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$Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #530 Top 6 Reasons Most Gyms Fail Within The First 1-3 Years!This week Joe is joined by his Iron Business Blueprint partner Chris Tutela. The show starts off with some "Jersey talk" and banter (including Joe's current beef with ChatGPT Lol), then they start talkin' business! Together, Joe and Chris share their "Top 6 reasons most gyms fail within the first 1-3 years"... More specifically, 30% of gyms close within the first 12 months and by year 3, the failure rate climbs to between 50-70%! If you are a gym owner or an aspiring gym owner this is a MUST LISTEN! (That is, if you DON'T want to become another statistic!) And for those of...

2025-07-101h 21 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #519 Broken Planes, Hotel Gainz & Burglary: Full Vegas/Wrestlemania Recap!This week Joe shares all the details of his trip to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41... and you WON'T BELIEVE how it ends!!! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS 'Merica inspired DeFranco merch Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)

2025-04-241h 40 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #499 George DeFranco UNCENSORED: Turning Criminals into Human Plungers, Crazy Arm Wrestling Training & More![PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode includes some explicit language.] HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's show, George DeFranco makes his highly anticipated return! It's been 2 years since Joe's dad last appeared on the podcast and he does NOT disappoint! Highlights from this episode include: Exciting info regarding next week's HUGE contest/giveaway; George D's prostate cancer update; What's currently "pissing George off" the most; What was George's dad like; Crazy arm wrestling training/stories; George's Top 3 "on-the-job" altercations: Unstable man threatens to blow up the State Police barracks, George turns a criminal into a human plunger & Going undercover [as a gay man]... Pl...

2024-11-281h 22 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #495 The 5 Scariest Moments in DeFranco's Gym History! | True StoriesJoe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFranco's Gym history! These [100% TRUE] stories include: 1) The FBI drops in to "have a word" with Joe D! 2) Breaking into DeFranco's Gym and getting "greeted" by Triple H! 3) "The bloody parking lot scare" 4) The first DeFranco's Gym lawsuit 5) An armed IRS agent pays Joe D. a visit?! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime DeFranco's Tyrofeine Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] DeFranco's Gym VLOG #1 STRONG Documentary Iron Bus...

2024-10-311h 36 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More!This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from their conversation include: Ben's first 4 mentors in the fitness industry; Training around back pain (and dealing with people online giving stupid advice); How both Joe and Ben trained at 13 years old; Thoughts on training to failure; Tracking your (training) volume; How/Why Ben "cherry picks" research; Favorite training splits for "longevity"; The question EVERY personal trainer should start EVERY training session with; What Ben has learned from arguing online with...

2024-08-011h 45 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #481 The Most Overlooked Component of Every Set, Why PubMed is Not Bookmarked on My Computer & More!Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overlooked component of each set (What we can all learn from Joe's 1989 training footage!) 2) Why PubMed is NOT bookmarked on Joe's computer 3) Strength Training vs Cardio - Which is better for Longevity? 4) Troubleshooting the band pull-apart (What to do when you've tried all the best cues, but your client only feels the exercise in their traps?) *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS STRONG Documentary Becoming Ronin - EP123 w...

2024-07-251h 17 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]After 8.5 years, the Industrial Strength Universe FINALLY gets to meet "the man behind the intro music" - Orlando Rios! Joe & Orlando discuss a number of different topics during their 1-hour and 35-minute conversation. Highlights include: How Joe met Orlando; The backstory behind the most famous intro music in podcasting; Orlando's biggest pet peeve(s) about Joe's podcasting style; The hilarious story of Orlando meeting The Undertaker for the first time; WHY Orlando trains [His reason may surprise you]; Orlando's recent health/aesthetic "sticking point" and the advice Joe gave him to break through that sticking point; Wrestlemania 40 predictions...And Much M...

2024-04-041h 48 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #459 How To Get More Clients, Earn Their Trust & Make More Money in the Fitness Industry!This week Joe welcomes Iron Business Blueprint co-founder & owner of Tutela Training Systems, Chris Tutela, back to the Industrial Strength Show! After some back and forth banter regarding the NJ weather and Joe's podcast studio upgrade - Joe & Chris get down to "business" :) Together, they discuss the following topics: 1) How to get potential clients to initially TRUST you when you're young and lack experience 2) Best way(s) to get your first client 3) The top 3 questions to ask a new client during their first session 4) Do you recommend "paid in full" or monthly payments? 5) What are your best practices for retaining cl...

