Sports Performance
The Importance of Barefoot Training
Think about it - the only part of our anatomy to touch the ground when we run or jump - and most of us spend little to no time developing strength, mobility and proprioception in the feet.
TUFFEN Up Your Conditioning
Want to know how to get more out of your athletes in their conditioning sessions and maybe more time in the gym, too?
Partner Training: A Different Approach to MMA Strength and Conditioning
What’s going on “upstairs” allows you to utilize your physical skills to the best of your ability.
NFL Stats Update from DeFranco's Gym
See how the NFL players from DeFranco's Gym are doing this season.
Suspended Push-Ups with Blast Straps
To increase the difficulty of this exercise, try placing your feet on an elevated surface or a stability ball.
Hold on to the Damn Ball!
Recently, I received a call from the head basketball coach of a team I’m strength training.
Improvements for High School Athletes
After working with high school athletes for the past year on a daily basis, there are a few things I strongly suggest all high school athletes start doing immediately to improve in their sport.
Tuff Enough Hoops Workout
I’ll outline a workout that I’ve employed to build physical strength, endurance, and, most importantly, mental toughness.
More Is Better?
When programming an athlete's training, everything in the plan should have a reason and a purpose with the end result being an increase in the sport.
Training Young Athletes and M.O.L.D
The long-term approach to youth fitness and sport training is an essential ingredient and critical component of understanding how to work with clients in this very sensitive demographic












