The Jay Ferruggia Show
Episodes
Overcoming Addiction & Dominating Life w/ Bryce Henson
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Henson is a fitness expert, coach, author, inspirational leader, and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp - the world's fastest growing fitness bootcamp fra...
Stop Training Like This
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've cracked the code to getting lean. And it doesn't include MetCon, AMRAP, or any type of circuit training. In fact, you can get lean without any ...
The Most Important Thing in Life
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't call it a comeback! Your boy is back in Cali, fired up, and a million times happier than I've been years! If you've ever listened to the show, y...
13 Commandments of a Razor Sharp Mind
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The decisions you make impact more than your income, physique, and relationships. They have a powerful influence on your mental state. You may thi...
Is Fat Your Key to Getting Lean?
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A simple tweak to my fat intake led to me getting lean for the first time ever. This same adjustment is getting my coaching clients results like thi...
You're Not Inspiring Anyone... That Changes NOW
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're doing yourself, your family, and every f*cking person in your life a disservice if you're not inspiring and uplifting everyone you come into co...
The One Exercise You Should Be Doing Every Week of the Year
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's one exercise that you should be doing every week of the year. It'll strengthen your lower back, abs, and glutes while improving your posture...
This Decision Helped Me Unlock My Full Potential (And It Will for You Too)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a simple decision that forced me out of my comfort zone, crushed my self-limiting beliefs, and helped me build the body, mindset, and life I d...
Are You Making These 3 Common Mistakes Too?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a lagging muscle group, your training may not be the problem. Chances are, it's not your diet or recovery either. "Then what's the pro...
2 Red Flags That the Way You're Training Sucks
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in need of a deload week? Constantly swapping out exercises? Should you be? Press play to find out why the answers to these questions are ...
This is What Iron Paradise Looks Like
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expecting to get jacked in your basement with a bar, some dumbbells, and bodyweight is like expecting to win the lottery. Sure, it could happen, but...
9 Things You Should Never Do to Lose Fat
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being physically soft says that you're mentally and emotionally soft. It says you can't be trusted. That you're undisciplined and have no self-contro...
30+ Years of Training in 30 Mins (I Put in the Time So YOU Can Get the Results)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm pulling back the curtain today and sharing with you how my training has evolved over the years, what's been proven to work, and what will likely g...
What You Need to Know to Dominate in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'll be giving you a few tips to help you dominate in the gym, office, AND bedroom. I look and feel better than ever at 48. And I've helped c...
Are You Eating As Clean As You Think?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition can be a complex subject. But it doesn't have to be. Today I'm breaking down what I eat in a day, whether nutrition labels matter, and a f...
If I Had to Pick ONE Rep Range For EVERY Exercise, It'd Be This
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another powerful episode to help you avoid injuries, optimize your training volume, AND get lean. There aren't many "bad" exercises. B...
These Simple Training Tweaks Took 20 Years Off My Age
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you could look, and feel, your best... Regardless of your age. No expensive drugs. No social media bullsh*t. No excruciating, 2-a-day...
9 Keys to Winning Your Day
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm giving you the morning routine that will leave you winning all day, every day. In order to become your strongest, most elite self you've ...
13 Life & Fitness Lessons From 500 Episodes
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm condensing 500 episodes worth of knowledge down to 13 lessons that will dramatically improve your fitness, mindset and life. I've learned a...
The Fountain of Youth Formula
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming your strongest self is more than sets and reps. Today I'm going to share a few tips that are sure to elevate your life both in and out of t...
Stop Doing THIS and Watch Your Income, Relationships, and Confidence Grow
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hear people say all the time that they have a "time management" problem. You don't have a time management problem. You overcomplicate things, ent...
5 Keys to Getting Ripped for Summer
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most men are cool with being the guy who wears a t-shirt in the pool. They've accepted their average, beer-drinking, hotdog-eating, dad bod. But y...
I Regret Not Learning These Life and Business Lessons Sooner
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How you show up, the decisions you make, how you make people feel... What you get from life is the direct result of how you choose to carry yourself. ...
Is Cardio Pointless?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can get jacked and lean without cardio. I've done it. My clients have done it. But does that mean cardio is pointless and should be avoided? ...
#494: How to Unleash Your Strongest Self
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you unleash your strongest self! Get those notebooks ready, as my brother John Alvino and I will be droppin...
#493: I HATE Training Like This
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It pains me to see and hear most of the sh*t floating around these days. In fact, I say that 99.9% of the people on the planet are wasting almost ev...
#492: How to Get the Most Out of Your Warmup Sets
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm often asked about warmup sets. Are they necessary? How many should you do? Do you need to do them before every exercise? How heavy should you go...