2024-02-151h 28 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #442 How Aerobic Training Helps Power/Speed Athletes, Craziest Feats of Strength at DeFranco's Gym & More!Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review (and giving away some FREE STUFF) before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How, specifically, does aerobic training help power/speed athletes run faster, jump higher, etc? 2) Does (excessive) pre-game "butterflies" hinder performance? And if so, is there a way to get them under control? 3) What are the most impressive feats of strength in DeFranco's Gym history? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The Iron Business Blueprint: 90-Day Coaching Course Joe's Youtube channel Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial]

2023-10-261h 33 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #438 "The Iron Business Blueprint" - How To Run A Massively Profitable Results-Driven Gym!This week Joe welcomes fellow "Jersey guy" & gym owner Chris Tutela to the show. Together, Joe & Chris share the story of how they met, how Joe helped Chris quit his job as a firefighter to become a full-time trainer/gym owner - and how "the teacher eventually became the student" as Chris began helping Joe with HIS business! You'll learn about the ups & downs involved in owning and operating a gym business, some of the secrets to Chris & Joe's success...and exciting [potentially life-changing] news for gym owners and future gym owners!! [Make sure to listen until the very end o...

2023-09-281h 15 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #432 A Day in the Life of Joe D. [2023 edition], The "Anti-Morning Routine" & MoreJoe starts this week's show by informing his audience that TWO new companies have been added to his infamous "SH*T LIST"! After exposing both companies, Joe switches gears to a more upbeat topic - The launch of the new "STACKED34" program [on the Team Forever Strong app!] The remainder of the podcast is spent walking the audience through a "typical Thursday" in Joe's life. He discusses morning & nighttime routines, traveling, training sessions, daddy/daughter time, food prep (including a new, delicious overnight oats recipe) and more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS...

2023-08-171h 33 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #426 10 YEARS STRONG: Ashley & Joe discuss Marriage, Relationships, Hormonal Changes, Training & More!Today is Joe & Ashley's 10-Year Wedding Anniversary! In honor of this special day, Joe [and his audience] convinced Ashley to hop back on the podcast! Together, they discuss a variety of topics including: Highlights from their wedding; The party at the DeFranco's that took place this past Tuesday night; Ashley's new turkey meatball recipe; Update on Ashley's health, hormonal changes, training & supplementation routine; Dating advice for the Industrial Strength Universe; A potential Ashley DeFranco podcast?!? And Lots More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Ashley DeFranco (@ashleydefranco) DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Team Forever St...

2023-06-291h 36 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #404 Should Obesity Be Recognized/Treated as a "Disease"? [My reaction to 60 MINUTES interview]This week Joe reacts to the recent 60 MINUTES interview with an obesity doctor who claims that the #1 cause of obesity is genetics. Joe shares his thoughts on obesity being recognized/treated as a "disease", whether or not genetics trump diet & exercise, and more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links/People Mentioned Business of Strength [Virtual Workshop] Recognizing & Treating Obesity as a Disease [60 MINUTES] Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower) Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

2023-01-2652 min $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #398 Nutrition Talk w/ Jason Phillips: Macros, Muscle-Building, Mistakes & More!This week Joe welcomes Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) founder Jason Phillips to the Industrial Strength Show. After "failing to connect" 15+ years ago - Joe D. & Jason's worlds FINALLY collide during this [long-overdo] podcast! Highlights from this information-packed conversation include: How Jason "almost" worked at DeFranco's Gym back in the day; How Jason's obsession with nutrition began; The one [nutrition] statement that nobody can dispute; How Jason went from being one of the most hated nutrition coaches in CrossFit to one of the most loved/valued; Is it possible to pack on muscle & burn fat simultaneously; How to calculate YOUR maintenance cal...

2022-12-151h 22 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #395 Happy Thanksgiving & F*ck Prostate Cancer! [The Return of George DeFranco!]Joe kicks off this week's show by giving THANKS, then GIVING some amazing deals to his audience. These deals include new merch and sales on his supplements, programs, and CPPS courses! After the show intro, Joe's parents join the podcast for the first time in 3 years. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: How George felt when he first received his prostate cancer diagnosis; George's first impression of his oncologist; Side effects from radiation & hormone therapy; The supplements that have been helping George the most [post prostate cancer]; What drives George to continue to train [even though he's no longer able to lift weights...

