Train With the Best Podcast
276 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsBringing High Performance To The People
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Episode 167 - Test Time!
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss the importance of athletic testing for clients of all kinds. What kinds of tests are worth doing? How should they be framed? What qualifies as a test and how does all of this change for individuals based on their needs and athletic demands? Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres. To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here and use the code P...
Episode 166 - Conditioning for All
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres convene for an episode on conditioning. From athletes to general population clients, every clients' needs are different so how do the TWTB guys approach that element of training? What are the most common mistakes and what strategies are best to maximize efficacy? Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Follow Craig at @craig_hoffman and Chris at @trainergorres. To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here and...
Episode 165 - "It's Okay to Fail" featuring Lorenzo Alexander
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBLorenzo Alexander joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to discuss their new off-season training program for high school and college football players. Chris and Lorenzo talk about the discussions that led to the project before diving into what they wanted to accomplish in creating it. The trio then discusses how athletes will be challenged physically and mentally by the program and why both are necessary not only to succeed on the field, but off it. They also spend some quality time on Loren...
Episode 164 - An Episode About Hamstrings
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk hamstrings. Why are they so injury prone? Why does re-injury occur so often? What are ways to prevent both of those things? They dive into the biomechanics and give their best explanations as to why these muscles are such a unique challenge for athletes. They also talk about continuing to return to normal, including Craig's trip to the Washington Spirit home opener and the pending return of Global Squad for Chris this summer. Follow the show on Instagra...
Episode 163 - Bryan Myers, [solidcore] CEO
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres venture to [solidcore]'s Tyson's Corner, VA studio to meet with CEO Bryan Myers. They discuss Myers's background from childhood to a Vice President at Sweetgreen before making the jump to [solidcore]. They then discuss the challenges he faces running one of the country's most unique boutique fitness brands and where he wants to take the company both near and long-term. Plus, Bryan talks about who he is as a black, gay man has shaped and informed how he leads ...
Episode 162 - "Chris STFU:" A humanity lesson
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChris Gorres opens up about some recent conversations he's had with clients, including those who have suffered re-injury. He and Craig Hoffman dive into why Chris was feeling down on himself and how a conversation with Joanna Boyles helped set him straight. They talk more generally about how good trainers invest in their clients, but also have to balance that with the reality that they cannot control everything and when . They discuss strategies to find that balance and how doing so is esse...
Episode 162 - "Chris STFU:" A humanity lesson
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChris Gorres opens up about some recent conversations he's had with clients, including those who have suffered re-injury. He and Craig Hoffman dive into why Chris was feeling down on himself and how a conversation with Joanna Boyles helped set him straight. They talk more generally about how good trainers invest in their clients, but also have to balance that with the reality that they cannot control everything and when . They discuss strategies to find that balance and how doing so is esse...
Episode 161 - "Focus - Sports are not a science project."
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about focus in training and athletic settings, framed by the book The Inner Game of Tennis. The guys discuss how to maximize the senses to both concentrate on the task at hand and keep distractions at bay. This goes from drill settings to creating strategies for doing so in game settings. They also talk about the concept in regards to a workout they did with fellow fit pros in DC earlier in the week. Follow the show on Instagram: @trainwiththebest21. Fo...
Episode 160 - Welcome to Meathead May + Jim Cherneski (TRUsox)
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Jim Cherneski, founder of TRUsox, to discuss how and why he invented the revolutionary product. After a detailed telling of the origin story, Jim shares what makes the product so effective, how it could change sports and some of the struggles he's had along the way. Craig and Chris also talk about keeping things fresh with clients, including Craig's "Meathead May" as well as DK Metcalf's attempt to qualify for the Olympic trials in the 100m. To ...
Episode 160 - Welcome to Meathead May + Jim Cherneski (TRUsox)
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Jim Cherneski, founder of TRUsox, to discuss how and why he invented the revolutionary product. After a detailed telling of the origin story, Jim shares what makes the product so effective, how it could change sports and some of the struggles he's had along the way. Craig and Chris also talk about keeping things fresh with clients, including Craig's "Meathead May" as well as DK Metcalf's attempt to qualify for the Olympic trials in the 100m. To ...