#491: Why High Rep Sets ARE Effective
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you get jacked, healthy, and live your best life. Listen and learn: What are my favorite cable exercises...
#490: How to Prevent Metabolic Diseases w/ Dr. Latt Mansor
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to live longer, avoid metabolic diseases, think clearer, and perform better. Today's guest, Dr. Latt Mansor, is here to help you do just...
#489: How To Eliminate Injuries, & Why Studies Suck
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna build muscle and gain strength without the constant, nagging injuries? Of course you do. Training should make you feel better. Not beat you ...
#488: Why I Don't Use Barbells
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago I ditched the straight bar in my training. My body has thanked me every day since. But I get it. Most people don't want to evolve. "Arnold...
#487: Heal Your Gut - The Key to Transforming Your Health w/ Marc Washington
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Washington is the Founder and CEO of Supergut: the leading evidence-based nutrition brand designed to empower consumers to reclaim and sustain co...
#486: Life Lessons from U.S. Special Forces Member, Bryan Ray
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Ray is a dedicated family man and a true patriot. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army, most of which in Special Forces, has travelled the globe ...
#485: Top 10 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is a silent killer. It affects your body internally and externally. Mentally and physically. And you could be killing yourself by followin...
#484: How to Get the Most Out of Cardio, Protein Shakes for Breakfast, and Unlocking Your Ultimate Superpower
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some evils in life are unavoidable. Cardio doesn't have to be one of them. In today's Q&A I'll fill you in on a few secrets to get the most out of...
#483: How I Built a 7-Figure Business, Approaching the Unknown, & a Quick Fix for Back Pain
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you become your strongest self. Listen and learn: Improve shoulder, lower back, and knee issues in just ...
#482: Prevention Over Prescription w/ Dr. Thomas Hemingway
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Thomas Hemingway practices holistic and integrative medicine and is the host of the top-rated health podcast "Unshakeable Health". He's known for ...
#481: Divide and Conquer - Are You Falling Victim to the Propaganda? w/ Tony Brasunas
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Censorship is at an all-time high in this country. The disinformation and "fake news" is prevalent. Today's guest, Tony Brasunas, is here to expo...
#480: If I Started Training Today HERE'S What I'd Do Differently
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another powerful Q&A to help you level up your training, and get the body and life you desire. You submit the questions. I've got the ...
#479: 9 Tips for Your Best Year Ever
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're only a few days into the new year. How are your resolutions holding up? Are you already feeling overwhelmed? Disappointed by your broken promi...
#478: Overrated/Underrated: Fasting, Overhead Pressing, Blood Flow Restriction, & More
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained popularity in recent years. But is it overrated? What about the countless other concepts, theorie...
#477: Combining Bodyweight Training & Free Weights for the Best Results
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you include bodyweight exercises in your workouts? Should you? Can you maximize results by combining bodyweight training and free weights? Or shoul...
#476: Top 7 Ways To Boost Recovery (Build Muscle Faster)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You train your a$$ off in the gym. It's imperative that you only put the highest quality foods in your body. Yet you're STILL not seeing the results...
#475: The Unpopular Reality Of Progressive Overload
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've heard that progressive overload is the most important thing in strength training. But you may be looking at it all wrong. In fact,...
#474: How You Can Reach Unimaginable Levels of Success w/ Jean-Paul Gravel
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of The Omnipotent and ThroughConversation, Jean-Paul Gravel is a human potential coach, author, and speaker. For more than 18 years, his ...
#473: WARNING: Don't Buy Into These 5 Training Myths
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people waste years in the gym. Not only do they not get any leaner, bigger, or stronger but they destroy their joints and CNS while they're at it...
#472: Redefining the Midlife Male w/ Greg Scheinman
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Scheinman is a performance coach, speaker, and bestselling author. As an entrepreneur he built and sold two successful businesses, and was a mult...
#471: 5 Reasons You're Not Gaining Muscle
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated by the lack of results you're getting in the gym? Putting in the time, the effort, the hard work, and not seeing the muscle gains y...
#470: Machines vs. Free Weights: The TRUTH About What's Better, When & Why
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered which is better: machines or free weights? The answer isn't as straightforward as the internet may lead you to believe. ......
#469: How to Lose Fat During the Holidays
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Thanksgiving to New Year's, the average person gains around 10 pounds of body fat. You're not average. You're not gonna let that happen again...
#468: How to Achieve BIG Goals w/ Steve Sims
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker, author, coach, creative disrupter, brand designer, relationship builder... Who is Steve Sims? Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine called him "T...
