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Episode 120 - Erwin Seguia Jan 29, 2020

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In their last episode recorded at Onyx Elite's Winter Performance Camp, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres sit down with physical therapist and strength coach Erwin Seguia. The NYC-based physio talks with the guys about pain science, why rehab should be simple and some common false narratives in the rehab world. Plus, the guys have some fun telling stories of the week from on and off the field.
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Episode 119 - Onyx Camp Recap ft. Joanna Fennema, Audrey Baldwin and Taylor Cohen Jan 23, 2020

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Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are finally back from Tampa but they brought even more podcast material with them! The guys first look back on the camp and talk about their experience. Chris shares the vision he was trying to create and some of the ways he was able to make that become a reality.
We then hear from three of the players from the women's side of the camp:
1) Taylor Cohen - the D3 All-American (Washington University) talks about her experience as a young player amongst pros at camp. Taylor explains how she was overwhelmed to start as it was the first time she had played at this level, but how she powered through and improved throughout the week.
2) Joanna Fennema - the Orlando Pride midfielder and former UNC star talks about how camp allows her to participate in her favorite off-season activity: training with Chris. Plus, Chris, Craig and Jo have plenty of fun exchanging stories of the week as Joanna's been a long time friend of the pod and unquestioned member of the #TrainWithTheBest family.
3) Audrey Baldwin - then camp's only keeper talks about her career that's taken her around the world. Audrey's played in Iceland, Denmark, Israel and more and has collected more than a few stories along the way. That includes some pretty interesting side jobs, which leads to a new segment the guys dubbed "Aud jobs!" Plus, Audrey gives Craig some props for his cooking, which may have saved her a time or two at camp.
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Episode 118 - Oguchi Onyewu (From Onyx Elite Winter Camp) Jan 10, 2020

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Onyx Elite co-founder and two-time World Cup player for the USMNT Oguchi Onyewu joins the podcast. The guys start with Chris and Oguchi recounting their childhood together in Olney, MD and a few friendly disagreements on who was better at what!
The guys then fast forward to the founding of Onyx together: how the idea was sprung and took nearly ten years to marinate into its launch and what the company is today. Oguchi and Chris talk about the challenges they've faced and why they work so well as a duo.
Craig then turns the question asking over to the Onyx Elite camp players to pick Gooch's brain on the challenges he faced in his professional career and how he overcame them. He also recounts the biggest moments in his career from making his pro debut, to making the 2006 World Cup roster and signing with AC Milan.
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Episode 117 - Lauren Sesselman LIVE from Onyx Elite's Winter Performance Camp Jan 08, 2020

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Craig and Chris sit down in Tampa with World Cup and Olympic medalist Lauren Sesselman to talk about her career and her transition into her post-playing role with the game. They talk about her upbringing in Green Bay, WI and how it's effected her view of the game and the sport's need to look for more diamonds in the rough.
Lauren emotionally recounts the highs and lows of her career and talks about what drives her to stay involved in the game. She also answers player questions and talks about the best players she's ever played with and against.
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Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 116 - Yael Averbuch LIVE from Onyx Camp Jan 06, 2020

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Former USWNT member, Techne founder and two-time national champion Yael Averbuch West joins Craig and Chris at Onyx Elite's Winter Performance Camp in Tampa, FL in front of a group of players who ask the decade long pro questions about the past, present and future of the game.
Chris and Yael also shed light on their extremely special trainer-player relationship. Yael shares how Chris re-shaped her thinking about training and thus her career.
Plus, former Canadian national at Onyx Elite coach Lauren Sesselman joins for the most ridiculous set of advertisements we've ever recorded.
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Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 115 - Alex Trakas, co-founder Bash Boxing Dec 31, 2019

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Craig Hoffman (sans a traveling Chris Gorres) sits down with Alex Trakas at Bash Boxing for a year-end episode to remember.
Alex tells Craig about how the idea for Bash was conceived and how it went from idea to business in a very short amount of time. She talks about how the business has grown and the essential process that is key to making sure every one who walks in her studio gets the same, first class high energy experience.
They also talk about how Alex took her experience in other fitness studios and applied it to building the Bash concept. Some of those experiences lead to a lot of hard work all over the DC Fitness community to build the family of Bash Boxers she has today.
Talking to Alex was a perfect way to end 2019 - a year which saw TWTB Media add a second podcast, a YouTube channel and continue to grow a family of trainers and fitness pros from coast-to-coast.
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For $20 off the highest quality recovery products on the market use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com for your first order of any of Momentous's protein varieties or Momentous Sleep.
Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 114 - Annual Holiday Q&A + CrossFit Lawsuits Dec 18, 2019

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Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres do their 3rd annual holiday mailbag! In the questions, the guys talk about staying on track after injury or falling off, hip health, how to get your first pull-up and more!
The guys also talk about CrossFit's legal victories of the NSCA, why they matter and what it says about the fitness industry. They also discuss why instead of tearing each other down, we're better off reaching out and building each other up.
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 recovery products on the market use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com for your first order of any of Momentous's protein varieties or Momentous Sleep.
Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 113 - Client Appreciation SZN + Aubrey Bledsoe (Washington Spirit/USWNT) Dec 11, 2019

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Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres get in the holiday spirit by discussing why it's important for trainers to give gifts during the holidays, not just receive them from happy clients. The guys also review Chris's weekend odyssey from Indianapolis to Buffalo, with a few time traveling stops in between. Chris also shares what it was like to see Lorenzo Alexander play one last time and to get a tour of the Buffalo Bills weight room.
Craig and Chris also talk with 2019 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year Aubrey Bledsoe for the "Catch The Spirit" podcast. Here's a portion of the episode talking about Bledsoe growing up as a multi-sport athlete, her journey from backup in Europe to the top of the sport and some of the realities NWSL athletes face. For the full interview, subscribe to "Catch The Spirit" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you found this podcast!
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 recovery products on the market use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at checkout at LiveMomentous.com for your first order of any of Momentous's protein varieties or Momentous Sleep.
Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 112 - Tightness vs Weakness + A Major Announcement Dec 03, 2019

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Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres open the show with a series of major announcements! First, this show is now (finally!) on Spotify. More importantly, it's getting a sibling!
Train With The Best Media is very proud to announce a new partnership with the Washington Spirit to produce a podcast for the NWSL club. Craig and Chris tell the story of how "Catch The Spirit" was born and what to expect from TWTB's second podcast.
The guys then dive into the main training topic of identifying tightness versus weakness. They discuss some tell tale signs of one versus the other and why treating both is almost always the best course of action. Plus, they lament the over-assessment plague that has taken over training.
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TRAILER: Catch The Spirit Dec 03, 2019

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Train With The Best Media is proud to present a brand new podcast in partnership with the Washington Spirit called "Catch The Spirit."
Catch The Spirit will take fans behind the scenes of Washington's NWSL club as Craig and Chris get unprecedented access to players and coaches.
Train With The Best listeners will hear much more about the podcast in this week's full episode, which is also available now.

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