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

Doug Bopst is an award winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner.   A former felon and drug addict, he achieved his credentials through his personal journey of transformation.  With a lot of help from an unlikely mentor, he used his time locked up in jail to beat his demons and reinvent himself.   Keeping a promise he made to his mentor and former cellmate, Doug has helped hundreds of people improve their lives through the power of fitness.   Listen as we discuss:   Doug’s past struggles with childhood obesity, anxiety, and drug addiction.  [3:09] Why the darkest day of his life turned into his biggest blessing.  [9:28] How an incarcerated Tyler Durden helped change Doug’s life. [12:15] How exercise helped him overcome his anger and pain.  [21:41] The importance of having mentors and people who believe in you.  [22:34] How did he transition from spending time in jail to becoming a successful trainer?  [26:13] Mastermind groups - the power of paying to get in the room.  [29:12] How to meet