The Jay Ferruggia Show

I'm sure you've heard that progressive overload is the most important thing in strength training.  But you may be looking at it all wrong.  In fact, the common approach to progressive overload may be complete BULLSH*T. What?! I know. Put your pitch forks down. Before you crucify me and label me a charlatan, press play. You may be surprised.  Why does the commonly held approach to progressive overl...

Founder of  The Omnipotent  and ThroughConversation , Jean-Paul Gravel is a human potential coach, author, and speaker. For more than 18 years, his innovative approach has helped countless high-level achievers re-establish emotional health and inner strength, rekindle vibrancy and meaning in their relationships, and achieve peak professional performance.  As the preeminent master of omnipotence, h...

Most people waste years in the gym. Not only do they not get any leaner, bigger, or stronger but they destroy their joints and CNS while they're at it. Ouch. I've been there.  I've tried everything under the sun. Through thirty years of experiments - on myself and my clients - I've figured out what works and what doesn't...  These 5 common training myths simply don't work. In fact, they're likely...

Greg Scheinman is a performance coach, speaker, and bestselling author. As an entrepreneur he built and sold two successful businesses, and was a multimillion producer for one of the largest insurance firms in the US.  He's a husband, father, 2x winner of the D10 Decathlon, and is the founder and face of the Midlife Male; a media company that reaches a weekly audience of 15,000 high-earning men. ...

Are you frustrated by the lack of results you're getting in the gym? Putting in the time, the effort, the hard work, and not seeing the muscle gains you want?  Not sure what exactly you should be doing to change this with all of the contradictory information out there?  Well listen up, and make sure you're not violating any of these 5 training mistakes that are sure to kill your gains.  Sponsors O...

Have you ever wondered which is better: machines or free weights?  The answer isn't as straightforward as the internet may lead you to believe.  ... If you can decipher the countless differing opinions online.  Well I'm here today with the answers you need to know regarding when to use which, body part by body part, to help you build your best body ever.  Listen and learn: Machines vs. free weight...

From Thanksgiving to New Year's, the average person gains around 10 pounds of body fat.  You're not average.  You're not gonna let that happen again this year.  You're not gonna be one of the millions who waits until January 1st and their "new year, new me" bullsh*t.  I've got the blueprint for you to end the year on a high note, bring in 2023 feeling better than you've ever felt before, AND still...

Speaker, author, coach, creative disrupter, brand designer, relationship builder... Who is Steve Sims? Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine called him "The Real Life Wizard of Oz". He's spent 25 plus years as the "Mr. Fixit" to the richest people in the world. He's worked with and partnered with the top events in the world. And with his latest book, Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals...

Billy Bosch is a consumer products entrepreneur, most known for founding ICONIC Protein - a natural foods company specializing in premium, grass-fed protein products - which has grown into one of the largest natural protein supplement brands in the United States. Starting with a humble idea to create protein supplements free of hormones and unethical farming techniques, Billy has scaled ICONIC to...

Are you a sheep?  Or are you a lion?  Are you a leader, firm in your beliefs, committed to showing up and doing the hard work everyday? Or are you just another sheep in the herd, following the crowd, giving in to pleasure, and taking the path of least resistance? The current state of the world is fucked and we all owe it to ourselves, our families, to be our strongest if we're gonna stand a chance...

Don't have above average genetics? Bulk, cut, cut, bulk... You know the struggle.  I know the struggle.  I overcame shitty genetics, and a lot of my clients have as well.  So what's the key to adding size?  Listen to find out:  Bulking/Cutting - the backbone of great gains? [3:37] How to get maximal results from a 3-day split? [12:41] What does it take to build a badass gym? [19:18] Is the Iron Ne...

Today's guest, Dr. Jaime Schehr, is a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and nutrition and holds duel licenses as a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Dietitian - making her one of the few practitioners in the country with both.   Having received her undergraduate degree in health and nutrition, she pursued a masters in sports nutrition and ultimately her doctorate in integrat...

