Train With the Best Podcast

David Alexander, founder and director of DBC Fitness in Miami, FL, joins the pod to talk about his passion for education, building his business and working with the world's best athletes including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Antonio Brown and more. Alexander discusses how he came up with the idea for DBC, what he looks for in trainers and why he felt compelled to create the DBC certification....

Craig and Chris talk to Vertimax Master Trainer Vinny Scollo about his journey into performance coaching and how he's learned from his mistakes over the years. Plus, Craig and Chris talk about their own mistakes, minimizing damage and maximizing learning from them. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and...

Craig and Chris talk to Yo Murphy, director of sports performance at ASPI in Tampa, FL. They discuss Murphy's transition from NFL player to performance coach and why his evaluations are so important. Plus, Craig and Chris discuss how to handle clients above and below their necessary athletic threshold and why squat, bench and deadlift are going the way of the Concorde. Support the show Follow...

Craig and Chris talk with professional soccer player Yael Averbuch about her experience training online with Chris and about creating her own training program for younger players. Plus, Craig and Chris discuss what makes a good online program for athletes and how that is different from what makes a good online program for general population clients. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: i...

Craig and Chris talk with Vertimax master trainer Sean Pena about training some of the best runners in the world using biomechanics and how he developed a keen eye for even the slightest mistakes. Plus, Sam Gunther (OneLife Fitness Reston Director of Explosive Performance aka Craig's gym boss, but also best friend) joins the discussion on speed training. The guys talk about hip movement, how...

Lorenzo Alexander uses his bye week to re-join Chris and Craig to discuss how he maintains his body beyond his strength and conditioning program. Zo talks about massages, dry needling, pilates, cupping 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...

Craig and Chris discuss the rash of injuries in the NFL. Plus, they recap Chris's trip to and participation in the Vertimax summit. 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 LiveMom...

Craig and Chris recap week one in the NFL before checking in with Lorenzo Alexander after the Bills opening week win. Today's main topic is about how athletes perform under pressure. The boys discuss the Yerkes-Dodson model of performance and how athletes and coaches can succeed in high leverage situations. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Foll...

Craig and Chris start the show catching up, including a BIG announcement from Craig. Then, on a very different note -hey discuss training safety, including a recent deadly incident during a high school football session. 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 b...

Craig and Chris discuss Chris's trip to Montana, training with limited resources and more. Plus, they are joined by Jon Kreuger from Power Plate to discuss their products and technology. 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 frien...

Creator of the Vertimax, MIke Wehrell, joins Craig and Chris to discuss how he came up with the world's leading resistance training tool. He also discusses many of his other creations and how one of his latest could help create world record speeds sometime soon. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Ch...

Packers WR Randall Cobb sits down in "The Den" for a chat about his athletic progression from high school quarterback to NFL receiver. Cobb and the boys discuss how playing multiple sports helped him become the athlete he is today, plus how his training has evolved during his NFL career. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at ins...

USWNT striker Crystal Dunn joins the show to talk about her training background, how her versatility has helped her and what's driving her towards her goal of making the World Cup roster in 2019. 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...

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr joins Craig, Chris and Lorenzo for a discussion on how he's gotten to and succeeded in the NFL. Carr discusses his relationship with his brother (former #1 overall pick David Carr), his trainer and the role faith plays in his life. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffma...

Chris, Craig and Lorenzo talk about Chris's trip to the Perform Better Summit in Rhode Island. Plus, the guys react to the NBA Draft. Also, a giveaway! 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...

In this episode, Chris and Lorenzo discuss the impact fatherhood has had on their careers with Craig. Plus, Chris goes to Poland to speak at a coach's clinic and Lorenzo hosts his charity bowling tournament. 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 ne...

Redskins linebacker Will Compton talks about how he's made it from undrafted free agent to NFL starter. Compton's well read and well researched on many different aspects of training, and he shares his knowledge, approach and curiosity with Chris, Lorenzo and Criag. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffma...

Chris Gorres, Craig Hoffman and Lorenzo Alexander talk about program design for athletes and gen pop. Plus, they talk about how they celebrated Zo's birthday with 40-yard dashes! 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 Mo...

Craig and Chris talk with former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey about her career and post-career transition to performance coach. They touch on soccer training techniques, her multi-sport background and the USWNT's upcoming trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagra...

Chris, in conjunction with Pure Sweat, presents live at Onyx Fitness in Richmond, VA. Craig is there to contribute as well to the Q&A. 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 LiveM...

Lee Sommers, who has trained many elite athletes including world record holder Katie Ledecky, joins Chris and Craig to talk about periodization, dry land swim training and training Ledecky. Chris and Lee have been friends for nearly a decade, so they exchange a few stories as well! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig...

Craig Hoffman, Chris Gorres and Lorenzo Alexander talk about specialization and multi-sport training. Why do they recommend playing multiple sports and at what age should athletes hone in on just one sport? 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...

Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres sit down with fitness model, body builder and new Muscle Pharm "FitMiss" spokeswomen Morgan Huff aka Mixed Morgan to discuss her training regimen, why she entered the body building world and why she wants to train with the best. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21 . Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and...

Craig, Chris and Lorenzo talk about advanced training tools, such as strobe light glasses and light systems. Plus, Joe Bingold from Senaptec talks about his company's strobe light glasses and how the science works. 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 b...

Chris Gorres presents live at Worx Fitness in Alexandria, VA. In part 2, the Q&A portion continues. 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 cl...