The Jay Ferruggia Show

Max Casa, founder of Max Vitality , is a lifelong martial artist, performance coach, and master of sensory deprivation.  After countless health obstacles, he dedicated himself to finding the easiest and most effective recovery therapy. He found that through float tanks which not only healed his body, but enhanced his mind and deepened his spiritual connection. After experiencing the life-changing...

The difference between the reflection you see in the mirror, and the person you want to become, is the choices you make each day. Far too often I hear guys say they want to look like they're fresh out of NFL training camp when they take off their shirt. But they're eating and drinking like the junior varsity offensive line coach who still fantasizes about his not so glorious, glory days.  Your goa...

Chief Warrant Officer 2, Nick Lavery, is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces - commonly known as Green Berets - currently serving the United States citizens as a Special Forces Warrant Officer, Assistant Detachment Commander. Nick is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, and mission planning and execution; h...

I'm often asked, "what's the best training split?" The simple answer? The one you enjoy.  The split is meaningless if you're not locked in or are skipping workouts because you dread going to the gym. Now figuring out how to effectively design a particular program, maximize muscle growth, and minimize injuries? A little more complex. But I'm back with another Q&A where I break it all down for you a...

You've got questions.  And you know, I've got answers.  I'm back with another jam packed Q&A to help you live and train optimally, feel your best, and crush your goals. A few of the questions I address today are:  How can you avoid the inevitable elbow, forearm, and shoulder issues that come with chin-ups? [3:00] Can you make significant progress on a 4-day, push pull legs split? [7:20] What is cl...

Wanna know how to lose fat fast? I've got everything you need to know on today's episode.  We cover the exact details of training, cardio, diet, macros, what to eat, how to recover, daily activity, sleep, supplements and more.  If you're ready to finally see your abs and lose the love handles once and for all this is the episode for you.  **Get the workouts, diet, and coaching you need to get shre...

There's no easy route to success. Getting where you want to be in life requires that you show up every day and do the "hard" sh*t. Keep the promises you make to yourself and others. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Stop hitting the snooze button. Establish some life rules... Hold yourself to a higher standard.  The only thing holding you back from the life, body, bank account and whatever e...

Carbs are evil they say.  I say, nah.  The problem with a lot of people is that their metabolism is crushed due to a variety of things... Poor sleep, excessive cardio, too much stress, the list goes on and on.  **SHOCKING TRUTH** there is a way to eat carbs, gain size, feel better, think faster, AND get lean af. So listen up, because I want you to experience it for yourself.  How many calories do...

With a Master's degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, years of clinical trial experience at Beth Israel Deaconess and Massachusetts General Hospital, and a lead coordinator role for a $1 million IARPA study on cognitive enhancement, it's safe to say that Max Newlon knows a few things about the mind. The president of  BrainCO USA is here today to discuss their flagship brand, FocusCalm,...

Can you look like a superhero? A competitive bodybuilder? An all pro wide receiver? A middleweight fighter? If so, how? What kind of workout and diet should you follow? And how do your genetics play into that? I address that in today's episode and also answer your questions, including: What's my take on the animal based/ carnivore-ish diet? Are landmine exercises good for building muscle?  Is weig...

Michael Brandt is the CEO and co-founder of H.V.M.N. where the mission is to redefine the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity.  Their latest product, Ketone-IQ, unlocks the benefits of ketones. Delivering nature's superfuel - proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more - in one drink.  Michael, and his team, are committed to building what's next in human nutrition and h...

Jason has spent over 15 years training everyday athletes to become healthier, stronger, and better conditioned with his Conjugate x Conditioning method.  As a combat veteran, former gym owner, founder of Jason Brown Coaching, and author of "Lower-body Training" via Human Kinetics, Jason has the knowledge, systems, experience, and education to help you get better results. Jason is a regular contrib...

Determined to get fit in his 70s, the 80 year-old former Wall Street executive, best-selling author, social entrepreneur and global speaker, Jim Owen, inspires others through his fitness journey and in his recent documentary film, The Art of Aging Well.  Listen as we discuss: Why the cowboy code of ethics still matters today. [7:55] The keys to becoming a "super ager". [24:17] What you need not ov...

