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Phase IV Student
Fitness Academy
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Laying the Foundation for the performance of our student athletes in our communities for over a decade.
Every Tuesday & Thursday
afternoon from 3:30 - 5:00pm
Phase IV Student Fitness Academy was created to bring 30 years of experience in training elite Olympic and Professional athletes to the student athletes of our community.
"With the right exercise program, puberty offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to make the most dramatic and long lasting bodily changes" Robert Forster, Physical Therapist, Founder and CEO Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center. Read More . . .
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Phase IV Women's Weight Training Class
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BE A BETTER "BUTTER BURNER!"
If you are looking to increase your metabolism and strength while getting lean and toned, and who isn't, you need to weight train! Lean muscle burns more calories so if you want to decrease body fat, perform better, train for an event or just look & feel great, this class is for you!!!
About the Class:
- A Weight Training class for Women of all ages and abilities
- Each class will consist of a total body workout designed to increase muscular strength and speed up your metabolism
- The class will follow our Phase IV fitness progression developed by Phase IV Founder and CEO, Robert Forster PT, who has over 30 years experience working with female athletes of all abilities.
- It's a fun, energetic, group workout with fantastic music alongside other like-minded women (NO MEN) that will alleviate stress and leave you feeling great
- Class is designed to train your body properly through scientific principles, so you don't have to do any thinking....Just SHOW UP and HAVE FUN!
Why Weight Training:
- To increase your resting metabolism, decrease blood pressure & body fat
- Reduce bone deterioration and build bone mass to prevent osteoporosis
- Weight training done properly and with planning will NOT give you large muscles, but increase your metabolism which burns more calories and transforms your body into an efficient machine with the tone that we all strive to attain!
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Join Rachel Suson - EP, Trainer & PT Aide every Tuesday & Thursday -
5:00pm to 6:15pm here at Phase IV
Give us a call at 310.582.8212 or email us at info@phase-iv.net
Ask about special 10-pack rates!
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Forster Physical Therapy
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427 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Forster Physical Therapy has been chosen as "The Best Physical Therapy clinic in Los Angeles!" for good reason:
- We have a 30 year history of helping people overcome physical problems and achieve their goal to live an active lifestyle.
- Featuring a compassionate Professional Staff with over 115 years of collective experience.
Services Include:
- Rehabilitation programs for all Spinal Conditions
- Sports PT
- Post Surgical Care
- Joint Replacement Rehab
- Shoulder, Knee & Running Injuries
- Water Exercise Therapy
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Phase IV is Undetectable in the Blood
These times of fallen sports heroes and recent exposure of widespread drug cheating in professional cycling, confirms my urgent message that it is more important than ever to use a scientific and ethical approach to achieve athletic excellence. Read More
At Phase IV we are continuously working to update our services and information to better inform our communities. Check out our newsletter and let us know your feedback - info@phase-iv.net - 310.582.8212
Sincerely, Robert Forster - PT, CEO & Owner
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center and Forster Physical Therapy
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Featured Article
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Inflammation Friend or Foe?
by Rachel Suson, Phase IV Exercise Physiologist and Robert Forster, PT
Anything that threatens your health is experienced as a form of stress by your body and will stimulate a far reaching and orchestrated physiological response. Whether it be emotional, physical or from infectious invaders there is a series of predictable bodily responses designed to first mitigate the threat and then heal the damage. Whether is a cut, bruise, cold, emotional trauma or pushing too hard in the gym, the stress your body experiences triggers a common response know as GAS or the general adaptation syndrome. This is a well documented series of events that our body employs to return us to homeostasis, or business as usual; and it begins with inflammation.
But what exactly is inflammation and how does it affect us? Inflammation is your immune system's immediate response when it senses stress of any kind and reacts by rallying it's version of Seal Team 6; the brigades of white blood cells that are released from the bone marrow to jump start the healing process. This response is immediate and is typically short lived as the threat is defeated and your body heals. However, recent advances in science has found that the inflammation response can get stalled and begin to do more harm than good.
Read More
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Phase IV Events
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Phase IV RunLab™ - Space is limited for this very personalized clinic so register today and take your running to the next level!
Phase IV RunLab™ Analysis clinic
This Wednesday, January 30th
7:00 - 9:00pm at Phase IV
Clinic includes four classes
- Run Gait & Shoe Check with Brian Ponsess, PTA
- Nutrition/Hydration Optimization Class - with Rachel Suson, EP
- Posture & Flexibility Screening with Ron Berry, PT
- Training Plan Review with Aishea Maas, EP & Dir. of Science
RunLab™ fee is only $49 & includes Stretch Strap, Ice bag & Accelerade products. The Phase IV RunLab™ will provide you with all the tools you need to improve your times and enjoyment! Read more about this clinic . . .
