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Train With the Best PodcastCan Chris Master Hyrox Strategy Without Ever Competing? | Episode 278This week on the Train With The Best Podcast, Chris Gorres is in for a challenge he’s never faced before—Hyrox! Craig Hoffman walks Chris through every station of this intense fitness race, asking for his expert opinion on the best strategy for each segment.💥 Hyrox Station-by-Station Breakdown: Chris, despite being one of the best sports performance coaches in the world, has never specifically trained for or coached athletes in Hyrox. Craig puts him to the test, diving into the strategies that could help optimize performance for every part of the race, from running to stre...2025-03-2844 minTrain With the Best PodcastHow Strong is Strong Enough? The Truth About Strength and Performance | Episode 276Is there such a thing as too strong? In this episode of The Train With The Best Podcast, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres break down the point of diminishing returns in strength training. Sure, getting stronger is crucial, but at what point does chasing a bigger one-rep max start hurting more than it helps? They dive into risk mitigation, why more weight doesn’t always mean better performance, and how to train for what really matters—excelling in your sport.Follow us on Instagram:📲 Chris: @trainergorres📲 Craig: @craig_hoffman📲 Show: @TrainWithTheBest21For more, visit T...2025-02-1827 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 237 - The Evolution of Sports Science feat. Sam FortierSam Fortier (Washington Post) joins the show to talk about his writing in the sports science space, including a recent trip to see our friends at EXOS. Fortier explains what he's learned over the years about how data has made its way into the evaluation process for professional athletes from the NFL to MLB. Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres also talk about MBR, or muscle-bone ratio, and why it's the next big thing in the data space.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at...2023-05-0440 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 236 - Expanding the Definition of ConditioningWhat does it mean to be conditioned? It depends on what you're training for. With that in mind, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about what it means to be conditioned for a sprinting sport, versus conditioned to generate maximum strength and power, versus conditioned for distance. Plus, the discuss how often an athlete has to "max out" to keep their conditioning of all those things.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our...2023-04-2127 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 235 - Are There Differences In Training Males and Female Clients?What are the differences in training male and female clients? Are there even any in the first place? Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dive into the factors that affect training, from a client's gender to their training age to their training goals, and lay out when and how the subtle differences in hormones and muscle fibers might make a difference.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the...2023-04-0723 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 234 - Training For Suboptimal SituationsLife is hard sometimes. That's true on and off the field, so have you prepared your clients for it? Whether it's getting caught out of position, or being bumped off a curb while walking, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how to prepare clients to move in the ways life demands...even when the circumstances are less than ideal.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the...2023-03-3125 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 233 - Muscular Endurance and Cardiovascular CapacityHow do you train to go faster, longer? Should you train for the faster or the longer? As always, it depends! Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about building capacity and endurance, and how top end strength and speed can help reach those seemingly opposite goals.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the brand new code TWTB at LiveMomentous.com (automatic when you click the link...2023-03-2428 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 231 - EXOS at the NFL Combine (ft. Ariah Fish and Garrett Kendall)EXOS continually trains some of the best athletes in the world, and their NFL Combine training is no exception. EXOS athletes dominated the annual event with help not only from EXOS's trainers, but their team of dietitians and PT's as well.Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres pay a visit to the EXOS suite in Indianapolis during the combine for a chat with Garrett Kendall, DPT and Ariah Fish, MS, RD to talk about their roles in preparing the NFL's next generation for the biggest job interviews of their lives.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram...2023-03-0828 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 229 - Balancing Rest and WorkCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how to know when it's time to push and when it's time to rest in the gym. The guys talk about using data as an indicator, but using conversation to provide context. Plus, they talk about how timelines and goals can affect those decisions, and how to adjust instead of going all in or all out on a session.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our...2023-02-2328 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 228 - Heart HealthIn honor of Valentine's Day, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about heart health. No, this isn't a relationship episode, this is about what your heart actually does: power your entire cardiovascular system!The guys discuss ways to increase aerobic capacity, and how to make that an enticing endeavor for clients. Slow, steady cardio isn't exciting, so what are the ways to make it a part of a routine that anyone can look forward to? Pop on this pod, go for a walk, run, or bike and you'll finish with the answer!Follow the show...2023-02-1623 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 227 - Creating Balanced Training PlansThere are only seven days in a week, which sometimes feels like a problem when you need to train for strength, speed, mobility, stability, and endurance. So how do you get it all in? Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss how to balance these goals for different types of athletes and how to mix and match pieces of programming to maximize results.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! ...2023-01-2728 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 225 - A Trainer's Guide to the New YearNew Years Resolutions are a major factor in the fitness industry as people all over the world set fitness goals big and small. But what about the trainers that help them achieve those goals?In their return after the holidays, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk through how trainers should set up their year from both a personal and professional standpoint to ensure they and their clients can be successful.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have...2023-01-1230 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 223 - Working Out In A Time CrunchWe've all been there. We want to workout, but only have 15 minutes. So what should you do? Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres give bite-sized tips in this bite-sized episode of the Train With The Best podcast!