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.