Team Franco Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joe Franco
A look at the world of fitness and bodybuilding with an unbiased opinion. Joe Franco - Owner of Team Franco, OCB Pro, Judge, Promoter and Hall of Fame. Reaching physique goals with a healthier and practical approach! Coaching Services found here: https://linktr.ee/teamfrancobbing
This should be the primary goal for every competitor, rather than focusing solely on placement.
Here are my personal reflections on this event, encompassing my experiences in competing, judging, and spectating.
A difficult decision to make, but stepping back can often be the most beneficial choice.
Grind and get it done both in and out of the gym knowing no stone is left unturned, and be cool about it!
What are the judges looking for?
The extremes we still see.
Emotions after you compete.
Going all the way back to the very first protein bar I tasted to what we now always have in our home.
Exploring the exercises that resonate with me and sharing tips for maximizing your workout session.
Exploring the exercises that resonate with me and sharing tips for maximizing your workout session.
Exploring the exercises that resonate with me and sharing tips for maximizing your workout session.
Learning to change lanes to keep moving forward is what we are after and will give you great success.
See things in slow motion and lowering your heart rate will be a great asset for progress.
So much info is out there, but it really comes down to what is best for you to stay consistent.
Here is a recap of what I feel are the essentials to be prepared for your competition weekend.
Today I cover the variety of excuses on why people don't compete and why they are bogus.
Having a plan is great, but how tough you are mentally will be the biggest factor for reaching a goal.
If you're planning to compete, is it best to transition gradually rather than making a sudden change.
With so many diet option it can be confusing. I am here to tell you, that its ok to to take the time to learn what is best for you.
Identify what might be stopping you from reaching a goal and learn from it to reach your desires.
Thinking of competing or have competed and could be more mature about it? This one is for you!
Often overlooked are the basics and what you can easily do and accept for continued progress.
There are many ways to lose body fat and types of cardio. Counting steps can be the one for you!
It can be tough post competition. I go over some ways to help you through so you can feel better and to avoid the blues!
May not be what you think, but I can guarantee if you apply these, contest prep will be a positive experience.
We all need focus to achieve our goals, but how much and when does it become counter productive.
Looking for a change in your training to spice it up? I cover the few techniques that I like to through in.
All in good fun, my opinion of 5 exercises that are not needed to build your body for the stage.
Sometimes we need to question the path we are on. Is it time to pull back and focus on overall health or push through?
A brief review of my go to foods and what is on tap. Along with talking about one of the biggest dieting mistakes.
Covering a few things to considered before using a meal prep company, and if its worth it for you.
Sounds weird I know, but if we are stuck doing the same thing will lead to breaking that plateau.
All too often we have a swing of emotions after we compete. Today I address on how to be productive and learn from them.
Today I cover the stigma of the bodybuilding diet and options that will be best for you.
Discussing the positives and negatives of what social media can bring to those who compete.
A mini series on what is needed to have the most success in the world of competition. Its all starts with Education!
It's really that simple. All workouts count over time. Take the good and the bad, and find the middle ground.
Setting the goal to compete can be scary, but I cover reasons why you should take that jump.
Today I cover some easy but healthy food options that you can eat to have diet success.
Covering what is needed to have success when starting a diet and making it a lifestyle.
To succeed in fitness and life, learning to change paths to reach your desires is a must. I talk about the flexibility that you need to make it.
Cycling carbs is a popular way to help people lose weight, but does changing your carb/calorie intake matter? Take a listen to hear my thoughts and history on the topic.
A mini series of running a 4-day split, where I will break down each of my current workouts, from exercises, sets, reps and why I choose these exercises.
Today a go over my history and thoughts on if we need to use a pre workout before training. Just one guys opinion!
Consistency overtime will give your what you are after. good or bad, and the knowledge on how to get better.
When it comes to goal setting, you first need to trust and believe in yourself. Not the latest fitness flash.