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the brand new code TWTB at LiveMomentous.com (automatic when you click the link) for 15% off all orders.JAWKU provides a...2022-12-0819 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 222 - Warmups 101After a trip to watch the Wizards and Grizzlies play in DC, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about what they observed from the players warming up and how it's evolved over the years. Chris talks about how using a vaso strap has evolved warmups in the NBA and his own athletes, and how watching what the pros do can give us hints about what we should be doing.Craig also shares some easy, quick warmup tips for every day athletes to enhance every workout from an easy run to a HIIT session in the gym. 2022-11-1728 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 221 - The Friends You Find in FitnessThis week Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how fitness can bring people together. Because fitness is an "extra-curricular activity" for so many people, it attracts people from all walks of life. The guys talk about some of the people they've met along the way, how it's enriched their lives, and the experiences they've unlocked along the way.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. For 25% off Super Coffee...2022-11-0225 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 220 - Trainers Need Trainers TooCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss why trainers need trainers too. The guys talk about bias, how to avoid it, and what a fresh set of eyes can bring to a problem solving approach towards training.Plus, they talk about how knowledge and information is passed down from "generation to generation" of trainer, often without the recipient even knowing where the original thought came from.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is...2022-10-2128 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 219 - Fulfillment vs SuccessCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap the 2022 Vertimax Summit in Tampa, FL by talking about one of the main presentations differentiating between fulfillment and success. The guys talk about how to find true happiness by ignoring common markers of success such as money and prestige. Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. For 25% off Super Coffee, Super Espresso and all the Super product, use the new code "TrainWithTheBest" at...2022-10-1229 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 218 - Be Where You Are feat. Logan PaulsenCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by their good friend, former NFL Tight End, and current personal trainer Logan Paulsen to discuss coaching to individual clients at a wide variety of levels. Logan picks the guys' brains about how to meet athletes -- both in sport and general population -- where they are as he continues to adjust to post-NFL life. They talk about the challenge of scaling up and down, especially when a coach's reference point is at a level like Logan's is coming out of professional sports. They also talk about scaling workouts as an athlete...2022-09-2835 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 217 - Mobility's Best FriendCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how to balance increases in mobility with necessary strengthening to avoid injury. Stiffness doesn't feel very good, but the guys explain why it's sometimes necessary to stay healthy in the long run.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. For 25% off Super Coffee, Super Espresso and all the Super product, use the new code "TrainWithTheBest" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.2022-09-2025 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 216 - Sport Specific TrainingCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about sport specific training and what that actually looks like for athletes at the highest levels. The conversation is based off an article by Kelyn Soong in the Washington Post on Frances Tiafoe's improved fitness.You can read the article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/09/08/tiafoe-tennis-fitness-workout/Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super...2022-09-1320 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 215 - Train Like A ProCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss what it really looks like to train like a pro athlete. What are the things that separate the best from the rest? What does a session look like? Where are gains made on the field and in the strength and conditioning world? What kind of mindset does it take. Craig and Chris tell all from their combined 20+ years of working with the pros.Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram...2022-09-0636 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 212 - How To Train With PainCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about training with, through, and around pain. Pain is inevitable in life, either from an injury or general discomfort. Craig and Chris talk about how to manage pain, keep training, and how to ultimately work out of it.They discuss the difference between general pain and injury rehab. Plus, they tell what kind of pain is a sure sign to stop training.Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at...2022-07-1926 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 211 - Balancing The Fitness EquationCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about load management from the professional athlete to the corporate athlete, and how changes outside a workout can affect what's best for any athlete. The idea originated on Craig's Take Command Podcast with Logan Paulsen talking about Logan's changes he made (or didn't) as a player in the NFL. Craig and Chris expand the idea of balancing "practice, conditioning, and gameday" for other athletes, including runners. Plus, they talk about how stress outside of fitness can and should influence programming and load management.Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21...2022-07-1229 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 210 - Bleep The Beep TestCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres pick up where they left off last episode on conditioning. Why are some of the most notable conditioning tests in athletics actually encouraging players to get worse? Plus, Craig and Chris go through some better options to maximize athletic performance.The guys also talk about the launch of "The Hoffman Show," Craig's new daily radio show on The Team 980.Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.2022-06-2740 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 209 - Conditioning For The WinCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how conditioning can help you win, whether you're fighting an amateur boxing match, trying to PR a race, or winning your fourth NBA Championship.The guys talk about how Stephen Curry unlocked a new level of his game by taking advantage of a unique opportunity almost never presented to an NBA athlete. They break down how he used that time to enhance his strength and conditioning and how that work paid off in Golden State's championship victory over the Boston Celtics.Plus, they discuss best practices for conditioning...2022-06-2044 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 207 - Maximizing Force Production + NIL in FitnessCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about new research that suggests changing the way we train for power. Chris explains why instead of "surfing the curve," when it comes to the force-velocity spectrum, we should push either extreme to maximize force production.Plus, the guys talk about the opportunity to train college athletes now that NIL has taken over college sports. What's worth it for gyms and trainers? And how should you talk to athletes who want you to pay them to work out with you?Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com....2022-06-0638 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 205 - How To Fuel Your Performance with Meghann FeatherstunnMeghann Featherstun -- performance dietician and founder of Featherstone Nutrition -- talks workout fueling with Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres. Meghann talks about the keys to maximizing performance including how to time nutrition for both strength and endurance workouts. They also talk about recovery nutrition, the efficacy of supplements, and more!Learn more about TWTB at trainwiththebest21.com.