The Jay Ferruggia Show

My lifelong friend Mike DeSanti joins me on the podcast today to talk about personal development and unleashing your best self. Today's topics include... 2:20: Shout outs to the awesome listeners of Renegade Radio including recent prize winners 3:30: The biggest lessons from the recent Renegade Strength Camp 7:24: Mike talks about his sweat lodge experience with recent podcast guest Jim Smith 13:30: What's difference between religion and spirituality? 16:14: The most profound impact of meditation 19:28: Here's what happened when I had some edible weed before going into the float tank 21:58: "We live in a society that's the same as waking up on Las Vegas Blvd." 26:40: Mike and I discuss why we have never gravitated towards religion 31:00: How to handle the negativity and tragic events in the world 33:09: "The gifts you have to give to the world are only valuable if you open them." 37:43: What does it take to really be happy in life? It's not what you think 42:00: Why you must have a support system of accountability behind you 44:14: How to finally stick to habits and avoid "falling off the wagon" for the rest of your life. 48:50: Which knee and elbow sleeves do I wear? Plus, a rant on looking like a leader 55:55: My top 5 favorite hip hop groups of all time 57:34: What's on my current training list? 58:41: Mike's best tips for beating anxiety 1:01:30: Essential habits and skills for being a modern man 1:06:30: Why the scarcity mindset will sabotage your success 1:15:44: A potent reminder that it's never too late to get better and that you'll never peak if you don't believe you will. If you want more form Mike,you can reach him at Mike@authenticselfhealing.com and check out his website www.TheVitalGuide.com This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episdoe, fitness and nutrition expert, Yuri Elkaim, joins me on the show today to discuss everything you can think of in regards to health and nutrition. Today's topics include… 1:55: What does Yuri eat on a day to day basis? 4:00: Yuri's experience as a raw vegan, and why he started eating meat again 7:50: What are the biggest nutrition mistakes people make? 14:20: Should you eat pancakes for dinner? Yuri's answer may surprise you 18:51: The real secret to understanding your optimal nutriton strategy 21:05: The downsides of trying to get incredibly lean and shredded like models on Instagram 23:51: Yuri's food cycling approach for losing fat and getting healthy 31:38: What are Yuri's top foods? 34:10: What are the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar? 35:00: The three biggest problem foods for health and body composition 38:21: What's the simplest change you can make to your diet to get more energy? 40:13: How to equip your home with soaps and cleaning good that don't harm your health 45:33: Yuri's new product, Healthpreneur, and why he created it 49:40: The 4 W's of creating a successful health business If you want more from Yuri, check out his website and follow him on Twitter (@Yelkaim) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/yurielkaim1). And if you're in the health and fitness industry, don't miss the opportunity to work with Yuri in his new platform Healthpreneur at www.healthpreneurgroup.com/ This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episode, bodyweight training expert Danny Kavadlo joins me on the podcast once again to discuss his new book, Street Workout: A Worldwide Anthology of Urban Calisthenics and answer your listener questions 0:00: An introduction to Danny's new book and stories of their childhood scrapping in the streets of NYC 7:43: How Street Workout is different from the Kavadlos' previous books 11:04: How Danny mixes basic strength training into his calisthenic training 14:40: Opportunities to hang and train with Danny and Al while the promote Street Workout 15:38: Trading stories about the golden eras of professional wrestling 21:34: What non-fitness skills are Danny and I working on? 25:00: Danny's biggest life lesson since the last time he and I spoke 29:04: How do Danny and I define success? 31:35: Why I try not to pay attention to too much stuff on social media 32:27: The importance of experience in becoming a great trainer and coach 37:17: Is it possible to gain muscle with only 4-5 hours of sleep per night? 39:44: How Danny's training principles have evolved over the years 44:05: What's the best way to approach a cheat day or refeed day? 46:09: Danny and I talk about our tattoos and the effect they have had on our lives 59:00: :How to transition away from a soul sucking corporate job and into personal training 1:02:38: What to do when you have moments where you lack motivation and have self doubt? 1:05:35: How to progressively overload bodyweight exercises. 1:08:25: What's better? Bodyweight only or bodyweight and dumbbells? 1:14:30: How to strengthen your wrists, ankles, and neck If you want more from Danny, be sure to check out his website at www.DannyTheTrainer.com and find him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DannyTheTrainer And keep up with all of his seminars, articles, and book releases at www.DragonDoor.com This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this QnA episode, Jack and I answer your listener questions and talk about some of the most common questions in training. Today's topics include: 0:25: The music genre that makes me want to headbutt someone 3:41: iMessage auto-corrects that only meatheads will understand 5:40: Shout out recent iTunes reviews winners. Be sure to listen so you can claim your free t shirt 10:24: The diet mistake that always leaves me with low energy 13:32: A detailed explanation of my current nutrition plan on the #GenXMassQuest 19:54: How to properly warm up to your first working set 21:34: My favorite workout trick to increase my strength on top end sets 26:26: The proper way to choose your working weights for every exercise 27: 56: When you should and should not go to failure 30:12: What to do if you aren't feeling it when you get to the gym 31:32 Is overtraining real? 37:19: How to adjust your training when doing martial arts 39:29: Why most people fail to accomplish their goals and what you can do to avoid that failure 41:34: How I keep my marriage healthy and my life balanced 45:42: The best approach to squat and deadlift with achey knees 46:32: What's the single greatest exercise for traps hypertrophy? Go to www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com for workouts, coaching from Jack and I, and exclusive, behind the scenes access to my life. This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

