Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Lee Boyce makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource. On today's episode, Lee shares some invaluable information from his new book, "St...

Joe starts this week's show with some announcements, sales & giveaways! After the show intro, Jamie Dorley (CEO, Founder & Owner of Nutritional Frontiers) returns for his second appearance. Joe and Jamie discuss a number of topics including: The "Big 4" Underlying Causes of Sickness/Dysfunction; How To Read Supplement Labels [Fish oil, Magnesium, Protein powder, Protein bars, Greens drinks]; The M...

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 Streng...

This week Joe welcomes Chris Bartl to the Industrial Strength Show. Chris is a lifelong athlete... After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to compete in 6 different Olympic distance Triathlons, compete in powerlifting in raw, single-ply and multi-ply divisions, culminating in three different appearances in the XPC World Finals at the Arnold Sport Festival in Columbus,...

Over 90% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back, and then some! Yet, the majority of "dieting information" online focuses on LOSING weight, without much info on how to MAINTAIN your weight loss. But that all changes on today's Industrial Strength Show! In this episode, Joe shares his 12 Most Valuable Tips for MAINTAINING Your "Lean Gains"! Your Yo-Yo Dieting days are over! Get a notebook...

This week Joe is in a bit of pain as he recorded the show immediately following a PRP injection in his elbow...But don't worry, he still manages to power through a full show :) Main topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "Silent Elbow Killers" [Being aware of these things can help you avoid elbow pain altogether]; Most Effective Treatments for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow; The Best Way To Program Card...

This week Joe celebrates his 400th episode by giving away $400 worth of merchandise and supplements to his audience! He then shares 23 habits that have changed his life...and can change yours too!! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements  [*Use coupon: MuscleUp2023] CPPS certificat...

Joe kicks off this week's episode by announcing the biggest prize giveaway in the history of the Industrial Strength Show! He then shares 25 coaching lessons from his 25 years in the gym business. Get a pen and notebook out for this one! These proven lessons are guaranteed to help any personal trainer, coach, gym owner or entrepreneur take their career to the next level! *For a full list of Show N...

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...

Joe D. kicks off this week's show with some "DeFranco Family life updates" before answering a few listener questions. This week's topics include: 1) Joe's reaction to Liver King's apology 2) Have Joe's views on the Box Squat changed since the pendulum has shifted to "knee over toe" training? 3) The ONE supplement that does the most "good" for most people 4) What are Joe's favorite (most joint-frie...

After kicking the show off with some announcements & special offers, Joe dedicates the majority of the podcast to 2 Hot Topics: The first topic discussed is Liver King and the leaked emails that have "shocked" the fitness industry! Joe shares his take on the topic and predicts what Liver King's response to the public will be. Joe then shifts gears and talks about the World Cup [and whether or not...

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 on...

Joe starts the show with an explanation regarding this week's late release. He then talks about the upcoming  " Business of Strength " seminar before answering 6 listener questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is the speed ladder completely worthless? 2) Thoughts on static stretching post-workout 3) Effective Lower Body strength workout that doubles as a mobility routine 4) How often & When to take set...

This week Joe D. welcomes another "Joe from Jersey" to the Industrial Strength Show - Joe McAuliffe. Joe is the owner and head "health and human performance coach" at JMPowerU in Eatontown, NJ (where he's trained thousands of clients/athletes ranging from "Average Joes" to "All Pros".) He is also a national/world champion powerlifter (holding the World Bench Press Records in 2 different classes -...

After a 2-week hiatus, The Industrial Strength Show Returns! Joe kicks off the podcast by announcing this month's "MuscleUpNovember" supplement sale and introducing today's sponsor. He then gives a detailed recap of some of the behind-the-scenes events that took place in Ohio (during the 2022 SWIS Symposium). He spends the second half of the show answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1)...

After some news & announcements, Joe spends most of this week's podcast answering listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How to make the fitness industry instantly better/more credible How/Why Joe programs Med Ball Slams (even though he believes they're NOT great for developing strength, size or power) Determining the right "diet"/food choices for YOU? Determining your optimal training volum...

On this week's show Joe answers 4 listener questions...while also going off on a few random tangents :) Specific questions/topics include: How to build a team culture that puts technique first, while still lifting heavy weights! How to program speed/power, strength, hypertrophy & conditioning [in the off-season] when you only see your players 3X per week "Shopping cart shaming" revisited How Joe s...

This week Joe welcomes Max Schmarzo to the Industrial Strength Show. Max is a sports scientist, coach/educator, founder of  Strong by Science  and co-founder of EdgeU - a platform that helps others develop their craft as trainers, coaches, and therapists. On today's episode you'll hear Max & Joe have a thought-provoking conversation that entails a number of different topics. Highlights include: Wh...

This week Joe "returns to his roots" and takes a deep dive into 4 popular football training questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Organize Your Pre-Game Warm-Up; In-Season Training Guidelines & Template; Secrets to Mastering the 225 Bench Press Test; A Smarter Approach to Football Conditioning Tests. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT...

On this week's show Joe provides his "Longevity Cheat Code". Following the 5 pieces of advice provided on this podcast will undoubtedly help anyone live their longest/strongest/healthiest life! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Essential AF supplement stack ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

After a 7-year hiatus (episode #40), Dave Tate returns to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from Joe & Dave's conversation include: What prompted Dave to start his [hilarious] "online coaching/reaction videos"; What happened the first time Joe put Dave through a "full" dynamic warm-up; How Dave currently periodizes his training; Max-Effort training advice for washed-up meatheads; The 5 lift...

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winner of last week's "MuscleUpAugust" contest & reminding the audience of some exciting upcoming events! He then reads an email from a listener which prompts him to discuss his "Top Hacks for Getting Jacked!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements  [*Us...

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the return of the "MuscleUp" Supplement Sale...But this month, there's an "extra bonus" :) Tune in to find out what it is! Joe then reads [what just may be] one of the all-time best iTunes reviews, before answering 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Train Your [Lower Body] w/ Chronic Low Back Pain & Important Factors [That Must Be Addressed] W...

Once again, Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Terms That Personal Trainers Should NEVER Use [When Talking to Clients]; MY Generation of Trainers/Coaches vs THIS Generation of "Trainers/Coaches"; How/Why/When To Use Chains [Includes a BONUS "verbal evisceration"! LOL] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto  www. Indust...

After starting the show by giving away some free merch to his listeners - Joe reveals the results of his most recent blood work - along with a conversation he had with his doctor [relating to heart health]. Highlights from this episode include: The #1 cause of death worldwide; Why "total cholesterol" is an overrated blood marker; The #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease; The "Big 3" blood tes...