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Unraveling the Athletic DNA on Apple Podcasts
Join hosts Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman as they delve into the age-old question: was it nature or nurture that sculpted the careers of stars like Caitlin Clark, Patrick Mahomes, and Stephen Curry? 🏀 The Power of Environment: Discover how the environments these athletes grew up and trained in influenced their development and ultimate success. From the courts to the fields, explore how unique surroundings can shape athletic prowess. 🧬 Nature vs.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 237
Sam Fortier (Washington Post) joins the show to talk about his writing in the sports science space, including a recent trip to see our friends at EXOS. Fortier explains what he's learned over the years about how data has made its way into the evaluation process for professional athletes from the NFL to MLB. Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres also talk about MBR, or muscle-bone ratio, and why it's the next big thing in the data space. Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 202
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the latest developments with Ben Simmons. The guys talk about how difficult it is to manage mental and physical issues, how the two are related and how the relationship between organizations and players impacts that dynamic when it comes to professional athletes. Craig and Chris are then joined by Dwayne Paul, founder of Limitless Training Club in England. Paul was a Bomb Disposal Operator in the British military before entering training after his service.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 201
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Clay Skipper, staff writer at GQ to talk about his YouTube series "Above Average Joe." They talk about how competing against professional athletes and trying to accomplish specific tasks they do is an educational experience, despite Clay knowing he's out of his depths going into each shoot.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 200
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres celebrate their 200th episode with some of their best friends. Two-hundred episodes over five years is a long time to make a lot of friends and they reunite with many of them in this one of a kind podcast. Athletes like Lorenzo Alexander, Nick Simmons, Yael Averbuch-West and Oguchi Onyewu join trainers Michael Cummings, Joel Sanders, Branden Allen and Wes Dunning as well as [solidcore] CEO Bryan Myers for this all-star mailbag.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 198
Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres welcome Dan Grunfeld to the podcast to talk about his remarkable book, "By The Glory Of The Game." They talk about Dan's family story -- from his grandparents survival of the Holocaust through his father's legendary NBA stint to his own basketball career -- in a wide ranging conversation that touches on life on and off the court. Craig and Chris also talk about Louis Simmons after he passed away the day before the episode was recorded.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 197
USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about her career and her never-ending competitive fire. That desire to compete has led her to America Ninja Warrior. She talks about the training she's been going through and how wildly it differs from how she and Chris trained when she was an active player.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 196
53 min Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres celebrate 5 years of podcasts together on Train With The Best's anniversary. The guys reflect on some of their favorite guests, moments and just how many places they've recorded. They're then joined by Patrick Dixon, the director of applied sports science at Momentous. Dixon educates Craig and Chris about the brand new Collagen Shot and how/why collagen supplementation is so important.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 185
46 min New York Times opinion columnist Jane Coaston joins Craig Hoffman to talk about her reporting on the sports and fitness worlds. Jane, who trains in Washington DC with Craig, talks about the Oregon track story and how some of the abuses of the fitness industry cross over into sports training, especially in women's sports. Craig and Jane also talk about finding happiness in and outside of fitness and some of the barriers to fitness that keep people from finding that happiness.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 184
30 min Craig Hoffman welcomes former NFL Tight End, current personal trainer and his co-host on the Washington Football Pregame Show Logan Paulsen to the podcast to talk about his transition from playing to training. The guys then dive into training and how Logan uses the force-velocity curve to guide his training and adjusts it for athletes of all ages and abilities.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 183
38 min Craig Hoffman and guest host Wes Dunning (Healthy Baller/Rockville, MD) talk about marrying strength training and skill development. Wes -- a former D1 basketball player at Hampton -- talks about his experience both as an athlete and as a strength coach in finding the balance of on-court/on-field training and work in the weight room.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 175
38 min Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist Abby Dunkin. The trio dives into Abby's story from her able-bodied youth through her physical ailments that left her wheelchair bound by the end of high school and how basketball helped save her life.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 139
43 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... 43 min
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 125
48 min Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres check in on how they and the industry are handling the CoronaVirus. They talk about how they've navigated the ever-changing dynamics of social distancing and the fitness world moving online.Plus, the guys talk with Em... 48 min
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 124
32 min Craig and Chris talk about how the fitness industry has handled the COVID-19 global pandemic from both health and safety and economic standpoints. They dive into how they've handled it, what are some suggested best practices and things to think about as... 32 min
Episode 111- Live From ONYX (w/ Michael Cummings) on Apple Podcasts
41 min After the SKLZ Performance Coaching seminar at Onyx Elite in Richmond, VA, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Michael Cummings to take questions. The guys answer questions on coaching and cueing, how to take information from education events and effectively apply it and more. 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.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 110
21 min Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap the annual Vertimax summit weekend that Chris attended in Tampa. The guys talk about some of Chris's favorite presenters and the things he learned from them. The main thing he took away was from presenter Dan McDonogh's presentation on sports performance leadership.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 108
36 min Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss "The Secret" from Bill Simmons's "Book of Basketball" regarding chemistry, unity and genuinely liking the people you work with. They discuss it both in a sporting sense -- why Steph Curry could be considered more valuable than Kevin Durant -- and an organizational sense that crosses sports and business. Plus, Craig and Chris talk about the upcoming Onyx Mentorship and the Onyx Elite Soccer camp in January.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 106
45 min Craig Hoffman is joined by 2012 Olympian Sara Hendershot, who is now the director of marketing for Momentous. They talk about Sara's path to the Olympics, the things she wished she knew as an athlete that she's learned since joining Momentous and what it's been like building the Momentous brand and product lines over the last two years. Craig and Sara also talk about the newly launched sleep supplement from Momentous and the new collagen protein coming out on October 22nd.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 103
38 min Craig and Chris sit down with World Cup Champion Mallory Pugh ahead of the Washington Spirit's home game Saturday, 9/14 at Audi Field. The trio talks about Pugh's athletic childhood, her World Cup experience and her return to club play after two frustrating years in the NWSL. They also discuss how and why the Spirit has changed so drastically for the better under new ownership.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 38
33 min USWNT soccer star Ali Krieger joins Craig and Chris to talk about her athletic upbringing chasing around her brother, what drives her to maintain an elite level and answer some fan Q&A. Ali has trained with Chris since 2012. She discusses what drew her to Chris and why she's continued to work with him over the years. Chris also discusses what makes Ali unique and special as an athlete.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 97
26 min 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?
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 20
48 min 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. 48 min Top Podcasts In Sports & Recreation See All
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 90
44 min 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.
Train With the Best Podcast: Episode 88
33 min 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.
Train With the Best Podcast on Apple Podcasts
236 episodes We're elevating the fitness industry one conversation at a time. We're elevating the fitness industry one conversation at a time. MAR 15, 2023 Episode 232 - The Right Fuel for The Right Goals ft. Meghann Featherstun Episode 232 - The Right Fuel for The Right Goals ft. Meghann Featherstun Sports dietician Meghann Featherstun joins the show to talk about properly fueling based on an athlete's goals. Specifically, the athlete is Craig.
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