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The Jay Ferruggia Show
Hosted by Jay Ferruggia · EN
If you're a high-achieving man over 40, who wants to get ripped, build muscle and be fully optimized, this is the premier show for you.
Known as "The Transformation King", Jay Ferruggia has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry. He's a trusted advisor to WWE, UFC, MLB, NFL, LiveStrong, Schwarzenegger, and Fortune 500 companies. And there's no one better at helping midlife men make identity-changing transformations.
You'll learn simple, cutting-edge strategies that will help you finally build the body you want… and keep it for life.
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Why Your Network Determines Your Net Worth (And How to Level Up Fast) w/ Kenny Santucci
Mar 1701:26:48Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. In this episode, we're talking fitness, business, and life with my good friend, Kenny Santucci. With over a decade of experience, Kenny has made himself known as one of New York City's top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. He's a brand ambassador, fitness entrepreneur, gym owner, and event creator known for building high-performance communities and connecting top-level talent across industries. Listen as we pull back the curtain on how he was able to build multiple businesses, create a powerful network of high-level performers, get into the best shape of his life, and more... It's not what you know, it's who you know... [5:30] How to AI-proof yourself and your business. [11:25] What it takes to elevate your brand and create meaningful partnerships. [33:30] Two things you must avoid if you want to progress. [54:16] The power of taking the minimalist approach to life. [1:17:11] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →Supercharge Your Energy, Cognitive Function, and Recovery with Ketones
Mar 1000:55:39Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Today I'm joined by metabolic scientist Dr. Latt Mansor to discuss all things ketones. Latt holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics from University of Oxford and is the Research Lead at Ketone-IQ; a performance nutrition and metabolic health company. His work has helped shed light on the role ketones play in cognitive function, physical performance, and metabolic health. And he's here to share how they impact recovery, mental clarity, and energy production. We also dive into their role in heart health, metabolic disease, brain function, and more. Find out why ketones are called "nature's superfuel", and how you can use them to supercharge your health, in today's episode... What impact do ketones have on appetite, strength, and recovery? [6:23] Pre or post workout: When is the best time to take ketones? [13:17] Is combining carbs with ketones the optimal performance strategy? [15:07] Ketones vs. stimulants... What's the difference? [20:04] Can ketones treat heart failure and cardiovascular disease? [23:34] Carbs, processed foods, genetics... What really causes insulin resistance? [30:36] What are the physical performance benefits of taking ketones? [39:48] Can they reduce the effects of traumatic brain injuries? [45:32] Sponsors AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →Low Or High Reps: Which Actually Builds More Muscle?
Mar 300:32:44Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Is there an undisputed champion of rep ranges? Do macros matter if you only eat single ingredient foods? Could one change be all you need to dominate in your career, relationships, and life? Get the answers to these questions, and more, in today's Q&A... Low or high reps: which actually builds more muscle? [0:42] What's the #1 way to boost confidence? [17:56] Do you need to track macros if you ONLY eat single ingredient foods? [19:48] Is daily TRT the best approach? [22:50] Could this one change be what you need to get to the top in your career, relationships, and life? [27:34] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →Best Way to Warm Up, HIIT vs. LISS, Ideal Male Body Fat, How to Win Your Day
Feb 2100:38:18Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Find out the best way to warm up, why HIIT is better than LISS, the ideal body fat percentage, and more, in today's Q&A... What does an effective warm up look like? [0:42] Is HIIT better than LISS? [13:32] Does red meat cause inflammation? [18:43] What is the ideal body fat percentage for men? [21:46] Can being too hyped up negatively affect training? [25:20] How do you actually "win the day"? [31:50] Hit me up @jayferruggia to get your question answered on a future episode. Sponsors AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →The Injury Healing Protocol
Feb 1300:26:33Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker. ... Or getting injured. In this episode, I'm breaking down how you should train to protect your joints and tendons without sacrificing strength. From programming and nutrition, to recovery and healing, this episode will help you train harder, heal faster, and feel better all around... Have you maxed out your genetic potential? [0:32] What's the best way to train to minimize joint and tendon stress? [7:41] Already dealing with an injury? Here's what I'd do to speed up recovery. [14:27] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →How Top Coaches Build Profitable Gyms w/ Joe DeFranco and Chris Tutela
Feb 701:18:45Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Today I'm joined by two of my good friends, Joe DeFranco and Chris Tutela. Joe, founder/owner of the world-famous DeFranco's Gym, has transformed athletes for decades with his remarkable ability to improve strength, speed, power, mobility, agility and sport-specific endurance. Chris, owner of Tutela Training Systems, has been a strength and conditioning specialist since 2006 and has had his work featured on EliteFTS.com and TrainHeroic.com. These two know what it takes to build profitable gyms, and they're here today to share some lessons, skills, and strategies that will help you make more money, grow your business, and elevate your life... What separates a special gym from just another place to train? [5:11] Here's what they don't teach you in the books. [13:36] Some of the biggest mistakes holding gym owners back. [15:59] The key to making more while working less. [26:21] The evil word you need to master in order to succeed in business. [36:40] An easy way to maintain predictable and consistent cash flow. [44:50] What to avoid if you want your business to last. [53:01] The biggest factors in building a strong and impactful team. [1:01:30] Sponsors Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →You're Overcomplicating Gut Health (Here's the Fix)
Jan 3000:29:39Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Optimizing gut health doesn't have to be complicated. You can improve digestion, reduce stress, and boost energy levels with a few simple changes. ... And no, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on supplements. You can actually get it done without spending a dime. In this episode, I'm breaking down the nutrition mistakes you need to avoid, 7 uncommon strategies to drastically improve your gut, and giving you the strategies you need to look, feel, and perform your best... 7 uncommon ways to drastically improve your gut. [0:37] How to train to look, and feel, younger. [11:39] When and what should you eat before training? [15:47] Nutrition mistakes you need to avoid. [19:19] How much HIIT is too much? [25:25] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →Are Protein Supplements Underrated?
Jan 2200:53:41Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Is stretching underrated? How about protein supplements? Bodyweight training? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in today's episode. Sponsors AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →The Blueprint for Pain-Free Shoulders
Jan 1600:25:04Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Dealing with shoulder issues? Looking to avoid them? I've got you covered in today's episode. From prehab and rehab exercises to training sequencing and execution, here's the blueprint for pain-free shoulders... Should you avoid overhead pressing? [6:15] Why single arm pulldowns are worth the additional time. [8:05] These 3 things are killing your shoulders. [10:54] Don't forget this general rule for longevity. [18:05] 12 ways to pain-free shoulders. [20:40] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
Transcribe →The Workout Changes You Need to Make in 2026
Jan 1000:37:25Tap to summarizeKill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Don't waste another year doing the same things and getting the same results. If you want to get bigger, leaner, stronger, AND be pain free... These are the workout changes you need to make in 2026. Is being obsessed with fitness hurting you? [2:07] Why progressive overload isn't the only thing that matters. [6:57] What's the ideal amount of weekly volume? [9:05] Which split produces the fastest strength gains? [11:49] What role does sleep play when it comes to training volume and frequency? [13:15] Is there a sweet spot to build strength without sacrificing recovery? [25:51] Sponsors AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.
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