Similar to investing money, smart and proper planning pays the greatest when it comes to reaching your fitness goals.
Laying out what I think is a safe weight gain percentage after you compete to make progress and be happy!
How you handle your meals during the Holidays depends on what your current goals are. I discuss what I think is appropriate.
Confused on when to eat your carbs, fats, and protein? Take listen on how I suggest to break it down.
I go over some of my favorite exercises for each body part that. Either they are new to you or forgotten about. Give them a try!!!
New segment called Quick-Cast. Confused on rep ranges, sets and how hard to train? I quickly go over a proven method you can use.
A quick and to the point topic on why the "all or nothing" attitude is not ideal for reaching your fitness goals.
Today I discuss what it really takes to make it a great experience and to have no regrets when you enter a physique competition.
We have come along way since the Golden Age of Bodybuilding. I discuss my opinions on a few topics.
Yes, you need to grind and be consistent, but going to far has its cautions. Take a listen to learn.
Once you respect how you are, you will be in a better place mentally and physically to grow in and out of the gym.
We are compared to each other on stage, but not during the journey. I talk about why it's not going to benefit you in the long run during a contest prep.
Today I cover what I feel are the most important weight training principles for progress and when to apply them.
Today I discuss what I feel is the best route to train your abs and insight about levels of fitness and desires when it comes to the mid section.
A quick little update on my contest prep, staying the course and excited to push through.
Lets talk about cardio. I cover my personal and coaching experience on what is best to help you lose body fat.
From the moment to signing up for a contest all the way to the when leaving the venue, everything you need to know about the process of competing.
Today I outline and cover the keys from what I have learned over the 30 years to have successful bodybuilding lifestyle. Learn more about Team Franco: https://linktr.ee/teamfrancobbing
A wonderful acknowledgment I received this year being inducted into the OCB Hall of Fame.
A review of the last couple of years and why I am competing again. Being totally transparent with the focus on helping others who are first competing and/or want to return to the stage. Learn more about Team Franco: https://linktr.ee/teamfrancobbing
Covering the topic of Post Competition Blues. Quite often your prep style and mental fortitude will dictate how you respond after you compete. I cover tactics for you to take to evade this.
Here is the second lower body workout for the 3 day split and here I go over the details of exercises, sets and reps for glute/ham dominant workout.
Loving my 3 day split and here I go over the details of exercises, sets and reps for the quad dominant workout.
Today I discuss the different stages and why people compete. Covering my beginnings and the evolution and you vs you mentality.
Today I discuss what to look for in hiring a contest prep coach and to be a good fit for your needs.
Today I tackle one of the most asked questions for competing. Listen to my thoughts as I cover a wide range of time frames that might be best for you.
When we are faced with life stuff, we often have a choice to push through or lie down. I choose to push through and learned to embrace a new training split.
Today we talk about the basics of what a peak week does and cover how a competitors rely too much on it.
Today I cover some of the in and outs of how to mentally handle a placement when competing and judging.
In this episode I talk about how I feel about taking days off from the gym and listening to your body. My opinion and experiences so take it with a grain of salt.
Today I discuss my experiences and thoughts about the use of steroids in the world of competing.
Today I go over how those who succeed typically have a more relaxed approach and take things as they come.
Today I dive into some of the factors that I feel that is needed to reach the pro level.
Today I discuss how TFB started over 20 years ago and touch upon the make up of a Team Franco client.
A quick episode on how great is to be back in the game and to thank all those who came out.
In this episode I go over how simple my diet is and what works for me during offseason and contest prep.
Not sure how many sets to do or when to increase the weight? Today I cover a couple of ways to make sure you are getting the most out of your training.
Today I discuss on the different type of mindsets about competing for the first time and what do you as a competitor want out of it.
Bunch of thoughts since the competitions season is starting to heat up!! Things to do and not to do.
In this podcast I discuss how intuitive eating can be a great tool for keeping your diet on track for the time you can't track!
