The Jay Ferruggia Show

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#404: How to Build Muscle: The Essential Guide with Sal Di Stefano Nov 24, 2021

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Sal Di Stefano is a personal trainer, co-founder of Mind Pump Media, and co-host of Mind Pump Podcast. He is also the creator of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS Fitness Products). Sal is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic and insecurity based to one based in self-love and self-care.

Key Takeaways:

Breaking down the Resistance Training Revolution. [9:20]
How did resistance training become the most stigmatized and misinterpreted form of exercise? [13:11]
Of all forms of exercise, THIS is the worst. [17:17]
Are there any benefits to doing cardio? [19:55]
I'm 40+ and have let myself go... How do I get lean? [23:07]
The one skill almost everyone has, and how it should be utilized. [24:25]
Increase your training efficacy with this simple mindset adjustment. [28:17]
We talkin 'bout practice!? [32:47]
Balancing intensity and volume - is there an optimal rep range? [38:52]
Muscle memory: real or gimmick? [44:47]
Why proper resistance training is superior to stretching for functional flexibility. [51:35]
The root cause of most injuries and the role mobility plays. [53:37]
Are you viewing progressive overload incorrectly? [58:07]
Wanna optimize your body? Don't overlook these forgotten factors. [1:02:17]
Three highly effective ways to shift focus from restrictive diets to behaviors, and the benefits of doing so. [1:05:32]
A few tips to consider for optimal gut health. [1:12:27]
When it comes to recovery NOTHING compares to THIS. [1:14:47]

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#403: How to Build Mental Toughness & Resiliency with Lauren Johnson Nov 12, 2021

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"Mental toughness is accepting your reality, and choosing your response. It doesn't mean you have to like your reality… It means that you're accepting it, and when you accept it, you can do something about it."

Lauren Johnson, former Mental Performance Coach for the New York Yankees, is responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support.

Lauren also trains military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting. Lauren's practical, straight-forward advice and mental performance strategies help individuals develop mental toughness so they can perform at their best regardless of circumstance.

Key takeaways:

Lauren's journey from running her own consulting business to working with the Yankees. [10:55]
Two great ways to grow your network and build clientele. [13:35]
Must-read books to boost your relationship building skills. [15:53]
A day in the life of a professional baseball coach. [20:05]
Three questions you must ask yourself in order to increase self-awareness. [26:05]
What is mental toughness, and how do we become more resilient? [29:28]
The ONLY thing to focus on daily. [32:25]
The quickest way to change yourself, and your life. [35:53]
Highly recommended activity to remove anxiety, and increase productivity. [40:00]
How the "nice guy" syndrome holds men back from achieving their potential. [45:25]
The difference between being a thermometer and being a thermostat. [49:10]
Short-term results are like… donuts? [50:53]
The formula for overcoming self-limiting beliefs. [56:29]
The power of pressure. [1:01:53]

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#402: 7 Reasons You're Not Losing Fat Nov 02, 2021

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Let's face it, most people are fat. Say what you will. I call it like I see it.

And, even if you're not actually obese, chances are you're not as lean as you want to be.

Being overweight not only crushes your self-confidence and diminishes your zest for life, but it's also incredibly unhealthy. It puts you at risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and a host of other mostly preventable illnesses.

Everywhere you look there's an ad for some newfangled exercise device, "miracle" diet or latest and greatest supplement that promises to get you lean and ripped.

Deep down, you already know the truth…

It's mostly bullshyt, hype and gimmicks.

So, what should you do? That's what this episode of Renegade Radio is all about.

I'm gonna teach you why you've been unable to lose fat no matter how hard you've tried.

Even better, I'm gonna tell you exactly how to supercharge your metabolism, shed your spare tire, love handles and man boobs and create a lean, hard physique.

Ready to get ripped once and for all?

Let's f*cking go!!

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#401: STOP Doing This If You Want Pain Free Shoulders Oct 29, 2021

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Shoulder pain is very common in almost everyone who lifts. But it doesn't have to be that way. There's a smarter way to train. You only get one set of shoulders so it's a good idea not to wreck them.

