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Eric Franke OLY

Aug 23, 2021
3 min

High Performance Hamstring Rehab Program. Eric Franke OLY

Injuries suck. Let's make no bones about it. What's even more difficult is finding a rehab program that not only works, but returns you...

Programming For Power | Part IV. Plyometrics

thebrakeman

Jun 23, 2021
4 min

Programming For Power | Part IV. Plyometrics

The final part of The Brakeman's 'Programming For Power' series culminates with a quick dive into the world of plyometrics and how they...

Programming For Power | Part III. Weightroom

thebrakeman

Jun 23, 2021
5 min

Programming For Power | Part III. Weightroom

Now we get into the fun stuff. In this article we'll attempt to explore a broad range of weightroom-based training modalities you could...

Thorsten Margis. Double Olympic Gold Medalist Brakeman, And A Heart As Big As His Ass

thebrakeman

Nov 3, 2020
8 min

Thorsten Margis. Double Olympic Gold Medalist Brakeman, And A Heart As Big As His Ass

We've been wanting to catch Thorsten after interviewing his co-gold medal winner Alex Kopacz back in June. He talks about how he found...

Nick Gleeson. GB's Youngest Bobsleigh Olympian, Reg Bloke, Owns A House Rabbit

thebrakeman

Sep 3, 2020
6 min

Nick Gleeson. GB's Youngest Bobsleigh Olympian, Reg Bloke, Owns A House Rabbit

Big Glees made the seamless transition from full-time soldier to full-time athlete and his hard work was rewarded when in 2018, he became...

Cam Stones. Olympian, Rugby Player, Canadian National Treasure

thebrakeman

Aug 18, 2020
7 min

Cam Stones. Olympian, Rugby Player, Canadian National Treasure

Big Cam was one of the first people we reached out to when launching The Brakeman brand. We're pleased he wasn't upset that it took us so...

Can Being Mentally Strong Be DETRIMENTAL To Athletic Performance?

thebrakeman

Sep 1, 2020
5 min

Can Being Mentally Strong Be DETRIMENTAL To Athletic Performance?

Now obviously there are infinite positives to being mentally strong and its importance in general life. I am looking through the lens of...

thebrakeman

Jun 21, 2020
6 min

Fear And Courage.

This is a subject I love talking to the kids about when I’m invited to speak at school events and sport’s awards evenings (yes it...

thebrakeman

Jun 5, 2020
5 min

God Bless The Dreamchasers.

So, I was inspired to write this article after the overwhelming response I got from fellow Olympians after seeing my mock 'Olympian...

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Eric Franke OLY

Aug 23, 2021
3 min

High Performance Hamstring Rehab Program. Eric Franke OLY

Injuries suck. Let's make no bones about it. What's even more difficult is finding a rehab program that not only works, but returns you...

Stu McMillan

Jun 11, 2021
8 min

20 Random Ramblings From 20 Years Coaching Bobsled. Stu McMillan

ALTIS CEO and all-round speed coaching guru provides bobsled insight from 20 years experience.

Chris Woolley

May 25, 2021
5 min

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