James "Smitty" Smith joins Joe D. to discuss the common misconception of "functional training" and how you can properly implement "special strength" exercises into your program. Together, they reveal the methods that have the greatest potential for transferring an athlete's "weight room" strength onto the athletic field. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe uses the final show of 2016 to recall his favorite lessons and takeaways from the guests that appeared on the Industrial Strength Show in 2016. Guest appearances included: Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Stephanie McMahon, Dr. Tom Bilella, Matt Mayberry, Dan Ogden, Rohan Murphy, Jeff Sica, Charlotte Flair, Cameron Josse & Steve Weatherford! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
This week, Joe sits down with former NFL punter turned fitness entrepreneur Steve Weatherford. Topics of discussion include: Life as an NFL Free Agent, Overcoming Adversity; Steve's 4-Step Formula for Prosperity; Positive Self Talk; The Importance of Taking Care of Your Body; Getting Kicked out of Planet Fitness; ARMageddon...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Joe kicks off this week's episode with a true story of how a company over-delivered for him last week and turned him into a "raving fan"! He then reads this week's training question about Exercise Order. Joe discusses his Top 3 Rules regarding Exercise Order and Program Design, as well as the most common exceptions to the rules. He then shares a "flip-flop" technique he's been using to increase strength and mobility - while drastically reducing injury potential. He concludes the show by revealin...
In this week's episode Joe interviews WWE superstar Charlotte Flair. Topics of discussion include: How Charlotte fits training into her busy schedule; The specifics of Charlotte's current training routine; The role Charlotte's youth played in her current success as an athlete [Hint: she did NOT "specialize" in any one sport as a child]; How Charlotte "changed the game" in the WWE and put Women's Wrestling back on the map; The importance of having a daily routine and planning ahead; The "Never Gi...
Matt Mayberry returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss his new book, "WINNING PLAYS: Tackling Adversity And Achieving Success In Business And In Life", along with a number of other topics. These topics include: The importance of 'taking action'; Turning failures into gifts; Shifting your perspective from negative to positive; Why you should create a 'personal development plan'; The 3 characteristics of all great Leaders; Why every "businessman" needs to make time to workout...and much,...
Joe kicks off this week's show with an #OperationRebuildJoeD update, a recap of his "Summerslam" weekend, and a look ahead to his family vacation. The rest of the show is dedicated to answering business-related emails. Specific email topics include: How did reading the E-Myth specifically help Joe's business; What you should & should NOT say on your resume or during a job interview; How did Joe choose what his first product was going to be, and how did he know it was the right time to offer ...
Joe kicks off this week's podcast by answering an email from a listener who criticized his show. After setting the record straight, Joe begins his #OperationRebuildJoeD talk. He reminds the audience about the 4 goals he set for himself at the beginning of his "rebuilding process", then reflects back on the benefits of training "outside his comfort zone" during the last 12 weeks. He then shares the specific results of his "testing" week, while providing some training tips and tricks that contribu...
Joe starts this weeks episode by explaining the podcasting "audio fiasco" he's been going through. He then attempts (for the third time) to begin this weeks show. He starts by telling the audience about his recent family getaway and how it affected #OperationRebuildJoeD. He then shares some cutting edge research that's he's involved in regarding "Med Ball Volleyball". He spends the last part of the show talking about the 3 most undervalued aspects of programming and how they have affected the su...
On this weeks episode, Joe finishes answering the wide variety of Instagram and Facebook questions that he began answering last week. He also makes a big announcement regarding next weeks [very unique] show! To see the list of questions that Joe responds to this week, check out the Show Notes & Timestamps at: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
On this week's episode, Joe answers a WIDE VARIETY of questions from his listeners. He is joined by Tristan and Jonny from the #VisionBoardPodcast. To see the specific questionscovered during his show (along with timestamps) go to: www.industrialstrengthshow.com
Joe begins this weeks show with a funny story connected to last weeks podcast. He then shares some details about his recent visit to Dr. Tom Bilella's office. This leads into a discussion about the future of nutrition, disease prevention and "functional medicine". Joe dedicates the second half of the podcast to answering two hypertrophy-related questions: #1 - Why are so many bodybuilders weaker than they look? #2 - Is it pointless to incorporate dynamic-effort training into a hypertrophy progra...
In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with his longtime friend and nutrition guru - Dr. Tom Bilella. Topics of discussion include: The 40 nutrients you need every day; The common mistake most athletes make when trying to get leaner; The importance of understanding "nutrient timing"; Eating for "performance" vs. eating for "health"; Dr. Tom's 3 Rules for Fat-Burning; Is it bad to eat before bed; The right way vs. the wrong way to cleanse the body; Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitivity; Dr. Tom's list ...