#467: Building a 7 Figure Health Brand w/ Billy Bosch
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Bosch is a consumer products entrepreneur, most known for founding ICONIC Protein - a natural foods company specializing in premium, grass-fed p...
#466: Are You a Sheep? Or Are You a Lion?
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a sheep? Or are you a lion? Are you a leader, firm in your beliefs, committed to showing up and doing the hard work everyday? Or are you j...
#465: Should You be Bulking & Cutting?
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have above average genetics? Bulk, cut, cut, bulk... You know the struggle. I know the struggle. I overcame shitty genetics, and a lot of my...
#464: Optimize Your Health w/ Dr. Jaime Schehr
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Dr. Jaime Schehr, is a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and nutrition and holds duel licenses as a Naturopathic Phy...
#463: How to Become the Man People Aspire to Be, The Best Time to Train, and Your Guide to Supplementation
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. supplement industry is worth over $35 billion. The numbers are mind-boggling. But is supplementation alone the key to fat loss, muscle bu...
#462: Are You Up to the Challenge?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a challenge for you... Start treating your body like you would if you were a professional athlete. It's easier than ever to have moments of...
#461: How to Break Frustrating Plateaus
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You guys continue to bring the heat with questions, and I'm back today with more of the answers. Listen and learn: How can you improve your mind-...
#460: Are You Doing Too Much Volume? Or Not Enough?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a time and place for high volume. ... In your car, listening to some '90s hip hop. In the gym, though? Not so much. But how much volum...
#459: How to Get a Great Physique With Only 30 Mins in the Gym
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to spend 3 hours a day in the gym to have a great physique. Less is actually more most of the time. I've seen countless guys get un...
#458: The Best Home Gym Equipment
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can't overstate the value of connection. Becoming a better communicator, connector, and building a network of contacts has changed my life and the...
#457: How to Build a Jacked Back, Grow Your Triceps, and Leave a Lasting Legacy
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are you committed to? Becoming the best or your excuses? Are you inspiring others and making people better? Or are you half-assing your way t...
#456: Do Calories Really Matter?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the key to losing fat? How about adding size and building muscle? Is forearm training a thing? What about Liver King... Legit? You guys...
#455: WARNING: These Household Items Are Killing You
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you among the millions of consumers unknowingly killing themselves with the products they use on a daily basis? Probably. From deodorant to clea...
#454: Underrated/Overrated - Squats, Frequency, Kettlebells, Fasting & More
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to look very far to find a bunch of overrated, gimmicky nonsense. From fitness to society. The world is full of bullsh*t. But, it's...
#453: What Is Progressive Overload and Why Should You Care?
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Progressive overload is the key to getting the results you desire in the gym and actually changing your physique. But what exactly does that mean? A...
#452: Avoid These Mistakes If You're Looking to Get Shredded
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting shredded is hard. It's also quite simple. With the proper training program, macros, and recovery it simply comes down to putting in the wo...
#451: How to Become Indispensable, Eliminating Knee Pain, and Does Soreness Matter?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions. Answers. White walls. Wait, what?! Yep. We're covering everything you need to know to become unf*ckwithable in ALL aspects of your life in ...
#450: Why You NEED Sensory Deprivation In Your Life with Max Casa
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Max Casa, founder of Max Vitality, is a lifelong martial artist, performance coach, and master of sensory deprivation. After countless health obstac...
#449: How To Get Chiseled Abs, Thrive Through Uncertainty, and The Top-5 Exercises for Bigger Biceps
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between the reflection you see in the mirror, and the person you want to become, is the choices you make each day. Far too often I hear...
#448: The Warrior Mindset w/ Green Beret, Nick Lavery
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Nick Lavery, is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces - commonly known as Green Berets - currently ...
#447: The Perfect Training Split to Get Strong & Shredded
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm often asked, "what's the best training split?" The simple answer? The one you enjoy. The split is meaningless if you're not locked in or are ski...
#446: The Insider's Guide to Optimal Strength Training
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've got questions. And you know, I've got answers. I'm back with another jam packed Q&A to help you live and train optimally, feel your best, a...
#445: 30 Days to Ripped
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna know how to lose fat fast? I've got everything you need to know on today's episode. We cover the exact details of training, cardio, diet, macr...
#444: How to Build Confidence, Fix a Broken Metabolism, and Stay Lean For Life
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no easy route to success. Getting where you want to be in life requires that you show up every day and do the "hard" sh*t. Keep the promises y...
#443: How to Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Fat and Maintain Muscle
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carbs are evil they say. I say, nah. The problem with a lot of people is that their metabolism is crushed due to a variety of things... Poor sleep...
#442: How to Be Cool, Calm and Collected with Max Newlon
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a Master's degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, years of clinical trial experience at Beth Israel Deaconess and Massachusetts Genera...
