I do not propose to weary you with strange expressions and scientific language.”
-George Hackenshmidt, The Way to Live, 1908
What You’ll Get From This Website
As a reader of this website you’ll discover how to take control of your health and fitness and why all the mainstream BS will never help you get the kind of results you’re after.
You’ll learn how to train, eat and live your life according to the rules of millions of years of human evolution.
You’ll uncover the real truth about training and nutrition and learn why bodybuilding workouts, traditional forms of cardio, eating six times per day and cramming yourself with “performance enhancing” supplements and following the typical is doing you far more harm than good.
Who is Jason Ferruggia?
Strength coach. Author. Lecturer. Adventure addict. Old school hip hop fan. Minimalist. Chief Rocka of The Renegade Nation.
For more detailed info and my full bio click HERE.
My Mission
My primary mission with this blog is to empower you with the knowledge to transform your body, change your life and break free from all the bullshit that pervades the fitness industry.
I want to build the Renegade Nation to one million strong.
There are too many people out there being misled like lambs to the slaughter, and I want to save them time, money, frustration and unwanted health risks.
I want to help them avoid the same mistakes that I made.
I’m pushing for a return to the golden era of Physical Culture…
When men were still men and trained accordingly…
When gyms had no machines, no mirrors and no aerobics classes…
When people ate wholesome, natural foods that didn’t come from a box or a bag…
When people were concerned with more than just the false appearance of fitness, but rather true functional strength and radiant health…
Who is This Site For?
It’s for Renegades who want more out of life than most people are willing to settle for.
For those who want to live according to their own rules and don’t always adhere to societal norms… It’s for people who want to reach the highest level of physical fitness, while also enjoying a greater sense of fulfillment and success in every aspect of their lives.
I should note, however, that if you take life too seriously, don’t have a sense of humor or are easily offended then you might not enjoy your time here. I’m just sayin…
In a Nutshell, What is Your Overall Fitness Philosophy?
My philosophy is based on minimalism, simplicity and old school Physical Culture.
I look to evolution to guide my training and nutrition principles and base all of my recommendations on how human beings are designed.
I loathe overly complicated, “sciency” training and nutrition protocols and prefer to keep things simple.
The basic tenets of The Renegade Method are the following:
• Perform short, intense workouts 4-6 days per week
• Lift heavy things
• Do as many advanced bodyweight and gymnastic exercises as possible
• Perform daily mobility & flexibility work
• Avoid machines at all costs
• Sprint, jump, crawl, carry, drag and climb
• Play
• Spend more time (and train) barefoot
• Eat only organic, natural, unprocessed foods
• Practice intermittent fasting
• Drink lots of pure water and little else
• Take a good superfoods packed greens supplement daily
• Get lots of sleep and relaxation
• Get ample amounts of sunlight
• Meditate
• Don’t get too stressed out or take things too seriously
• Make plenty of time to have fun and enjoy life
How Should I Use This Website?
The first thing you should do is sign up for my free newsletter.
By entering your email in the box you will receive weekly updates with all kinds of cool tips, tricks and updates. On top of that you will also get subscriber only discounts on products as well. I promise never to spam you or overfill your inbox with junk.
If I do you have my permission to slap me across each cheek with a dead fish.
After you enter your email address in the box below you will need to check your inbox and click the link to confirm.
Once you’ve signed up for the newsletter dive into the site and scour through our Popular Posts where you’ll find all kinds of info on building muscle, losing bodyfat and improving your athletic performance.
Another thing you’ll probably want to do is subscribe to my RSS feed since I don’t always send an email every time I update the site. Doing that would be a great way to make sure you don’t miss anything new.
And if you’re looking for any kind of equipment, supplements, food suppliers, cookbooks or anything else of the sort be sure to check out our Resources page.
Join the Community
When you come across a post you like do me a favor and leave a comment and hit the LIKE button.
I’d love to hear from every single member of the Renegade Nation and truly value your opinion. I also want everyone to feel at home here and feel free to speak up whenever they want.
I read every single comment posted and will always do my best to respond. So join in on the conversation and let me know what you think.
Also, once or twice a year we’ll be running transformation contests and I’d love to have as many of you participate as possible. That always intensifies the competition and makes it more fun.
If you find that you enjoy the content on the site I would be sincerely appreciative if you’d pass it on to friends, family members and co workers.
I know my name is impossible to spell and pronounce (for the record it’s fer-oo-jee-a) so I’ve redirected a few other web addresses here to make it easier.
