What’s up, Renegades? I’m coming at you for another Q&A episode with more thoughts on training, business, and life. One thing I noticed is how much these answers reflect changes in my mindset. For example, you guys wanted to know my stance on deadlifts for size, strength, and athletic performance. What I think today is very different from what I did ten years ago. The same goes for the way I handle money and approach my day-to-day goals. Muhammad Ali has a great quote that summarizes… continue reading.

If you’re not moving forwards, you’re moving backwards. My buddy, and today’s guest, AJ Roberts is always on the move onward and upward. A former World Record holding powerlifter, AJ has been inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and has years of experience leading 7-figure businesses. His list of accomplishments looks like that of three people put together. Why? He never stops climbing to the top. Neither should you. As soon as you reach a new level, look for the next way up. Whether it’s networking, coming up with ideas, setting goals, or getting out of your comfort zone,… continue reading.

You must strive to make the world a better place. Doing so comes from improving yourself and the environment. Being a fit, smart, high-performing human is awesome. But at what expense? If you leave a trail of pollution and an enormous carbon footprint, are you making a positive impact? Seek to combine your ideal lifestyle with eco-friendly choices. To help you with this, health and wellness expert, Gillian Mandich, is here to talk sustainable living. A Yoga TuneUp Coach and former fitness competitor, Gillian is currently pursuing her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science. She also hosts a successful… continue reading.

I used to have crippling social anxiety. I was shy, couldn’t talk to people, and was a horrible communicator. But that could not be further from the person I am today. Whenever you feel this anxiety around interactions, you tend to think about how horrible things are for you. “Why do I have to be so shy? I hate it.” And beyond the emotional distress, you will never forge meaningful relationships. As bad as it is for you, it’s just as bad for the people you interact with. If you bring this anxiety to the conversation, there will be nothing… continue reading.

Brad Pilon and I continue our discussion as the conversation shifts away from The Protein Myth and Intermittent Fasting and towards training, business and happiness. Not only does Brad have a wealth of knowledge on all things fitness and nutrition, but he has also built an incredibly successful online business while staying true to his values. In addition to telling you about his recent thoughts on training, Brad was kind enough to share some valuable lessons on productivity and personal development. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for Brad, and this conversation has only added to… continue reading.

What’s up, everyone? I just got some incredible news that I had to share with all of you. Combating the lack of access to clean water is a huge passion of mine, and back in September, we ran a Charity Water campaign alongside my 40th birthday. I am still blown away by your support, which helped raise $30,000. You guys are amazing. There was so much energy around this campaign that Scott Harrison, Charity Water’s Founder & CEO, was kind enough to come on the podcast and talk about building a start up, developing leadership skills, and generating support… continue reading.

The only way to reach your full potential is to simplify your focus. Here’s how you’ll do it. Write down all of your responsibilities. I mean everything you do on a weekly basis. Go down that list and cross off all that you can outsource. Chip away at the list so that you only have one thing you focus on each of the 4 pillars: Your personal development Your physical training Your business Your relationships You may think you have to do tons of little duties each week. False. We live in the digital age of connection. There are dozens… continue reading.

Before he appeared on the Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black, or ABC’s How to Get Away With Murder… And certainly well before he ever stepped on the Oscars red carpet, Matt McGorry was a respected fitness trainer in New York City. He competed in powerlifting, with a best deadlift of 576 at 198 pounds, and got completely shredded for a bodybuilding contest. At the age of 28, Matt has hustled and worked his way to great success in two different industries. That’s something anyone can respect. I’ve had known Matt for a while but hadn’t talked to… continue reading.

I’m always looking for the best diet to optimize health, performance, mental clarity, and body composition. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with trusted nutrition experts about the best way to eat, and today’s guest, Brad Pilon, is at the top of my list. Brad is the author of industry leading books like Eat Stop Eat and How Much Protein, and has devoted his career to helping people take a simple, effective approach to fat loss and muscle gain It’s always an information packed conversation when Brad is around, so you won’t want to miss this two-part… continue reading.

In this latest episode, I’m back with another listener Q&A. I appreciate everyone who reached out with feedback on their preferred length of the show. Most of you said you liked them around 30 minutes long. I’ll mix it up a bit from time to time but we will try to keep them shorter for you. Today, I discuss the single most important reason why I train, a simple pre workout warm up routine that will bulletproof you against injuries and enhance your performance. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: A simple pre-workout warmup that will enhance your performance and bulletproof you… continue reading.

We’re back with another listener Q&A episode of the Jay Ferruggia Show. On this podcast I delve a little deeper into the recent Breakthrough weekend that went down in Santa Monica, discuss a rarely discussed way of learning and improving retention and talk some training and nutrition. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: The best thing about attending a Renegade Breakthrough weekend The #1 way to learn anything My biggest takeaway from the Breakthrough event Does fruit really make you fat? 6 things you must do every morning to ensure success How to adjust your diet for maintenance mode My favorite Pearl… continue reading.

Guest Post By Chad Proud When I signed up for the inaugural Renegade Live event back just before Christmas I really had no idea what to expect or to hope for. In fact, I almost didn’t sign up at all. When I opened my e-mail and read the invitation the “Resistance” as Steven Pressfield would call it crept in. “That would be nice.” “I don’t have enough money right now.” “Would I have enough vacation time?” “Who’s going to take care of the dog?” After doing some research and realizing that it wouldn’t actually be that expensive, I said “fuck… continue reading.

On today’s podcast, we’ve got author and food researcher, Fred Kaufman. Fred has written about the global food crisis, GMO’s and the economics of international food production for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker and many other publications. Fred is a brilliant guy and brings a different look at food production on the local, national and global level. This episode will definitely make you think twice about what goes in your grocery cart. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: Why the price of wheat ensures national stability How the lack of regulation in financial markets impacts food production The origins… continue reading.

Guest post by Stuart Mullins This weekend was the first time Jay’s message sank in with me. He has talked for years about he was a shy, skinny fat, D student kid that had giant failures. And that he got to where he is today by implementing certain daily habits, reading, and then practicing what he learned. It wasn’t until I watched him in person that I really got it. Yes, Jay is a larger than life character. He has command and presence. At a table full of guys, the waitress talks to him first. People naturally fall behind him… continue reading.

One of the greatest things about having a podcast is that I get to shine the spotlight on some amazing people. Last week, I caught up with my long time friend, Craig Ballantyne. Many people don’t know it but Craig was instrumental in helping me get started with my online career over a decade ago. Today, he runs multiple companies, is a sought after speaker and a personal development icon. He achieves more in the first four hours of his day than many can do in twelve. How, you ask? We discuss all that and more on this episode of… continue reading.