Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#413 Using Breathwork to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility & Increase Performance w/ Jill Miller Mar 30, 2023

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This week Joe welcomes back Jill Miller to the Industrial Strength Show! Jill is a fascia expert with 30 years of corrective movement expertise that bridges the gaps between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs - Yoga TuneUp and The Roll Model - are found at yoga studios, gyms, athletic training facilities, hospitals, and corporations worldwide. On today's show you'll hear Jill discuss a number of topics including: A new, innovative [yet gentle] way to decompress the spine, while simultaneously improving shoulder mobility; The role breathing plays in recovery, and ultimately, performance; The benefits of nasal breathing [and techniques/maneuvers to clear your nasal passages]; The "5 P's" of the parasympathetic nervous system; 3 practices we should all be doing everyday to reduce stress, relieve pain, and improve our overall quality of life; Highlights from her newest book, "Body by Breath"...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#412 How To Drastically Improve Sleep Quality, The Morning Coffee Hack You Must Try & More w/ Dan Go! Mar 23, 2023

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This week Joe welcomes first-time guest Dan Go to the Industrial Strength Show. Dan is a High-Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs from Toronto, Canada. He's worked with thousands of clients during his 15+ year career, helping them lose over 100,000 combined pounds, while also growing one of the most successful gyms in Toronto. In 2018, Dan left the gym world to help high-achieving entrepreneurs improve their health and build world-class bodies. On today's show, you'll hear Dan speak on a number of different topics including: The biggest mistakes Dan made as he began his transformation from being "skinny-fat & lazy" to fit & healthy; The importance of training your MIND (and not just focussing on "physical" goals); The mistakes entrepreneurs make when looking to transform their bodies & minds; The sustainable approach to nutrition/dieting; Dan's daily "non-negotiables"; The importance of lining up your nutrition with your circadian rhythm, Dan's simple [yet extremely effective] "3-2-1 method" for improving sleep quality; The morning coffee hack that prevents mid-day energy crash...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#411 The Lost Training Files: Sharing In-House Research That I Conducted From 2000 - 2012! Mar 16, 2023

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On this week's episode Joe shares 7 in-house experiments that he conducted from 2000 - 2012. Specific topics discussed include: 1) Contrast Training and its effect on sprint times 2) Optimal sled loading for increasing speed/horizontal force production 3) The effect that static stretching the hip flexors has on vertical jump performance 4) The effect that pre-workout static stretching has on speed, power & overall performance 5) Performing your primary workout on Tuesday vs Monday 6) Partial-range lifts and their effect on full-range strength 7) High Resistance Intervals (HRI) - Are they an effective conditioning method for football players? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#410 How To Recover Faster [While Improving Heart Health], 5 Pieces of Advice for New Gym Owners & More! Mar 09, 2023

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Joe starts today's episode by sharing some of the behind-the-scenes "issues" he's been having with his audio equipment...and he explains why today's show dropped a little later than usual. Joe then gives away some free stuff before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Five pieces of advice for a new gym owner 2) Why Joe turned down an NFL strength coaching opportunity 3) Has Joe changed his views on machine training? 4) How to recover faster from your workouts [while improving your heart health]. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#409 Cam Josse On His Transition from the Private Sector to Collegiate Coaching, Sled/Hill Training & More! Mar 02, 2023

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This week former DeFranco's Gym client & coach Cameron Josse returns to the podcast! This is Cameron's first Industrial Strength Show appearance since leaving DeFranco's and becoming a collegiate strength & conditioning coach. Cam spent the last two football seasons at Indiana University and is currently the assistant strength coach at Auburn University. On today's episode you'll hear Cameron & Joe's first conversation since Cam's arrival at Auburn. Specific topics of discussion include: Cam's transition from the private sector to becoming a college S&C coach; Has the "NIL" changed college culture & player work ethic; Auburn football off-season workout/template; How the Auburn S&C staff currently programs sled training into their workouts; Using hill training to increase speed & power [while sparing the joints]; Cam shares some new/innovative speed training protocols currently being used at Auburn...and much Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
CPPS certification [Use code: JOED20]
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use code: MuscleUpMarch]
Cameron Josse (@CoachJosse)
EP 209 - Developing Strong, Fast, Resilient NFL Players w/ NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman
RHONE [Use code: JOED]

