In this weeks episode, Joe reveals 6 changes that the 40+ crowd can incorporate into their workout in order to keep making gains well into their golden years. Topics of discussion include: The difference between "training to warm up" & "warming up to train"; Joe's 5-Step approach to a complete warm-up; How to replace your max-effort work with sub-maximal work without losing strength; Why you should reduce the amount of direct spinal loading in your program; Joe's favorite "joint-friendly" methods for gettin' JACKED; Why you need to plan your recovery just like you plan your workouts; Joe's new views on aerobic training and how it affects YOUR health and progress in the gym; The ONE question that EVERYONE should ask themselves before EVERY supplement purchase...and much Much MORE!
In this weeks episode, Joe gives a quick recap of his vacation then discusses a topic that has come up quite often since the opening of DeFranco's Gym at the Onnit Academy -- Unconventional Training Methods vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting. While most coaches and trainers waste time arguing about which method is "better", Joe feels they both have their place. In this episode, he teaches you how to organize each method into your training in order to get the most transfer to the athletic field or your everyday life!
You will really get to know Joe D. on a personal level while listening to this weeks episode of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe decides to take the week off from talking training and instead tackles the "off topic" emails that flood his inbox. You do NOT want to miss these NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD stories as Joe answers YOUR unique questions! Topics include: The origin of Joe's "sneaker fetish"; The "dinosaur" that Joe encountered during his first appointment at Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's house; The alternate career path Joe may have taken if he didn't open DeFranco's Gym; Joe's encounter with an a**hole doctor; Razor blade recommendations; Epic cheat meals, and lots more!
Joe dedicates this weeks entire show to answering YOUR questions on Speed Development. He shares his 20,000 hours worth of experience and knowledge on the following topics: Overspeed Treadmills; Hill Sprints vs. Downhill Running; Popular Football Conditioning Tests; Two Ways to Drastically Reduce Your Potential of Pulling a Hamstring; Best Indicators of Sprinting Speed.
The man commonly referred to as "the most innovative coach in the fitness industry" sits down with Joe D. and shares his thoughts on Living Your Passion, Facing Your Fears and Getting Sh*t Done! He also speaks candidly about his very first meeting with Joe D. and how/why they started collaborating on their many different projects - including their CPPS certification course, DeFrancoInsider.com membership site, and their Total Athletic Development DVD series. Smitty doesn't only share the "good stuff", he even reveals what he HATES about working with Joe D.! (True story.) You don't want to miss this information-packed interview with one of the most highly-respected individuals in the fitness industry today!
Joe starts this weeks show by sharing his Top 5 "Personal Trainer Pet Peeves" with a young listener who's looking to get into the industry. His mom then joins the show and they discuss everything from Joe's childhood shyness to Lucy's 25-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. By the end of this interview, you will understand why both Joe and George call Lucy the "strongest" member of the DeFranco family.
In this weeks episode, Joe's wife Ashley joins the show to ask Joe 20 questions that YOU wanted answered! Joe candidly speaks about everything from Conjugate Periodization to his biggest eureka moment...and even rumors regarding his eyebrows! Other topics of discussion include: The freakiest athletes Joe has ever coached; The legacy Joe wants to leave behind; The next major advancement in training; Three people Joe would like to have dinner with; Tips on training firefighters; Biggest business mistakes; Quickest ways to build up your hamstrings and glutes; Lessons Joe learned from his parents; cRaZy gym stories, and Much MUCH MORE!
This is the most powerful and inspirational Industrial Strength Show to date. In this weeks episode - Joe interviews former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand - who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2010 during a game against the Army Black Knights, making him a quadriplegic. Eric was put on a respirator immediately after the injury and doctors told his mother he would need the aid of the machine to continue breathing for the rest of his life. Five weeks later, Eric was independently breathing without the help of the machine. That miraculous recovery speaks volumes about Eric's faith, work ethic, and his incredibly positive outlook on life. Doctor's have given Eric only a 0-5% chance of ever walking again. Yet, after listening to Eric on this podcast, you have no choice but to bELieve Eric WILL WALK AGAIN. Turn the volume up on your speakers because you don't want to miss a word of what this incredible human being has to say!
NY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach; Record-setting sprint times; Evaluating athletes; What it means to "build your training into your day"; Addressing the joint capsule when stretching for improved mobility; The negative effects of sitting; Why you should replace your cushioned, air-filled sneakers for flat shoes; Kelly's non-traditional approach to Physical Therapy...and much, Much MORE!
The original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits that contribute to his success, nutrition, the psychology behind the famous "Gun Show" and much, MUCH more!
In this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where he answers YOUR questions on a wide range of training topics. Topics include his Top 5 lifts for building the bench, squat and deadlift, as well as optimal base-stealing technique for baseball players, and he even reveals his secret (stimulant-free) pre-workout supplement stack...and much, much more!