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. For 25% off Super...2022-05-1649 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 204 - Cycle Syncing Is The Hack For Hormonal Health (feat. Monica Jones & Rachel Sandler)This week on the Train With The Best Podcast, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres hand the pod over to the third member of their team, Rachel Sandler, for a conversation with Monica Jones.Rachel is a Senior Master Coach at [solidcore] and the CMO of TWTB. Monica is a performance coach with a specialty in women's health and recently founded the "Hustle and Flo" program which syncs people who menstruate's training with their cycle.Rachel and Monica have a candid and personal conversation about their struggles with their cycles over the years, battles with their healthcare providers...2022-05-091h 00Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 203 - The NFL Draft with Nic HillCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Nic Hill from EXOS to talk about training for the NFL Draft. Nic explains how EXOS has developed their system to maximize each athletes draft prospect and how that has paid off with picks like #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Travon Walker. Plus, they talk about how the system has evolved over the years and what's stayed the same.The guys also go behind the scenes of the 2022 NFL Combine and how EXOS successfully scrambled following a last minute rule change allowing their coaches to be on site...2022-04-3041 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 202 - "We're International Bro!" feat. Dwayne PaulCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the latest developments with Ben Simmons. The guys talk about how difficult it is to manage mental and physical issues, how the two are related and how the relationship between organizations and players impacts that dynamic when it comes to professional athletes.Craig and Chris are then joined by Dwayne Paul, founder of Limitless Training Club in England. Paul was a Bomb Disposal Operator in the British military before entering training after his service. Paul tells some incredible stories about his bomb disposal work as well as how he took...2022-04-2557 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 201 - Clay Skipper, GQCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Clay Skipper, staff writer at GQ to talk about his YouTube series "Above Average Joe." They talk about how competing against professional athletes and trying to accomplish specific tasks they do is an educational experience, despite Clay knowing he's out of his depths going into each shoot.They also talk about some of the underrated aspects of athletics like the cardio it takes to be a great shooter and the mental relaxation required to hit a Major League fastball. Plus, Clay talks about episodes they'd like to do in...2022-04-1845 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 200 - All-Star MailbagCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres celebrate their 200th episode with some of their best friends. Two-hundred episodes over five years is a long time to make a lot of friends and they reunite with many of them in this one of a kind podcast.Athletes like Lorenzo Alexander, Nick Simmons, Yael Averbuch-West and Oguchi Onyewu join trainers Michael Cummings, Joel Sanders, Branden Allen and Wes Dunning as well as [solidcore] CEO Bryan Myers for this all-star mailbag. Craig's fiancee, [solidcore] senior master coach and TWTB Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Sandler closes out the pod with a pair...2022-04-111h 21Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 198 - Dan GrunfeldCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres welcome Dan Grunfeld to the podcast to talk about his remarkable book, "By The Glory Of The Game." They talk about Dan's family story -- from his grandparents survival of the Holocaust through his father's legendary NBA stint to his own basketball career -- in a wide ranging conversation that touches on life on and off the court.Craig and Chris also talk about Louis Simmons after he passed away the day before the episode was recorded. Chris details how Simmons programming infiltrates much of the strength and conditioning world and the...2022-03-2850 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 197 - Heather O'ReillyUSWNT legend Heather O'Reilly joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about her career and her never-ending competitive fire. That desire to compete has led her to America Ninja Warrior. She talks about the training she's been going through and how wildly it differs from how she and Chris trained when she was an active player.They also talk about how she grew up to be the pro she was without a league to look up to, how the NWSL has evolved and how the women's game at large has continued to grow. Plus, Heather shares...2022-03-2137 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 196 - Patrick Dixon + 5 Year AnniversaryCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres celebrate 5 years of podcasts together on Train With The Best's anniversary. The guys reflect on some of their favorite guests, moments and just how many places they've recorded.They're then joined by Patrick Dixon, the director of applied sports science at Momentous. Dixon educates Craig and Chris about the brand new Collagen Shot and how/why collagen supplementation is so important. This includes dispelling the myth that collagen and coffee are a perfect match!They also take time to lay out what an ideal day of supplementation looks like from...2022-03-1453 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 195 - Joel Sanders Programs For New TrainersIn their final episode from Pheonix, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat with Joel Sanders (EXOS) about his most recent article, "Programming for Noobs." The guys break down what it takes to program as a new trainer, taking a step by step approach to designing a workout plan for clients. They break down the different kinds of splits, how to program effectively within them and other factors to consider.Plus, they talk about the new heel lift Joel is launching and why he felt it was necessary to create it.Follow the show...2022-03-0756 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 194 - The Olympian vs NFL Pro Bowler Combine (with Nick Symmonds)Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk with 2x Olympian and YouTube star Nick Symmonds ahead of his NFL Combine showdown with Lorenzo Alexander in Phoenix, AZ.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/swvUf0OQR-cIn part 2, recorded later that evening - Nick, Chris and Craig are joined by Nick's coach for the event, Natalie Kollars from EXOS, to recap what went down.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres.The Train With The Best Podcast is...2022-03-0355 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 193 - Big Goals and The Super BowlIn Episode 193 of the Train With The Best Podcast Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about Sean McVay and the Rams winning the Super Bowl. Craig, who covered Sean as a journalist and Chris, who worked with him in Washington, talk about their experiences with the 36 year old champion coach and what makes him special.The guys then talk about their ongoing trip to Phoenix to shoot with Nick Symmonds and how they've spent their trip so far. Plus, Chris's goal in the 40 yard dash on his 40th birthday.Follow the show on Instagram: instagram...2022-02-2134 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 181 - TWTB x [solidcore] Presentation RecapFresh off their first corporate presentation together, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap their two days with [solidcore]'s training team. The guys summarize key points of the presentation including why principles were favored over methods and why that thought process is favored for success across business. Plus, they talk about Chris's first experience taking class, what they learned from [solidcore]'s training team and more.Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shopFollow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.We have...2021-11-0129 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 180 - Nick Symmonds Is Having FunCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by 2x Olympian and YouTube star Nick Symmonds. The guys talk about how Nick started his YouTube channel and has grown it to have over 500,000 subscribers. Nick shares how he's built his team, the criteria that they use to create a video and how it all comes together on the back end to be a successful business.Nick also talks with Craig and Chris about his 12 year pro running career, from D3 standout to American Champion in the 800m and how he was able to sustain his career for so...2021-10-2549 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 178 - "Can You Hear Me Now?" (A Podcast About Corrective Exercise)Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about corrective exercise. What is it? How is it used? What sequences are best to problem solve when someone has a limitation or injury? Chris draws a comparison to the classic Verizon commercials to discuss. We promise it makes sense!Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shopFollow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the code TRAINWITHTHEBEST25 at LiveMomentous.com (automatic when you click...2021-10-1139 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 177 - The NWSL's ReckoningCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the ongoing reckoning in women's soccer, specifically in the NWSL, in the wake of The Athletic's story of abuse by Paul Riley. Craig and Chris talk about what they've seen working inside the sport at all levels in both their training and media roles and why the one common theme seems to be people taking advantage of the athletes. On a very different and much happier note, the guys talk about Craig's engagement and their celebration dinner the night after the big day.Check out our new merch...2021-10-0431 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 176 - Nick MayhughThree-time Paralympic gold medalist and multiple world record holder Nick Mayhugh joins the show to talk about his incredible journey to the top of disabled athlete track & field. Nick shares how despite his elite athleticism, he felt something was off in his left side as a youth before a seizure forced a diagnosis when he was 14. He also tells Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres about his journey from D1 soccer player to track athlete and why advocating for his community is so important to him as a disabled athlete.Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shop2021-09-2045 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 175 - Abby DunkinCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist Abby Dunkin. The trio dives into Abby's story from her able-bodied youth through her physical ailments that left her wheelchair bound by the end of high school and how basketball helped save her life. Plus, they talk about her advocacy as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, her decision to retire and become a personal trainer and how she's re-adapting to life as an able-bodied athlete as she's recovered in the last two years.Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shop...2021-09-1338 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 174 - Go Faster, Run LessCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about a topic that typically isn't on either of their radars: distance running. Craig talks about his preparation for the upcoming SeaWheeze 10k with lululemon and how part of his strategy is training for speed, so that the race itself takes less time. Plus, Chris tells the story of his one and only half-marathon and what it has to do with Deangelo Hall's four interception day against the Chicago Bears.Craig and Chris also talk about babies. Yes, babies.Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shop...2021-09-0736 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 173 - Flying the CoopCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about taking a career leap on the heels of Craig announcing his move to the PHYT Collective. The guys talk about factors that play into the decision to leave a big box gym. They also talk about the benefits of starting in corporate fitness. Lastly they give some tips, tricks and safety mechanisms if a trainer is thinking about going out on his or her own.Check out our new merch! TrainWithTheBest21.com/shopFollow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris...2021-08-2332 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 172 - Take Some TimeAfter a week of vacation, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are back to talk about...vacation! In an industry that is not very time-off friendly, what are the best ways to get away? From the business logistics to maximizing the personal recharge, Craig and Chris cover it all.Plus, Chris visits DC for his first field day and the guys answer some Instagram questions.Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the...2021-08-1633 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 171 - Dr. Jason WerslandTherabody founder Jason Wersland joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about the company's latest growth, including the Recovery Air and Power Dot products. The guys talk about how Therabody acquired those two products and how they can be enhanced by focusing on the mind while in use.They also dive deeper into how Therabody products and similar treatment can affect mental health, how Dr. J is handling his semi-celebrity status and more!Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.To truly Train With...2021-08-0244 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 170 - It Feels Good To Feel ThingsCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres have an intimate conversation on mental health. After Chris shared his recent, internal battle publicly the week prior the long time friends expand on what he's been through, is going through and some of the larger forces and factor at play. Both men share their experiences managing mental health, going public with struggles and how they see parallels existing between treating mental and physical health.Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.To truly Train With The Best, check out...2021-07-2634 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 169 - Olympic Games + Getting OldCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games ini Tokyo, taking place in 2021 of course, and the challenges they'll present to particularly the American athletes. They discuss changing time zones, temperature profiles and the rigors of Olympic competition. Plus, they talk about getting old after Craig did a little too much this week. Despite their discussion, Chris still thinks he could get a first down in the NFL. Hilarity ensues, so don't fast forward through the beginning of this pod!Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris...2021-07-1935 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 168 - A Potpourri of All ThingsAfter a week off, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres return to talk about...everything under the sun. First, they recap their visit to the Washington Spirit vs Chicago Red Stars match and talk about the growth of the NWSL and women's soccer. Then, they talk about Craig's new workouts in DC: Field Day. Craig and Chris talk about what makes these workouts different, why people like them so much and some of the unknown benefits to training like an athlete.Finally, the guys talk about the new NIL rules in college athletics - both the...2021-07-1344 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 167 - Test Time!Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the importance of athletic testing for clients of all kinds. What kinds of tests are worth doing? How should they be framed? What qualifies as a test and how does all of this change for individuals based on their needs and athletic demands?Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener.We have a...2021-06-2831 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 166 - Conditioning for AllCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres convene for an episode on conditioning. From athletes to general population clients, every clients' needs are different so how do the TWTB guys approach that element of training? What are the most common mistakes and what strategies are best to maximize efficacy?Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener.We have a brand new...2021-06-2141 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 165 - "It's Okay to Fail" featuring Lorenzo AlexanderLorenzo Alexander joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to discuss their new off-season training program for high school and college football players. Chris and Lorenzo talk about the discussions that led to the project before diving into what they wanted to accomplish in creating it.The trio then discusses how athletes will be challenged physically and mentally by the program and why both are necessary not only to succeed on the field, but off it. They also spend some quality time on Lorenzo's testing of the program, including the 300 yard shuttles that didn't quite go according to...2021-06-1434 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 164 - An Episode About HamstringsCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk hamstrings. Why are they so injury prone? Why does re-injury occur so often? What are ways to prevent both of those things? They dive into the biomechanics and give their best explanations as to why these muscles are such a unique challenge for athletes. They also talk about continuing to return to normal, including Craig's trip to the Washington Spirit home opener and the pending return of Global Squad for Chris this summer.Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.2021-06-0730 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 163 - Bryan Myers, [solidcore] CEOCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres venture to [solidcore]'s Tyson's Corner, VA studio to meet with CEO Bryan Myers. They discuss Myers's background from childhood to a Vice President at Sweetgreen before making the jump to [solidcore]. They then discuss the challenges he faces running one of the country's most unique boutique fitness brands and where he wants to take the company both near and long-term.Plus, Bryan talks about who he is as a black, gay man has shaped and informed how he leads and how he lives.Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. F...2021-05-311h 00Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 162 - "Chris STFU:" A humanity lessonChris Gorres opens up about some recent conversations he's had with clients, including those who have suffered re-injury. He and Craig Hoffman dive into why Chris was feeling down on himself and how a conversation with Joanna Boyles helped set him straight.They talk more generally about how good trainers invest in their clients, but also have to balance that with the reality that they cannot control everything and when . They discuss strategies to find that balance and how doing so is essential to mental health.Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at...2021-05-2432 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 161 - "Focus - Sports are not a science project."Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about focus in training and athletic settings, framed by the book The Inner Game of Tennis. The guys discuss how to maximize the senses to both concentrate on the task at hand and keep distractions at bay. This goes from drill settings to creating strategies for doing so in game settings.They also talk about the concept in regards to a workout they did with fellow fit pros in DC earlier in the week. Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres.2021-05-1735 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 160 - Welcome to Meathead May + Jim Cherneski (TRUsox)Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Jim Cherneski, founder of TRUsox, to discuss how and why he invented the revolutionary product. After a detailed telling of the origin story, Jim shares what makes the product so effective, how it could change sports and some of the struggles he's had along the way.Craig and Chris also talk about keeping things fresh with clients, including Craig's "Meathead May" as well as DK Metcalf's attempt to qualify for the Olympic trials in the 100m.To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB...2021-05-101h 07Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 159 - "Married to the Team" with Cut Seven's Chris PerrinCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres visit with Chris Perrin, co-owner and co-founder of Cut Seven. After a brief diatribe about raising children, the group talks about how Perrin and his wife, Alex, started Cut Seven and built it from a single class into a thriving business.They also talk about how the programming has evolved over the years from the infamous old warmup to a newer, smarter approach to training that comes thanks to Perrin's constant search for knowledge and new ideas.An inspiring conversation amongst three friends thanks to technology as Perrin and Hoffman...2021-05-0349 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 158 - "Just Pick Up The Ball and Play!"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres go deep on training youth athletes. At the risk of sounding like old men yelling at clouds, Craig and Chris talk about the power of simply playing a sport without the emphasis on training that has overridden much of youth sports in America today.They also talk about the collapse of the Super League in Europe and how it mirrors much of the American youth sports system, including some pay for play schemes in college athletics.To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic...2021-04-2633 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 157 - Training after COVID-19 Vaccine + NBA InjuriesCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the rash of injuries that have swept the NBA. Is it actually worse than usual? What could be causing it to be so beyond the simple scheduling? Plus, a tangent on Steph Curry including the stat that Craig calls "one of the most impressive he's ever seen!"Plus, Craig and Chris talk about the considerations trainers and athletes need to take after the COVID vaccination. What does the data show about how people are reacting in the immediate aftermath of getting the vaccine and how should trainers plan to compensate...2021-04-1934 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 154 - Cognitive LayeringCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss cognitive layering and cognitive load. How can trainers use the brain to perform a task an athlete otherwise might not or in a way that's more effective?Plus, they talk about their weeks that were and Chris tells a story from his athlete/mathlete days.To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here. and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener.We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the code TRAINWITHTHEBEST252021-03-2935 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 153 - Meg Young on NCAA Women's Tournament + Chris's Deadlift FormulaCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres welcome Meg Young (Chicago Red Stars High-Performance Director) to talk about the injustice and embarrassment that was the "weight room" at the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in San Antonio. Meg, a former collegiate strength coach at Auburn and Baylor, talks about what she saw on social media and what her friends on the ground told her about the NCAA's "attempt" to provide strength and conditioning equipment for the tournament.The trio then discusses how the problem is emblematic of larger problems of strength and conditioning in women's sports, how those problems can b...2021-03-2356 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 152 - Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOPCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres start the show with plenty to celebrate. It's Train With The Best's four year anniversary and to celebrate they've launched a brand new online program. You can find it