Train With the Best Podcast

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 q...

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...

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 co...

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 On...

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 vide...

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 Li...

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 Jamar...

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 Coffe...

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 te...

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...

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...

Craig travels to Tampa, FL to talk with Yo Murphy at ASPI. They discuss what it's like training multiple pro athletes simultaneously, what Yo looks for when he hires coaches and how so many pro athletes walk through ASPI's doors. Plus, Craig and Chris discuss hiring coaches and what each looks for in selecting clients all along the performance spectrum. The Train With The Best Podcast is...

Craig travels to New York to talk with trainer and psychological professional Rachel Mariotti about "mental hygiene," building relationships and how she blends her psychological background into physical fitness training. Plus, the guys talk about some of the things they learned from Rachel in the conversation and how they are going to apply them to themselves and their clients. The Train...

Fourteen year NFL veteran Santana Moss joins the show to discuss how finding a fitness routine saved his career. Plus, Santana talks about how he's maintained his fitness post-career and tells a few stories along the way. Craig and Chris also talk about the Inaugural Vertimax Summit. The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "...

Craig and Chris dive into what it's going to take to get better training at all levels with female athletes after Chris discovered one of his NWSL clients had been given a potentially harmful program. Plus, the guys recap Craig's trip to New Orleans including why his metabolic resistance helped him avoid a fate a favorite co-worker could not. The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by...

Craig and Chris talk about the best ways to prime the body for performance in the weight room, and the best ways to recover in the immediate and extended aftermath. 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 br...

Craig and Chris talk about the LA Chargers player who is suing his trainer following his PED suspension, and why it's important for trainers to stay in their lanes. Plus, the guys answer a listener question about keeping clients accountable when their motivation drops. Chis also explains why he is moving the Onyx mentorship weekend to February, and tells the story of why he committed to Corne...

Craig travels to Phoenix to talk with Joel Sanders of EXOS about coaching and cueing. What makes a good cue, and how does Joel execute those cues in large, group settings? Plus, Craig and Chris discuss their strategies to most effectively work with groups and individuals. For more information on Onyx Elite Mentorship Weekend, click here: www.trainergorres.com/store/gxxoze7z…aeibn6x9i7fii8The Train...

Craig and Chris discuss the ESPN+ series "Enahnced" which dives into how human beings learn. They take a deep dive into how to apply this knowledge, balancing maximizing needed skills and ensuring balance to keep an athlete balanced. Plus, the guys talk about some basic nutrition strategies for athletes and general population clients. Their discussion was sparked by a Washington Post art...

Craig and Chris discuss the tragedy at The University of Maryland that caused the death of 19-year-old Jordan McNair. They talk about why the culture contributed to a flawed plan that had tragedy as a far too likely result. Plus, the guys announced the full details of the Onyx Elite Mentorship weekend and why fans are wrong to blame an NFL training staff for their team's injuries. For more in...

Craig and Chris discuss the advancements in fitness education, including a special announcement from Chris on an upcoming opportunity. The guys chop up what makes for a worthwhile educational opportunity and what's needed in the space all from Onxy headquarters in Richmond, VA.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "TRAINWI...

Craig and Chris recap Chris's time at Global Squad in PA and launching RaptorFit at Vertimax in Tampa. Plus, the guys talk about Craig's interview with Paul Richardson, and how slow is going to be when he compares himself to the Redskins wideout. Hint: very slow. The main discussion surrounds the PHIT Act, which passed through the House Ways and Means Committee and could change the fitne...

Craig and Chris answer listener questions ranging from programming ideas to what concepts are best to learn as a trainer getting a start in the industry. Plus, they talk about what it's like being a millennial interacting with people of other generations. What can they learn? What can they teach? The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use th...

Craig and Chris talk about how to prevent concussions. It may seem obvious why this is important, but they also re-frame the discussion in order to make perfectly clear how critical it is to avoid these injuries, especially in youth athletes. The guys also recap Craig being in the middle of all the chaos as the Caps won The Stanley Cup. What was it like at the official watch party? What was it lik...

Craig and Chris are joined by Dr. John Rusin for a wide ranging, free flowing conversation on a variety of topics. The guys discuss injury prevention, why training like the pros isn't a great idea, theories of progression and much, much more. The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" for 50% off! Theme...