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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.
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Now displaying: January, 2016
Jan 28, 2016

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! 

Jan 21, 2016

In this week’s 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"! 

Jan 21, 2016

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"! 

Jan 14, 2016

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 experience using isokinetic machines for power development; The theory behind static stretching the hip flexors before testing your vertical jump...plus a new "pre-jump" stretching recommendation; Analyzing your Box Jump performance compared to your Vertical Jump performance; Is it possible to make significant improvements in vertical jump height or is it mainly genetic?  

Jan 14, 2016

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 experience using isokinetic machines for power development; The theory behind static stretching the hip flexors before testing your vertical jump...plus a new "pre-jump" stretching recommendation; Analyzing your Box Jump performance compared to your Vertical Jump performance; Is it possible to make significant improvements in vertical jump height or is it mainly genetic?  

Jan 7, 2016

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 listening to this information-packed episode! All this, plus George DeFranco stops by to let everyone know what's pissing him off now! 

Jan 7, 2016

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 listening to this information-packed episode! All this, plus George DeFranco stops by to let everyone know what's pissing him off now! 

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