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. You’ll learn how to train, eat and live your life according to the rules of millions of years of human evolution. I’ll reveal Renegade training methods that will build the muscular, athletic physique of a modern day gladiator. You’ll uncover the real truth about nutrition and learn why traditional forms of cardio, eating six times per day, cramming yourself with “performance enhancing” supplements and following the typical “bodybuilding diet,” is doing you far more harm than good.
Who Is Jason Ferruggia?
According to my mom I am handsome, witty and brilliant. The real truth is that I am a strength and conditioning specialist who has been working in the fitness industry for 17 years. Since 1994 I have owned and operated a private training facility in New Jersey, and currently split my time between there and Santa Monica, California. Over the years I’ve trained 700+ athletes from more than 90 different professional and NCAA organizations along with firefighters, police officers, military personnel, Hollywood stars and countless average Joe’s and weekend warriors. My methods have been featured in magazines such as Men’s Health, Maximum Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, MMA Sports, Shape, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Today’s Man and Men’s Fitness where I am the chief training adviser and have my own monthly column called The Hardgainer. I’ve also been a featured guest on radio and TV stations such as CBS and ESPN.
Beyond all that I actually practice what I preach, train hard, eat right, and am living” the life of my dreams” on my own terms every single day.
If that’s not enough and you actually still want more information about me, my background and even a list of my favorite things visit this page.
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 the typical fitness BS. I want to build the Renegade Nation to one million strong. The Renegade Method is currently being used by over 100,000 people worldwide… but that’s not enough. There are too many people out there being misled 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 and simplicity. 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 Way 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 and climb
• Play
• Spend more time (and train) barefoot
• Eat only organic, natural, unprocessed foods
• Practice intermittent fasting
• Drink lost 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?
Well, firstly, let me thank you for being here. I am truly honored that anyone other than my mom comes to my blog in the first place. Now that you’re here let me show you around a bit. Kick back and relax while one of our staff fitness models fixes you a drink before the tour begins.
I started this site in 2006 and have been packing it full of free information on a regular basis every since with weekly blog posts, interviews, product reviews, videos and more.
The first thing you should do is sign up for my free newsletter.
By entering your email in the box you will be immediately be sent a free 24 page ebook entitled Mass Building Sins. You will also 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. That will take you immediately to a page where you can download your free report.
Once you’ve signed up for the newsletter dive into the site and scour through our Popular Posts and Archives 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.
Join the Community
When you come across a post you like do me a favor and leave a comment. 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 like nothing more than 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.