#408 The Perfect Age to Start Strength Training, 3 Keys to Becoming a Great Communicator & More! Feb 23, 2023

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For the second week in a row, Joe has to call a last-minute audible [due to unexpected events]. But, as per usual, The Show Goes On! After reading this week's winning iTunes review [and giving away more FREE STUFF], Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) How to become a great communicator 2) How to perform the perfect (joint-friendly, delt-destroying) lateral raise 3) How/Why SLIGHT angle changes make the BIGGEST difference when bench-pressing 4) What's the perfect age for kids to start strength training? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
CPPS certification [*Use code: JOED20]
Team Forever Strong app
Joe D. On "interpersonal skills vs technical knowledge in the fitness industry"

#407 The Most UNDERRATED Exercises for Longevity, Top 3 Worst Mistakes Most Lifters Make & More! Feb 16, 2023

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Joe kicks off this week's show by reading TWO winning iTunes reviews! He also gives the audience a preview of the next 2 podcast guests! Joe then answers 2 listener questions. Main topics of discussion include: 1) The Most Underrated Exercises for Longevity 2) The Top 3 Mistakes Most Lifters Make [Avoid these if you want to build muscle/strength!] *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Team Forever Strong app
Peter Attia on The Best Exercises for Longevity
Nick Lambe (@theonlinesleepcoach)
ReBuilt 2.0
Brain Rules
Rhone [*Use code: JOED]

#406 Body Type Specific Strength & Conditioning [How To Maximize Results & Reduce Injury w/ Lee Boyce] Feb 09, 2023

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This week Lee Boyce makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource. On today's episode, Lee shares some invaluable information from his new book, "Strength Training For All Body Types". Specific topics of discussion include: Understanding anthropometry [and why it's important for your results in the gym]; Determining YOUR specific "body type"; The foundational movement patterns that everyone should be doing; The ideal "deadlift body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; The ideal "back squat body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; The ideal "bench press body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; Conditioning for YOUR specific body type; Sprinting after a long layoff - How to avoid injury; Programming power for the "washed-up meathead"; Two of Lee's favorite [advanced] muscle-building techniques...and Much More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
Strength Training For All Body Types
Lee Boyce (@coachleeboyce)
The Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop

#405 How To Read Supplement Labels [Buyer Beware], The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies & More! Feb 02, 2023

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Joe starts this week's show with some announcements, sales & giveaways! After the show intro, Jamie Dorley (CEO, Founder & Owner of Nutritional Frontiers) returns for his second appearance. Joe and Jamie discuss a number of topics including: The "Big 4" Underlying Causes of Sickness/Dysfunction; How To Read Supplement Labels [Fish oil, Magnesium, Protein powder, Protein bars, Greens drinks]; The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies; Popular Supplement Scams [Buyer Beware]; An Easy/Overlooked Way to Determine the Quality of Your Supplements...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco's Clean Greens - New Formula! [*Use coupon: honest10]
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: honest10]
Kabuki Education Week [*Use coupon: joedefranco30]
Rhone [*Use coupon: JOED]
Jamie Dorley

#404 Should Obesity Be Recognized/Treated as a "Disease"? [My reaction to 60 MINUTES interview] Jan 26, 2023

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This week Joe reacts to the recent 60 MINUTES interview with an obesity doctor who claims that the #1 cause of obesity is genetics. Joe shares his thoughts on obesity being recognized/treated as a "disease", whether or not genetics trump diet & exercise, and more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

Important Links/People Mentioned
Business of Strength [Virtual Workshop]
Recognizing & Treating Obesity as a Disease [60 MINUTES]
Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower)
Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

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