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World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other h ...
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True crime, scandals, and celebrity gossip meet astrology when three friends discuss the transits that have influenced some of the biggest moments throughout history and pop culture. In this weekly comedy podcast, your hosts Astrologer Dana DeFranco, Elyse Carlucci, and Sarah Dembkowski cover the charts behind everything from the Free Britney Movement, to JonBenet Ramsey, to the Salem Witch Trials. Whether you’re a beginner learning astrology basics or an advanced astro nerd, you’ll have som ...
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The Dan Go Podcast is about discovering all the high-performance secrets that founders and busy entrepreneurs use to ensure they stay fit and lean (no matter how busy they get) This podcast is a reminder to use those secrets -- which makes getting in shape, easy and stress-free while doing it in a way that fits your busy lifestyle, and ultimately, this will make you a better performer at work and home. Learn more: https://highperformancefounder.com/
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#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"...
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This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's episode Joe explains why "high activation/low mechanical tension" exercises STILL have a place in the muscle building process. He shares 3 specific reasons WHY they're valuable, along with the im…
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KARMA’S A…WELL, YOU KNOW. This episode, we’re breaking down the astrology of child star turned KISS makeup maven JoJo Siwa. We discuss her Taurus Sun, Cap Moon, Aries Rising big three, indications of wealth in her chart, what was going on when Karma debuted, and more! Sign up for the Allegedly Astrology Patreon! For just $5 a month, you'll get bonu…
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#477 The Secret Shoulder Mobility Routine That Made My ARMS BIGGER, 6 "Health Foods" I Avoid & More!
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This week Joe speaks on the following 3 topics: 1) Is EMG a useful tool for determining the best hypertrophy exercises? 2) The 6 "health foods" that Joe NEVER eats 3) The secret shoulder mobility routine that's disguised as an arm workout?! ...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINK…
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HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS. This episode, we’re joined by the amazing Astrologer Lauren Ash to discuss the Saturn Returns of Timothée Chalamet, Megan Thee Stallion, and Sophie Turner. We also discuss what Saturn Returns are, the lessons we learned during each of ours, and more! ABOUT LAUREN Lauren Ash is an astrologer, writer, media personality, and mys…
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#476 5 Reasons Why I Look & Feel Better at 49 Than I Did at 29!
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This week Joe celebrates his 49th birthday with a fun "birthday-themed" Q&A. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Will Joe be having Birthday cake and/or a cheat meal this year? 2) When was the last time Joe got really drunk on his birthday? 3) Does Joe "eat to train" or "train to eat"? 4) The 5 things that Joe STOPPED doing in order to get in the best shap…
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TALK ABOUT THE HEIGHT OF 2000S LUXURY. This episode, we’re talking all about the astrology of the iconic Juicy Couture. We discuss the Jupiter Saturn conjunction in Taurus that was happening when their tracksuit was launched, the brand’s nodal return, its 2020 resurgence and more! Sign up for the Allegedly Astrology Patreon! For just $5 a month, yo…
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#475 The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time to Workout, "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" & More!
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This week Joe takes a deep dive into the following 3 topics: 1) The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time To Workout 2) "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" taking place between two former Industrial Strength Show guests - Brett Contreras & Jordan Shallow 3) Overrated/Underrated: Movement/Fascia Training Specialists *For a full list of Show …
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A TRUE BAD BOY FOR LIFE IN THE MOST LITERAL WAY POSSIBLE. This episode comes with a trigger warning because we’re breaking down the astrology of Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy aka Diddy. We discuss how he doesn’t have a birth time (SAD!), his Scorpio Sun, how eclipses went down both during the raid and the Cassie Case, and more! Sign up for…
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#474 Drop-Set Secrets (How To Get Jacked in Less Time), Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy & More!
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This week Joe kicks off the show with a bunch of exciting announcements that include supplement sales, upcoming certifications & seminars! He then responds to 4 listener questions/comments. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy, and more! 2) The most effective way to program Drop-Sets 3) Perfect Technique (w…
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WELCOME TO SEASON 7! We’re kicking off an all new season with the astrology behind Gypsy Rose Blanchard. We discuss her Leo Sun, Aquarius Moon, and Libra Rising, how Pluto stationed retrograde the day after she was born, her synastry with her mom Dee Dee and more! Sign up for the Allegedly Astrology Patreon! For just $5 a month, you'll get bonus ch…
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#473 Vacation Recap (What I Liked & What Pissed Me Off), Why I Ate 100g of Protein Every Morning & More!
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Joe is back from vacation and he's got stories to tell! He starts the show by talking about the things he liked most about his vacation and the lessons YOU can apply to your business/life (based on Joe's positive vacation experiences.) He then shares the "other side" of vacation... Specifically, the 2 types of people that PISSED HIM OFF! Joe spends…
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#472 The 9 Foods I Eat EVERY DAY To Stay Lean & Strong!
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On this week's show a listener asks Joe what his diet looks like when he's on vacation. This leads into a discussion about: 1) Joe's "foundational nutrition habits" 2) How Joe currently "tracks" his food/portions 3) The 9 foods Joe eats EVERY DAY to stay lean and strong (This includes specific brand recommendations)... Plus MORE! *For a full list o…
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#471 Power Development for All Ages & Skill Levels
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This week [in honor of the digital re-release of POWER!] Smitty joins Joe D. to discuss all things power development. Highlights from their conversation include: The making of "POWER!" (Behind-the-scenes insight); Programming Heavy Ass Sled Drags; General vs Specific Contrast Training pairings; Benefits of "combo" exercises; Why EVERYONE needs to t…
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#470 How Much Cardio Should You Be Doing Each Week, Identifying Good vs Bad Soreness & More!
