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Track Legend, Les Gramantik: Evolving Coaching Philosophy
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.
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.
A Critical Look at Full Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Training – Is the hype all wrong?
Our comprehensive guide provides insights into the effectiveness, safety, and potential risks of this unique workout method, helping you make an informed decision before trying it out.
Endurance Coach – Is it worth it?
My parents tell me that I could ski before I could walk and that trying to keep up with my big brother in all his activities was how I got into the world of sport. Being involved in sport for as long as I can remember also means a history of spending a lot of time...
What is Anaerobic Threshold? (+sample workouts!)
Exercise physiologists have long used thresholds as a way to measure transitions through exercise intensities, to quantify changes in fitness over time, and to evaluate metabolism in humans.
Often people refer to their “threshold” in the running world. But, as exercise physiologists, we know that there are actually at least two thresholds, the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold, both with different purposes, physiologies, and work loads.
Dave Proctor’s Record-Breaking Run Across Canada – What does the physiology say?
It’s that feeling that most of us have after we’ve put in a few solid training blocks in a row. The feeling of accomplishment, of fitness, of VICTORY. We just want to tell someone about our accomplishment! Do they KNOW how low this resting heart rate is?? Do they KNOW...
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...
How to test your fitness with the 20m shuttle run test. (All you need is 20m and your phone!)
Outline What is the Shuttle Run Test?What equipment do I need for the Shuttle Run Test?Instructions for the Shuttle Run TestHow did I do on the test?Why should I care about my score?ConclusionAbout the author How to test your fitness with the 20m shuttle...
How to improve your work capacity (Podcast bonus inside!)
What is work capacity? Ever been confused by the term "work capacity"? Some say work capacity.... others say "VO2max", "muscular endurance", "cardiovascular exercise endurance"..... TOMATO-TOMA'TOE'! In the world of strength and conditioning, the various...
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Our mission is to change the way people perceive performance and rehab. They are not separate, they are on the exact same spectrum. Movements that are injury-resistant tend to be those that are also performance-enhancing. We are committed to helping, innovating, and being leaders in our fields.