Episode 159 - "Married to the Team" with Cut Seven's Chris Perrin
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres visit with Chris Perrin, co-owner and co-founder of Cut Seven. After a brief diatribe about raising children, the group talks about how Perrin and his wife, Alex, started Cut Seven and built it from a single class into a thriving business. They also talk about how the programming has evolved over the years from the infamous old warmup to a newer, smarter approach to training that comes thanks to Perrin's constant search for knowledge and new ideas. An inspiri...
Episode 158 - "Just Pick Up The Ball and Play!"
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres go deep on training youth athletes. At the risk of sounding like old men yelling at clouds, Craig and Chris talk about the power of simply playing a sport without the emphasis on training that has overridden much of youth sports in America today. They also talk about the collapse of the Super League in Europe and how it mirrors much of the American youth sports system, including some pay for play schemes in college athletics. To truly Train With The Best, che...
Episode 157 - Training after COVID-19 Vaccine + NBA Injuries
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the rash of injuries that have swept the NBA. Is it actually worse than usual? What could be causing it to be so beyond the simple scheduling? Plus, a tangent on Steph Curry including the stat that Craig calls "one of the most impressive he's ever seen!" Plus, Craig and Chris talk about the considerations trainers and athletes need to take after the COVID vaccination. What does the data show about how people are reacting in the immediate aftermath o...
Episode 156 - Unlocking Human Performance + No One Wins Fights On The Internet
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBChris Gorres is back from vacation and joins Craig Hoffman in person for the pod. Craig and Chris talk about then opportunity cost of fighting on the internet and digging in to any singular position. Plus, the power of "being right" vs "finding right." The main topic on the show covers how to unlock human performance. What are some things to consider beyond weakness when it comes to performing. Could a client unlock more by breathing better? Finding more mobility? Calming their mental state...
Episode 155 - "Engage your glutes, core and audience" feat. Rachel Sandler + Corey Gray
April 05, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWith Chris Gorres on vacation, Craig Hoffman is joined by [solidcore] Senior Master Coach and business development and marketing professional Rachel Sandler...who also has the title of Craig's significant other. Craig and Rachel discuss building an authentic brand online in the fitness space by accurately identifying an audience and authentically sharing to that audience. They also talk about strategy to maximize engagement as well as things to be wary of both publicly and for your own self...
Episode 154 - Cognitive Layering
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss cognitive layering and cognitive load. How can trainers use the brain to perform a task an athlete otherwise might not or in a way that's more effective? Plus, they talk about their weeks that were and Chris tells a story from his athlete/mathlete days. To truly Train With The Best, check out the new TWTB Programming on TrainHeroic here. and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener. We have a brand new code with our friends at Momentous! Us...
Episode 153 - Meg Young on NCAA Women's Tournament + Chris's Deadlift Formula
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres welcome Meg Young (Chicago Red Stars High-Performance Director) to talk about the injustice and embarrassment that was the "weight room" at the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in San Antonio. Meg, a former collegiate strength coach at Auburn and Baylor, talks about what she saw on social media and what her friends on the ground told her about the NCAA's "attempt" to provide strength and conditioning equipment for the tournament. The trio then discusses how...
Episode 152 - Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOP
March 15, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres start the show with plenty to celebrate. It's Train With The Best's four year anniversary and to celebrate they've launched a brand new online program. You can find it here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/train-with-the-best and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener. Then, Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at Whoop, joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres for a dive into data and how to use it. They discuss how HRV data...
Episode 151 - Training to Train Trainers
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat about their upcoming programming launch, including a first look at what the programming itself will look like. They talk about how and why they're focusing on mobility and proper movement prep as well as other factors in launching the online program (available next week). They then talk about presenting and training other trainers. While Craig and Chris actively train clients, they also spend a lot of time training other trainers. They discuss why a good ...
Episode 150 - Responsibility For Our Lane
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIt's Episode 150 of the podcast and Chris Gorres and Craig Hoffman came to celebrate with an exciting announcement - you'll be able to train with them soon! On the heels of Chris launching Onyx Plus, our hosts announce they'll be launching a new "Train With The Best" program through TrainHeroic. Craig and Chris talk about why they decide to dive into the online training space, how they can ensure it's up to their standards and why it's a great option for trainers to use themselves. They a...
