Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres celebrate their 100th episode of The Train With The Best Podcast by reflecting on how the podcast grew into what it is today and how each of them has grown with it.They also recap the end of Global Squad before talking about Craig's trip to Miami to take the DBC Level 1 Certification. While on the trip, Craig talked to DBC Co-Founder Donnie Raimon about his personal journey from Navy Seal to the world's leading biomechanist. Craig and Donnie also talk about how the...
Jul 29, 2019•51 min
Craig talks with Dr. John Rusin after taking his PPSC certification about some of the main things covered in the course. They talk about the importance of empowerment and terminology in training. Plus, they discuss a few finer details of athletic performance training through an injury prevention lens.For more from John, visit DrJohnRusin.com or instagram.com/drjohnrusin.Next up - Episode 100! If you'd like to be a part of it, email what the podcast has meant to you in audio, video or text form t...
Jul 21, 2019•27 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres link to discuss Baxter Holmes's two-part feature on ESPN.com about specialization in youth basketball. They discuss their own experiences training youth athletes, the culture that's creating this epidemic and what trainers can do to help be a part of the solution. The guys also discuss what they've been up to, which is quite a lot! Chris debriefs on Global Squad, where he's spent the entire month of July. Plus, Craig talks about what he learned taking John Rusin's ...
Jul 18, 2019•39 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres start this week's podcast separating fact from fiction when it comes to foam rolling. What does it do and what just gets repeated a lot by trainers who haven't gotten their hands on the latest research?Then the fellas catch up with their OG co-host Lorenzo Alexander to talk about his decision to make this his final year of NFL football, why he originally signed on to the pod and how the relationships he's developed over the years have evolved with maturity and pers...
Jun 28, 2019•26 min
Riding 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 except...
Jun 20, 2019•50 min
World renowned physical therapist Rich Banton joins Craig and Chris to discuss Kevin Durant's achilles injury. The Warriors star ruptured his achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after suffering a calf injury a month prior. The guys dive into whether what the Warriors organization is saying about the injury could be true, how the injuries are related and what kind of return to play protocol should be followed in this situation.Banton also lays out what goes into how Durant's desire to play could...
Jun 13, 2019•42 min
Craig Hoffman is joined by EXOS Performance Specialist Jaimie Lafler to talk about her unique background and perspective on the strength and conditioning world. They discuss Jaimie's approach to training, how she's programmed for herself and her clients and then dive deep into issues of equality in the strength and conditioning world. This includes why Jaimie hates being called a female strength coach and what men in the industry can do to create a better atmosphere and culture for all.Craig als...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk far too much about golf before diving into their main topic: how to work with a physical therapist as a trainer.To ensure the best recovery for a client/patient there has to be a relationship between everyone working with said person. How do you foster a relationship with that person/those people if you're a trainer? How do you navigate HIPPA laws and other restrictions that therapists have? The guys discuss these questions and more on this late week pod.The T...
May 10, 2019•26 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the concept of "strategic laziness," or, in other words - making your easy days easy and your hard days hard. They discuss this in the context of periodizing workouts and talk about the concept in relation to both muscles and the CNS.Plus, the guys talk about the NBA's foul epidemic, the NFL Draft and Chris's trip to Indianapolis where he discovered it's not quite the same city as it is during the NFL Combine!The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Ki...
Apr 30, 2019•40 min
Craig chats with Performix House trainer Meg Hayden about her journey from athlete to trainer. They talk about how growing up in Hawaii with older parents shaped Meg's outlook on life and how she first found strength and conditioning thanks to her own trainer in high school. Plus, the moment she realized she was going to have to leave all her friends and transfer colleges.The pair also talks about training philosophy. Meg explains how and whyshe loves programming to her clients lives, past and p...
Apr 28, 2019•41 min
Craig Hoffman travels to Performix House NYC to chat with his good friend Lauren Kanski. They talk about Lauren's evolution from "cardio creature" to kettlebell queen. Plus, her breaking point at her desk job that vaulted her to fitness and how she decided to jump from Equinox to Performix.Kanski is also a nutrition expert with must-hear advice on separating food from exercise. Follow Lauren on Instagram at Instagram.com/lkfit.nyc!The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For ...
Apr 27, 2019•44 min
Craig pays a visit to see Dr. Jason Wersland at the brand new, limited time Theragun Pop-Up in New York City. When Dr. Jason was last on the pod, he hinted at some new things coming down the line, and this week they arrived. The pair talks about two new products launched by Theragun and why they mean so much to the company. Plus, how the idea for the NYC pop-up came together.Go visit Theragun Haus at 487 Broadway at the corner of Broadway and Broome in SoHo through April 27th and order the new p...
Apr 24, 2019•25 min
Craig 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 w...
Apr 16, 2019•34 min
Craig and Chris are joined by their good friend Kellie Ruffer, DPT at Virginia Therapy and Fitness Center to discuss the evolution of tendinopathy and its treatments. Tendinopathy encompasses what used to be called tendinitis or tendinosis, and it used to be treated by stretching and rest. The trio discusses how new revelations about isometrics are changing the game.Plus, Craig and Chris discuss Gorres's recent travels for Vertimax and the IdeaFit Summitt where he presented at SKLZ and Hoffman's...
Apr 12, 2019•34 min
Craig 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 ...
Apr 01, 2019•42 min
Craig Hoffman stops by EXOS on his trip to Phoenix, AZ to talk with Natalie Kollars. They discuss Natalie's wide range of experience from her Canadian upbringing to her start as an intern at EXOS through a stint in LA that included training Demi Lovato and full circle back to where it all began in Phoenix.Plus, Craig and Natalie dive into training and coaching philosophy and how hers has evolved over the years. Finally they discuss diversity in the training field and why that means having so muc...
