HUGE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

For the past 2 years I have been training WWE superstar “Triple H” (Paul Levesque) and Stephanie McMahon Levesque. During this time I have developed the utmost respect for the “sports entertainment” industry. (Unless you live under a rock or on another planet, you’re probably well aware that the undisputed heavyweight champ of the “sports…

Off Topic

DeFranco’s Gym: 10 Years STRONG!

I had some time this Thanksgiving to really reflect on all the things I’m thankful for: family, health, friends, and of course I’m thankful for my gym/business. I am truly blessed to be able to provide for my family by doing something I love. But, although I love what I do, it sure as hell…

Strength Training

The Powerful effects of CONTRAST TRAINING!

Q: Joe, As an aspiring strength coach I try to watch and read as much as I can. I recently watched Power! (Actually watched it twice it was so good) and I had a programming question regarding contrast training. Do you program that style during a power phase of a linear model? What about an…

Announcements

The Need for SPEED!

In my opinion, the most misunderstood and poorly implemented aspect of training is definitely speed development. Our industry is in desperate need of practical and proven speed training methods. Taking it a step further; what our industry really needs is quality speed training information for team sport athletes. This is because the quality information that is…

Strength Training

Training Considerations for Police/Firemen

“PROTECT & SERVE” George DeFranco lead by example during his 25-year rein with the NJ State Police —– Note from Joe D: During the past few weeks I have received more questions regarding Police/Fireman training than ever before. As the son of a former NJ State Trooper (who took his job very seriously), I am…

Strength Training

The 2 Best Hamstring “Prehab” Exercises You’re NOT Doing

Here are two hamstring exercises that I’ve had a tremendous amount of success with — yet I feel as if they’re still somewhat underused in the training of most athletes. So I decided to do a quick blog post to share them with my readers. Upright Sled Walks seem to have taken a back seat…

Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

“Form Running” for Non-Track Athletes: Important or Waste of Time?

Q: Joe I loved your recent blog post about the heavy sled sprints. You answered the question in a way that really made sense to me and taught me a lot. After reading that blog post I wanted to ask you if you ever incorporate form running drills into your programs for your non track athletes?…

Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Heavy Sled Sprints: Effective Training Tool or Counter-productive to Speed?

Q: Joe D – Huge fan of your work. I’m currently saving up enough $ to come train at your gym next summer and hopefully learn from you firsthand. I had a question about sprinting with a weight sled and pushing a heavy prowler. I’ve done some research and it seems many sprint coaches have…

Strength Training

“Sports Adaptation” & Short-term Programming

The first blog post today is a guest post from Mike Guadango regarding Sports Adaptation. This topic came up last week when a high-level volleyball player came into DeFranco’s for his first training session. Check this out… Not all sports were created equal. Each sport places stress upon different energy systems, muscle fibers, joints,…

Announcements

DeFranco’s Gym – SUMMER UPDATE!

As usual, my blog posts have been lacking during the summer months. Actually – let’s be honest – they’ve been non-existent 🙂 But, rest assured, I haven’t been laying on a beach and sipping margaritas. I think you’ll agree that I have some legitimate “excuses” for my lackluster online presence this summer. I’ve been spending…

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