On this week's episode Joe shares 7 in-house experiments that he conducted from 2000 - 2012. Specific topics discussed include: 1) Contrast Training and its effect on sprint times 2) Optimal sled loading for increasing speed/horizontal force production 3) The effect that static stretching the hip flexors has on vertical jump performance 4) The effect that pre-workout static stretching has on speed, power & overall performance 5) Performing your primary workout on Tuesday vs Monday 6) Partial-range lifts and their effect on full-range strength 7) High Resistance Intervals (HRI) - Are they an effective conditioning method for football players? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  "Neural Activation" Sprints / Contrast Training  Fastest 10-Yard Sprint in DeFranco's Gym History  Contrast Training - SPEED Training for Team Sports  Is Tuesday the New Monday?  RHONE   

#411 The Lost Training Files: Sharing In-House Research That I Conducted From 2000 - 2012!

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.

Fitness

Health & Fitness

On this week's show a listener asks Joe what his diet looks like when he's on vacation. This leads into a discussion about: 1) Joe's "foundational nutrition habits" 2) How Joe currently "tracks" his food/portions 3) The 9 foods Joe eats EVERY DAY to stay lean and strong (This includes specific brand recommendations)... Plus MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)  The DeFranco Whey (Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate)  Metabolic Meals  The Conscious Bar  Manukora Honey [Use code: JOED]  

#472 The 9 Foods I Eat EVERY DAY To Stay Lean & Strong!

This week [in honor of the digital re-release of POWER!] Smitty joins Joe D. to discuss all things power development. Highlights from their conversation include: The making of "POWER!" (Behind-the-scenes insight); Programming Heavy Ass Sled Drags; General vs Specific Contrast Training pairings; Benefits of "combo" exercises; Why EVERYONE needs to train for power; How strong do you need to be before incorporating plyos and/or dynamic-effort into your training; Can you gain speed/power after the age of 40; How to safely program (and progress) power exercises; How/Why most people injure themselves when training for power; How often should you train for power (after the age of 40); Sneak peek into Phase 3 of WS4SB 3.5; How to properly execute Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps (What everyone does wrong!)...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  POWER! [Digital re-release]  Team Forever Strong [FREE TRIAL]  CPPS certification  Smitty's Instagram  

#471 Power Development for All Ages & Skill Levels

Joe kicks off this week's show with a special "MuscleUp" supplement sale announcement [that includes a FREE DeFranco's Training Systems gym bag giveaway!!] He then spends the remainder of the show covering the following topics: 1) The Optimal Amount of Cardio When Fat Loss is Your #1 Priority 2) How Do You Know When It's Time To Change Exercises 3) BONUS: The new "fitness trend" that's pissing Joe off 4) Identifying Good vs Bad Soreness... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.    IMPORTANT LINKS  DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use code: MuscleUpMay]  Marketing Your Gym Workshop @ Varsity House [Use code: JOED100]  Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)  Team Forever Strong   

#470 How Much Cardio Should You Be Doing Each Week, Identifying Good vs Bad Soreness & More!

This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his fourth appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers, located in NJ. He trained at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in N.Y. and only practices Peer-Review evidence based medicine. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Rand discuss a number of important topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Why do "healthy" people [who get routine blood work] have heart attacks?; Is there a better way to screen people and assess their risk for CV disease [compared to what most doctors are currently doing]?; Is "ApoB" the new gold standard for assessing CV disease risk?; What's the difference between "ApoA" & "ApoB"?; The optimal triglyceride to HDL ratio; Knowing your calcium score; Does Dr. Rand ever prescribe statins?; The history of rapamycin and why it's linked to longevity; How mTOR drives aging...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS / PEOPLE MENTIONED  Healthy Aging Medical Centers  Cleerly test  GlycanAge test  Age Later (by Nir Barzilai, M.D.)  Rapamycin: mTOR, Autophagy & Treating mTOR Syndrome (by Ross Pelton)  Peter Attia (@peterattiamd)  BON CHARGE [Use code: JOED]  

#469 Why Do "Healthy" People Have Heart Attacks, Rapamycin's Link to Longevity & More w/ Dr. J Rand

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is walking considered exercise? 2) The honest truth about [what happens to your body] when you turn 40! 3) Is conjugate periodization effective for general pop clients? ...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  Team Forever Strong [7-Day FREE Trial]  Iron Business Blueprint  Manukora Honey [*Use code: JOED]  

#411 The Lost Training Files: Sharing In-House Research That I Conducted From 2000 - 2012!

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