Train slow, be FAST…GUARANTEED!

On Tuesday, I posted this video… Below is part of a message/question that was sent to me (via facebook) regarding the above video and my use of HEAVY sled/prowler drags to improve an athlete’s acceleration mechanics/speed… Joe, I think you’re going to be (or currently are) one of those coaches who the sports scientists…

Nutrition/ Supplementation

Joe D’s “HIGH FIVE”!

5 Superfoods & Food Alternatives for HIGH-Level Performance A couple months ago, I revealed my “Supplement Pyramid”. Since then, emails regarding supplements have flooded my inbox. Because of this, I’ve decided to get real FOOD back on everyone’s mind! After all, FOOD is the true foundation with regards to fueling an athlete’s body. Just like…

Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

FOOTBALL CONDITIONING: The RIGHT Way!

300-yard shuttles…Sixteen 110-yard sprints…”Gassers”… For as long as I’ve been alive, the above three drills have been considered the ‘Gold Standard’ in football conditioning. I have no clue how these “tests” came about or why they just won’t go away. But, hopefully this blog post will start somewhat of a revolution regarding football conditioning…THE RIGHT…

Announcements

WSA Check Presentation to Multiple Sclerosis Society

I am extremely proud to announce that the final tally for this year’s World’s Strongest Athlete Competition donation was a whopping $12,500 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! On Wednesday, September 15th, myself and Sean Thomas presented the check in Paramus at the local MS Society chapter. At this time, I would like to give…

Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Brian Cushing’s 60″ Hurdle Jump & FOCUS FOOD is HERE!!

Many people have been asking where is Brian Cushing and what is he doing to get in “football shape” for his Week 5 return to the gridiron. Well, the answer is that Cush is in New Jersey – training like a rabid animal – until he’s unleashed on October 10th at Reliant Stadium in Houston,…

Business Discussion

New Facility Virtual Tour & the ‘Secret’ to our Success REVEALED!

As many of you probably already know, two months ago I moved my gym into a bigger, more badass facility! This move was a far cry from our humble beginnings in the storage closet! Just in case there are people reading this who aren’t familiar with the DeFranco’s Gym “story”, here’s a quick timeline for…

Announcements

2010 WSA Video Highlights & Final Standings!

FINAL STANDINGS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION 1. *Pat Cole – Hasbrouck Heights High School (Track & Field) 2. Travis Woods 3. Michael Lisi 4. Matt Heyman 5. Jake Haddock 6. Kevin Bless 7. Joe Gallina 8. Sean Doherty 9. Chris Guido 10. Jon Wozney 11. Anthony Torchia 12. Jack Meussner 13. Joseb Baik 14. Vinny…

Off Topic

Gym bag essentials!

Q: Defranco – my dream is to train at your gym but it looks like that ain’t happening do to a lack of money and i live about 4 hours away..i would seriously chop off my pinkie to train with you guys, you have no idea!! This leads me to my question- a couple of…

Announcements

AMPED WARM-UP is HERE!!!

It’s time to set PR’s & feel better instantly!!! I can’t begin to tell you how truly AMPED I am about this product! It is, hands down, the most comprehensive resource you will ever find on the topic! I truly feel that this DVD/manual package will “change the game” forever with regards to warming…

Announcements

“Behind the Scenes” – World’s Strongest Athlete VIP Charity Dinner & Contest!

Pat Cole provided a “Hollywood ending” to an awe-inspiring week! I have to be honest. I’ve been sitting behind my computer for three straight hours, trying to write my recap of this years World’s Strongest Athlete Contest & Charity Dinner, but I just can’t do it. There is no way I can capture everything that’s…

Sign Up for Joe D's FREE e-newsletter!