In this weeks episode Joe sits down with WWE's Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon, to discuss a wide variety of topics. Here are just a few of the things they talk about: Steph's daily routine; Productivity tips; #MidnightWorkouts; Eating to stay lean; "Chicks that lift"; Workout music; Steph's favorite on-camera moment as a WWE character; Her most embarrassing on-camera moment; The most important business lesson Steph learned from her dad...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestam...
In this weeks episode, Joe takes a trip down memory lane and shares 4 DeFranco's Gym stories that have never been told publicly. [FULL DISCLOSURE: This podcast was recorded for entertainment purposes only. Unlike our 59 previous episodes, this show does not have much educational value. It's just a bunch of random, funny stories.] For show TIMESTAMPS goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
In this weeks episode, Joe sets the record straight regarding the REAL way to improve an athlete's sport-specific agility! While listening to this podcast you will learn: Why most well-known agility drills DON'T work; How to create drills that WILL carry over to the athletic field; The specific type of strength that athletes must develop in order to change direction rapidly; Joe D's favorite strength exercises for improving an athlete's on-field agility...and much, Much MORE! www.IndustrialStren...
After receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from last weeks podcast with Triple H, Joe decides to answer some popular follow-up questions regarding that interview. While listening to today's show, you will learn: 4 more "game-changers" that Joe made to Triple H's program; The "extra" cardio that Triple H performed which lead to his single-digit body fat levels; The specific methods that Triple H used to speed up the recovery process between workouts; Triple H's Wrestlemania 32 we...
In this weeks episode, Paul Levesque [more popularly known as "Triple H"] finally joins the Industrial Strength Show! Triple H is a 14-Time World Heavyweight Champion in WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.]. Not only that, he is also WWE's Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative. Needless to say, he's a busy man. Joe recently got to sit down with Triple H to discuss a wide variety of topics that included: Training, Low-Carb Dieting, Productivity, Gym Lessons, Stephani...
This week, Joe celebrates his 1-Year "Podcastiversary" by reviewing his Top 17 Takeaways from the guests that appeared on the Industrial Strength Show. These takeaways include a mix of training, business, and life lessons that will undoubtedly help YOU get to the next level! For specific TIMESTAMPS of today's show goto: https://www.defrancostraining.com/category/podcast/
Joe kicks off this week’s episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic - "Should Women Train Differently Than Men?" Specific areas of discussion include: The misconception that certain exercises make you "bulkier" than others; Basic principles & benefits of training men vs women - Are they the same or different?; Structural & hormonal differences between men and women - How do they affect your training?; W...
Joe kicks off this weeks episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic - "Should Women Train Differently Than Men?" Specific areas of discussion include: The misconception that certain exercises make you "bulkier" than others; Basic principles & benefits of training men vs women - Are they the same or different?; Structural & hormonal differences between men and women - How do they affect your training?; Wh...
In this weeks episode, Joe clears up any confusion regarding the true meaning of the word periodization. He also gives a straightforward, understandable overview of both Linear & Conjugate periodization models. He then explains the benefits and drawbacks of each, along with some common misconceptions. He provides real-world examples of when each model can be used, as well as his personal periodization preference during the past 15 years. After listening to today's show, you will undoubtedly ...
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the thought-process that goes into each and every program he designs. For the first time ever, he shares his "Top 6 Principles of Writing an Effective Program". Hearing [and learning] these principles will give you a much better understanding as to what goes on "inside Joe's head" and why DeFranco's Gym has produced such amazing results for such a long period of time. After listening to this episode, you too will be able to achieve the same results that Joe and...
In this weeks episode, Joe discusses a recent NY Times article that revealed the "new" research on static stretching. (Simply put, the "new" research finally supports what Joe has been practicing for over 20 years.) After a rant on "BRO" Science vs. "Real" Research, Joe explains how to effectively incorporate static stretching into your routine in order to improve performance and reduce your risk of injury!
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will undoubtedly accelerate progress and help any athlete take their speed to the next level! If you'd like to get MORE out of your training - while spending LESS wasted time on the track or in the gym - this episode is a "must-listen"!
In this week's podcast, Joe answers a wide variety of questions specifically directed towards vertical jump performance. Questions include the following topics: The simple test that will help you determine the "weak link" in your vertical jumping ability; Joe's "skinny calf" theory gets challenged by a listener; Volume recommendations for jumps and plyos; Biggest plyometric training mistakes; Joe D's Top 5 dynamic-effort strength exercises for improving the vertical jump; Joe D's personal experi...
In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's probability of pulling a hamstring. Then, he reveals the truth behind the fat-burning effects of performing your cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! Will you reach your fat-burning goals faster by performing your cardio in a "fasted" state...or is it a bunch of "fitness industry hype"? You will know the answer after lis...
In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's probability of pulling a hamstring. Then, he reveals the truth behind the fat-burning effects of performing your cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! Will you reach your fat-burning goals faster by performing your cardio in a "fasted" state...or is it a bunch of "fitness industry hype"? You will know the answer after lis...
In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :)
In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :)