Episode 149 - Ask The Right Questions
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres chat at Onyx Elite in Richmond, VA following another successful Vertimax certification. They talk about how teaching is one of the best ways to learn by examining problems from new angles and being exposed to new questions. They also talk about how what separates the best practitioners in any field isn't their ability to implement solutions, but to ask the right questions in the first place to correctly identify the correct problem. Craig is now an official W...
Episode 148 - Yael Averbuch-West on Techne's Expansion
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLongtime friend of the pod and USWNT legend Yael Averbuch-West joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about the expansion of Techne, her app that's taken the soccer world by storm. Yael talks about how she's continued to develop the app and why she chose to start including strength and conditioning options, which meant bringing Chris into the Techne World. Chris and Yael detail the challenge of creating app based workouts and some of the stipulations Yael gave Chris in creating the pr...
2021 Onyx Winter Camp Recap
January 13, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres reconvene after Chris's journey south for the 2021 Onyx Winter Performance Camp. The guys review how camp went and how the camp was put together amidst the Coronavirus. They also discuss how Chris's daughter Mila has been able to lift similar weight to elite female athletes at just 14 years old despite never lifting before. How much is genetics and what can we learn about training young athletes before weight training is introduced. Craig is now an official ...
Episode 147 - 2021 Onyx Winter Camp Recap
January 13, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres reconvene after Chris's journey south for the 2021 Onyx Winter Performance Camp. The guys review how camp went and how the camp was put together amidst the Coronavirus. They also discuss how Chris's daughter Mila has been able to lift similar weight to elite female athletes at just 14 years old despite never lifting before. How much is genetics and what can we learn about training young athletes before weight training is introduced. Craig is now an official ...
Episode 146 - Ashley Speights DPT
December 22, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBCraig Hoffman sits down with Ashely Speights, DPT at The Phyt Collective in Washington, DC. Ashley talks about how she embarked on her physical therapy career in college and found herself studying at Duke before returning home to start her career in a corporate "turn and burn" facility. She then discusses how her next job shaped and prepared her to open her own space last January and how year one has gone amidst COVID-19. Ashley dives into a lesser discussed side of PT - the finances and h...
Episode 145 - Becoming a Superhero with Marina Paul
December 03, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBLong-time friend of the pod Marina Paul joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about her new book, "Becoming a Superhero." Marina discusses the two types of leaders she found - dictators and motivators - and how each can succeed in varying situations. They also discuss how the two types can work in tandem for long term success in specific situations. They also discuss some of the interviews featured in the book, including Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber. They also discuss how and ...
Episode 144 - "Just Eat The Pie" with Lauren Kanski
November 13, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres call up friend of the pod Lauren Kanski to talk nutrition. The idea was sparked after Craig heard an ad for an egg replacement and thought something sounded off. Plus, they talk about effective dieting and how that changes during COVID times. Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at join.whoop.com/hoffman. Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? You can buy Craig's 12-week onli...
Episode 143 - Full Body Training + Election 2020
November 05, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres discuss how training must change as the year goes. In November, many athletes are reaching the end of their seasons and the training has to adapt accordingly. Chris talks about how full body training to sure up inter-muscular connections becomes of prime importance and Craig touches on how general population clients need to ensure to take time to recover amidst the intensity of a non-season structured workout plan. The guys also talk about how they're doing as...
Episode 142 - Reverse Engineering Success
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres recap the first ever virtual edition of the Vertimax Summit. Chris talk about what it was like to prepare and present a 100% virtual presentation with Yo Murphy before the guys discuss Brett Bartholomew's presentation on conscious coaching. The guys then discuss coaching techniques of their own to "reverse engineer" success for their clients, no matter what that success looks like. Craig is now an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting...
Episode 141 - Too Many Accents. Too Much Training.
October 09, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres catch up after the week off and the conversation somehow devolves into an exploration of the accents of the US and the world. In between, they talk about the upcoming virtual Vertimax Summit and how to keep training fun at all levels. Their main discussion revolves around the idea of over-training. How do they define it both through performance and recovery lenses? Plus, how do a client's mental needs and physical goals affect where the line of overtraining is...