#104: Gettin' Diesel With Smitty In this episode, my good friend world renowned strength coach, and founder of Diesel Strength & Conditioning, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins me for a conversation on training, nutrition, and life. Jim is one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, and this discussion will show you why. He has an unbelievable amount of knowledge to share and I can't wait for you to hear it all. Today's topics include... 1:36: A new way to use deep breathing to enhance performance 7:23: The benefits of cryotherapy 20:10: Uncommon solutions to elbow pain and why pulldowns can be a better exercise than chin-ups 27:16: The reason barbell movements are a problem for so many lifters 35:23: How older guys need to sequence their workouts for optimal progress 40:09: What's the best rep range for single leg exercises? 42:37: Is it possible to get jacked without touching a barbell? 49:15: Smitty's favorite new shoulder exercises 59:44: Sample workout templates and programming the big lifts 1:11:45: Similarities between mine and Smitty's blood work and how we're addressing it 1:21:55: How Smitty built his fitness business at 3:00am every day 1:33:38: The tipping point for Smitty's training career 1:35:26: A recap of Smitty's sweat lodge experience with former podcast guest, Mike DeSanti and long time Renegade, Chris Yoz. 1:50:00: Closing thoughts on personal development If you want more from Smitty, be sure to check out his website www.dieselsc.com and follow him on Twitter (@dieselsc) and Instagram (@Smitty). This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episode, Team Renegade Coach and future physician, Jack Penner, joins me to discuss the results of my recent blood work, and solutions to common nutrient and hormone deficiencies. We discuss... 0:30: An overview of today's show and why I wanted to finally get blood work done 1:41: How to identify Vitamin D deficiency and why it's best to supplement with a Vitamin D/K2 combo 8:38: The most common nutrient deficiency that you must address 14:11: How to properly supplement with magnesium 16:31: Common causes of magnesium deficiency 16:54: The downsides of drastically decreasing your red meat consumption 20:57: Anti-oxidant effects of carbohydrates and other unknown benefits of carb consumption 24:48: All about adrenal hormones and what "adrenal fatigue" really means 32:27: The optimal plan to reduce stress and restore proper adrenal function 34:02: How to improve your sleep 36:21: My history of thyroid problems and what fixed it 39:35: My current diet, supplementation, and training regimen 47:16: Why I have decided to increase my protein intake 49:00: Announcing the GenX Mass Movement If you want to work directly with Jack and I, check out the Renegade Strength Club for training and nutrition coaching at www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com And if you're interested in live, in-person coaching, come to the life changing Renegade Strength Camp in sunny Santa Monica, CA on July 22nd-24th. Go to jasonferruggia.com/renegade-strength-camp/ for all the information about the event and how to attend. This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around.

In this Q&A episode, I take on your listener questions and discuss… 0:01: The next Renegade Strength Camp in Santa Monica, CA 2:38: Are low reps effective for size gains? 4:33: What's the optimal weekly training schedule? 6:16: The myth of low carb diets for fat loss and performance enhancement 9:45: My definition of fitness 10:46: The Renegade way to succeed with women 11:35: Proper rest periods and cardiovascular training for improving your conditioning 21:32: The counterintuitive way to manage your cravings and avoid overeating 23:48: My closest friends in the fitness industry and how we help each other succeed 27:06: The most important factor for staying consistent with your training 33:08: What are the best rep ranges for different body parts? 43:20: Why I hate free-styling my training and go into every workout with a plan 44:56: How to gain weight if you have a lightning fast metabolism 48:26: Is steady state cardio ever the best approach for fat loss? If you're interested in coming to the next Renegade Strength Camp in Santa Monica, CA on July 22nd-24th, then submit your application at www.JasonFerruggia.com/apply We only have a handful of spots left, so get your application in as soon as we possible and we will get back to you with details on the event. This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I do a deep dive into one of the most important topics for any guy who wants to make long term progress and stay jacked well into his 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. 2:38: Is training hard and staying injury free a myth? 3:52: The optimal pre-workout warm-up 4:53: Do you need to train in protective gear like sleeves, wrist wraps, or a belt? 7:54: How to properly control the weight on every rep 10:04: The proper range of motion for maximal size and strength gains 12:21: Should you always do explosive reps? 16:40: Why higher frequency training is a bad idea for long term health 20:22: Generating maximal tension on every rep and why it's important 21:14: The best exercise order for training your upper and lower body 27:22: How often do you need to deload? 28:43: The safest exercises for each body part 38:31: Nutrition and supplement tips for long term injury prevention This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. Also, be sure to check out Thrive Market. Shopping for healthy food can burn a hole in your wallet and waste your time. Luckily, the crew at Thrive Market lets you pick up high quality food at wholesale prices and get it delivered right to your door. No more crazy price hikes or long lines. Go to jasonferruggia.com/thrive/ to claim your free tub of some of the highest quality coconut oil around. To work with me directly and get coaching from the experts on Team Renegade, oin the Renegade Strength Club crew at www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

