2 Essential Training Methods for Improving Agility
Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

2 Essential Training Methods for Improving Agility

We’ve all seen the endless “agility” videos on Instagram and Youtube. They go something like this… An athlete performs the “Icky Shuffle” through a “speed ladder”, then quickly transitions into a few figure 8’s around some strategically-placed cones…next comes the salsa-dance-looking moves around a few more cones…and finally there’s a hop, skip or a jump over a handful…

Mike Dolce interview – LIVE TO BE 120!
Episode # 21

Mike Dolce interview – LIVE TO BE 120!

This week, Joe sits down with one of the world’s top weight management coaches, aka, “The Patron Saint of Cutting Weight” – Mike Dolce.   During this information-packed conversation, you will learn:  Mike’s humble beginnings and how filling a void in the world of athletic preparation has changed his life Why Mike considers himself a “longevity…

Makin’ GAINZ After Age 40
Episode # 20

Makin’ GAINZ After Age 40

Joe dedicates this weeks entire episode to the Washed-up Meathead. He shares 6 simple changes that the 40+ crowd can incorporate into their workouts in order to keep making gains well into their golden years 🙂 While listening to the show, you will learn:   The difference between “training to warm up” & “warming up to train” and how…

Joe D’s interesting [but weird] CrossFit analogy
Episode # 19

Joe D’s interesting [but weird] CrossFit analogy

In this weeks episode, Joe D. gives in-depth explanations of 6 different training topics. These topics include:  Practical examples of how both “Unconventional” & “Traditional” training methods contribute to a football players on-field success Weird (yet extremely interesting) analogy explaining why athletes should NOT do Crossfit Top 3 [advanced] exercises for improving your vertical jump…plus…

Front Lunges Suck. Do THIS Instead…
Strength Training

Front Lunges Suck. Do THIS Instead…

Walk into any gym on any given day and you’ll see Front Lunges being performed. They are one of the most popular exercises in the world…but they shouldn’t be. I think they suck. Watch the video below to find out WHY I think they suck and WHAT you can do about it… Next time you goto…

Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting
Episode # 18

Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting

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…

Stuff You Didn’t Know About Joe D!
Episode # 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 his usual ‘training talk’ and instead tackles the “off topic” emails that flood his inbox. You do NOT want to miss these NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD stories…