Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his wife a Happy Birthday. Joe and Ashley then give a quick recap of their trip to Puerto Rico...which ended in disaster for Joe! After Orlando "Hits the Damn Intro Music" Jay Ferruggia joins the show! Joe and Jay discuss the following topics: Jay's struggles during his early years in business and how he overcame them; How Joe & Jay recommend experienced trainers charge their clients; The "dangers" of giving away too much information for free online; Gym lessons that have carried over to success in business; How to stand out and "make it" in the [fake] fitness industry without losing your integrity; The true definition of "success"...and much More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics covered during this show include: Benefits of training barefoot; Joe's 4-Phase Athletic Assessment; Best way to prevent hamstring pulls; Recommendations for Law Enforcement Officers; The ONE THING all successful people have in common; Joe's daily "longevity" mobility routine; Five must-read books for the aspiring S&C coach; The most savage group of lifting partners ever assembled...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off the show with an important announcement regarding this year's SB911 Transformation Challenge. He then answers 20 of YOUR Instagram questions. Topics include: Three pieces of advice Joe would now give the 20-year-old version of himself; Best strength exercises for dunking a basketball; Joe's experience with Physical Therapy; Thoracic mobility and shoulder health; The recent changes Joe has made to his diet; Joe's 3 favorite outdoor training activities; The key [non-physical] traits of world-class athletes...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week's "Birthday Bash" episode begins with an unforeseen circumstance (as Joe's dad refuses to stick around for the show), but things pick up once Ashley DeFranco arrives :) Ashley explains how her fitness journey began, what her training consists of today, and gives a detailed rundown of her daily nutrition/supplementation. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's "10 Commandments of Training Longevity" and his Top 10 list of "Meathead Manners"! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe reveals his "functional strength standards" for 6 different exercises. Unlike "chasing numbers" in the barbell squat, bench press and deadlift (which often leads to immobility, dysfunction or injury); These 6 unique exercises will help you feel and function BETTER as they improve! [Find out how YOU stack up to Joe D's standards by listening to this week's show!] For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Dr. Tom returns to the show to discuss the blood work you should be demanding your doctor to order. If you want to live a long, healthy life you MUST monitor the 8 blood markers discussed on this week's show! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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 the house...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe D. and Smitty answer your football training questions! Topics include: How to incorporate sprints and jumps into your strength program; How to develop an athletic & aesthetic physique; Results from DeFranco's in-house "Med Ball Volleyball" study; Are 300-yard shuttles ever recommended?; What percentage of a football player's conditioning should be aerobic vs anaerobic?; Training multiple-sport athletes; Should football players "condition" during the season?; Can the CPPS Football Preparation Specialist course be beneficial to basketball players?; Top supplement recommendations for football players; Improving ankle mobility without any equipment; Dealing with high school athletes who have "mandatory lifting" at their school so they show up to your gym sore, tired, and unmotivated...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe sits down with Jeff Nichols - a former 'Biggest Loser' Runner-Up who lost over 180 pounds! Topics of discussion include: Behind-the-scenes details regarding how he got on the TV show; The quality of the trainers, workouts and nutrition advice he received while on the show; How much time he actually spent each week with the "celebrity trainers"; Whether or not he felt the trainers provided him with the necessary tools to keep the weight off once the show ended; How he's doing now; Advice for those who are currently struggling with their weight...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off today's show by following up on his "celebrity trainer rant" from last week. After recapping his rant (and the interesting Instagram feedback that followed), he provides his solution to the problem. Joe outlines exactly how he feels untrained, overweight people should get started on their fitness journey. He then moves onto the second topic of the day - Programming Bodyweight Isometrics. This includes over 20 of his favorite bodyweight isometric exercises and various ways of incorporating them into your routine. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com