2022-11-241h 16 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #380 The 10 Laws of Training Longevity [Revised]... Plus BIG NEWS!!Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free merch [and Tyrofeine] to a lucky listener. Jim "Smitty" Smith then joins the show... Together, Joe D. & Smitty share their [revised] list of "Training Longevity Laws"! The show concludes with a HUGE announcement regarding "Team Forever Strong" - a new training app that will deliver custom "DeFranco/Diesel programming" right to your phone, YEAR-ROUND [for only $1 a day]!! Get a pen & notebook ready because this episode is PACKED with valuable information that will help anyone "train for a lifetime"! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps, visit www...

2022-08-041h 46 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #378 Why Your Heart Needs More Than Strength Training & HIIT, Joe D's Health Scare & More!Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on his dad and reading this week's winning iTunes review. He then shares a personal story regarding his recent health scare. Highlights from this episode include: Joe's history with high blood pressure [and why he "ignored it"]; How Joe's obsessive personality drove him to insanity the past 2 weeks; The "hidden" bad habits that may have contributed to Joe's high blood pressure; The nutrition/supplementation, lifestyle & training changes Joe has made during the past 2 weeks; Why most fitness professionals are misinformed about cardiovascular exercise; How our heart adapts differently...

2022-07-141h 26 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #372 MindPump Co-Host Justin Andrews Talks High School Football Training w/ Joe D!This week MindPump co-host Justin Andrews joins the show to discuss why he decided to "go back to his roots" and coach high school football. Highlights from this conversation include: The biggest differences (and similarities) between working with high school kids vs general pop/adult clients; The main areas Justin focussed on [once he took over the role of head S&C coach]; How Justin got his kids to "buy in" without sacrificing the integrity of his program; Balancing "needs" vs "wants" in a program; Justin's GO-TO "low-risk/high-reward" movements; Programming sprints, jumps & med ball throws; How Justin structures his w...

2022-06-031h 29 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #334 COVID Hits The DeFranco Household...After initially canceling this week's show, Joe decides to hop on the mic and give the audience an update on his daughter's positive COVID test, as well as the "experimental procedure" Joe performed on himself when he started feeling sick.. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED DeFranco's Immune System Stack Philips InnoSpire Go Nebulizer Reduced L-Glutathione Plus by Theranaturals Saline for Nebulizer Magic Spoon

2021-09-0954 min $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #332 The #1 Thing Everyone Must Do [in the Gym] To Make Progress, A Day in Joe D's Life & More!After starting the show w/ 2 important/exciting announcements, Joe covers 3 main topics: 1) What everyone needs to know about EXERCISE SELECTION [including Joe's thoughts on programming Nordic Hamstring Curls] 2) Joe takes the audience through "A Day In His Life" 3) How to determine the best diet for YOU! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned CPPS coaches [coupon code: JOED20] Lost Secrets of Strength LIVE seminar Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy) Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED]

2021-08-261h 13 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #328 Best Exercises for "Inner" Pec Development, How I Trained My First Olympic Athlete & More!This week's show starts with some "life updates" [which include]: Willy's surgery, Mickey Gall's UFC fight, New Garage Gym Pics/Tour & Joe's recent lat tear. Joe then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Treating "armpit pain" from benching / Preventing Pec Tears; How to develop your "inner pecs"; Why does Joe lift his head up when benching; How Joe trained his first Olympic athlete. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Joe DeFranco's Instagram (@defrancosgym) Magic Spoon [discount code: JOED] BlueChew [discount code: DEFRANCO]

2021-07-291h 39 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #311 How To Fix a Bulging Disc [3 Simple Steps], Joe D's Top 5 "Movie Heels" & More!This week's show starts with an exciting announcement regarding a new supplement stack/bundle that's been added to the DeFranco line. [You asked for it & you got it!] This is followed up with an unexpected [somewhat shocking] announcement concerning the future of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe then answers a question about his Top 5 "movie heels" before getting into today's main topic - How To Fix a Bulging Lumbar Disc. Joe reveals the simple 3-step process he uses whenever he has a "disc flare-up". He also shares his daily, 4-Move "Mobilize & Anchor" routine for general low back maintenance/health. Joe c...

