Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe interviews world-renowned human performance specialist - Brian MacKenzie. Brian has studied performance and movement since 2001 with altitude, hypoxia, breathing mechanics & methods, along with heat and cold exposure. While listening to this week's podcast, you will hear Brian discuss the following topics: What it takes to complete a 100-mile run; The unique way in which Brian utilizes the "Training Mask"; The importance of nasal breathing; The affect that mouth-breathing has on your immune system; Step-by-step instruction through one of Brian's favorite breathing protocols...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week you'll hear Part 2 of Joe's conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin. Topics of discussion include: Force-Velocity profiling & trainability; Can you spend too much time training your weak points; The effect of 'set programming' vs autoregulating your training; The process Andy takes his potential clients through; MMA conditioning...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe interviews Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and is a professor at the Center for Sports Performance (Cal State, Fullerton). In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Andy discusses a wide range of topics, some of which include: Why he decided to go the "academic/research" route; Balancing the physiology & psychology of training; Latest research on speed training; The best way to get your TRUE max heart rate; The 5 best predictors of mortality...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Dr. Tom Bilella returns to the Industrial Strength Show and he's got a lot to talk about! Topics include: The inappropriate April Fools joke he played on Joe that almost cost him their friendship; PARENTS BEWARE: The Dangers of "phthalates" in your child's food; Dr. Tom's notes from Dr. Jade Teta's lecture on Fat Loss; NEW DeFranco supplement revealed!; A "mystery guest" joins the show...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe dedicates the entire show to the least "popular" training variable - DURATION. Topics of discussion include: The hormonal response to training; The "Dorian Yates" approach vs longer workouts; Why "All Exercises Were NOT Created Equal"...and how this effects the length of your workout; Advice for those who like to train longer than an hour; Suggestions for reducing your time spent in the gym (without reducing results)...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer. Trevor's "smashwerx" youtube channel has been a personal favorite of Joe's for the past year. On today's show, Joe & Trevor discuss a wide variety of topics including: Trevor's "Injury Prediction System"; Advice for regaining mobility after surgery; Trevor's BIG 3 mobility drills for EVERYONE; The importance of holding stretches for 2 minutes; Improving hip internal rotation; Mobility vs. Stability; Foam rolling the IT Band; Top Mobility Myths; The 3 mobility moves Trevor personally does EVERY HOUR of EVERY DAY...and much More! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe returns from vacation to give his thoughts on a variety of topics including: James Harrison's recent 1800lb sled push, The Art of Exercise Selection, and the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe D. and Cameron Josse break down the 40-Yard Dash. While listening to this show, you'll learn their favorite drills, exercises, techniques and templates for running a faster 40. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Dr. Tom Bilella returns to the show to set the record straight regarding the American Heart Association's recent report about coconut oil. Other topics of discussion include: How to determine your own macros (based on your goals); The importance of "nutrient timing"; Troubleshooting Ashley DeFranco's recent fatigue and carb cravings; Layne Norton debate update...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe sits down with the world's leading expert on glute training - Bret Contreras. But don't be fooled, Bret isn't just "The Glute Guy". He's got a PhD in Sports Science and is very well-versed in all things related to muscle-building and sports performance. During this conversation, Joe and Bret discuss a wide array of topics which include: How Bret became obsessed with glutes; Top 5 exercises to build the glutes; High-rep vs Low-rep training; Bret's in-house EMG experiments; Heavy sled training; Vertical jump discussion; "Bro Science"; Insecure people on social media and in the fitness industry...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show