The Jay Ferruggia Show

Phil Daru is a rapidly rising strength coach for professional MMA athletes.  He coaches athletes on strength and conditioning, sports specific performance, body transformation (build muscle and lose fat), and fitness.  Maybe you never plan to step into the octagon yourself but that doesn't mean you can't look like you could! To learn how, listen as we discuss: Phil's athletic background and how he...

You wanna know the "secret" to success in any endeavor?   Wanna know the key to less stress and more fulfillment and happiness?   I can give it to you in 3 words. KEEP...THINGS...SIMPLE My guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, Gary Collins, is all about the simple life.  The best selling author of "The Simple Life" book series is an active follower and teacher of what he calls "life simplificat...

In this episode I rock the mic for the first time in a while and catch you up on what's been going over the last couple months.  Then we go in depth on three critical factors that must be optimized in your training in order to maximize your results.  It all starts with execution. Very few people get this right.  Next is ramping up properly. This is something almost everyone screws up. And it's a h...

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach who has helped the world's best athletes, celebrities and everyone in between to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement.   He hosts the top-rated Align Podcast which features the world's thought leaders on all things movement and wellness.   He's also the founder of the Align Method™, an integrated approach of functional...

Marc Megna knows what it takes to win. During his pro football career the retired NFL Linebacker was coached by some of the greatest in the game, including Bill Belichick, Bill Parcels, Pete Carroll and Dick Lebeau.  The lessons he learned from these legends would carry over to his second act in life.   After designing training programs for teammates, he realized he could make a career out of his...

As the WWE Performance Center's Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sean Hayes is helping shape the physiques of NXT recruits and some of pro wrestling's most recognizable superstars. The Harvard Grad, former linebacker, and former NFL Strength coach knows what it takes to get people jacked, strong and ready to perform in any arena.     If you've ever wondered how pro wrestlers build such amazing bodie...

Mike DeSanti is not only one of the most impactful, successful Transformation Trainers in the world, but he also happens to be an incredible human being and someone I've had the privilege of being friends with since I was a kid.   Mike's passion is helping other men discover how to find real meaning and purpose in their own lives.  His new book, "New Man Emerging: An Awakening Man's Guide to Livin...

Yemeni Mesa has spent his life pursuing two passions that are as different as night and day - his love for sugary, carby foods and all the pleasure it brings and an equal love for being lean, strong and healthy.   These opposing forces put him on a mission to optimize his health without compromising on the great joy that food brings.   In this episode of Renegade Radio the former bodybuilder, entr...

Pauline Nordin has an incredible and inspiring transformation story.    As a teen she struggled with body image and eating disorders.  At one point she weighed an extremely low 85 pounds.    Her life took a turn for the better when she started going to the gym. Motivated by the fitness models she saw on magazine covers, she took control of her life through fitness and proper nutrition.    Within o...

Often referred to as "The Larry King of Podcasting," Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned communications and social dynamics expert.  With over six million downloads per month, and a top 50 iTunes ranking for over 12 years, his show "The Jordan Harbinger Show" is one of the most popular podcasts in the world.   On his podcast, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful peo...

If you want to know how to get brutally strong while keeping your body feeling great, this episode with Matt Wenning is for you.   Matt is a beast and one of the most knowledgeable trainers on the planet.   He owns three world records in powerlifting, a bunch of state and national records, and an equipped total of 2,665 pounds.  He works with US Army Infantry and Ranger Divisions on strength, cond...

In this Q&A episode I cover exactly what you need to know in order to get jacked. Everything from frequency to volume to sets, reps, intensity and more.    Of course, I think everyone should train like an athlete and in a way that leaves you "always ready." So I cover what you need to do to ensure that you stay explosive and athletic as you get older.    Topics include:   How many days per week sh...

A lot of people say they don't want to be average but it's a rare breed of man that lives their life like it's their mission to destroy mediocrity.  Bobby Maximus, my guest in this episode of Renegade Radio, is one of the few.  He's a former police officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor.  He has competed in the UFC, won submission of the night at Ultimate Fight Night 5, starred on Spike TV's The...