Episode 140 - "Our Warmups Look Like Netflix"
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about how COVID-19 has shifted the sports calendar and how there could be benefits from a sports science standpoint, nevertheless as fans and consumers. Their main topic revolves around the rash of injuries seen since sports have returned. They break down how and why they believe so many injuries have happened, what can be done to minimize risk and the harm being done that is most preventable. Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? Yo...
Episode 139 - Roz Frazier Talks About Being Black In The Fitness Industry
September 10, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSELF Magazine writer Roz Frazier joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to discuss her article "Being Black In The Fitness Industry." They discuss the common themes, issues and blind spots trainers and fit pros talked to Roz about and how they manifest themselves all over the industry. They also talk about root causes of some of these problems from food insecurity and lack of wellness spaces in minority communities to a lack of representation. Roz, Craig and Chris also discuss how to start ...
Episode 138 - SolidCore Exposé + DOMS Is Overrated
August 24, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dive into the Buzzfeed chronicle of SolideCore's inner workings. They discuss the parts they find most problematic, how a company's culture can become toxic and why it reminds them of Crossfit. Plus, they discuss what are some indicators of a good workout and what indicators, such as soreness and sweat, are overrated. Like what you hear and want to train with Craig or Chris? You can buy Craig's 12-week online training program at HoffmanShow.com/online-trainin...
Episode 137 - Branden Allen and Chase McKesey (SweatDC)
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBCraig Hoffman travels to SweatDC to chat with best friend of the pod Branden Allen and his new business partner Chase McKesey as the duo just bought into DC fitness studio SweatDC. Chase and Branden describe the process of getting involved with Sweat and pivoting from a group fitness model to semi-private training. The guys discuss why personal training has a chance to make a major impact during COVID-19 restrictions and how expertise can carry the day even beyond our current pandemic induc...
Episode 136 - Brandon Guyer
August 10, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBFormer MLB outfielder Brandon Guyer joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about his path to the major leagues, what he learned along the way and how that turned into his post-career endeavor: Fully Equipped Athlete. Brandon walks the guys through his clutch 2016 World Series at-bat against Aroldis Chapman and how he survived the low moments of his career. Guyer also talks about how he met Chris and how their training together led to some of the most productive years of his career. L...
Episode 135 - "Liquid Strength"
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres return from their summer hiatus while Craig was at the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. They discuss that tournament, tell some stories and chat about the challenges strength coaches faced given the circumstances of the tournament. They also discuss how to approach returning to the gym after time off and why strength is something that is "bought" and owned forever. Craig's online programming is here! You can buy it at HoffmanShow.com/online-training. Options include ...
Episode 134 - "I like skipping"
June 24, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres catch up before Craig heads to Utah for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. They discuss the tournament and the challenges teams will face with the late changing schedule and how fitness will play a large role in the tournament generally. Plus, they catch up on how Chris is handling the reopening of Onyx Elite including the modifications he's had to make while training. Finally, they talk about hamstring rehab which Craig is currently going through. He talks about wh...
Episode 133 - Race in America + CrossFit's Failure
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres have a frank discussion about race in America in the weeks following the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. They talk about the conversations they've had both in person and online, how their backgrounds influence those conversations and successful ways they've seen to move issues of social justice forward. They also discuss the abject failure of CrossFit in that space and why they are happy to see so many former CrossFit gyms step up as the compa...
Episode 132 - Natalie Kollars
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Natalie Kollars, trainer at EXOS and author of the new food website ChefNatsKitchen.com. Natalie and Craig talk about about how Natalie taught herself how to cook, some of her favorite tricks and tips she learned along the way and some of her favorite recipes. Plus, Craig and Chris catch up as Chris prepares to reopen Onyx and they tell the story of Craig's 5k PR...and why it was a terrible idea. Craig's online programming is here! You can buy i...
Episode 131 - Dr. Jason Wersland
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDr. Jason Wersland joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about Theragun's re-brand to Therabody and their amazing line of new products. Dr. Jason goes into why and how Therabody entered the world of CBD, which products they chose and why they felt those specific treatment options were right for their brand. Plus, he wows Craig and Chris with the new percussive therapy devices. Jason walks the guys through the new bluetooth feature on the fourth generation devices and how it interacts...
