The Jay Ferruggia Show

Today, I'm condensing 500 episodes worth of knowledge down to 13 lessons that will dramatically improve your fitness, mindset and life. I've learned a lot over the 9 years since we started the podcast. I've grown, evolved, and become a different person.  I hope you have too.  And I thank all you for listening. Those who have been been with me since day 1, and those who jumped on board somewhere al...

Becoming your strongest self is more than sets and reps.  Today I'm going to share a few tips that are sure to elevate your life both in and out of the gym. Ready to look and feel better than ever? Press play, and discover the fountain of youth:  What's the best way to eat for health and performance? [2:10] How to look younger and live happier? [8:17] What are the keys to operating from strength a...

I hear people say all the time that they have a "time management" problem. You don't have a time management problem.   You overcomplicate things, entertain bullsh*t, and don't set boundaries...  You have a focus problem.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  Break free of mediocrity, make more money, improve your relationships, and become the man you're destined to be with today's Q&A.  Listen and...

Most men are cool with being the guy who wears a t-shirt in the pool.  They've accepted their average, beer-drinking, hotdog-eating, dad bod.  But you're not most men.  You're the man who takes his shirt off and inspires all the men around to step their game up (and has their wives wishing they were going home with you).  The man whose body is a reflection of the dominance he displays across all a...

How you show up, the decisions you make, how you make people feel... What you get from life is the direct result of how you choose to carry yourself.  And if you're not getting what you want out of life? Take notes.  I'm here today to help you double your income AND self confidence.  If I started my business today, here's what I'd do differently... [1:11] What are the biggest mistakes most new tra...

You can get jacked and lean without cardio.  I've done it. My clients have done it.  But does that mean cardio is pointless and should be avoided?  I've got you covered with the answer to that question, and more, in today's Q&A... How many cups of coffee is too many? [0:53] Is anaerobic work necessary? [10:49] What foods are ideal for reducing inflammation? [13:53] Does tempo matter when training?...

I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you unleash your strongest self! Get those notebooks ready, as my brother John Alvino and I will be dropping plenty of knowledge bombs on ya. You don't wanna miss a second of this one! Listen and learn:  Is the Mediterranean diet good for muscle growth? [2:59] How low should your resting heart rate be? [8:32] When is the best time to take an ice bath? [11...

It pains me to see and hear most of the sh*t floating around these days.  In fact, I say that 99.9% of the people on the planet are wasting almost every set they do.  Wasting damn near every workout. Every dollar of their gym membership. Every second of their time.  Look, if you're not training close to failure you're not gonna grow. But what does that look like? It's actually tougher than you thi...

I'm often asked about warmup sets.  Are they necessary? How many should you do? Do you need to do them before every exercise? How heavy should you go? How many reps? Should you be stretching? How long should your warmup last? All great questions. The answers aren't always straightforward and simple.  In this Q&A episode, I'll walk you through my warmup on a typical push day and give you the inform...

I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you get jacked, healthy, and live your best life.  Listen and learn: What are my favorite cable exercises, and what's the one piece of equipment every home gym needs? [0:38] Is there a way boost your immunity and get over sickness quickly? [5:02] What's the key to health and longevity? [7:59] Why I hate barbell back squats. [10:25] Can you train for fat l...

We all want to live longer, avoid metabolic diseases, think clearer, and perform better.  Today's guest, Dr. Latt Mansor, is here to help you do just that. As an expert in physiology and metabolism, he consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. He's the Research Lead at H.V.M.N. and holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford, an M.A...

Wanna build muscle and gain strength without the constant, nagging injuries?  Of course you do.  Training should make you feel better. Not beat you up.  So take notes as I've got 5 tips to help you prevent and eliminate injuries without sacrificing results. I'll also fill you in on a simple approach to nutrition, my thoughts on the latest studies, and more...  What are the 5 things you need to kno...

Years ago I ditched the straight bar in my training. My body has thanked me every day since.  But I get it. Most people don't want to evolve. "Arnold used barbells." Yup, and football players wore leather helmets with no face masks.  In this episode we'll discuss that, alternatives to overhead pressing, eating for size, hydrating properly, and... My #1 investment tip. Don't miss this one! Should y...