In this episode I'm going head to toe to break down each and every single exercise that may be causing your shoulder pain. Some of them are unknown shoulder destroyers that you'll want to avoid. Others just require a very specific form tweak to ensure your long term shoulder health.

Grab a coffee and a notepad, sit back and listen. Then let me know how much better your shoulders feel in a month.

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#400: How to Find Your Purpose Oct 22, 2021

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"The reason that most businesses do not grow and scale fast, or scale at all, is that the owner thinks that they can do it better themselves… That is the challenge for most small business owners, and why they can't get over the hump."

CEO/Founder of Groove Life, Peter Goodwin, is a husband, father, and adventure guide who realized his adventure-inspired lifestyle demanded gear that could keep up. After selling The General Lodge - a wilderness retreat that he built with his own hands - Peter founded Groove Life from a desire to design premium, innovative adventure products that are backed by unbelievable customer service.

Born in an Alaskan garage, Groove Life now employs over 170 people and produces adventure-inspired outdoor lifestyle product lines with well over 100,000 five-star reviews.

Key takeaways:

The transformative power of being in nature. [5:30]
Bear sleeping? [9:28]
Peter's journey to finding his purpose. [12:36]
Looking to sell a product online? Here's the formula. [16:38]
The best way to differentiate yourself in a competitive market. [19:58]
How shifting your thoughts will open the door to success. [22:04]
The process of eliminating self-limiting beliefs, and the power of the mind. [25:53]
What is the meaning of life? [32:22]
The terrifyingly uncomfortable, but necessary, thing we should all be doing at least once a year. [38:48]
What's next on the agenda for Groove Life? [43:15]

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#399: How to Boost Your Cognitive & Sexual Function Oct 15, 2021

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"The world is more and more toxic each month, each year, now since the Industrial Revolution. When you start to look at this from a macro and micro perspective, I see why this is such a problem… All you have to do is deplete one mineral and now your body's working harder to keep your blood clean and alkalized. It's a wonder to me that we do as well as we do; based on how much our body has to work to keep us healthy."

Barton Scott is a chemical engineer, who combined his background with his experience as a nutritionist and researcher, and founded Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people combat the stressors of daily life, the toxicity of the modern world, the utter lack of nutrients, and the mineral absorption issues that we all face, and he has made it his mission to reduce suffering by increasing the public's understanding of the human body's interrelationships.

Key takeaways:

The biggest issue with most supplements on the market today. [5:00]
How important is it to avoid heavy metals, and what are the steps we need to take to minimize their negative effects? [9:08]
The most valuable, affordable, and actionable method of testing for mineral deficiencies. [14:25]
Why blood testing falls short. [16:07]
If you're taking high doses of Vitamin D without this mineral, you could be doing more harm than good. [20:28]
Exactly how much Vitamin D should we be taking, what's the optimal time to take it, and how do we ensure activation? [23:24]
Is adding salt to water recommended? How much? [30:45]
Do mineral deficiencies play a role in ADHD? [34:14]
Is coffee bad? [38:42]
Which minerals are key for maximizing men's virility? [40:16]
Why it's not possible to achieve complete balance from diet alone. [45:40]
Barton's Top-5 bio-hacks for optimal health. [51:50]

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#398: How to Get Fit After 40 Oct 06, 2021

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Discover the biggest mistakes that hold you back from building the body you want. If you're sick of rocking the dad bod, dealing with chronic joint pain, having low testosterone and lagging energy levels, this is the episode for you.

I'll share the critical components that HAVE to be part of any over-40 transformation program. Ignore them at your peril!

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#397: How to Make More Money Oct 05, 2021

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"You can't afford it because your mindset isn't programmed yet. Whatever you ask of life, life will grant you. But the second you start questioning it, it throws you right back to the beginning and you've got to relearn the whole cycle again."

From pro-snowboarder, to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor.

