Craig 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 con...
May 03, 2021•49 min
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 ou...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min
Craig 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 get...
Apr 19, 2021•34 min
Chris Gorres is back from vacation and joins Craig Hoffman in person for the pod. Craig and Chris talk about then opportunity cost of fighting on the internet and digging in to any singular position. Plus, the power of "being right" vs "finding right." The main topic on the show covers how to unlock human performance. What are some things to consider beyond weakness when it comes to performing. Could a client unlock more by breathing better? Finding more mobility? Calming their mental state? All...
Apr 13, 2021•45 min
With Chris Gorres on vacation, Craig Hoffman is joined by [solidcore] Senior Master Coach and business development and marketing professional Rachel Sandler ...who also has the title of Craig's significant other. Craig and Rachel discuss building an authentic brand online in the fitness space by accurately identifying an audience and authentically sharing to that audience. They also talk about strategy to maximize engagement as well as things to be wary of both publicly and for your own self-hea...
Apr 05, 2021•41 min
Craig 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...
Mar 29, 2021•35 min
Craig 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 p...
Mar 23, 2021•56 min
Craig 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 ...
Mar 15, 2021•50 min
Craig 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 prese...
Mar 08, 2021•36 min
It's Episode 150 of the podcast and Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman came to celebrate with an exciting announcement - you'll be able to train with them soon! On the heels of Chris launching Onyx Plus, our hosts announce they'll be launching a new "Train With The Best" program through TrainHeroic. Craig and Chris talk about why they decide to dive into the online training space, how they can ensure it's up to their standards and why it's a great option for trainers to use themselves. They also use...
Mar 01, 2021•42 min
Craig 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 a...
Feb 22, 2021•30 min
Longtime 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...
Feb 03, 2021•31 min
Craig 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 a...
Jan 13, 2021•27 min
Craig Hoffman sits down with Ashely Speights, DPT at The Phyt Collective in Washington, DC. Ashley talks about how she embarked on her physical therapy career in college and found herself studying at Duke before returning home to start her career in a corporate "turn and burn" facility. She then discusses how her next job shaped and prepared her to open her own space last January and how year one has gone amidst COVID-19. Ashley dives into a lesser discussed side of PT - the finances and how lea...
Dec 22, 2020•46 min
Long-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 c...
Dec 03, 2020•41 min
Craig 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 tr...
Nov 13, 2020•27 min
Craig 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 ...
Nov 05, 2020•35 min
Craig 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 o...
Oct 23, 2020•32 min
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? Cra...
Oct 09, 2020•38 min
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 b...
Sep 23, 2020•31 min
SELF 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 bridgin...
Sep 10, 2020•43 min
Craig 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 . Op...
Aug 24, 2020•57 min
Craig Hoffman travels to SweatDC to chat with best friend of the pod Branden Allen and his new business partner Chase McKesey as the duo just bought into DC fitness studio SweatDC . Chase and Branden describe the process of getting involved with Sweat and pivoting from a group fitness model to semi-private training. The guys discuss why personal training has a chance to make a major impact during COVID-19 restrictions and how expertise can carry the day even beyond our current pandemic induced s...
Aug 17, 2020•37 min
Former 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 w...
Aug 10, 2020•37 min
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 ful...
Aug 03, 2020•37 min
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...
Jun 24, 2020•32 min
Craig 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 sh...
Jun 11, 2020•35 min
Craig 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 H...
May 28, 2020•51 min
Dr. 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...
May 21, 2020•41 min
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 d...
May 07, 2020•47 min
