Train With The Best Podcast

Craig and Chris reconvene to start their second hundred episodes by recapping what they learned in the first one hundred. The guys talk about specific things they learned like treatment for tendonopathy and how they better understand how parts of the fitness industry interact. Plus, they land where they always do - on how everything comes back to the relationships.The guys also discuss the audible they had to call in Richmond for Craig's training following a hamstring pull. Instead of talking high performance training, they talk about hamstring rehab. And how Craig's an idiot for pulling it in the first place.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 for your first order.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You

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 founding of DBC, what to expect from DBC Level 2 and Donnie's work with LeBron James.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates4

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 to TrainWithTheBestPod@gmail.com. You can also send it via IG to Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jayb

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 PPSC certification over the weekend in DC.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram:

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 perspective.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Cra

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 exception to trainers' whose response to every injury is "I could have prevented that" and "they failed the athlete."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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bat

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 shade the evaluation of whether or not he's ready. Plus, he describes what kind of rehab is ahead for Durant and when we can expect him to play basketball again.Lastly, Craig and Chris recap Gorres's trip to South Korea for a Vertimax certification and the many lessons he learned about Korean culture.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.Fo

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 also gives an update on his previously discussed deadlift progress and a few tips to not lose progress while vacationing in the summer.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can co

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 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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/cra

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 Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Espresso, Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at

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 present and they wrap up talking about her own training and her newest venture into group fitness.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates

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 25% off Super Espresso, Super Coffee and Super Creamer, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorre

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 products online at Theragun.com.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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Fo

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 with Momentous (https://www.instagram.com/p/BwP0QPLhO3Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link).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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40

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 take on the upcoming NFL Draft.If you train with the best, you need to recover with the best and that means your protein simply has to be Momentous. Use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at LiveMomentous.com for 20% off your favorite Momentous protein.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.Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contac

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 on the market that leave Craig and Chris at a loss for words.Momentous is the newest partner with the Train With The Best Podcast and we think after listening to this podcast, you'll understand why we were eager to partner with a company that truly does embody the best in their field.You can buy Momentous products at LiveMomentous.com using the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" for 20% off. You can also follow them on Instagram at @LiveMomentous and Matt can be found @_matt.wan.The Train With The Best Podcast is p

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 much more than a statistic that looks good on paper.Follow Natalie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekollars/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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via

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.For 20% off the highest quality protein you can find, use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com!Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!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 click

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 here: https://youtu.be/WLHkz9FqsiUThe 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 theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!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

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 the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at DrinkSuperCoffee.com.Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!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 click the link) for 15% off all orders.JAWKU provides an elit