Les Gramantik is a hall-of-fame inductee and as of 2024 he has attended 8 Olympics as a coach and 1 Olympics as an athlete. In this interview, we try to pull out all of the stories from his past, his training philosophies, and his humour.
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Do I Need Lactate and VO2 Max Testing?
Lactate and VO2max testing are two popular methods used to assess the fitness and performance of runners. These tests provide valuable information that can help athletes understand their physiological capabilities and identify areas for improvement. Lactate testing measures the point at which lactate begins to accumulate in the muscles during exercise, known as the lactate threshold. VO2max testing, on the other hand, measures the maximum amount of oxygen that an athlete can consume during exercise.
What’s a mentor worth?
What’s a mentor worth to you? Do you have a mentor? Do you feel like you need one? Here we share a few short thoughts on the benefits and how we reached out to ours. If you need help with your training, injury rehab, or performance, reach out to us at...
What’s wrong with the cue, “Shoulders Down and Back”? (Powerful Images to support)
Introduction If you’ve heard the cue “shoulders down and back”, congratulations, you have not been living under a rock for the past 50 years. I’ll admit, this used to be something I cued to many clients. This cue is often given as a reminder for proper posture...
What is the difference between PNF stretching and FRC’s PAILs/RAILs?
Introduction “Stretching” has become somewhat of a dirty word in athletics. These days, the general opinion seems to be that stretching is useless and can even be harmful. On the other hand - stretching amongst the general population has become trendy, popular, and...