2021-04-011h 27 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #308 Rayron Gracie On The Importance of S&C for BJJ, Getting Attacked Outside of DeFranco's Gym & More!This week Joe is joined by Rayron Gracie - son of the late Ryan Gracie, aka, "The Bad Boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Highlights from this conversation include: The insane story of how Rayron was attacked by a crazy person after his last workout at DeFranco's Gym; What prompted Rayron to call Joe & hire him as his Strength & Conditioning coach; The importance of incorporating strength & conditioning into BJJ training; The effect that Rayron's "newfound strength" has had on his technical/BJJ skill; Why the Gracie family was (originally) AGAINST strength training; Knowing the difference between "Getting Better" vs "Getting Tired"; The...

2021-03-111h 12 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #301 Jim Wendler & Joe DeFranco 10-Year Reunion Podcast!After not seeing each other or speaking for over 10 years, Joe D. reunites with Jim Wendler to discuss a variety of topics! Highlights from their conversation include: The backstory behind Jim's "Why I Hate Joe DeFranco" article; Important lessons about business growth; The rewards of working with young kids [compared to pro athletes]; Dealing with online criticism; Biggest mistake young lifters make; Why Jim doesn't include "testing days" in his high school kid's programs; Jim's thoughts on programming assistance exercises; What's the biggest difference between how Jim trains high school athletes vs how he trains himself; Why Jim does NOT in...

2021-01-211h 20 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #300 Shoulder Rehab Update + Uncensored Q&A w/ Ashley DeFranco! [Full Female Strength Template included]This week Joe celebrates the 300th episode of the Industrial Strength Show! He begins the podcast with another prize/giveaway! He then gives an update on his shoulder rehab [and the unique challenge he must complete before "allowing himself" to barbell bench press again]. Ashley DeFranco then joins the show for an Uncensored Q&A! Topics include: Who has more shoes - Joe or Ashley?; Joe's worst habit [that drives her nuts]; Has she ever caught Joe NOT putting his shopping cart back?!; Her favorite trait of Joe; What are her favorite snacks?; Why doesn't she listen to the Industrial...

2021-01-141h 11 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #292 Integrating Strength & Conditioning Principles Into Your Rehabilitation Program [w/ Kelly Starrett]Joe DeFranco (shoulder surgery) & Kelly Starrett (knee surgery) discuss how they're both integrating S&C principles into their rehabilitation programs in order to optimize their body's ability to heal. *For specific Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To visit Kelly Starrett's website go to: www.TheReadyState.com *To join the DeFranco Insider community go to: www.DeFrancoInsider.com *To become CPPS-certified online go to: www.CPPSacademy.com

2020-11-121h 03 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #286 Unique Ways to Incorporate Tire Flips into Your Program, Joe Reveals His Post-Op Supplement Stack & More!Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winners of his iTunes Review Contest & this month's "MuscleUpOctober" Supplement Sale! He then answers 6 new questions. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on the Israel Adesanya steroid accusations; Another simple, high-protein snack recommendation; Pro Tip for loading & unloading 45lb plates onto a sled [without the risk of pinching or crushing your fingers]; Personal Trainer Swag - Joe's goto brands for looking "neat & professional" at the gym; How to program tire flips for strength, power, hypertrophy, and conditioning; Joe's post-op supplement stack revealed...and More! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from...

2020-10-011h 20 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #277 Joe's Live [Uncensored] Reaction to his MRI Results, Long-term Shoulder Health for Dummies & More!Today's show starts off with a 24-minute introductory talk where Joe shares some details from last week's DeFranco Family vacation, along with his most recent MRI! He then announces the upcoming "MuscleUpAugust" supplement sale before starting the show. The podcast begins with BREAKING NEWS [Joe's MRI results were emailed to him as he was recording the show intro] - so Joe decides to "call an audible" and read/react to his MRI results live on the podcast, instead of doing a Q&A. After reacting to his MRI report, Joe shifts his focus back to the audience and reveals the 3...

2020-07-301h 18 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #272 Reverse Engineering the Power Clean, Joe's Favorite 3 Ingredient Muscle-Building Recipes & More!Joe kicks off this week's show by thanking the audience for all the Birthday & Father's Day wishes. He follows that up with some important announcements and then starts the show. Topics covered this week include: 1) Why do we tend to have strong hunger urges on NON-training days? 2) What is the best type of cardio for strength athletes? 3) Joe's list of prerequisite exercises that should be mastered before learning the Power Clean 4) Joe's favorite 3 ingredient muscle-building recipes...and More! RELATED LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY'S SHOW: IndustrialStrengthShow.com, AMPED 3.0, CPPS ACADEMY, DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

2020-06-251h 24 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #242 George DeFranco On Parenting, Participation Trophies & The Never-Before-Told Turning Point of Joe's Career!George DeFranco returns to the Industrial Strength Show to answer YOUR questions! Topics discussed during this week's Q&A include: George's biggest pet peeves (as a gym owner); Worst excuses used by people looking to get out of tickets; How Joe pisses off his dad; George's advice to his 45-year-old self; Memorable fatherhood moments and stories about "little Joe D."; Discipline in the DeFranco household; George's thoughts on "participation trophies"; The key(s) to a successful marriage; The true "meaning of life" (w/ Lucy DeFranco)...and much, Much MORE! *For a list of all questions answered on today's show - a...