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Joe kicks off this week's show with a special "MuscleUp" supplement sale announcement [that includes a FREE DeFranco's Training Systems gym bag giveaway!!] He then spends the remainder of the show covering the following topics: 1) The Optimal Amount of Cardio When Fat Loss is Your #1 Priority 2) How Do You Know When It's Time To Change Exercises 3)…
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#469 Why Do "Healthy" People Have Heart Attacks, Rapamycin's Link to Longevity & More w/ Dr. J Rand
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This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his fourth appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers, located in NJ. He trained at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in N.Y. and only practices Peer-Review evidence based medicine. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Rand discuss a number of importa…
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#468 Is Walking Considered Exercise, The Honest Truth About Turning 40 & More!
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Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is walking considered exercise? 2) The honest truth about [what happens to your body] when you turn 40! 3) Is conjugate periodization effective for general pop clients? ...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes &…
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#467 Why You Should/Shouldn't Train if You're Still Sore, How To Prevent Groin Pulls & More!
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This week is a classic Industrial Strength Show where Joe provides practical & proven solutions to his listeners' real-world problems. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it detrimental to train a muscle group if it's still sore from the previous workout? 2) How to prevent groin pulls 3) How to strength-train for fat loss goals 4) The best way to execut…
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#466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]
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After 8.5 years, the Industrial Strength Universe FINALLY gets to meet "the man behind the intro music" - Orlando Rios! Joe & Orlando discuss a number of different topics during their 1-hour and 35-minute conversation. Highlights include: How Joe met Orlando; The backstory behind the most famous intro music in podcasting; Orlando's biggest pet peev…
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#465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella
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BIG SHOW THIS WEEK as Joe introduces Mike Stella to the Industrial Strength Universe! Mike is an expert movement evaluator, manual therapist, performance coach and the owner of The Movement Underground in Long Island, NY. Highlights from Joe & Mike's (almost) 2-hour long conversation include: The "blending" of rehabilitation with high performance s…
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#464 What I Learned About "Imbalances" From Tennis Players, My Must-Try Pre-Workout "Slop" & More!
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Joe kicks off this week's episode with a quick recap of the first-ever Iron Business Weekend. He then shares some initial feedback from lifters who have started the new WS4SB 3.5 program. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's current GO-TO pre-workout "slop" [Plus a BONUS "High Protein Peanut Butter Cup" recipe!] 2) What ty…
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#463 Programming MasterClass: An In-Depth Look Into The Creation of Joe D. & Smitty's Newest Program
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This week we're taking a deep, deep dive into the science & art of high-level program design. Specifically, Joe D. and Smitty share the inner workings of their latest creation - "Westside for Skinny Bastards 3.5" - the revised/2024 edition of Joe D's wildly popular WS4SB 3 program. You'll learn about Joe D. & Smitty's first exposure to Louie Simmon…
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS KATE MIDDLETON? This very special bonus ep, we’re joined by the amazing astrologer Alice Bell to discuss the astrology of Kate Middleton’s recent gone girl media moment. We discuss Kate’s Big three, current transits, her synastry and composite with William, predictions, and more! Plus stayed tuned until the end of the ep for a…
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#462 The Truth About Fasting, The Biggest Mistake in Creating Multiple Revenue Streams & More!
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This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) The TRUTH about fasting 2) The trade-off when training for "peak performance"/extreme goals 3) Is it necessary to have multiple revenue streams in order to be successful [in the fitness industry]? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.…
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#461 The Simplest Way To Determine If You're Training Properly [DON'T Ignore This!]
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This week's show includes 3 main topics/questions. First, Joe shares a story involving a conversation he recently had at Target with a former client. Although the interaction with his former client was brief, it included a valuable reminder/lesson that Joe shares with his audience. After hearing this story you'll be able to determine if your curren…
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#460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!
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This week Joe answers 5 questions from his listeners. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. Thoughts on Lu Raises for the rotator cuff 2. Should you include rotator cuff strengthening exercises in your warm-up or will they fatigue your shoulders and lead to instability and reduced strength/force production? 3. How much of a calorie deficit is a good starting point to…
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#459 How To Get More Clients, Earn Their Trust & Make More Money in the Fitness Industry!
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This week Joe welcomes Iron Business Blueprint co-founder & owner of Tutela Training Systems, Chris Tutela, back to the Industrial Strength Show! After some back and forth banter regarding the NJ weather and Joe's podcast studio upgrade - Joe & Chris get down to "business" :) Together, they discuss the following topics: 1) How to get potential clie…
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#458 Rating The Most Important Training Variables [for Building Muscle], Exercises That Give Me Anxiety & More!
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This week Joe kicks off the show with some exciting news for gym owners... He then adds a new company to his "Sh*t List" before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Rating the 4 most important training variables [for building muscle]; 2) Pre-workout snack ideas for those who train first thing in the morning 3) Rest interval recommenda…
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#457 Exercise Sequencing for Achy Joints, Programming High vs Low Reps & Brutally Honest Review #2!
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Joe kicks off this week's show with some behind-the-scenes insight into what his [terrible] "recording schedule" is like most weeks lol... He then shares some exciting news regarding the original Industrial Strength Show studio, announces this month's "MuscleUpFebruary" supplement sale and gives a brutally honest product review before answering 3 l…
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