#441: How to Maximize Your Genetic Potential
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you look like a superhero? A competitive bodybuilder? An all pro wide receiver? A middleweight fighter? If so, how? What kind of workout and diet ...
#440: Fire Up Your Brain Speed w/ Michael Brandt
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Brandt is the CEO and co-founder of H.V.M.N. where the mission is to redefine the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity. Th...
#439: How to Optimize Your Training w/ Jason Brown
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason has spent over 15 years training everyday athletes to become healthier, stronger, and better conditioned with his Conjugate x Conditioning metho...
#438: How to Become a Super Ager w/ Jim Owen
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Determined to get fit in his 70s, the 80 year-old former Wall Street executive, best-selling author, social entrepreneur and global speaker, Jim Owen,...
#437: How to Eat More, Drink Alcohol, AND Get Lean
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I go all in. 100%. No excuses. No bullsh*t. And if you've listened to anything I've said or written over the years then you know I expect you to be ...
#436: Stop Being a B*tch
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
State of Emergency! Our society is f*cked. And has been for years. Are you a part of the problem or the solution? Are you making excuses for everythin...
#435: How to Grow Your Gym and Make More Money w/ Ryan Obernesser
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Obernesser is the CEO of O.B. Training Inc., Gym Profits LLC, and creator of the Take Back Your Life 6-Week Challenge program. Over the last deca...
#434: The Only Way to Actually Transform Your Body
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people train for months, years, even decades without ever seeing dramatic gains. This should sadden, sicken, and frustrate the f*ck out of you....
#433: Pre-Workout Supps, Pain-Free Pressing, and Dieting Made Easy
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better pre-workout supplement than coffee? What exactly should you be eating pre-workout? Intra? Post? Is there a simple way to get jacked ...
#432: The One Mistake to Avoid in Your Fat Loss Journey
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The path to losing fat and building muscle is likely the complete opposite of what you've read, heard, or seen on social media. Most of that stuff is ...
#431: How to Instantly Improve Your Confidence
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you showing up in your day-to-day life? Are people excited when you walk into a room? Does the energy immediately shift by your presence? Do y...
#430: The #1 Key Ingredient to Health & Happiness
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's tough to top iron therapy. That said, nothing I've found compares to this when it comes to health and happiness. You won't believe how this simp...
#429: The Cheat Code for Getting Jacked & Lean
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you training efficiently? Or are you like the countless others wasting time and energy every time you step into the gym? You probably fall in the ...
#428: Optimizing Gut Health w/ Dr. William Davis
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. William Davis is a preventative cardiologist and the author of the groundbreaking, #1 New York Times best-seller Wheat Belly. Dr. Davis champion...
#427: Myth of Work-Life Balance, My Current Training Split, Virtue Signalling 24/7
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work-life balance, virtue signalling... We're bombarded with these, and the many other, cultural "norms" on the daily. Well, I think they're all bulli...
#426: How to Build Big Arms, High Carb vs. Low Carb, When to Take a Rest
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to add more muscle? Of course you are, and I've got the one thing you need to do to maximize your gains. Arms not busting out your sleeves lik...
#425: Best Workout For Fat Loss, Building Muscle on a Tight Schedule, Training When Sick
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm slaying some sacred cows, like I normally do. I'm also sharing my thoughts on overrated exercises, things I've changed my mind on,...
#424: Do Pull Ups Suck, Is 1 Set to Failure the Best Way to Train, Is Stress Killing Your Gains?
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pull ups are on every top 10 exercise list out there. But does that mean they're really that great? Are they building your back or destroying your sho...
#423: How to Develop Lagging Muscle Groups, Increase Mind-Muscle Connection, and Improve Your Pressing
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You asked the questions, I've got the answers! Ready to obliterate obstacles, set PRs, and get shredded for summer? Well, listen up as I answer: ...
#422: 3 of the Best Life Tips You'll Ever Hear
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're satisfied living a life filled with mediocrity, this episode isn't for you. In favor of the participation trophy mindset? This episode isn...
#421: How to STOP Wasting Time in the Gym
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sadly, most people waste the majority of their best training years. And they end up with nothing to show for it. No appreciable amount of muscle. No v...
#420: Get Jacked w/ Calisthenics Plus Weights ft. Danny Kavadlo
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kavadlo is one of the world's leading authorities on calisthenics, nutrition, and personal training. Put simply, he knows how to help people...
#419: Why 99% of People Who Work Out Fail Miserably
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't do another rep until you listen to this episode. Seriously. Not a single one. I'm not exaggerating at all. You'll thank me after. I pr...