You've probably heard a thousand different things about core strength. From "abs are made in the kitchen" to "crunches are bad for you" to...really who knows what else?! Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres get to the core of the issue, bad pun intended: what does it really take to have functional core strength to maximize your athleticism? The guys talk about some of the key things to know, and the methods they use to accomplish them in the latest episode of the Train With The Best Podcast. Support t...
May 12, 2025•28 min
Athlete mental health is not just about their safety, it's about their performance. Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the art of coaching athletes to be at their best mentally, and how doing so means a coach paying attention to the environment around them. This 20 minute chat is a must listen for sport coaches, strength coaches, and leaders of people of all kinds! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman...
Apr 18, 2025•26 min
This 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 tha...
Mar 28, 2025•45 min
In this special episode of the Train With The Best Podcast , Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman take you inside the NFL Combine in Indianapolis for two insightful conversations with the experts at EXOS. 🥗 Busting Nutrition Myths with Ariah Fish, R.D.: EXOS Performance Dietitian Ariah Fish joins the show to tackle common nutrition misconceptions. From travel nutrition to the debate over whether "only calories matter," she breaks down what athletes (and everyday people) need to know about fueling for...
Mar 11, 2025•36 min
Is 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: @trai...
Feb 18, 2025•28 min
Before Luka Doncic was traded, we talked about the mismatch between athleticism and aesthetics, especially amongst elite athletes. From Pat Mahomes to Luka Doncic to Nikola Jokic, we talk about how what it means to be athletic is misunderstood, and definitely can't be seen with the human eye based on cut up abs or ripped arms. In doing so, we talk to Rustin Dodd of The Athletic bout his piece on the subject! Read his story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6096850/2025/01/30/patrick-mahomes...
Feb 03, 2025•39 min
Craig and Chris answer your questions in the latest edition of our year end mailbag, including what fitness trends they want to leave in 2024 and some they'd like to take with them into the future. Support the show 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 th...
Dec 30, 2024•40 min
Chris Gorres is one of the world's foremost experts in ACL rehab, but injuries can happen to anyone and that's exactly what happened when his daughter, Mila, tore her ACL in her first college soccer game. Two months into the rehab, Mila's ahead of schedule. Chris shares this one of a kind rehab in this special episode of the Train With The Best podcast. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at insta...
Dec 09, 2024•22 min
Following our chat with Hyrax World Champion Meg Jacoby on last week's episode, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dive further into how athletes can train to perform better under fatigue. Craig uses a basketball analogy to drive home a point about baseline fitness as the guys unlock how perform best when victory is decided. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres . We have ...
Nov 18, 2024•24 min
2024 Hyrox World Champion Meg Jacoby joins the show to talk about how she's crafted a unique performance strategy for one of the world's toughest hybrid races. Jacoby talks about training herself, as well as how she coaches others, to the top of their game in Hyrox by treating it like a sport instead of merely a fitness event. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres . We...
Oct 31, 2024•58 min
In Netflix's "Starting 5," we get a peek behind the curtain of how LeBron James trains. What can we take from the world's best, and arguably most durable athlete? Support the show 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. JAW...
Oct 28, 2024•21 min
Artificial intelligence is entering every arena, and fitness is no exception. Steven Webster is putting ASENSEI at the forefront, working with leading legacy brands like Vertimax and Power Block to take his motion capture technology and AI to create better movement and better outcomes. Webster discusses his work and some of its amazing capabilities with Craig Hoffman and Vertimax Master Trainer Chris Gorres. Plus, Craig and Chris discuss some of the ethical conundrums and limitations of AI as it...
Oct 14, 2024•59 min
Just how powerful are isometric exercises? Brad Thorpe discovered they can not only help make you stronger, but they can fix blood pressure problems and more. The founder of the Isophit talks about his "fancy wall" and the science behind it with Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres. Support the show 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 Momentou...
Oct 01, 2024•52 min
We've all heard stories of athletes that gain or lose weight to aid in their performance, but how do they do it? Inspired by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow telling Men's Health he gained 10 lbs this off-season, we discuss how he would have gone about that and how other athletes lose weight during the off-season for their needs. As discussed in the show, the actual execution of these workouts are very specifically tailored to very high level athletes in conjunction with high level nutrition and r...
Sep 18, 2024•33 min
Gabby Thomas told The Today Show that she runs a mile once per year. That's shocking to many, considering she runs for a living! Why do she and the world's best sprinters not run longer distances? And what was it like to watch them perform in person? Craig Hoffman was at the Olympics and shares what it was like for Paris 2024, before he and Chris Gorres dive into training with the literal best! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at inst...
Aug 27, 2024•49 min
You may have seen the Proteus in the Netflix Show Quarterback, as Patrick Mahomes torqued his way through rotation work on the one of a kind machine. Founder Sam Miller joins our show to talk about what he's built, the importance of rotation and rotational power, and more! Support the show 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! U...
Aug 13, 2024•40 min
How do we make sure we optimize our training, no matter the sport we're training for? From football, basketball, and soccer to distance events, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres lay out the strategies that keep them and their athletes on track to peak performance from modifying individual sessions to ensuring that decision making is fresh during competition. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at ins...
