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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: 2016
Dec 29, 2016

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

Dec 22, 2016

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

Dec 15, 2016

Joe kicks off this weeks episode by telling the audience about the changes that are happening at DeFranco's and the future of the brand. DeFranco's Director of Training, Cameron Josse, sits in for the second half of the show to discuss how he programs for Speed. Specific topics of discussion include: Volume Recommendations, Program Design, Technical Problems & Solutions, Speed vs. "Conditioning", Training Technology...and much, Much MORE! 

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Dec 7, 2016

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 revealing a "magic" way to loosen chronically tight hips WITHOUT stretching! 

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Dec 1, 2016

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 Give Up" mindset...and much, Much MORE! 

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Nov 23, 2016

In this week's episode, Joe sits down with his longtime friend, client, and highly successful wealth manager - Jeff Sica. Their hour-long conversation is jam-packed with a wide variety of useful information and entertaining stories including: How Jeff became the first "non athlete" accepted into DeFranco's Gym; The parallel between DeFranco's original storage closet gym and the movie, "The Breakfast Club"; The power of NOT "blending with the crowd"; Funny behind-the-scenes stories from DeFranco's Gym; Jeff answers the question, "Why are so many former pro athletes broke?"; Joe & Jeff share their favorite methods of meditation...and much, Much MORE! 

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Nov 17, 2016

In this weeks episode, Joe talks about his recent experiences with Occlusion Training, aka, Blood Flow Restriction. He discusses the theory behind this technique, as well as "best practices" for those looking to incorporate it into their training. He also shares the exact protocol he's currently using in his own training, along with suggestions for others who may have different goals. 

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Nov 10, 2016

Dr. Tom returns to the Industrial Strength Show to talk about "gut health" and its connection to your brain, mood, immune system, and body fat percentage! The show concludes with Joe D. & Dr. Tom answering some Frequently Asked Questions regarding nutrition and supplementation. 

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Nov 3, 2016

On this weeks show, Joe interviews special guest Rohan Murphy. Rohan talks about living an excuse-free life without legs, How he "walked on" the Penn State wrestling team, Why you should outline your life in pencil [not pen], and how he lives with Purpose, Passion, Pride & Perspective. 

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Oct 27, 2016

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews the winner of the 2nd Annual Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Challenge - Dan Ogden. Dan talks about how he achieved the greatest gains of his life, overcoming adversity, nutrition, and the importance of mindset and consistency. 

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Oct 20, 2016

Joe starts this weeks podcast by announcing the "Final Four" in the Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Contest - including this years Grand Champion! He then returns to his roots and answers a question from a young garage gym owner who's looking to maximize his training results with minimal equipment, space, and money. 

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Oct 13, 2016

Joe kicks off this weeks show by recognizing the "Sweet 16" finishers in the 2nd Annual Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Challenge! He then gets down to business and tackles three very interesting training topics: #1 Pros & Cons of Full Body Workouts vs. Upper/Lower Training Splits.  #2 The BEST Performance Enhancer NOBODY Is Talking About!  #3 Joe's Favorite Muscle-Building Exercise For Each Bodypart! 

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Oct 6, 2016

Joe starts this weeks show by revealing the specifics of the new DVD & manual that he and James "Smitty" Smith will be releasing next month! He then spends the rest of the show answering the two most popular twitter questions from this week: 1 - "What are the best training methods for burning fat while maintaining (or potentially gaining) muscle?"  2 - "What are Joe D's favorite PRE-workout shake recipes?" 