Mar 27, 2019•50 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are back from The NFL Combine with a major announcement! The main topic of the podcast has to do with learning from social media. How do you ensure that you're learning from a quality source? How much should a trainer specialize on one thing? Plus, how do confront bad information?The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Espresso, Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com...
Mar 19, 2019•31 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres sit down with the creator of the Theragun, Dr. Jason Wersland. They discuss the new G3 Pro and all the innovation that went into it, from the brand new wedge attachment to the decision to add a second speed and more.Plus, the guys discuss the new education program Theragun is offering so that everyone can learn about percussive therapy.To download the Theragun app, click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theragun/id1445611295?mt=8Watch this podcast on YouTube h...
Mar 07, 2019•34 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres sit down with Bryan McCall, director of high performance at Michael Johnson Performance, in their suite at the 2019 NFL Combine.The trio discusses how MJP approaches combine prep, 40-yard dash starts and goes into Bryan's background. They also discuss how Michael Johnson's approach infiltrates their training: gold medals aren't enough. Only world records are.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use...
Mar 05, 2019•21 min
Craig Hoffman sits down with Bills LB and former TWTB co-host Lorenzo Alexander for their annual catch-up podcast at the NFL Combine. The Bills NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year winner talks about his season, including some funny stories about rookie QB Josh Allen.They then talk about Lorenzo's pursuit of an EXOS XPS certification. He's currently early on in the course and is learning quite a bit about some of things that have been applied to his training over the years, as well as ways he can e...
Mar 03, 2019•26 min
Craig Hoffman kicks off the pod's trip to Indianapolis by sitting down with Matt Arciuolo (Founder) and Steve Wasik (CEO) of VKTRY orthotics. Their premiere insole has helped top athletes unlock their maximum performance starting with the US Bobsled team and now all the way to the NFL Combine. Over 100 athletes will wear their product in Indianapolis and Craig dives into its origin story and how it's evolved into a must have for NFL, MLB and NBA stars alike amongst so many more.The Train With Th...
Feb 26, 2019•29 min
Craig Hoffman travels to New York City to chat with long-time Train With The Best partner Jimmy DeCicco, CEO of Kitu Life Inc. Along with his younger brothers, DeCicco helped launch Super Coffee into a major brand. What challenges did they face and how did their athletic backgrounds inspire them throughout the process? Plus, why is being "an energy company" more important than being a coffee company?All that, plus a major product announcement in this week's edition of the pod!The Train With The ...
Feb 19, 2019•22 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the most effective ways to apply continuing education in fitness. Many trainers learn something new and want to immediately apply it no matter the client or circumstances. The guys discuss why it's imperative to resist recency bias and find the right solution for a given problem.The guys also discuss an adult group that Chris has been working with at Onyx with great success. Some of the clients have lost over 20 lbs in just five weeks! How has he programmed...
Feb 13, 2019•37 min
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by friend of the pod and trainer extraordinaire Branden Allen at Onyx in Richmond, VA. The trio discusses Branden's background and how his own personal fitness journey inspires his training.Then Craig, Chris and Branden discuss the never ending search for fitness fads and how there is no substitute for time.For the first time, our podcast is on video! Watch this podcast and see some of the things we're talking about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Feb 04, 2019•26 min
Craig recaps his trip to DBC in Miami in the first ever solo pod. He went to one of the world's premiere fitness facilities and worked with their top flight trainers, including Elise Caldwell, and shares what he learned, how it changed how he thinks about specific things and the one thing that every trainer can do that overshadowed it all.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSu...
Jan 25, 2019•27 min
Craig and Chris kick off 2019 by recapping the Onyx Elite Winter Performance Camp in Tampa. Plus, they give an update on the video content that will be coming very, very soon!The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.Our (new!) theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/jaybates40oz! Support the show Follow...
Jan 15, 2019•24 min
Craig and Chris talk about how to sell new clients who come in with fitness related New Years resolutions.They also discuss LeBron James's injury and incredible durablity. Finally, they make a BIG announcement about their plans for 2019!The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by KITU Life Inc. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" for 25% off Super Coffee and Super Creamer!Theme music by Passion HiFi - www.facebook.com/thepassionhifi Support the show Follow the show o...
Dec 27, 2018•36 min
2016 NSCA Strength Coach of the Year Micah Kurtz joins to talk about embracing the process of being the best at getting better. Kurtz is the S&C coach at Windermere Prep in Orlando, FL. He moved there after winning the NSCA award at AC Flora in Columbia, SC. Micah spoke at the 2018 Vertimax Summit. He talks with Craig and Chris about how he programs for a wide variety of students and how he teaches them life skills along the way.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go ...
Dec 19, 2018•46 min
Craig and Chris recap Chris's trip to Florida for the inaugural Vertimax Summit. They also talk about Chris's side trip to Miami to visit friends of the pod DBC Fitness.The main topic focuses on the critical role high school strength and conditioning coaches play in a school, not just an athletic program. Our we asking them to do an unreasonable job? Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagra...
Dec 05, 2018•31 min
Craig and Chris discuss Onyx's and VTFC's unique evaluation process and how it helped USWNT U-17 player Jordan Canniff get back on the field in a World Cup Qualifier just 8 months after tearing her ACL.For more on Jordan's story, watch this: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaTherapyandFitnessCenter/videos/1990436764407768/The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" for 50% off!Theme music by Passion HiFi - www.facebook...
Nov 19, 2018•24 min
