{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Strong New York Podcast","title":"Strength, Muscle and Mastery with Jay Ferruggia","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3498,"description":"In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down for a powerful, real-talk conversation with legendary strength coach Jay Ferruggia—one of the most respected voices in strength training, muscle building, and fitness coaching.Jay has been helping guys get jacked and become the strongest version of themselves since 1994. For more than 25 years, he’s been relentlessly obsessed with mastering his craft, driven by a pursuit to be the best in the world at strength and conditioning, hypertrophy training, and performance coaching.  Known as the coach to coaches and the trainer to trainers, Jay is the go-to source for no-nonsense workout programming, muscle-building strategies, fat loss advice, and real-world fitness education. His philosophy is built on thousands of hours of hands-on personal training experience.In this episode, Kenny and Jay dive into:Personal growth and staying true to your passionWhat it really means to live a fit and healthy lifestyleVulnerability and self-awareness as strengthsReal-world coaching experience vs. formal educationThe evolution of strength training and workout programmingThe influence of iconic wrestlers, old-school bodybuilding, and mindsetTune in for a masterclass on dedication, self-improvement, strength training philosophy, and carving your own path in the fitness and wellness world.00:00 Introduction and Sponsors00:25 Guest Introduction: Jay Far00:57 Admiration and Pedestals01:29 Life Goals and Gym Passion02:39 Transformative Weekend in Miami03:43 Vulnerability and Shared Struggles05:56 Evolution of Business and Life Coaching11:01 Importance of Real-World Experience19:03 WWE Connections and Training28:49 Confidence and Adding Value31:40 The Speed Reader Phenomenon31:47 Outsourcing for Efficiency32:47 Superpowers and Kryptonite36:25 The Importance of Physical Appearance37:16 The Dangers of Mediocrity39:48 The Role of Diet in Mental and Physical Health40:19 The Value of High-Priced Coaching43:55 Balancing...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2Xk0ZfTav_YYXRVY33jR580T6b9XsLam3nbonxuWOrE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ODY5/ODY1MDY4ZWQyNzg0/OWQxOThmY2JlMTc3/MDExOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}