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Episode 81 - Lorenzo Alexander Mar 03, 2019

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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 quite a bit about some of things that have been applied to his training over the years, as well as ways he can enhance it on his own. Alexander talks about how eventually he wants to use his education to provide training to kids in his soon to be hometown in Arizona.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!

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Episode 80 - VKTRY's Matt Arciuolo & Steve Wasik Feb 26, 2019

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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 how it's evolved into a must have for NFL, MLB and NBA stars alike amongst so many more.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!

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Episode 79 - Jimmy DeCicco Feb 19, 2019

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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 coffee company?All that, plus a major product announcement in this week's edition of the pod!The Train With The Best Podcast (especially this one!) 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!

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Episode 78 - Adult Weight Loss & Resisting Recency Bias Feb 13, 2019

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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 Onyx with great success. Some of the clients have lost over 20 lbs in just five weeks! How has he programmed the group and what other support is he giving?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 Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!

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Episode 77 - Building Concentric Habits With Branden Allen Feb 04, 2019

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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 video! Watch this podcast and see some of the things we're talking about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8GNuJ4IFBo&feature=youtu.beThe 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!

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Episode 76 - Craig Goes To DBC Jan 25, 2019

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

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Episode 75 - Onyx Elite Camp Recap Jan 15, 2019

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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 Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/jaybates40oz!

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Episode 74 - Good To Great In 2019 Dec 27, 2018

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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 Coffee and Super Creamer!Theme music by Passion HiFi - www.facebook.com/thepassionhifi

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Episode 73 - Micah Kurtz Dec 19, 2018

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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 teaches them life skills along the way.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Go to drinksupercoffee.com and use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" for 25% off!Theme music by Passion HiFi - www.facebook.com/thepassionhifi

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Episode 72 - HS Strength & Conditioning + Vertimax Summit 2018 Dec 05, 2018

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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?

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