With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be, his success and national acclaim have come in large part to what he's learned through seeking a better way to wealth creation and preservation.

Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier, and his success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and real estate transactions.

As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host who has delivered the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom to over ten thousand Americans.

Key takeaways:

How Chris turned the dot-com recession into a multi-million-dollar empire. [5:02]
The kiss of death for business owners and what you need to learn to avoid it. [10:35]
The one thing wealthy people understand that the average person doesn't. [17:35]
What do you hate doing? That's where you should start. [19:50]
The implications of the hustle, and the power of the word "NO". [22:55]
Not sure what you should focus on? This exercise will help… [25:50]
The single MOST important investment you can make. [31:32]
Do this, and become the most valuable person in the room. [35:35]
The way money works: what most people don't know. [42:57]
The ultimate investment, and the lie people tell themselves which is holding them back. [54:05]
Is investing in stocks foolish? [56:11]
Chris' keys to becoming a more charismatic and engaging speaker [59:39]

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#396: Fix Your Gut and F*ck Like a Porn Star Sep 22, 2021

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"I believe that, over the next 10 to 15 years, this is going to be one of the biggest sciences in the world; about how we rebuild people's digestive systems because we've altered them so much with the modern diet."

President of BiOptimizers and three-time Canadian Natural Bodybuilding Champion, Wade Lightheart is one of the world's premier authorities on natural nutrition and training methods.

Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition and exercise which have sold in over 80 countries. Wade is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.

Listen as we discuss:

Wanna know how to turbocharge every metabolic and health function in your body? Here's how. [5:15]
The difference between looking healthy and BEING healthy. [7:20]
An impact of lockdown that no one talks about. [11:05]
I started taking a probiotic, and it caused me to break out. Is this normal?! [13:45]
Which is more important, gut bacteria or overall diet? [15:40]
Why managing stress is one of the most important things we can do. [17:40]
Modern agriculture has stripped this essential mineral from the soil… and THIS is why you should care. [21:20]
Lacking libido? Here's what you need. [28:40]
Are you unknowingly altering your (and your children's) brain physiology and chemistry for good? [34:40]
Wade's philosophy: "First in class, best in class, or don't do it." [43:10]

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#395: Success Secrets the Government Doesn't Want You to Know Sep 10, 2021

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"Just because you're on a path, doesn't mean you should walk it. And just because you're good at something, doesn't mean you should do it… The difference between you and me is I'm actually living my dream, and you're just dreaming one."

Zander Fryer, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and world traveler, isn't just a corporate dropout. After leaving a successful corporate career at the age of 27, Zander started his company, High Impact Coaching, to inspire and provide entrepreneurs with the tools to create success in their businesses.

From nearly going broke, to generating a six-figure coaching business in less than four months, Zander's training now impacts over 50,000 people in 22 different countries and at more than 300 organizations.

In this episode I sit down with my man Zander to discuss the essential life skills you need to succeed in 2021… and beyond. We also discuss his upcoming book, "Sh*t You Don't Learn in College," and he provides some of his best tips to help you find your purpose and create a thriving business.

Listen as we Discuss:

How to use the principles of AA to cope with the insanity we call 2021. [5:40]
Zander's secret to increased daily focus and positivity. [7:40]
Why investing in your body is one of the best investments you can make. [13:20]
A counterintuitive approach to sustained energy, focus, and cognitive enhancement. [16:30]
How did he go from quitting his job to building a six-figure coaching business in less than four months? [20:15]
Why viewing debt as a "risk" could be holding you back from achieving your greatness. [26:25]
The UGLY TRUTH about college. [32:15]
The user's manual for your brain: four fundamental tools to help you live a fulfilled and purpose-driven life. [39:45]
Want clarity around your purpose in life? Here's how to get it… [47:10]
The biggest fear we deal with today, and what we can do to combat it. [54:40]
Big picture tactics that will contribute to your personal and professional success. [60:45]
"You're not good enough, yet, but you can be." How to separate yourself from your competition. [67:20]

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