If you have a dream of doing something amazing, something almost everyone around you will doubt you'll ever accomplish, and of breaking down barriers of all types that threaten to keep you from the life you want, you simply cannot miss this episode of Renegade Radio. In this episode I sat down with a man who is an amazing human being and someone that has quickly became a great friend of mine, WWE...

Known as the "Mobility Maker," Dana Santas is a breathing, mobility and mind-body coach in professional sports, health & wellness expert for CNN, best-selling author of the book "Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief" and international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better inside our bodies and minds for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living.  Listen as we discuss:...

In this awesome episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I'm kicking it with my good friend, "The World's Most Disciplined Man," Craig Ballantyne. While just hanging out, we ended up in a discussion about the people we were in the past and what we would tell our youngers selves if we could hop in the Delorean, hit 88 MPH, and go back in time. Whether you're just starting out on your journey to success...

JL Holdsworth is a world champion powerlifter, published author, and former University of Kentucky strength and conditioning coach. The guy can not only talk the talk, but he can walk the walk as well as anyone in the game. With over 30,000 hours of practical experience and competition best lifts of a 905 lb. squat, 775 lb. bench press and a 804 lb. deadlift, he's one of the strongest and most exp...

There's an old saying, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."   In simpler terms this means in order to accomplish anything great in your life you're going to have to be willing to take some risks.   When I first met Brian Pannuzzo, he was a Wallstreet Executive and a 7-figure earner.  He had money, nice cars, expensive clothes and a beautiful home.     He was successful by most people's standards.  ...

In this episode of Renegade Radio I'm rocking the mic solo and answering your questions.    Everyone has at least some anxiety some of the time about something. And that can be crippling. It can compromise your health and really hold you back. So you have to do whatever you can to combat it. I address my # 1 tip on how to do so, in the most foolproof manner.    I also tackle a bunch of other topic...

For most people, most of the time, a simple full-body workout is going to be your best bet. That will give you the most bang for your buck and the results you're looking for.    But what about if you're in 40's or 50's and have been lifting for years? What about if you're banged up with an accumulation of nagging injuries? What about if you're fairly strong and can move a lot of weight? What about...

In 2016 Matt Dawson, the Creator and Founder of Dawson's Peak, was successful by most people's standards but he still felt an unshakeable sense of unhappiness and lack of fulfillment. He became increasingly disheartened because of his lack of a greater purpose.   The best way he knew to bring about dramatic change was to intentionally put himself into uncomfortable situations and strive to push hi...

If you want to succeed in life you've gotta learn how to be a leader and develop the grit to overcome adversity.  The all-new #RenegadeRadioPodcast features a man that may know more about both than anyone else, Jason Redman.   A retired U.S. Navy SEAL, he suffered devastating injuries when he and his team came under heavy machine-gun fire while fighting the war in Iraq.  Shot twice in the arm and...

This episode includes the deepest dive on hormone optimization and HRT that we've ever had on Renegade Radio. So, it will be of extreme interest to all men over 35, and especially those over 40.    Find out everything you can and should be doing to get your testosterone and other hormones to optimal levels. And why NOT doing that could lead to all kinds of health problems.    We also go into great...

This episode of Renegade Radio features me just going solo on the mic, with no questions to answer. Just ranting on a variety of thoughts that have been going through my head recently.    It's packed with simple, actionable takeaways. Stuff you should start doing and stuff you should stop doing immediately, if you want to level up your life on every front.    My confidence and belief in myself is...

We've got another great Q&A episode of Renegade Radio today, featuring all the questions you guys sent in, including:   How to add leg size while also being very active The benefits of lower rep training  How to avoid getting sore Overhead pressing vs handstand pushups Training recommendations for senior citizens How to build muscle with calisthenics Is stretching useless? The most important thing...