here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/train-with-the-best and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener.Then, Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at Whoop, joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres for a dive into data and how to use it. They discuss how HRV data can be used to moderate training and the other things it can tell us...2021-03-1549 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 151 - Training to Train TrainersCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat about their upcoming programming launch, including a first look at what the programming itself will look like. They talk about how and why they're focusing on mobility and proper movement prep as well as other factors in launching the online program (available next week).They then talk about presenting and training other trainers. While Craig and Chris actively train clients, they also spend a lot of time training other trainers. They discuss why a good presentation is like a good training program and how their thinking has shifted over the years...2021-03-0835 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 149 - Ask The Right QuestionsCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat at Onyx Elite in Richmond, VA following another successful Vertimax certification.They talk about how teaching is one of the best ways to learn by examining problems from new angles and being exposed to new questions. They also talk about how what separates the best practitioners in any field isn't their ability to implement solutions, but to ask the right questions in the first place to correctly identify the correct problem.Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership...2021-02-2229 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 148 - Yael Averbuch-West on Techne's ExpansionLongtime friend of the pod and USWNT legend Yael Averbuch-West joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about the expansion of Techne, her app that's taken the soccer world by storm. Yael talks about how she's continued to develop the app and why she chose to start including strength and conditioning options, which meant bringing Chris into the Techne World.Chris and Yael detail the challenge of creating app based workouts and some of the stipulations Yael gave Chris in creating the program. Plus, Yael discusses why she chose Chris for the project and they tell...2021-02-0330 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 147 - 2021 Onyx Winter Camp RecapCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres reconvene after Chris's journey south for the 2021 Onyx Winter Performance Camp. The guys review how camp went and how the camp was put together amidst the Coronavirus.They also discuss how Chris's daughter Mila has been able to lift similar weight to elite female athletes at just 14 years old despite never lifting before. How much is genetics and what can we learn about training young athletes before weight training is introduced. Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at...2021-01-1327 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 145 - Becoming a Superhero with Marina PaulLong-time friend of the pod Marina Paul joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about her new book, "Becoming a Superhero." Marina discusses the two types of leaders she found - dictators and motivators - and how each can succeed in varying situations. They also discuss how the two types can work in tandem for long term success in specific situations.They also discuss some of the interviews featured in the book, including Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber. They also discuss how and why certain leadership traits are more prevalent among women.You can...2020-12-0341 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 144 - "Just Eat The Pie" with Lauren KanskiCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres call up friend of the pod Lauren Kanski to talk nutrition. The idea was sparked after Craig heard an ad for an egg replacement and thought something sounded off. Plus, they talk about effective dieting and how that changes during COVID times.Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at join.whoop.com/hoffman.Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? You can buy Craig's 12-week online training program at HoffmanShow.com/online-training. Options...2020-11-1326 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 143 - Full Body Training + Election 2020Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss how training must change as the year goes. In November, many athletes are reaching the end of their seasons and the training has to adapt accordingly. Chris talks about how full body training to sure up inter-muscular connections becomes of prime importance and Craig touches on how general population clients need to ensure to take time to recover amidst the intensity of a non-season structured workout plan.The guys also talk about how they're doing as the election winds down. They talk about how empathy can drive unity and why that's...2020-11-0534 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 142 - Reverse Engineering SuccessCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap the first ever virtual edition of the Vertimax Summit. Chris talk about what it was like to prepare and present a 100% virtual presentation with Yo Murphy before the guys discuss Brett Bartholomew's presentation on conscious coaching.The guys then discuss coaching techniques of their own to "reverse engineer" success for their clients, no matter what that success looks like.Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at join.whoop.com/hoffman.Like what you hear and...2020-10-2332 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 141 - Too Many Accents. Too Much Training.Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres catch up after the week off and the conversation somehow devolves into an exploration of the accents of the US and the world. In between, they talk about the upcoming virtual Vertimax Summit and how to keep training fun at all levels.Their main discussion revolves around the idea of over-training. How do they define it both through performance and recovery lenses? Plus, how do a client's mental needs and physical goals affect where the line of overtraining is?Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him...2020-10-0938 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 140 - "Our Warmups Look Like Netflix"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how COVID-19 has shifted the sports calendar and how there could be benefits from a sports science standpoint, nevertheless as fans and consumers. Their main topic revolves around the rash of injuries seen since sports have returned. They break down how and why they believe so many injuries have happened, what can be done to minimize risk and the harm being done that is most preventable.Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? You can buy Craig's 12-week online training program at HoffmanShow...2020-09-2331 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 139 - Roz Frazier Talks About Being Black In The Fitness IndustrySELF Magazine writer Roz Frazier joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to discuss her article "Being Black In The Fitness Industry." They discuss the common themes, issues and blind spots trainers and fit pros talked to Roz about and how they manifest themselves all over the industry. They also talk about root causes of some of these problems from food insecurity and lack of wellness spaces in minority communities to a lack of representation.Roz, Craig and Chris also discuss how to start bridging the gaps and how the fitness industry can be a more...2020-09-1043 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 138 - SolidCore Exposé + DOMS Is OverratedCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dive into the Buzzfeed chronicle of SolideCore's inner workings. They discuss the parts they find most problematic, how a company's culture can become toxic and why it reminds them of Crossfit.Plus, they discuss what are some indicators of a good workout and what indicators, such as soreness and sweat, are overrated.Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? You can buy Craig's 12-week online training program at HoffmanShow.com/online-training. Options include a full strength + cardio regimen or either part individually. You can also...2020-08-2456 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 136 - Brandon GuyerFormer MLB outfielder Brandon Guyer joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about his path to the major leagues, what he learned along the way and how that turned into his post-career endeavor: Fully Equipped Athlete.Brandon walks the guys through his clutch 2016 World Series at-bat against Aroldis Chapman and how he survived the low moments of his career. Guyer also talks about how he met Chris and how their training together led to some of the most productive years of his career.Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or...2020-08-1036 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 135 - "Liquid Strength"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres return from their summer hiatus while Craig was at the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. They discuss that tournament, tell some stories and chat about the challenges strength coaches faced given the circumstances of the tournament.They also discuss how to approach returning to the gym after time off and why strength is something that is "bought" and owned forever.Craig's online programming is here! You can buy it at HoffmanShow.com/online-training. Options include a full strength + cardio regimen or either part individually. You can also use the contact page on...2020-08-0337 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 134 - "I like skipping"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres catch up before Craig heads to Utah for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. They discuss the tournament and the challenges teams will face with the late changing schedule and how fitness will play a large role in the tournament generally.Plus, they catch up on how Chris is handling the reopening of Onyx Elite including the modifications he's had to make while training. Finally, they talk about hamstring rehab which Craig is currently going through. He talks about what he's done without access to a weight room thanks to the pandemic and Chris...2020-06-2431 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 133 - Race in America + CrossFit's FailureCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres have a frank discussion about race in America in the weeks following the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. They talk about the conversations they've had both in person and online, how their backgrounds influence those conversations and successful ways they've seen to move issues of social justice forward.They also discuss the abject failure of CrossFit in that space and why they are happy to see so many former CrossFit gyms step up as the company shows why so many had pause about it in the first place.2020-06-1134 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 132 - Natalie KollarsCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Natalie Kollars, trainer at EXOS and author of the new food website ChefNatsKitchen.com. Natalie and Craig talk about about how Natalie taught herself how to cook, some of her favorite tricks and tips she learned along the way and some of her favorite recipes.Plus, Craig and Chris catch up as Chris prepares to reopen Onyx and they tell the story of Craig's 5k PR...and why it was a terrible idea.Craig's online programming is here! You can buy it at HoffmanShow.com/online-training. Options...2020-05-2850 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 131 - Dr. Jason WerslandDr. Jason Wersland joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about Theragun's re-brand to Therabody and their amazing line of new products. Dr. Jason goes into why and how Therabody entered the world of CBD, which products they chose and why they felt those specific treatment options were right for their brand.Plus, he wows Craig and Chris with the new percussive therapy devices. Jason walks the guys through the new bluetooth feature on the fourth generation devices and how it interacts with the Theragun app and the ultra-portable Theragun Mini.Dr. Wersland also...2020-05-2141 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 130 - Anne Mahlum, CEO of [Solidcore]Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by [Solidcore] CEO Anne Mahlum to talk about how her company has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. She made the tough decision to lay off 98% of her workforce a mere two days after shutting down. She explains why and how that decision has played out.Anne also talks about the work she's doing to push landlords to work with fitness companies on rent and why it makes not just ethical sense, but economic sense for them to do so.The trio also talks about the difficulty of [Solidcore] workouts...2020-05-0747 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 129 - "The Book of Chris"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the weekend's Instagram beef between two well-known trainers. They talk about the idea of criticizing others on social media plus the actual substance of what was discussed and how it was messaged.That's after the guys tell the story of how Craig fit a Concept2 Rower in his tiny car and they follow up the "beef" discussion with thoughts on Episodes 3 & 4 of "The Last Dance" on ESPN. They specifically focus on the genius of Phil Jackson's coaching and how his management of people translates to any setting and scenario.2020-04-3041 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 128 - Megan Young - Systems Should Have Flow + The Last Dance.mp3Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Chicago Red Stars High Performance Coach Megan Young to talk about her rise from college athlete to working with the best soccer players in the world. That rise took her from Baylor to Auburn and an intense education before making the move to Chicago. She talks about how she applies that education into a fluid system and much more including how working with professional adults is different than collegiate athletes.Craig and Chris also discuss The Last Dance and Michael Jordan's timelessness as an athlete. They also dive into h...2020-04-2247 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 127 - Malia Makaila + Building A Home Gym + #SupportYourSweatCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about what they would do if they were given $1500 to build a home gym, just like the NFL is giving their players to train during the pandemic. What big ticket items are on their list to maximize possibilities and space and what smaller items do they think are necessary to round out a home set up? Then Craig is joined by fitness coach and model Malia Makaila, who has turned losing both her jobs in their old forms into opportunities to build new clients. Craig and Malia talk about how they've...2020-04-151h 06Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 123 - Perry Nickelston (Stop Chasing Pain)Dr. Perry Nickelston joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about his unique views on pain. Nickelston has extensively explored the world of neuroscience and observed how the body's systems interact with each other. He shares just a slice of what he's found in this fascinating, in-depth conversation.Nickelston explains why the point of pain on the body is rarely the problem, why the sternum plays such an essential role in the body and how simple identification assessments can play a crucial role in understanding pain.