The U.S. supplement industry is worth over $35 billion.  The numbers are mind-boggling.  But is supplementation alone the key to fat loss, muscle building, and optimal health? And with everything that's out there, how do you know what's legit, what you should be taking, and why?  I've got the answers to those questions, and many more, in today's Q&A.  How do you become the man everyone aspires to...

I've got a challenge for you... Start treating your body like you would if you were a professional athlete.  It's easier than ever to have moments of weakness where you pick up the cheesecake, hit the snooze button, or default to the thousands of negative behaviors.  But it's time to take a stand. Stop letting yourself down, make the decision to live on 10, and then press play because I'm here to...

You guys continue to bring the heat with questions, and I'm back today with more of the answers.  Listen and learn:  How can you improve your mind-muscle connection when training back? [2:13] Should you be eating dairy? [4:24] What can you do to eliminate bloating? [6:10] What to do for a stronger, thicker back? [7:40] Tips for training through injuries? [10:18] My favorite exercises for improving...

There's a time and place for high volume.  ... In your car, listening to some '90s hip hop.  In the gym, though?  Not so much.  But how much volume is too much? How do you know if you're doing enough? And how do you differentiate between ramp up and work sets?  I've got you covered in today's Q&A.  Listen and learn:  What should you do to get the most out of your AM training sessions? [3:10] Are y...

You don't need to spend 3 hours a day in the gym to have a great physique.  Less is actually more most of the time.  I've seen countless guys get unbelievable results and be in and out of the gym in under an hour.  How?  I've got you covered on that, and much more, in today's Q&A.  Are pushups or presses better for chest development? [9:33] What are the best alternate uses for machines? [14:19] 5...

I can't overstate the value of connection.  Becoming a better communicator, connector, and building a network of contacts has changed my life and the lives of countless others.  It's a superpower.  If you've ever spent time with me in person you know what I mean.  I take it upon myself to get everyone engaged, laughing, and out of their own heads by starting up a game or asking a Top-5.  So I figu...

What are you committed to?  Becoming the best or your excuses? Are you inspiring others and making people better?  Or are you half-assing your way through life with no real purpose?  You've gotta go all in at whatever it is you do. It's not easy. I know. I deal with temptations, stress, and adversity just like you.  It's the choices you make daily that will determine whether you're able to rise ab...

What's the key to losing fat?  How about adding size and building muscle?  Is forearm training a thing?  What about Liver King... Legit?  You guys have questions, and I'm back at you live with the answers.  How should you eat to add size? [4:53] What to do about tiny forearms? [6:16] Are there any alternatives to sprinting? [9:25] What are my go-to fat sources? [10:22] Does losing weight simply co...

Are you among the millions of consumers unknowingly killing themselves with the products they use on a daily basis?  Probably. From deodorant to cleaning supplies, most products on the market contain garbage ingredients that are disrupting your endocrine system, increasing your estrogen levels, and exposing you to countless other negative effects that are killing you softly.  On today's episode, I...

You don't have to look very far to find a bunch of overrated, gimmicky nonsense.  From fitness to society. The world is full of bullsh*t.  But, it's not all bad.  There are quite a few underrated things that often get criminally overlooked.  So I decided, why not play a little game of under or overrated to settle the score and clear the air? Tune in to find out my thoughts on everything from tartu...

Progressive overload is the key to getting the results you desire in the gym and actually changing your physique. But what exactly does that mean?  And what's the best way to go about it?  I've got you covered on all of that, and much more, in today's Q&A. Questions answered include:  What's the foundation for successful training? [2:51] Should your training method be based on your chronological o...

Getting shredded is hard.  It's also quite simple.  With the proper training program, macros, and recovery it simply comes down to putting in the work.  That's the challenging part. Waking up every f*cking day determined to crush it and dominate.   The easy part?  The split, the diet, the methods. And I've got you covered on those here today. Are you making this mistake when calculating your macro...

Questions. Answers. White walls. Wait, what?! Yep. We're covering everything you need to know to become unf*ckwithable in ALL aspects of your life in today's Q&A.  What's the ONE THING you can do to make more money, get in better shape, and live a more fulfilled life? [4:40] Dealing with knee pain? Try this. [16:17] How much muscle can you really put on in a year? [17:28] What's the best way to st...