Jul 23, 2024•25 min
To start the latest episode of The Train With The Best Podcast, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the need for sports performance coaches to balance on-court and on-field demands with staying prepared, strong, and ready in the weight room Craig also chats with Sarah Forester from the Own Your Life podcast about her college tennis career, and how the things she's learned as an athlete transferred to "owning her life" in the classroom and beyond into her adult life. Support the show Follow th...
May 29, 2024•48 min
Elite athletes like Washington Spirit stars Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt as well as Mystics standout Shakira Austin have recently talked with Craig about how injuries forced them to change their routine to prevent the same fate in the future. What do those injury prevention routines look like and can we talk with our athletes about to get them started before they experience a life changing injury? Plus, we talk with Pliability Managing Partner Cody Mooney about their product and how it can be...
May 06, 2024•41 min
We're joined by Joe Dolcetti, the founder of Lila, to talk about his company's groundbreaking research into wearable resistance. Joe talks to Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres about how just ounces of resistance, when well programmed and well placed, can make a massive difference in athleticism and injury resilience. Support the show 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...
Apr 08, 2024•35 min
Dive into the world of elite sports physical therapy with hosts Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman in the latest episode of the "Train With The Best Podcast." Joining them is Zack Tabrani, a distinguished physical therapist who serves as the personal therapist to a Major League Baseball player. In this insightful discussion, Zack shares his unique experiences and sheds light on the intricacies of his work outside traditional clinical settings. 🏋️♂️ Beyond the Clinic Walls: Explore how Zack's role ...
Mar 27, 2024•24 min
We welcome in the brains behind Neuronic to talk about infrared therapy, and its potential applications in the high performance space. We discuss some of the findings in early research for injury healing, especially when it comes to the brain, as well as its potential to unlock higher performance through improved cognitive function. Plus, Craig and Chris catch up on Hyrox and lament the fact that Chris will never be able to beat his son, Marcelo, in a race ever again. Support the show Follow the...
Mar 14, 2024•40 min
On our annual trip to the NFL Combine, we're joined again by EXOS Performance Dietician Ariah Fish, RD as well as Physical Therapist Zak Mitchell, DPT. With Ariah - Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss in-game nutrition and what is essential to fuel athletes to perform. That includes not only what goes into our bodies, but when. Craig and Chris are joined by Onyx Physical Therapist Lance Bennett to talk to Zak about his path into physical therapy and how he works with the team at EXOS to prepa...
Mar 11, 2024•36 min
Craig Hoffman is back in the fitness game as he and Chris Gorres introduce his new concept he'll be unveiling at Elevate Interval Fitness in DC: Elite Athlete. Craig and Chris talk about how the world of hybrid racing, specifically Hyrox, can take concepts and principles from the type of high performance coaching they have worked on for years with high level athletes to supplement the unique training that hybrid fitness racing requires. Craig leans on what some of the best: including Lauren Week...
Mar 03, 2024•28 min
The NFL Combine is where performance training meets football, so it only makes sense that Craig Hoffman brings his training and football pods together for a once year extravaganza!! Craig and Chris Gorres are joined by Logan Paulsen to talk about training for football vs training for the combine. Then, the guys build their dream NFL Facility! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/tr...
Feb 29, 2024•55 min
On this episode of the "Train With The Best Podcast" as hosts Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman are joined by Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw from @orthovirginia1 and @leveltheplayingfielddro , an expert in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. Together, they delve into the concerning rise of Achilles injuries in sports and explore the factors contributing to this epidemic. 👨⚕️ Expert Analysis: Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion, shedding light on the an...
Feb 24, 2024•30 min
Join hosts Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman as they delve into the age-old question: was it nature or nurture that sculpted the careers of stars like Caitlin Clark, Patrick Mahomes, and Stephen Curry? 🏀 The Power of Environment: Discover how the environments these athletes grew up and trained in influenced their development and ultimate success. From the courts to the fields, explore how unique surroundings can shape athletic prowess. 🧬 Nature vs. Nurture: Gorres and Hoffman dissect the roles of...
Feb 19, 2024•31 min
🏃 Demystifying the 40-Yard Dash 🏃 Join hosts Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman in this eye-opening episode of the "Train With The Best Podcast" as they unravel the fact from fiction when it comes to the 40-yard dash. With Chris's extensive background in performance coaching and Craig's unique blend of fitness expertise and media experience, this dynamic duo brings you a comprehensive guide to understanding and optimizing the 40-yard dash. Gorres, renowned for his work with elite athletes, breaks ...
Jan 25, 2024•31 min
What are the differences in your job as a trainer if you're working for an individual or small group of clients vs a team strength coach in a school or professional setting? Chris Gorres, freshly employed by Saint Benedictine in Richmond on top of his duties at Onyx Elite, talks about the key differences he's picked up over the years. Along with Craig Hoffman, Chris reflects on working in the NFL, the differences at the D1 and youth levels, and how who you're "working for" both changes -- and im...
Jan 16, 2024•27 min
Some holiday traditions are too good to pass up! Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres answer listener questions in their annual holiday mailbag episode. What's in and out in fitness in 2024? Who is the fastest client they've ever trained? Plus more serious and silly questions to round out 2023. Support the show 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...
Dec 26, 2023•30 min