If you give anyone the following addresses they will be redirected here:
www.RenegadeStrengthCoach.com
www.RenegadeForLife.com
www.TheRenegadeLife.com
Success Stories
On our Success Stories page you can read about people from all over the world who have used The Renegade Method to transform their bodies and better their lives.
I’d love nothing more than to hear your story or see your before and after pictures.
After trying out The Renegade Method for just 30 days I guarantee that you will build muscle, lose fat and gain strength.
And when you do I want to hear about it.
So please send me your story and before and after pics, if you have them, to info@jasonferruggia.com with the subject “Success Story.” If it’s okay with you I’ll post it here on the site. If not just let me know and I’ll keep it to myself. Either way I’d love to hear from you.
Connect With Me
I would love to connect with each and every member of The Renegade Nation on as many levels as possible.
So please join me on Facebook and Twitter for daily training tips, updates, pictures, motivational quotes, informational and entertaining links, discount offers, random musings, bad jokes and other wacky hijinks.
And check me out on YouTube as well for regular video updates.
Thanks for reading.
Enjoy the site…
28. Nov, 2011
at 6:24 pm #
I really like this site so far. I just found it today. I’m sooo exhausted with bodybuilding crap and a zillion different complicated ideas about muscle building methods. I’ve checked out so many books, mags, online articles and youtube vids that in over a decade of having total passion for fitness I still consider myself a beginner. I even studied fitness in school for a year but still got way too distracted by the muscle media. I tried training like Arnold and Ronnie and Dorian. I’m finally waking up a seeing that I’m not one of those guys and I need to train like Nick Kardamis. I just need some guidance on how to make the most out of these initial months from here out. Thanks for your imput, I really appreciate it. PEACE!
16. Dec, 2011
at 11:11 am #
Jason, loving the site and have followed you for over a year now. keep up the good work. I think there is a typo (in a nutshell section). it currently says drink lost of pure water. I believe you mean lots of pure water. Loving your style.
Peace.
21. Dec, 2011
at 11:34 am #
Thanks guys
26. Dec, 2011
at 7:23 pm #
Keep up the great work !
28. Dec, 2011
at 11:55 pm #
Dear Jason,
I am lucky, that i found your website.
I would like to get started with your Rengade Program. I am living in India. I f you want i can send you my Pictures. I want to start exercising. My Body weight is 180 Lbs. I would like to reduce about 20 Pounds. And Gain Muscle. I have never done Weight Training Before. Please make a schedule. And I am ready to pay your charges.
Regards,
Harpal S.Sarna
29. Dec, 2011
at 11:52 am #
Hi, Jason.
My son and I are fitness freaks. My son Chris introduced me to your website, and I have ordered the Triple Threat program. So far I love it! However, I would like to know what is the process and cost for training at the Renegade Gym in New Jersey.
I’m taking a couple of months off from work in 2012 to focus on my fitness & martial arts goals, and would love to train full-time at your gym.
Thanks.
Mike Jones
04. Jan, 2012
at 6:32 pm #
Hey Jason.
I really like the website, I just came across it doing some web surfing. I’ve become very interested in old time strength training and physical culture recently, and I’m sure I will be visiting your website frequently. I like your no nonsense approach to strength, health and fitness, an I would consider you a modern day Sandow.
Keep up the gret work brother!
John.
07. Feb, 2012
at 11:12 am #
John,
That’s a huge honor. Thanks so much.
19. Jan, 2012
at 11:32 am #
sign me up!
19. Jan, 2012
at 6:23 pm #
Please sign me up for your newsletter
22. Jan, 2012
at 4:49 pm #
Look forward to becoming a member of your army……I’d appreciate the newsletter.
Great work.
Matt
23. Jan, 2012
at 3:18 pm #
Have read through your site, and I´d love to become a Renegade Army member.
But I´m a 50+ female, have been working out (running, swimming, lifting weights)
practically nonstop since I was 18. But it seems like you´re really targeting males and their specific muscle-gaining training needs. How about the fit, not-yet-grandam´s like me? Luv your site!
07. Feb, 2012
at 11:11 am #
Absolutely, Marlise. The site is geared towards males but females with your attitude and willingness to train Renegade Style are always welcome.
Thanks for being here!
05. Feb, 2012
at 12:00 pm #
Thanks for the opportunity to learn as much as I can, can’t wait to check out the mass building sins and hopefully join the inner circle soon. Thanks again.
07. Feb, 2012
at 11:10 am #
Thanks, Eric. Looking forward to it.
06. Feb, 2012
at 8:40 am #
Solid. Refreshing. Hype-less. Thanks.
07. Feb, 2012
at 11:05 am #
Thanks, Jen. Appreciate it.
