily routine - What kind of friends should you look to have? - 3 lessons Craig learned from owning a dog.   Do yourself a favor and check out Crai

In this episode, my long time friend and fellow training fanatic, Danny Kavadlo comes on to talk about the evolution of his thoughts on training and life. We discuss… - The importance of simplicity in your training and life - Is bodyweight training really safer than other methods? - Danny’s biggest frustrations with the fitness industry - The most common mistakes young trainers make - How to autoregulate your training - What’s more effective between bodyweight training and weight training - Danny’s personal training schedule and how he approaches progress - Danny’s rules of strength training - The mindset fault that will let fitness ruin your life And be sure to check out Danny’s brand new book Strength Rules. I’ve already ripped through it and this thing is sick. Grab it HERE. If you want more from Danny, check out his website: http://www.dannythetrainer.com/  This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performan

  In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of optimal training frequency for anyone from beginners to advanced lifters, including… - The optimal training split for beginners - Who should do full body splits and the optimal exercises for them - The best training set up for intermediate trainees - Small training tweaks for those with knee problems - My favorite low stress workout option. If you’re over 35, you have to try this. - The best training tactic for bringing up your weak body parts. - How you can, without fail, add 2 inches to your legs - The Renegade Way to do a body part split. - How heavy you need to train to gain size - Who benefits the most from higher volume training - The body parts that respond best to high frequency training   Enjoy this deep dive of an episode. And remember, if this topic overwhelms, you can get all this inofrmation applied to your training for you with exclusive workouts programmed by me just for you at RenegadeStrengthClub.com This episode is

In this episode, I dive deep into training and mobility tips for shoulder pain. If you have any nagging problems when you train, tune in to this episode and hear me discuss…  -The ideal way to approach your pre-workout warm-up  -Training tips and exercise programming to eliminate shoulder pain  -My new favorite exercise for building the upper back  -Proper technique on bench presses and push-ups  -A new body weight drill to improve thoracic mobility  -Whether or not you really need to overhead press.   -How to build big shoulders if you have an injury  -Foam rolling routines to eliminate shoulder pain  -The #1 most important daily habit for fixing shoulder issues  This episode is brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere. Also be sure to check out the brand new Renegade Gear that j

I am back for another episode to discuss a common mistake that holds you back from growing your business and having a more fulfilling life.  Tune in to learn about... -My recent trip back to New Jersey -My biggest realization about what I need to add to my life -The one thing you can start doing today that will help you make more money and have more free time -The most essential things I do for my business and personal life -The one aspect I struggle with in growing my business For more information on the resources mentioned in this show, check out - TaskRabbit.com -FancyHands, which you can use here: http://jasonferruggia.com/fancyhands -UpWork.com   This episode is brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere.

In this episode, I discuss what will always be the single most important component of getting jacked.  Tune in to also learn… - The optimum rep range for strength and muscle gain - The reason you stop making progress after your newbie gains run out - How to safely progress your training and avoid injury - The best exercises to set PRs on for the upper and lower body - The optimum workout set up that lets you balance strength, size, and athleticism - The one thing you’re doing wrong when it comes to getting better at chin-ups - Whether or not you should include functional movements in your training And if you want all of this information packaged into a workout just for you, then grab your brand new training program, Insurrection. You can find it in the Renegade Strength Club, the only place I post my newest, most cutting edge workouts. www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplem

I’m Back! After a concussion and tons of other things put the podcast on hold, the Jay Ferruggia Show returns, and I’m bringing it back with a Q&A episode. Tune in to learn about.. - Recent developments in the Renegade Elite Crew and Renegade Live Events - Whether or not you should train twice a day - What I would do if I were President - How to break the habit of overthinking everything - The only books you ever need to read - Optimizing training and gaining muscle for guys over 40 - My biggest training and business mistakes If you’re interested in being a part of Renegade Elite, email ashley@jasonferruggia.com with the subject line “Renegade Elite Application” to determine if you are the right fit for the group. 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%. This episode is also brought to you by

In this Q&A Episode, Team Renegade Members Jack Penner and Gary Deagle join me as we answer your questions. We discuss… - Tips for overcoming depression, transforming your mindset, and creating a meaningful life.  - How to train for obstacle course races - Jay’s greatest failures and what he learned from them - Navigating the path to becoming an entrepreneur - Whether or not you should follow “If It Fits Your Macros.”   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%.      This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere. 

In this episode, I discuss: - The best daytime carbohydrate sources - Nutrition plans for those with multiple workouts per day.  - How to gain size with a highly active day job - My go to meal for impressing my wife.  - The one thing you must never do at a concert.  - How to build big shoulders without overhead pressing - My thoughts on Dad Bods.  This episode is brought to you by Renegade Strong: 6 Weeks to a Badass Physique. This is the brand new, battle tested program from Renegade HQ. Grab your copy today at www.RenegadeStrong.com. 

Jon Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and industry leader in online fitness business strategy, joins me to lay out a “How To Guide” for any trainer looking to grow an online presence.  In this episode, we cover: How to step away from in-person training and into online coaching. The practical steps to start building a following.  The mindset you must bring to your work and business relationships.  How to dominate social media.  3 kinds of content you should produce and how to target your posts. A new trick for putting calls to action in your content. The mistakes you must avoid when starting an online business. The 2 biggest assets you have as a fitness professional.   And be sure to check out Jon's eCourse proven to get fitness professionals like you thousands of Facebook fans and new customers.  Find it here: http://bit.ly/1P9oyyb  This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements a

In this episode I cover: How to schedule your workouts if you travel a lot.  Who really needs probiotics, and nutrition tips for optimizing your digestion. Training principles for highly active guys over 30. Plus, a sample workout.  How to determine your mission in life.  The brand new program from Renegade HQ.  Renegade Strong: 6 Weeks to a Badass Physique. Grab up your instant download of this badass workout at: www.RenegadeStrong.com    Today’s episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens: The #1 Supplement for optimal nutrient absorption and digestion.    I recommend Athletic Greens to everyone I work with. It is the most comprehensive nutritional supplement out there. This should be a go-to for every hard training Renegade. Pick it up at: www.AthleticGreensDrink.com 

In this Q&A Episode I discuss training and nutrition topics including:-The best times to eat carbs for fat loss, muscle gain, and better workouts-Plans for Renegade Diet Version 2.0-How you should train when trying to recover from injuries-The best pre-workout meal for fat loss-Why foam rolling sucks-And training tips for bigger lats-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%. This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Roasting Co. This is the ultimate pre workout drink to fuel your training and increase your performance. Every bag purchased provides one person with clean water for two years. Go to RenegadeRoastingCo.com now for the best tasting coffee anywhere. Find More from Jay at:www.twitter.com/jasonferruggiawww.facebook.com/jasonferruggiafanpagewww.instagram.com/jasonferruggiaAnd don’t f