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Chris Gorres is well-known as one of the smartest and best trainers. Chris has always had a passion for fitness and was a high school and collegiate athlete in his youth. Today, he is the Lead Trainer and COO at Onyx Elite. In his career, Chris has acquired certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and continues to educate himself, making him one of the best and brightest in the field of performance coaching. He works with athletes on all different levels and sports, specializing in speed, power, strength, injury prevention, functional training, and rehabilitation. VertiMax has invested a lot of time and money into creating education platforms, including the in-person certification program, a virtual course and the VertiMax app. In this episode hosted by Al Marez, Chris Gorres shares more about the importance of continuing education for strength and conditioning coaches and trainers in the health and fitness industry. He also shares the benefits to be had from learning from experts outside your organization and some useful resources to get started. Tune in to find out more about the educational opportunities with VertiMax and how you can get to the next level as a trainer and coach. Key Takeaways: [1:27] Al introduces his guest for this episode — Chris Gorres. [3:19] Chris shares a bit about his journey to become one of the top strength and conditioning coaches. [5:48] What are some of Chris's recommendations for people looking to further their education in this space? [9:58] Who are some of the VertiMax Master Trainers and where are they located? [14:34] Education is so important when dealing with a varied clientele. [15:41] What are some resources for people looking to get started with training? [18:14] Al explains why VertiMax decided to launch their own education platform. [19:16] What happens in the VertiMax in-person certification course? [21:36] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [22:29] Chris shares more about how he conducts in-person certification courses. [24:02] Who should attend the VertiMax trainings or courses? [26:29] VertiMax recently launched virtual training to cater to a broader audience. What are the differences between in-person and virtual training? [29:51] A parent asks what his daughter can do for training after an ankle fracture. Chris highlights some considerations around training with an injury. [35:32] VertiMax also has an app as a part of the education platform. Al and Chris discuss some of the elements of the app. [40:48] Follow Chris on Instagram and Twitter to learn more about his work. Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Al Marez on LinkedIn Chris Gorres on Twitter Chris Gorres on Instagram VertiMaxCertification Program and Virtual Training Course VertiMax App National Strength Professionals Association National Academy of Sports Medicine Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (Boston) Parisi Speed School EXOS (Athletes Performance) Athlete Fit, Scott Moody Overland Park Kansas Core Performance, by Mark Verstegen Everyday is Game Day, by Mark Verstegen Tweetables: "The real special ingredient that makes our team unique is the humility that everybody brings." — Chris "When you're working with that vast of a group, education is so important." — Chris "To me, that's what education is about. You get to learn from other people's experience and make yourself a genius." — Chris