Renegade nation, we made it. Episode 100. Thank you to all the listeners who have made this possible. To celebrate this milestone, Team Renegade Coach, Jack Penner, is here to take me through 60 questions on training, happiness, and life. 1:00: Updates on my recent blood work and an inside look at my vitamin and hormone levels 5:24: Favorite strength training exercise? 5:46: Favorite body part to train? 6:03: Favorite conditioning exercise? 6:14: Biggest mistake guys make that prevents them from gaining muscle? 6:25: Biggest mistake people make that prevents them from losing fat? 6:50: Some tips for preventing knee injuries. 7:12: What's on your current training playlist? 8:21: What are the most dangerous exercises? 9:00: Are there any exercises everyone should do? 10:38: Is stretching a waste of time? 11:50: Foam rolling- good or bad? 14:02: Best exercise to improve grip strength? 14:10: Best tip to avoid injuries? 14:14: The most important training tip for guys over 40? 14:47: How much time do you personally spend on mobility? 16:25: What don't you like about the fitness industry? 19:39: If you could train with anyone who would it be? 19: 42: If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead who would it be? 21:05: If you could have one superpower what would it be? 21:36: Who is someone you admire? 22:16: Favorite movie? 22:39: Favorite TV Show? 23:01 Favorite comedian? 23:06: Favorite band? 23:10: Best concert you've ever been to? 25:08: Favorite band or artist to train to? 25:11 Favorite song to train to? 25:28: If you wake up in a foreign land tomorrow with no money and don't know anyone how do you make money? 26:42: What's the single biggest life lesson you've learned in the last 3-4 months? 27:40: What's your biggest weakness? 28:14: What's your greatest strength? 28:21: What do you struggle with? 30:21: What's something you've stopped doing that has made a huge positive difference in your life? 31:57: Most important traits you seek out in someone you'll be in a relationship with? 33:24: Favorite quote? 33:38: Favorite vacation spot? 34:06: Favorite kind of food? 34:49: What would be your one go to cheat meal? 35:34: What would people be surprised to know about you? 36:17: Who are some of your biggest mentors? 40:54: What are you really grateful for right now? 41:16: If you only have one month to live what are you going to do? 42: 53: Can you talk about the meaning of your tattoos? Do you have plans to get more tattoos? If so, what and where? 44:36: When did you lose your hair? Did you try to combat the loss with Rogaine or anything? 47:24: How often do you drink? 48:21: What is your drink of choice? 49:12: How often do you eat some weed? 50:42: Biggest business lesson you'd want to go back and share with your younger self? 51:42: Biggest business lesson you've learned this year? 52:31: True or false: it's not what you know but who you know? 53:25: Favorite cliché that's true? 53:38: Least favorite cliché 53:47: Favorite curse word? 53:52: Favorite dance move? 54:01: What's your biggest regret or one thing you would change if you could do it over? 56:01: Lessons you've learned from Bronx? 59:40: How do you define Renegade? 1:00:27:How would you like to be remembered? This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. For more help with training and becoming the strongest version of yourself, come work with Jack and I in the Renegade Strength Club. You'll get the support, coaching, and accountability you need to get in the best shape of your life. Join the Renegade Strength Club crew at www.RenegadeStrengthClub.com If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.

In this episode I take you guys through what's been going on recently here on the West Coast and tackle more of your listener questions including… 0:39: Shout out to all the supporters on social media 1:21: My recap of the Prophets of Rage concert 5:01: What will happen to our friendship if you lack passion 6:40: Remembering Muhammad Ali 7:31: My thoughts on Narcos and Walking Dead 12:05: Podcast questions I'm not gonna answer anymore 14:17: Making a positive impact on the obesity epidemic 17:42: Healthy eating on a low budget 18:11: Gaining muscle and staying lean in your 60s 22:08: Training your abs with lower back problems 24:16: How long does it take to see physical changes when you start training? 25:56: What should a full body workout look like? 28:21: How to jump higher and get more explosive 31:29: Getting rid of your pot belly and using HIIT properly 35:39: Rotating exercises for more strength gains This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%. If you have other questions you want me to answer, you can send them to podcast@jasonferruggia.com Thank you for listening.