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered...2020-03-0549 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 122 - Chicken, Rice and Traveling NiceCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about strategies for working out while traveling. What are reasonable expectations? What are good pieces of equipment to think about? How should workout structure change? All those answers and more!All that after they discuss Craig's new job as the Executive Producer with the Washington Spirit, Chris's Vertimax trip to Chicago and...well...we're not really sure what happened for the first eight minutes of the podcast. Lots of talk about chicken, rice, sweet tea and other culinary and cultural adventures.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered...2020-02-1328 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 121 - "When Less Is More"Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about a research study that proves that more is sometimes actually less when it comes to performance training. The study shows that when reps become more than 20% less than max velocity, there are diminishing returns on performance. However there are gains in muscle growth. So how do we use that information to create a productive long term plan to meet our clients' needs.Plus, Chris talks about the work he's been doing at Onyx Elite with the Richmond Kickers and Craig talks about his trips to Bash and MADabolic to take...2020-02-0529 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 119 - Onyx Camp Recap ft. Joanna Fennema, Audrey Baldwin and Taylor CohenCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are finally back from Tampa but they brought even more podcast material with them! The guys first look back on the camp and talk about their experience. Chris shares the vision he was trying to create and some of the ways he was able to make that become a reality. We then hear from three of the players from the women's side of the camp:1) Taylor Cohen - the D3 All-American (Washington University) talks about her experience as a young player amongst pros at camp. Taylor explains how she was...2020-01-2350 minTrain With the Best PodcastEpisode 113 - Client Appreciation SZN + Aubrey Bledsoe (Washington Spirit/USWNT)Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres get in the holiday spirit by discussing why it's important for trainers to give gifts during the holidays, not just receive them from happy clients. The guys also review Chris's weekend odyssey from Indianapolis to Buffalo, with a few time traveling stops in between. Chris also shares what it was like to see Lorenzo Alexander play one last time and to get a tour of the Buffalo Bills weight room.Craig and Chris also talk with 2019 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year Aubrey Bledsoe for the "Catch The Spirit" podcast. Here's a portion...2019-12-1249 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 110 - Joy Is The Only Goal (Vertimax Summit Recap)Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap the annual Vertimax summit weekend that Chris attended in Tampa. The guys talk about some of Chris's favorite presenters and the things he learned from them.The main thing Chris took away from the weekend was from presenter Dan McDonogh's presentation on sports performance leadership. Dan asked the question "what if joy was our only metric of success?" The guys dive into answering that question and related hit back to Craig's new series on mental health, which can be found at HoffmanShow.com/blog.You can sign up for Chris's Onyx Mentorship here, using...2019-11-2021 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 109 - Chris Loves White People WeddingsCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres bounce around on this week's episode of the Train With The Best Podcast.The guys start off talking about Chris's experience at Joanna Fennema's wedding (formerly Boyles, she would want us to use her new last name. We think she changed her instagram handle while walking back down the aisle! Also congrats to Jo and Parker!) where he had the chance to chat with legendary UNC Soccer Coach Anson Dorrance. Chris also learned that white people start their weddings on time, something he was not ready for!The guys then talk about Craig's interview with...2019-11-1227 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 108 - The SecretCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss "The Secret" from Bill Simmons's "Book of Basketball" regarding chemistry, unity and genuinely liking the people you work with. They discuss it both in a sporting sense -- why Steph Curry could be considered more valuable than Kevin Durant -- and an organizational sense that crosses sports and business.Plus, Craig and Chris talk about the upcoming Onyx Mentorship and the Onyx Elite Soccer camp in January. The guys are thrilled to be working together on both, with Craig ready to make the trip to Tampa for the first time.You can sign up...2019-11-0836 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 107 - The Mind Explained**NOTE: We are continuing to try to find the best way to record when we're in separate places. The audio in the first portion of the podcast is not to the level we would like. We're really sorry and hope you can power through, or at least fast forward to the second part which was recorded differently and is much easier to hear!**Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are back together to talk about the Netflix show "The Mind, Explained." They talk about the episode on memory and how the power of narrative plays into creating memories. They also discuss...2019-10-2237 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 96 - The Fitness RollercoasterRiding a rollercoaster is fun. It also scares the daylights out of you. Fitness can - and according to Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres - should do the same! The guys discuss the importance of fun, beyond the obvious that it's, well, fun and why stimulating a "fight or flight" response is a good thing. They also discuss strategies of how and when to do this all in the name of stress.Plus, Hoffman and Gorres discuss Klay Thompson's injury and the reaction within the fitness injury. They take exception to trainers' whose response to every injury is "I could...2019-06-2050 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 88 - Increasing Max StrengthCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss strategies and specifics to break through plateaus for advanced lifters. Craig "acts" as the client as Chris assesses what could be causing the hold up and prescribes a program to help him increase his deadlift. They also go over a strategy for increasing bench press weight. To star the pod, the guys discuss the brand new Vertimax app (available now here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vertimax/id1449960003?mt=8) and go behind the scenes of Craig's shoot with Momentous (https://www.instagram.com/p/BwP0QPLhO3Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link...2019-04-1633 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 86 - Momentous Founder/CEO Matthew WanCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat with Matthew Wan, Founder and CEO of Momentous. Matt started Momentous as a teenager after discovering the power of controlling what he puts into his body. As a teenage athlete, he saw his performance directly correlate to his fuel. So how could he create better fuel?Craig, Chris and Matt dive into what makes Momentous special, how it was created and some of the people behind the product. Plus, Matt has some unbelievable facts about some of the other products on the market that leave Craig and Chris at a loss for words.Momentous...2019-04-0141 min
Train With the Best PodcastEpisode 36 - Vertimax 2018 PreviewCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap Chris's trip to Fort Worth to work with Vertimax on their plans for 2018. Gorres filmed multiple days worth of video content to prepare for Vertimax's expansion into the group exercise world. The guys discuss why Vertimax is a logical tool for the space, provide some programming tips and how they ensure the education sets trainers up for success.Also, calf fries and why there is no remedy for stupid.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at DrinkSuperCoffee.com for 25% off your order!Follow the...2017-12-1542 min