Train With the Best Podcast

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,...

In a special crossover episode of the pod with the Take Command Podcast, Craig Hoffman, Chris Gorres and Logan Paulsen talk how the athletic testing at the NFL Combine translates to the field. The guys discuss how the scouting process is part art, part science, and how that science is evolving as the game does. How much does the 40 yard dash matter? How much does watching tape of the 40 yard dash...

Craig 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.co...

In 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...

There 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/trainwi...

Training after an injury is scary for clients and trainers alike, so how do we set ourselves up for success as fitness professionals? Craig and Chris talk through the relationship between doctors, PT's, and trainers, and explain why the fit pros can and should drive the process. Plus, a guide on how to talk to the other providers to ensure the best possible outcome for your patient/client&apo...

New 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 su...

We'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 fri...

After 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, qui...

This 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 Ins...

Craig 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....

Craig 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 Chr...

Craig 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 scal...

Craig 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/trainergorre...

Craig 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 trainw...

Craig 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 a...

Craig Hoffman (media personality/personal trainer) and Chris Gorres (master trainer/educator) help you get started with a new fitness routine. This could be for someone who is completely new to fitness and is just getting started, or someone who wants to start something new in fitness. Are you a runner who wants to start lifting? A lifter who wants to start running? Taken a few years off and ready...

Craig Hoffman (media personality/personal trainer) and Chris Gorres (master trainer/educator) give an extremely surface level guide to ACL rehab. Chris is best known in the fitness world for his work in ACL rehab, so he and Craig dive into what it takes to get from injury to recovery. They cover prehab, surgery options, early stage rehab, and how to progress all the way until an athlete is back do...

Craig 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...

Craig 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 &q...

Craig 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 9...

Craig 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 h...

Craig Hoffman is joined by guest host Rachel Sandler for a conversation about fitness red flags. Craig and Rachel dive into some common issues in health and fitness spaces, how to correct them, and why they are dangerous. These red flags include programming mistakes, toxic language and more. Plus, they look at commons complaints that are actually not red flags, but are a sign the fit pro is doing...

Craig 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 wor...

Communication is the key to being a successful coach or leader. Are you getting the most out of your interactions? Craig Hoffman = a mass communications professional - and Chris Gorres - an international presenter - share their keys to communicationg successfully, specifically in fitness. How do they talk to clients to maximize their experiences? How do they talk to colleagues to make sure their t...