In this episode I give you the insights on why I like training certain body parts over other and some of my favorites exercises.
My favorite training split and why I think its best! I cover the details of exercises that I am currently doing and some of my favorite techniques.
Women's Physique Divisions! (what are they and how they evolved) TFB PC#30. An overview through my eyes and experience over the years.
TFB Podcast #29: Posing (some of the details I cover in my classes) In this podcast I go over not only the importance of posing but the finer aspects to posing and the proper approach.
Today I go over a few variables for tracking progress and their benefits along with negatives. There are many too choose from so you need to decide which are best for you.
TFB Podcast #27: SUPPLEMENTS! - My experience and personal opinions. Today I cover to the first products I used, to getting sponsored and owning my own company. Just my opinions so take it for what its worth.
Why first time competitors may not get as lean as they want to? Through my years of coaching, I have learned that the body
will only go so far and its OK, because competing is about evolving.
I am back, and thoughts about entitlement/legacy in the world of bodybuilding.. Time have change this year and hoping
to see things for the better come 2021.
Men's Physique Divisions - What are they and how they changed over the years! My view and breakdown of three men's competition divisions, bodybuilding, men's physique and classic physique..
What weight training split is best for you? In today's podcast I go over the variety of weight training splits that can be utilized according to your level of fitness and goals.
TFB Podcast #21 – Years of Balance = PROGRESS! Want to learn how to evolve and grow, balance is the key to making gains in and out of the gym.
TFB Podcast #20 – How do you handle Challenges, and how people succeed!
Are you going to step up to the plate or sit on the bench when times get tough? Train the mind and body to handle what is thrown at you.
TFB Podcast #19 – 4 Characteristics for Success in and out of the gym. Recognizing and putting them into place will greatly benefit you when it comes to reaching your fitness goals.
TFB Podcast #18 – What is winning? And the daily grind!
What you do everyday will add up, take advantage of your time to make the day count.
Free Weight Pull Day (Back, Biceps) Workout, my favorites, and details. I also cover rest between sets and condensing this to
a 2 day split.
Free Weight Push Day Workout, my favorites and ideal split Training the chest, shoulders and triceps.
Free Weight Lower Body Workout, my favorites and ideal split that I would suggest if you were my client.
First of 3 podcasts that will cover a 3 - day split that you can do with barbells and dumbells.
When a goal is postponed, you can still make the best of it.
Its sucks when things get cancelled, but you still have the opportunity to make the best of it with the right frame of mind, and to build character.
TFB Podcast #13- How to train at home with minimal equipment and what to buy.
For the times you can't make it to the gym, you still can be training the body and have control!
Competing and Sportsmanship... how will you handle if you lose or win a contest or does it even matter.
Today we talk about having the right mindset to handle both along with what type of competitor you might be.
What should your ideal weight gain be after you reach a goal. My thoughts on Bulking and Staying lean between competitions and what I feel the ideal situation is somewhere in the middle.
Diet Exit Plan? What is an Exit Plan and Strategies on how handle your diet after reaching your goals)
One of the least talked about topics is how to handle your diet after you compete and reach a goal. In this podcast I go over how to apply a few strategies on how to listen the blow and reduce the rebound many have.
TFB Podcast #9 – Top 5 Coolest Reason to Compete!
Today is a shorter podcast but very informative when it come to talking about what is cool about competing!
Top 5 Mistakes people make when deciding to compete - Today we go over the common mistakes people will make when they
decide to compete. Listen to learn on what not to do!
Top 5 reasons to hire a physique coach and what to look for!
Today we go over what I feel are 5 good reason/benefits for hiring a coach and what to look for when you
are researching.
Today we go over some factors that will help you decide on the right competition for you!
What do to before you are 3 months out from a contest?
Today I cover the importance of how to use the time before you decide to compete.
Today we dive it what really is needed to achieve when dieting and what I think is most optimal. And also lay down my feelings about hardcore diets.