Dr. Tom Bilella talks Nutrition – One size fits nobody!
Episode # 63

Dr. Tom Bilella talks Nutrition – One size fits nobody!

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with his longtime friend and nutrition guru – Dr. Tom Bilella. Here’s an outline of some key topics discussed during the show…   SHOW #TIMESTAMPS 3:30 – The story of how Joe and Dr. Tom first met 8:15 – Dr. Tom’s “Nutrition Fundamentals”  and the 4 Phases of…

Stephanie McMahon interview
Episode # 62

Stephanie McMahon interview

In this weeks episode Joe sits down with WWE’s Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon, to discuss a wide variety of topics. Here are just a few of the things they talk about: Steph’s daily routine; Productivity tips; #MidnightWorkouts; Eating to stay lean; “Chicks that lift”; Workout music; Steph’s favorite on-camera moment as a WWE character;…

Training Intensity vs. Stupidity & The Ultimate Post-Workout Routine!
Episode # 61

Training Intensity vs. Stupidity & The Ultimate Post-Workout Routine!

In this weeks episode, Joe D. takes to his Twitter account to answer 3 questions from his followers. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Role Your Emotional State Plays in Your Training – Does it help to “get crazy” during your workouts; The Ultimate [easy-to-follow] Post-Workout Recovery Routine; Joe D’s favorite “Max-Effort Music”, aka, The Official Industrial Strength “Angry” Playlist!  SHOW…

Story Time with Joe D.
Episode # 60

Story Time with Joe D.

In this weeks episode, Joe takes a trip down memory lane and shares 4 DeFranco’s Gym stories that have never been told publicly. [FULL DISCLOSURE: This podcast was recorded for entertainment purposes only. Unlike our 59 previous episodes, this show does not have much educational value. It’s just a bunch of random, funny stories.]  Don’t say we didn’t…

The Secret to Running a Faster Mile
Episode # 59

The Secret to Running a Faster Mile

Joe starts this weeks podcast by explaining to the audience why he’s recording the show from his basement at 3 o’clock in the morning….he then answers some of the listeners questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How to run a faster mile; Is it OK for athletes to wear ankle braces during competition; The best upper body strength…

Death to the “Participation Trophy”!
Episode # 58

Death to the “Participation Trophy”!

In this week’s episode, Joe answers your training questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: Treadmill Sprints – The Good, Bad & Ugly; Effective uses of the “speed ladder” [which leads to a tangent on winning, losing & “participation trophies”]; How important is “the pump” when training for hypertrophy; Joe D’s favorite workout “finishers”; The one thing Joe D. hates about…

Best Methods for Improving Sport-Specific Agility
Episode # 57

Best Methods for Improving Sport-Specific Agility

In this weeks episode, Joe sets the record straight regarding the REAL way to improve an athlete’s sport-specific agility! SHOW #TIMESTAMPS 6:30 – Joe talks about the common things you’ll find online when you search “agility training” 9:55 – Joe begins to explain his history with agility training and how he used to train his athletes [and…

Triple H Podcast Follow Up [Q&A w/ Joe D.]
Episode # 56

Triple H Podcast Follow Up [Q&A w/ Joe D.]

In this weeks episode, Joe answers some popular follow-up questions pertaining to last weeks podcast interview with Triple H.   SHOW #TIMESTAMPS 13:35 – Joe reads the first question of today’s podcast  15:15 – Joe gives his thoughts on “training til failure” & talks about how Triple H hasn’t “missed a rep” in 5+ years 19:32 – Joe discusses…

Triple H talks Training, Low-Carb Dieting, Gym Lessons & More!
Episode # 55

Triple H talks Training, Low-Carb Dieting, Gym Lessons & More!

In this weeks episode, Paul Levesque [more popularly known as Triple H] finally makes his appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! Triple H is a 14-Time World Heavyweight Champion in WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.]. Not only that, he is also WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative. Needless to say, he’s a busy man. Joe got…

The 17-Year Timeline to DeFranco’s “Overnight” Success
Episode # 54

The 17-Year Timeline to DeFranco’s “Overnight” Success

In this week’s special 2-hour edition of the Industrial Strength Show, Joe D. takes his listeners through his “timeline of success”. This timeline reveals the most important decisions, events and dates that have had the biggest impact on making DeFranco’s Gym what it is today. Taking this “trip down memory lane” will give aspiring personal trainers and gym owners a behind-the-scenes…