As you’re probably aware, it’s been a LONG time since my last website update. This can be looked at as a bad thing or a good thing… It’s a bad thing because I like staying “in touch” and providing quality content to my website readers. But, on the other hand, it’s a very good thing once…

Throughout the years, many people have sent me products to experiment with, test them on my athletes, then give my honest opinion on their value. I’ve gotten to test some really cool products – Fat Gripz, The Tsunami Bar and ShroomTech Sport come to mind – all of which I use and recommend on a…

I am extremely excited to announce that the newest DVD in our Complete Athletic Development System is in the final stages of editing and will be available to you in December!  This DVD focusses on mastering the technique of the Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift and all of their variations. The thing that truly separates this product…

I am extremely excited to announce that the September 21-22 CPPS certification course will be held in sunny Florida at the brand new WWE Performance Center! Those familiar with our “Certified Physical Preparation Specialist” course know that it’s a culmination of two decades of research, experimentation and real-world experience. Athletes, coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, college…

-Joe D. 

“The Evolution of Eric Arndt” What did you guys think of this episode? Do you have a favorite quote from “EA-ALL-DAY”, LOL?  Drop me a comment below…I really enjoy reading your feedback.  -Joe D. 

Kareem Huggins – “The Comeback” Episode description: Kareem Huggins finished the 2010 pre-season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading rusher. Everything was looking good heading into the regular season for the second year undrafted running back from Hofstra University. That is, until “the hit” happened… After making a 7-yard catch on 3rd down during Week…

Dave Diehl & Brian Cushing – 10 Years STRONG!   Episode description: Back in 2003, an NFL rookie by the name of Dave Diehl and a high school kid named Brian Cushing both started training at DeFranco’s “gym”. At this time, neither athlete cared that the “gym” they had just walked into was a 500 square-foot…

Season 1, Episode #1 – The untold ‘back story’ of DeFranco’s Gym Episode description: In episode 1 of Driven Beyond Strength™, Class Act Sports Productions takes you behind-the-scenes to find out how DeFranco’s Gym went from a 500 square-foot storage closet to a world-renowned brand. You will quickly find out that DeFranco’s is much more than just a “gym”…

The untold ‘back story’ of DeFranco’s Gym Some of you may remember me talking about a potential reality show/docu-series that was filmed at my gym last summer. I’ve kept my mouth shut and tried not to “over-hype” this series too much because you really never know what’s going to happen with this type of thing.…