Train With the Best Podcast

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Episode 40 - "Chris Was Doing The Most" feat. Oguchi Onyewu Jan 10, 2018

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Craig and Chris are joined by Oguchi Onyewu to review the first ever Onyx Elite Winter Soccer Camp. Plus, Chris talks about his time in Tampa at ASPI (with friends of the pod Yo Murphy and Sean Pena) doing NFL Combine training.Now you can get 50% off when you use the code "TrainWithTheBest" at DrinkSuperCoffee.com! Sugar-free coming soon!

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Episode 39 - 2017 Year End Pod Dec 28, 2017

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Craig and Chris wrap up the year by giving New Years Resolution tips for people headed to the gym in 2018 as well as the trainers who will train them.Plus, they recap their favorite moments from the first year of the pod. Also, they discuss the situation in New England with Tom Brady and his trainer.

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Episode 38 - Ali Krieger Dec 22, 2017

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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.Oguchi Onyewu also crashes the interview with some side comments and things get a little loose on Instagram Live!

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Episode 37 - XrCEL's Fred Sexton Dec 19, 2017

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Craig and Chris talk to Fred Sexton, founder and CEO of New World Pharmaceuticals. Sexton and his company made XrCEL, a glucose gel designed with a special delivery system to maximize ATP production and thus athlete performance.They talk about the science behind XrCEL and why it was created, how it's made safely and the impact the science can and is having from the NCAA Football National Championship game to IronMan races around the world.

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Episode 36 - Vertimax 2018 Preview Dec 15, 2017

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Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap Chris's trip to Fort Worth to work with Vertimax on their plans for 2018. Gorres filmed multiple days worth of video content to prepare for Vertimax's expansion into the group exercise world. The guys discuss why Vertimax is a logical tool for the space, provide some programming tips and how they ensure the education sets trainers up for success.Also, calf fries and why there is no remedy for stupid.The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Super Coffee. Use the code "TRAINWITHTHEBEST" at DrinkSuperCoffee.com for 25% off your order!

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Episode 35 - "Treat The Heart Attack Not The Splinter" Dec 04, 2017

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Craig and Chris host our first ever Q&A, answering a variety of questions on topics ranging from weight loss to hypertrophy to assessment. There's something for everyone!Plus, the guys recap the first ever Vertimax Certification after Chris played host at Onyx Elite this weekend.We also have a great new sponsor! Use the code TrainWithTheBest at DrinkSuperCoffee.com for 25% off!

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Episode 34 - Remembering Sean Taylor With Zo/Onnit's Vince Kreipke Nov 28, 2017

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Craig and Chris welcome Lorenzo Alexander back to the pod to talk about his former teammate Sean Taylor on the ten year anniversary of his death. Craig and Chris then talk about Taylor's incredible uniqueness on their own before welcoming this week's guest.Vince Kreipke is a researcher for Onnit. He applies his PhD level knowledge and experience as a coach to help Onnit develop some of the world's leading supplements. Kreipke talks about his role and experiences on this week's pod.Craig and Chris wrap up the pod with their own thoughts on supplements, including some of the things they use personally and why and how they use them.

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Bonus Episode - Joanna Boyles Nov 23, 2017

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UNC Soccer Star Joanna Boyles talks to Craig and Chris about her recovery from her second ACL tear. Joanna trained with Chris, making the drive from Chapel Hill to Northern Virginia on a regular basis to train. Her story is inspiring beyond the dedication and she shares her appreciation for Chris in this Thanksgiving special episode.Craig and Chris also talk about diagnosing the root cause of problems, not just the symptoms. All the best from our families to yours as you enjoy this Thanksgiving special that will put a smile on your face!

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Episode 33 - Dave Copleand-Smith, Beast Mode Soccer Nov 21, 2017

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Craig and Chris talk to elite skills trainer Dave Copeland-Smith about his approach to training the world's best. Copeland-Smith discusses why he doesn't like the word talent, how to manage the genius of the world's best players and much more!Plus, Craig and Chris discuss the similarities among elite coaches like Copeland-Smith, Drew Hanlen and Sean McVay. They also discuss how to take a skill from conscious incompetence to unconscious competence.

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