The Fitness Industry’s Biggest Coaching Scam
Episode # 586

The Fitness Industry’s Biggest Coaching Scam

Show Notes | Timestamps 1:15 – The Fitness Industry’s Biggest Coaching Scam Exposed 3:45 – Influencers: One Workout is Not Coaching 8:00 – Real Coaching: Beyond the Viral Workout Illusion 12:00 – Experience-Based Coaching: Adapting to Client Feedback 25:30 – Social Media Has Blurred The Lines Between Content Creator vs Real Coach 31:30 – Consumer…

Strength Training Shouldn’t Look Like Your Sport (+ Full Q&A)
Episode # 585

Strength Training Shouldn’t Look Like Your Sport (+ Full Q&A)

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:15 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey 6:20 – Joe shares an interaction he recently had with a “wrestling dad” which lead to today’s main show topic 12:45 – The TRUTH About “Sport-Specific” Training 38:00 – The Perfect Workout for Someone Who Hates Working Out 1:00:40 – Joe’s 5-Phase…

My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind “Lean Bastard”
Episode # 584

My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind “Lean Bastard”

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro | Joe announces the release of Lean Bastard 9:30 – Why “Lean Bastard” had to be created 17:00 – The 6 big decisions that shaped the Lean Bastard program: How many training days per week? [17:30] What training split to use? [25:30] Incorporate barbell exercises or no?…

Don’t Get Blood Work Before Listening To This!
Episode # 583

Don’t Get Blood Work Before Listening To This!

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 3:30 – How Joe trained while on vacation 11:15 – Lean Bastard update! 23:00 – The 5 Blood Markers Every Lifter Needs To Understand ALT/AST [25:10] Creatine Kinase [36:30] Creatinine/eGFR [39:50] C-Reactive Protein [45:30] White Blood Cell Count [48:50]

I Rated EVERY Piece of Equipment in My Garage Gym
Episode # 582

I Rated EVERY Piece of Equipment in My Garage Gym

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 6:00 – EliteFTS Collegiate Half Rack 13:10 – Freemotion Dual Cable Cross Lite 22:00 – TechnoGym Biostrength Chest Press 34:55 – Arsenal’s Reloaded Incline Flye 47:00 – EliteFTS Signature Seated ISO-Row 51:00 – Nautilus Glute Drive 55:20 – NUOBELL Adjustable Dumbbells 1:03:45 – EliteFTS 0-90 Incline Bench 1:05:55 – Notable…

How Training In My 100° Garage Changed My Body (And My Workouts)
Episode # 581

How Training In My 100° Garage Changed My Body (And My Workouts)

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 4:40 – My first commercial gym experience in 25 years! 36:30 – Heat acclimation benefits 54:40 – Why former NY Giants fullback Jim Finn would leave DeFranco’s Gym and train in Florida 3 weeks prior to training camp 1:02:30 – What happens when you train predominantly with…

Critiquing MY OWN Advice From 20+ Years Ago
Episode # 580

Critiquing MY OWN Advice From 20+ Years Ago

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show Intro | Lean Bastard Program & Recipes Update! 15:10 – Joe reads the question that prompted this week’s show topic(s) 20:00 – Joe Critiques His OWN ADVICE From 20+ Years Ago… Is the box squat the best way to teach new lifters/athletes how to squat? [20:10] What are…

Why Your Warm-Up Sets Are Making You Weaker… And Other Costly Training Mistakes!
Episode # 579

Why Your Warm-Up Sets Are Making You Weaker… And Other Costly Training Mistakes!

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show Intro | Birthday Thanks & Episode Preview 7:55 – Why Your Warm-up Sets Might Be Making You Weaker 20:05 – Joe shares his first-ever “personal training success story” 30:30 – Common Superset Mistakes to Avoid… And What To Do Instead! 50:50 – A Listener Calls Joe Out: He…

I’m Turning 51 This Week: Here’s 15 Things I Believe NOW More Than Ever…
Episode # 578

I’m Turning 51 This Week: Here’s 15 Things I Believe NOW More Than Ever…

This week, Joe celebrates his 51st birthday by sharing 15 lessons, principles, and beliefs that have stood the test of time throughout his life and 30-year coaching career. Specific topics include: Health is Wealth [5:15] Strength Training Is The Closest Thing We Have To A Fountain of Youth [8:30] Relative Strength Matters More Than Most…

Sleep Deprived? Don’t Skip Your Workout… Change THIS Instead!
Episode # 577

Sleep Deprived? Don’t Skip Your Workout… Change THIS Instead!

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro | Why Joe is qualified to discuss “sleep-deprived training” 11:30 – Answering the Question: Cut volume or intensity when sleep-deprived? 18:45 – The vicious cycle of stimulants and sleep deprivation 30:00 – How to naturally stimulate your body when sleep-deprived 44:45 – Specific adjustments for Main, Supplemental,…

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