07. Feb, 2012
at 11:20 am #
The newsletter sign up is back up and working again. Scroll up and you’ll see it.
12. Apr, 2012
at 6:07 pm #
Either Im a blind idiot or the newsletter sign up is no where on this site…lol…how do I sign up for the newsletter?! Thanks!
09. Mar, 2012
at 2:32 pm #
Love the site and the sense of humor. Will be checking back frequently and ordering the book. Bare minimum it will be a good read!
10. Apr, 2012
at 8:49 am #
@Heather- Thanks a lot, I appreciate the support.
08. Apr, 2012
at 10:52 am #
Looking forward to exploring this site! Was lead here via Ben Bruno’s blog.
11. Apr, 2012
at 2:31 am #
Just been turned onto your site by a power athlete here in the UK, loving everything I’ve seen so far. Can’t wait to start transforming…
19. Apr, 2012
at 11:18 am #
Thanks for reading!
11. Apr, 2012
at 8:19 am #
I’m a female who has been lifting for about 2 years now with no real results. Would this program work for me.
11. Apr, 2012
at 6:21 pm #
helluva website! great information! Renegade Diet is awesome and currently killing Renegade Basics workout in the Minimalist training ebook! Looking to kill every program you have!
19. Apr, 2012
at 11:19 am #
Thanks a lot, Isaac! Glad to hear it.
11. Apr, 2012
at 7:00 pm #
been working out and running for 4 months with OK results. I kept feeling like there is something better out there. My brother suggested I check out your site and I am very excited. I feel like these are the answers I’ve been looking for
19. Apr, 2012
at 11:19 am #
sluggz- They are. We can get you to your goals. Keep me posted.
12. Apr, 2012
at 8:02 pm #
Hey Jason. Got your ebooks, Minimalist Training, Triple Threat Muscle, and Muscle Gaining Secrets. Enjoy your training approach, and have trained in similiar ways in the past always with pretty good results. Especially agree with your approach to training the more advanced trainee with ramping up the sets to a top set with a back off set sometimes. I am 50 years old and have been training for 34 years and ramping up has worked well for me. In the last two years I have played with sets across. Although my strength endurance improved my absolute strength dropped off quite a bit. This sucked! Unfortunately I rarely read anything that calls for ramping the sets to a top set in the current literature. As you suggest sets across is mostly for beginners. I couldn’t agree more. BTW since doing the sets across approach for two years I had to go for physical therapy for my shoulder. I have bone spurs and arthritis now in my left shoulder. Thanks to what I now believe (thanks to your writings) is over training when using sets across for someone as advanced as I am. Keep writing good shit and you’ll find my email here for your newsletters (can’t wait to get them).
19. Apr, 2012
at 11:20 am #
Steve- That’s great to hear. Working up is the way to go.
12. Apr, 2012
at 11:12 pm #
17 year old female, weight lifting good or bad idea? I’ve never got into it before as everyone says I’m too young and it will stunt my growth, is this true and is 17 old enough to start pumping some heavy iron instead of coaches saying lifting 3kg dumbells hundreds of times to gain strength at my age is the only right way??
19. Apr, 2012
at 11:21 am #
Alicia- You should definitely be lifting weights. We always start our female athletes out at about 13 or 14. It will do wonders for you.
14. Apr, 2012
at 11:05 am #
Hi Jason,
Love the site and info. I recently purchased the Muscle Gaining Secrets book and info. I also got the MGS advanced muscle guide. I have been training very seriously for 12 years now, including 5 years of college football in the Big Ten (where most of the stuff we did closely follows your program). However, most of your writing and program is written for and geared towards beginner to intermediate trainees. Moreover, you state several times throughout the guide that once you have many years of serious training you can do other programs and use an upper/lower body split every other day (lifting 4-6 times per week).
I guess I’m a bit confused as to what you would recommend someone who has been doing this at a very serious level for over ten years. Should I still follow the MGS advanced muscle guide (3 workouts per week) or do you have another option for more experienced lifters?
Thanks,
Anton
16. Apr, 2012
at 3:46 pm #
Jason,
Let me just say thanks for you and your staff’s incredibly quick response to my issue of losing access to my copy of The Renegade Diet. In less than 30 minutes you guys had me back up and running-hell I was still in the process of my Military Press Ladders when I decided to look back at my emails-there was already a response and my problem was fixed. I am completely impressed! I look forward to completing my rereading of the Renegade Diet- thanks again for a great job on both the book and the customer service! Oh well-got to get back to those Military Presses!
Chris Ash
22. Apr, 2012
at 9:46 am #
hai iam your fan please give me for bodybuilding vedios