Episode 130 - Anne Mahlum, CEO of [Solidcore]
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by [Solidcore] CEO Anne Mahlum to talk about how her company has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. She made the tough decision to lay off 98% of her workforce a mere two days after shutting down. She explains why and how that decision has played out. Anne also talks about the work she's doing to push landlords to work with fitness companies on rent and why it makes not just ethical sense, but economic sense for them to do so. The trio also talks about...
Episode 129 - "The Book of Chris"
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about the weekend's Instagram beef between two well-known trainers. They talk about the idea of criticizing others on social media plus the actual substance of what was discussed and how it was messaged. That's after the guys tell the story of how Craig fit a Concept2 Rower in his tiny car and they follow up the "beef" discussion with thoughts on Episodes 3 & 4 of "The Last Dance" on ESPN. They specifically focus on the genius of Phil Jackson's coaching a...
Episode 128 - Megan Young - Systems Should Have Flow + The Last Dance.mp3
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres are joined by Chicago Red Stars High Performance Coach Megan Young to talk about her rise from college athlete to working with the best soccer players in the world. That rise took her from Baylor to Auburn and an intense education before making the move to Chicago. She talks about how she applies that education into a fluid system and much more including how working with professional adults is different than collegiate athletes. Craig and Chris also discuss Th...
Episode 127 - Malia Makaila + Building A Home Gym + #SupportYourSweat
April 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about what they would do if they were given $1500 to build a home gym, just like the NFL is giving their players to train during the pandemic. What big ticket items are on their list to maximize possibilities and space and what smaller items do they think are necessary to round out a home set up? Then Craig is joined by fitness coach and model Malia Makaila, who has turned losing both her jobs in their old forms into opportunities to build new clients. C...
Episode 126 - Michael Minthorne
April 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres dial up Spirit High Performance Coach Michael Minthorne on Zoom to talk about Michael's career, which has taken him all around the world. Minthorne talks about his time with EXOS which took him to China, plus his time in England and Brazil. They also talk about how training has adapted during COVID-19 when athletes of all kind, including our players, have limited access to equipment. Michael also tells the story of when the other coaches duped him into speakin...
Episode 125 - "Never Shotgun A White Claw" + Em Hutchins
March 26, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres check in on how they and the industry are handling the CoronaVirus. They talk about how they've navigated the ever-changing dynamics of social distancing and the fitness world moving online. Plus, the guys talk with Em Hutchins from On Your Mark in Chicago. The conversation was recorded three weeks ago before the pandemic took hold in the US. They talk about her background and how she started Chicago's premiere performance facility, how she became a Nike Maste...
Episode 124 - Fitness's Response to COVID-19
March 21, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBCraig and Chris talk about how the fitness industry has handled the COVID-19 global pandemic from both health and safety and economic standpoints. They dive into how they've handled it, what are some suggested best practices and things to think about as individual fitness pros think about how to handle these unprecedented circumstances. The Train With The Best Podcast is powered by Kitu Life Inc. For 25% off Super Espresso, Super Coffee and Super Creamer, using the brand new code "TWTB" at...
Episode 123 - Perry Nickelston (Stop Chasing Pain)
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBDr. Perry Nickelston joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about his unique views on pain. Nickelston has extensively explored the world of neuroscience and observed how the body's systems interact with each other. He shares just a slice of what he's found in this fascinating, in-depth conversation. Nickelston explains why the point of pain on the body is rarely the problem, why the sternum plays such an essential role in the body and how simple identification assessments can play a ...
Episode 123 - Perry Nickelston (Chasing Pain)
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBDr. Perry Nickelston joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres to talk about his unique views on pain. Nickelston has extensively explored the world of neuroscience and observed how the body's systems interact with each other. He shares just a slice of what he's found in this fascinating, in-depth conversation. Nickelston explains why the point of pain on the body is rarely the problem, why the sternum plays such an essential role in the body and how simple identification assessments can play a ...
Episode 122 - Chicken, Rice and Traveling Nice
February 13, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBCraig Hoffman and Chris Gorres talk about strategies for working out while traveling. What are reasonable expectations? What are good pieces of equipment to think about? How should workout structure change? All those answers and more! All that after they discuss Craig's new job as the Executive Producer with the Washington Spirit, Chris's Vertimax trip to Chicago and...well...we're not really sure what happened for the first eight minutes of the podcast. Lots of talk about chicken, rice, sw...