While listening to this week's show you will also learn the story behind #ChefBoyarJoeDee and Joe D's favorite "sneaky" workout #SixtyPickup :)

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Sep 29, 2016

Joe returns from Austin, TX and shares some stories from his crazy week of traveling. You will hear about an amazing display of kindness and "meathead manners", along with the thing that pisses Joe off most when flying. After "story time", Joe answers four random questions from the audience. TOPICS INCLUDE: The "Joe D. way" of buying bananas; The Best Stretch You're NOT Doing; Dirty Trick for a Stronger Deadlift; Giving Away Too Much Free Information; The Future of DeFranco's...and much Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Sep 22, 2016

Joe kicks off this week's episode by thanking the audience for their positive response to last week's podcast and his new line of nutritional supplements. He makes an announcement as to how he'll be "giving back" to the audience this week - along with some exciting news regarding the launch of his REBUILT ebook! He then spends a few minutes answering the 5 most common questions he's been receiving about DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements. 

The second half of the show is spent discussing ways that combat athletes can reduce their risk of suffering a concussion. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: The "dangers" of wearing protective headgear; Strength training recommendations for the 4 functions of the neck; The importance of isometric strength; In-season vs off-season training...and much Much MORE! 

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Sep 15, 2016

In this weeks episode, Dr. Tom Bilella rejoins Joe D, and together they talk about the problem with the supplement industry...and what they're doing to fix it! For Show Notes & Timestamps from today's show goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Sep 8, 2016

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, Much MORE! 

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Sep 1, 2016

Joe steps off a plane and immediately jumps on the podcast to talk about his recent trip to the WWE Performance Center and Disney World. After the usual Joe D. "water cooler" talk, he reveals the topic of this weeks show - Deload Weeks! 

Specific areas of discussion include: What Exactly Is A "Deload" Week?; The 3 Best Deloading Strategies; Can Deload Weeks Delay Your Progress?; How Often Should You Deload?; The Secret to Coming Back Stronger After Your Deload Week...and much, Much MORE! 

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Aug 25, 2016

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 it; Joe D's top tips for improving work:family balance...and much, Much MORE! 

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Aug 18, 2016

Joe kicks off this week's episode with a surprise guest! He then talks about Usain Bolt's Olympic performance and how it influenced this week's podcast. He then answers some listener questions. Topics include: Is it detrimental to an athlete's speed if they "open up" their back elbow and extend past 90-degrees during acceleration; What distances are most effective when performing resisted sprints; Joe's favorite core exercises for improving sprinting speed; The single best exercise EVER...and much, Much MORE! 

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Aug 11, 2016

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 contributed to his success. He concludes the show by making a very BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 

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Aug 4, 2016

Joe starts this weeks podcast by sharing some bad news and some good news regarding #OperationRebuildJoeD. The rest of the show is dedicated to pre & post-workout nutrition/supplementation. Specific topics of discussion include: Brian Cushing's pre-workout nutrition tip revisited; The drawbacks of consuming too many calories too close to your workout; Joe D's TOP 5 pre-workout snacks; Joe D's favorite pre-workout supplements; The safest, most-affordable pre-workout alternative for stimulant junkies; The "bonus" pre-workout supplement that everyone forgets about (but it should be a staple in your diet year-round)  Joe D's Top POST-Workout supplement recommendations; The reason why Joe D. still believes in the "post-workout shake"...and much, much MORE! 

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Jul 28, 2016

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 success of his gym and brand.

Jul 14, 2016

Joe starts this weeks podcast by sharing some stories from last weekend's DVD shoot and the impact it had on #OperationRebuildJoeD. He then answers a few of the audience's questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Max-Effort Training for Wrestlers; The Benefits of "Med Ball Volleyball"; The Single Best Way to Prevent Injury; Best Rep Range for Developing Size & Strength; What it means to "Work up to" a 3RM; The Risk & Benefit of Performing "Core Activation" Exercises in Your Warm-up; Joe D's List of "Home Gym Essentials"...and much Much MORE! 

For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Jul 7, 2016

Joe starts this week's podcast by giving the audience an update on #OperationRebuildJoeD. He also shares the specifics of his current "post-cleanse" diet. The second half of the show is dedicated to helping the listeners stay lean this summer. Are you making 1 of the 6 most common mistakes that hijack most people's gains each and every summer?! Find out by listening to this weeks show! 

For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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