Marc Washington is the Founder and CEO of Supergut : the leading evidence-based nutrition brand designed to empower consumers to reclaim and sustain control over their bodies through the science of the gut microbiome.  Marc holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.S. from Princeton University and he launched Supergut to fix the broken food system and create alternative methods for indivi...

Bryan Ray is a dedicated family man and a true patriot. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army, most of which in Special Forces, has travelled the globe and gained a vast amount of experience leading teams through complex mission sets with strategic impact.  Now the Institutional and Government Sales lead at H.V.M.N. - Health Via Modern Nutrition , his passion for working with teams and improving per...

Anxiety is a silent killer.  It affects your body internally and externally. Mentally and physically.  And you could be killing yourself by following the commonly held fitness advice.  Ya boy doesn't want you out here killing yourself.  I need your hormones and libido on point. Cognitive function optimized. Immune system boosted.  Dominating across the board.  So press play and take notes. I've go...

Some evils in life are unavoidable.  Cardio doesn't have to be one of them.  In today's Q&A I'll fill you in on a few secrets to get the most out of your cardio sessions and more. Listen to find out:   What are my Top-5 cardio implements and how often should you be doing them? [0:35] Why having a protein shake in the morning may not be the best idea. [4:30] The harsh reality of being an entreprene...

I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you become your strongest self.  Listen and learn: Improve shoulder, lower back, and knee issues in just 10 minutes? [2:37] Do this if you wanna feel like sh*t. [7:33] Why you should be more like Stone Cold. [11:52] Back issues? Try this... [15:54] How I built a 7-figure business. [17:26] Sponsors BiOptimizers : Want an all-in-one solution to improve your...

Dr. Thomas Hemingway practices holistic and integrative medicine and is the host of the top-rated health podcast "Unshakeable Health". He's known for distilling the latest medical knowledge and science into digestible steps and his upcoming book, " PREVENTABLE! 5 Powerful Practices to Avoid Disease and Build Unshakeable Health " describes the foundational principles for creating lifelong health. H...

Censorship is at an all-time high in this country. The disinformation and "fake news" is prevalent.  Today's guest, Tony Brasunas, is here to expose the truth.  His new book, Red, White & Blind: The Truth About Disinformation and the Path to Media Consciousness , aims to help Americans defend our rights to Free Speech and a Free Press. And he's here today to share some of his research, inform you...

I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you level up your training, and get the body and life you desire. You submit the questions.  I've got the answers.  Listen and learn: 4 tips that will drastically change your training. [1:16] What you need to focus on as you get older. [5:30] The right way progressively overload with DBs. [7:42] The blueprint to dieting for weight loss. [10:00] One of bes...

We're only a few days into the new year. How are your resolutions holding up?  Are you already feeling overwhelmed? Disappointed by your broken promises?  You're not alone. It's easy to buy into the "new year, new me" mentality, try to change too many things at once, and end up right back in the same spot...  Tired, burnt out, and resultless.  But the year is still young. You've still got plenty o...

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained popularity in recent years.  But is it overrated?  What about the countless other concepts, theories, and methods in strength training? At times it can be hard to tell the real from the fake. Let's clear some of that up today. I had you guys send in your questions, and I'm here with my take on whether I feel these (and others) are overrated or under...

Do you include bodyweight exercises in your workouts? Should you? Can you maximize results by combining bodyweight training and free weights? Or should you be married to one?  I've got the answers to all of these questions in today's episode.  Listen and learn: Is there a difference between calisthenics and bodyweight training? [1:21] Bodyweight, free weights, machines: which provides the best sti...

You train your a$$ off in the gym. It's imperative that you only put the highest quality foods in your body.  Yet you're STILL not seeing the results you want.  Or maybe you like what you see in the mirror, but you constantly feel like sh*t...  Your joints are banged up, your energy and libido are low, your mood is all over the map. If any of this sounds familiar it could be because you're overloo...