I go all in. 100%. No excuses. No bullsh*t.  And if you've listened to anything I've said or written over the years then you know I expect you to be doing the same.  But is the all-in approach the only way to get lean? Is there a way to get jacked without sacrificing EVERYTHING? Find out the answers to those questions and more in today's Q&A.  Do you have to completely cut out alcohol to get lean?...

State of Emergency! Our society is f*cked. And has been for years. Are you a part of the problem or the solution? Are you making excuses for everything in your life or are you stepping the f*ck up and doing the work needed to get what you desire? Are you sheepishly complying or are you standing up for what you believe in? Are you living your life with intent or are you drowning your sorrows in a b...

Ryan Obernesser is the CEO of O.B. Training Inc., Gym Profits LLC, and creator of the Take Back Your Life 6-Week Challenge program. Over the last decade, Ryan and his wife have built O.B. Training into a specialty training facility that transforms their client's minds, bodies, and lives. Having made multiple 6-figure profits, Ryan now coaches gym owners on how to add more clients, grow their busin...

Most people train for months, years, even decades without ever seeing dramatic gains.  This should sadden, sicken, and frustrate the f*ck out of you. All that time and effort for little to no progress.  That's because there are so many misconceptions and flat out lies about what actually produces results and qualifies as true progressive overload.  Today's episode is gonna help you stop wasting ti...

Is there a better pre-workout supplement than coffee? What exactly should you be eating pre-workout? Intra? Post? Is there a simple way to get jacked without obsessing over macros? The answers to these questions, and more, in today's Q&A.  The simplest approach to dieting [4:45] Everything you need to know about sled work. [9:15] The key to properly sequencing squats. [12:27] A quick trick to alle...

The path to losing fat and building muscle is likely the complete opposite of what you've read, heard, or seen on social media. Most of that stuff is horsesh*t. Having spent 30+ years in the game, I've seen what works. I've also seen what doesn't.  And I'm here today to shed some light on a few of the biggest misconceptions, and put you up on a few mistakes to avoid if you're looking to maximize m...

How are you showing up in your day-to-day life? Are people excited when you walk into a room? Does the energy immediately shift by your presence? Do you command respect, display authority, and attract winners? If not, it begins in the mirror. And I've got the advice you need to change it.  Listen as we discuss: Can you gain muscle without adding body fat? [2:10] 1 trick to make squats and presses...

It's tough to top iron therapy. That said, nothing I've found compares to this when it comes to health and happiness. You won't believe how this simple change can bring you health, wealth, and longevity. And it can be had whether you're in or out of the gym.  Listen and learn my key to happiness, the holy grail of training, the best dumbbell squat variations, and more, in today's Q&A episode.  Wha...

Are you training efficiently? Or are you like the countless others wasting time and energy every time you step into the gym? You probably fall in the latter if you're going at it on your own. And what's worse, you don't even know it.  Junk volume, poor exercise selection, and inadequate pre-workout nutrition are a few of the issues I've seen over the years. And I'm here to address those, and many...

Dr. William Davis is a preventative cardiologist and the author of the groundbreaking, #1 New York Times best-seller Wheat Belly.  Dr. Davis champions insights and strategies that empower individuals in health. And he's here today to discuss the ways you can reverse aging, increase muscle mass, prevent and reverse disease, and optimize your health overall.  You don't want to miss this one! Listen...

Work-life balance, virtue signalling... We're bombarded with these, and the many other, cultural "norms" on the daily. Well, I think they're all bullish*t. After listening, you will too.  Oh, and of course, we'll dive into some of your training questions to help you become the most dominant version of yourself both in and out of the gym. Listen and learn: How to master technique, and get strong as...

Looking to add more muscle? Of course you are, and I've got the one thing you need to do to maximize your gains. Arms not busting out your sleeves like you'd like? Got you covered there as well. Is the carnivore diet gonna get you your leanest? Want to live until 110? Should you incorporate deload weeks to maximize training?  I'm back at ya with the answers you need to get right for the summer in...