2019-11-281h 39 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #222 Is Joe Ending the Podcast & Getting Back into the Gym Biz Full Time?!In this very random "Independence Day edition" of the podcast Joe reads an emotional iTunes review, shares a personal story about a potential career change/opportunity, reveals [what he feels] is the most neglected muscle in the human body (then explains why & how he's currently prioritizing this muscle in his training)...plus BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS regarding DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements & the next CPPS course at the WWE Performance Center!! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for a CPPS course goto: www.cppscoaches.com/schedule To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

2019-07-041h 10 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #201 How To Get Stronger & Remain Healthier by Changing Your Mindset [w/ Jordan Syatt]This week Jordan Syatt makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! Topics of discussion include: Joe & Jordan's NYC Seminar Announcement; The proper mindset needed to lift maximal weights; How to overcome the fear of getting injured in the weight room; When you should (or shouldn't) get "hyped up" for a workout; The ONE THING Joe would change about his original storage closet gym; The definition of a true "gym badass"; The problem with relying on pre-workouts/stimulants; Building strength vs testing strength; Joe shares his first experience on a "westside-inspired" program; Joe & Jordan's tried & true Programming Principles...and...

2019-02-071h 20 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #190 Fist Fights on Black Friday, Favorite Foods & Family! [Thanksgiving w/ the DeFranco's!]This week's show gets off to a rough start when Joe can't figure out how to properly use his new recording equipment. (Thankfully, he still had his old equipment so he reverted back to that.) After addressing the audio issue - Joe, Ashley, George & Lucy gather around the dinner table to answer YOUR questions! Topics of conversation include: Getting into fights on Black Friday; What George D. DOESN'T like about his; Ashley's first meeting with Joe's parents; Favorite Thanksgiving Day foods; Joe's most embarrassing moments...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

2018-11-221h 20 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #166 The Good, Bad & Ugly of Owning a Business and Being in a Relationship [Joe & Ashley DeFranco TELL ALL]This week, Ashley DeFranco joins the show to discuss what it's like to be married to Joe DeFranco. Topics of discussion include: How Joe & Ashley first met; How many relationships Joe lost because of his business; Balancing work and relationships; How often does Joe bring work problems home with him; The things that Joe & Ashley DISLIKE most about each other; Dealing with a resentful spouse; The importance of knowing your partner's "love language"; Dealing with "flirty" clients; Making time for each other even when your schedule is crazy; Training with your girlfriend/wife; Keeping your libido with kids running around...

2018-05-311h 47 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode157: George DeFranco Talks Training Longevity, Participation Trophies, Altercations on the Job & More!It's been 3 years and 154 episodes since George DeFranco last appeared as a guest on the Industrial Strength Show. This week, George D. RETURNS (although he's not happy about it). After explaining what's been pissing him off lately, Joe asks his dad to speak on the following topics: His current health/injury status; What training advice he'd give to his former 19-year-old self; George's current supplementation protocol; Thoughts on "participation trophies" and how kids are being raised today; Physical altercations he faced while on the Job...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

2018-03-221h 17 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode117: Science vs. Experience [Joe D. Rant Alert!]This week, Joe reads an email from a listener who wants to know his thoughts on "Scientific Research vs Practical Experience". This leads to an episode-long rant on the topic. Enjoy :) For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2017-06-1555 min $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 115: Joe D. Instagram Q&A - Part 2Joe kicks off this week's show by giving updates on "The Great Debate", 3rd Annual SB911 Transformation Challenge, and a new DeFranco tee that's about to drop. After his updates, he continues the Instagram Q&A he started last week. Topics of discussion include: Heavy concentric-only deadlifting for improving sprinting speed; What Youtuber's are doing the fitness industry a good service; Three keys to developing relationships with clients; Best accessory exercises for the bench press and deadlift; Benefits of intraset iso-holds; Joe's favorite Jersey Shore nightclub; Best sled exercises to build the glutes & hamstrings; Can leg extensions be used...

