Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres say goodbye to the Train With The Best Podcast after eight years of partnership on the show. Craig is taking a new role in the front office at Monumental Basketball with the Wizards and Mystics, meaning the show will sadly come to a close. Craig and Chris reflect on what the show gave them, their friendship, and the amazing moments they've had on and off the mics over the years. All of us at TWTB thank you for your support, and hope that we've given you as...

You've probably heard a thousand different things about core strength. From "abs are made in the kitchen" to "crunches are bad for you" to...really who knows what else?! Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres get to the core of the issue, bad pun intended: what does it really take to have functional core strength to maximize your athleticism? The guys talk about some of the key things to know, and the methods they use to accomplish them in the latest episode of the Train With The Best Podcast. Suppor...

Athlete mental health is not just about their safety, it's about their performance. Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the art of coaching athletes to be at their best mentally, and how doing so means a coach paying attention to the environment around them. This 20 minute chat is a must listen for sport coaches, strength coaches, and leaders of people of all kinds! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffm...

This week on the Train With The Best Podcast, Chris Gorres is in for a challenge he’s never faced before—Hyrox! Craig Hoffman walks Chris through every station of this intense fitness race, asking for his expert opinion on the best strategy for each segment. 💥 Hyrox Station-by-Station Breakdown: Chris, despite being one of the best sports performance coaches in the world, has never specifically trained for or coached athletes in Hyrox. Craig puts him to the test, diving into the strategies th...

In this special episode of the Train With The Best Podcast, Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman take you inside the NFL Combine in Indianapolis for two insightful conversations with the experts at EXOS. 🥗 Busting Nutrition Myths with Ariah Fish, R.D.: EXOS Performance Dietitian Ariah Fish joins the show to tackle common nutrition misconceptions. From travel nutrition to the debate over whether "only calories matter," she breaks down what athletes (and everyday people) need to know about fueling fo...

Is there such a thing as too strong? In this episode of The Train With The Best Podcast, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres break down the point of diminishing returns in strength training. Sure, getting stronger is crucial, but at what point does chasing a bigger one-rep max start hurting more than it helps? They dive into risk mitigation, why more weight doesn’t always mean better performance, and how to train for what really matters—excelling in your sport. Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Chris: @t...

Before Luka Doncic was traded, we talked about the mismatch between athleticism and aesthetics, especially amongst elite athletes. From Pat Mahomes to Luka Doncic to Nikola Jokic, we talk about how what it means to be athletic is misunderstood, and definitely can't be seen with the human eye based on cut up abs or ripped arms. In doing so, we talk to Rustin Dodd of The Athletic bout his piece on the subject! Read his story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6096850/2025/01/30/patri...

Craig and Chris answer your questions in the latest edition of our year end mailbag, including what fitness trends they want to leave in 2024 and some they'd like to take with them into the future. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres. We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Use the brand new code TWTB at LiveMomentous.com (automatic when you click ...

Chris Gorres is one of the world's foremost experts in ACL rehab, but injuries can happen to anyone and that's exactly what happened when his daughter, Mila, tore her ACL in her first college soccer game. Two months into the rehab, Mila's ahead of schedule. Chris shares this one of a kind rehab in this special episode of the Train With The Best podcast. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at in...

Following our chat with Hyrax World Champion Meg Jacoby on last week's episode, Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dive further into how athletes can train to perform better under fatigue. Craig uses a basketball analogy to drive home a point about baseline fitness as the guys unlock how perform best when victory is decided. Support the show Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at instagram.com/craig_hoffman and Chris at instagram.com/trainergorres. We hav...