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Episode 101 - What We Learned In The First 100 Episodes Aug 05, 2019

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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 can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 100 - Donnie Raimon, DBC Jul 29, 2019

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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: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 99 - Dr. John Rusin On The PPSC Jul 21, 2019

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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: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 98 - The Specialization Epidemic Jul 18, 2019

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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!

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Episode 97 - Lorenzo Alexander And Foam Rolling Myths Jun 28, 2019

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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!

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Episode 96 - The Fitness Rollercoaster Jun 20, 2019

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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 Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 95 - KD Injury Breakdown With Rich Banton (VTFC) Jun 12, 2019

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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.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!

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Episode 94 - Jaimie Lafler, EXOS May 30, 2019

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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 contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 93 - The Physical Therapist/Personal Trainer Relationship May 09, 2019

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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!

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Episode 92 - Strategic Laziness Apr 30, 2019

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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!

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