2017-06-011h 32 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 114: Joe D. Instagram Q&A - Part 1For the first time in 4 months, Joe D. answers listener questions! In Part 1 of this 2-part Q&A, Joe answers questions on the following topics: Training for size vs. strength; Joe's basic warm-up template; Deadlift grip recommendations; How to treat shoulder impingement; Training with chronic lower back pain; Joe D's biggest influences; Fixing anterior pelvic tilt; Modifying SB911 for volleyball players; Thoughts on intermittent fasting; How to progress bodyweight movements; Joe D's alternative career choices...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2017-05-251h 37 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode103: Talkin' Trash w/ WWE Superstar Enzo Amore!This week, Joe sits down with WWE Superstar (and original "DeFranco Disciple") Enzo Amore. This entertaining conversation is jam-packed with funny stories, life lessons, and laughs. Topics include: The FULL STORY behind Enzo's [DeFranco's Gym] tattoo; How Enzo landed a tryout with the WWE without having any wrestling experience; How Enzo almost got fired shortly after signing his WWE contract; The toughest part of "making it" in the wrestling business; The importance of LIVING your passion...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2017-03-102h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 99: Joe D. Talks Business!Joe kicks off the episode with an update on his 100 Rep Bench Press Challenge. After explaining how bad he got his ass kicked by 64 different people worldwide, Joe then begins today's business discussion. Topics include: Why Most Small Businesses Fail; The Importance of Having Multiple Revenue Streams; Joe D's Inner Circle of Business Acquaintances; Best Marketing Strategies for a Gym Owner in 2017; Dealing With Competition & Negativity in the Fitness Industry...and much more! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2017-02-091h 09 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 96: Joe D. Answers 60 Questions in 60 Minutes?!This week, Joe attempts to answer 60 questions "rapid-fire-style" in 60 minutes. He doesn't accomplish his goal of 60 minutes, but he DOES end up answering EVERY question! If you're interested in knowing the specific questions ahead of time, check out the Show Notes & Timestamps at Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2017-01-192h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 91: The Future of DeFranco's & Programming for Speed w/ Cameron JosseJoe 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! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

2016-12-152h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 88: World's Strongest Wealth Manager [Jeff Sica interview]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!

2016-11-232h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 79: Concussion Prevention for Combat AthletesJoe 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 "d...

2016-09-222h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Episode 72: Joe D's Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition/Supplementation RecommendationsJoe 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 b...

2016-08-042h 00 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #22 Strong Bodies, Stronger MINDS - Life Lessons from DeFranco's GymThis weeks episode is all about the psychology of training and mental toughness. Unlike the physical changes made in the gym (that are very measurable), the mental changes aren't as easy to quantify. Joe sits down with longtime "DeFranco disciple" Pat Cole to get an athlete's perspective on what it was like to "grow up" in DeFranco's Gym. Pat gives some incredible insight on how he went from a nervous 13-year-old kid to a confident scholarship athlete. He also won the World's Strongest Athlete competition in 2010 in what Joe referred to as "the most epic moment in DeFranco's Gym history." Th...

2015-07-301h 12 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #19 Joe D's interesting [but weird] CrossFit analogyIn this weeks episode, Joe D. speaks on 6 different training topics. These topics include: Practical examples of how both Unconventional and Traditional training methods contribute to a football players on-field success; Why he feels CrossFit is NOT an optimal training method for athletes; Advanced Vertical Jump training protocols...and some "Dirty Tricks"; Joe D's tried-and-true Progression for Improving Chin-up Strength; The safest and most effective way to incorporate Ballistic Stretching into your warm-up; Joe D's [extremely practical] prescription for Correcting Anterior Pelvic Tilt...and George DeFranco makes his return! (Apparently he's still PISSED :))

2015-07-091h 36 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #17 Stuff You Didn't Know About Joe D!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...

2015-06-251h 14 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #10 Lucy DeFranco Interview (Mother's Day special)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.

2015-05-071h 41 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco)For the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of topics that include: How training and being strong impacted his career as a NJ State Trooper, the top 3 things that piss him off, arm wrestling stories, training a 12-year-old Joe DeFranco, and most importantly...RESPECT.

2015-03-191h 35 $Joe DeFranco\'s Industrial Strength Show$

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