RSVP for an Event / Lecture
Future Phase IV Events Give us a call at 310.582.8212 or email us at info@phase-iv.net to find out more about our affordable services or to book a Free Consultation with one of our expert Exercise Physiologists. We're looking forward to working with YOU!
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Dangers in the Gym!
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Are Weight Machines Ruining Your Joints?
Everyday we see research that shows exercise is the best medicine to prevent and treat many of the lifestyle diseases that plague our population. However, many people are not sure what to do in the gym and they are rightfully concerned about getting injured. Exercise is powerful medicine but proper dosage and use is critical to avoid problems and assure success.
At Phase IV we evaluate every exercise in a risk-benefit analysis. If the potential of injury is greater than the benefit, or if the same result can be attained with a safer move, the exercise is not prescribed. In this new weekly column we will address one dangerous exercise each week.
Problem: There is a generally held belief that weight machines are safer (i.e. less likely to cause injuries) than free weights. Most gym machines take the user through a limited and defined path of joint movement thought to be safe for all bodies. They are designed so the mechanical axis of rotation is aligned with the mechanics of the human joint that it targets. The problem is that even with adjustable components it is impossible to assure the correct joint position for the wide range of body types, sizes and lengths that may use them. Also the resistance is artificially isolated in one direction and requires little stabilization of the joint involved for the targeted muscle to exert force. In this way the forces exerted on joint structures is unevenly distributed and can be damaging. When using ill-fitting weight machines damage can go undetected and become permanent before you know it.
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Phase IV Metabolic Testing is the key to learning how to raise your metabolism and will not only show you where your current fitness level is but where you should be. It's easy & now it's affordable!!
10% Off Phase IV Metabolic Testing - Just mention this ad!
RMR TEST (Resting Metabolic Rate) - This test is the starting point for all science based nutritional programs for fat loss and achieving optimum body weight. This test precisely measures your metabolic rate and tells you how many calories YOU burn throughout the day. This test will tell you if your metabolism is slow, normal, or fast, and offer you basic guidelines on helping you reach your goal weight.
VO2 TEST - allows us to accurately determine your optimal "Fat Burning Zone" (heart rate range at which your physiology predominantly burns fat for energy as opposed to carbohydrates). By training in this zone, you will gradually teach your body to prefer burning fats both during exercise and at rest, allowing you to achieve your goals faster and with far greater efficiency, while burning unwanted body fat.
10% Off Phase IV Sustainable Weight Management Program This is the only program you will ever need! Now you can train with the same Science used by the pro's to achieve your ideal weight and the body you desire. Phase IV programs are authentic, rooted in Science and safe for athletes of all ages and abilities. At Phase IV we perform all the essential metabolic testing and structural analysis to unlock the secrets of your personal physiology and provide answers for long term success. We assign your own personal Exercise Physiologist and Physical Therapist who will create a customized daily workout program and dietary guidelines based on Periodization principles and designed for injury prevention, weight management and the healthy lifestyle you desire. They will teach you when to stretch, when to do weights and when to rest. Our team of experience Physical Therapists and Exercise Physiologists are committed to helping you achieve your weight loss goals! Program Includes: > Consultation with your Exercise Physiologist to set goals > Daily Coaching Program including all cardio and strength training
> Structural Examination with a Physical Therapist > VO2 metabolic assessment > Nutritional Consultation with your Exercise Physiologist
> Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) analysis > Body Fat Index measurement
> At home/gym Strength & Flexibility program > A 1-on-1 strength session with EP each month
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| Phase IV Partners |
LA RoadRunners 
Official Training Program of the
Honda LA Marathon presented by ASICS.
www.lamarathon.com/roadrunners
Twitter - @laroadrunners Facebook - laroadrunners
LA Marathon - March 17th, just 48 Days Left!
Cynergy Cycles 
Weight Training to Increase Cycling Speed & Climbing Performance
Wed, Feb. 20th @ 7pm w/ Robert Forster
Road & Mountain Bike Group Demo Rides - Call 310.857.1500
2300 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica www.cynergycycles.com
Top to Top
2621 Wilshire Blvd. - 310.829.7030
Inspire and Co.
Devoted to student athletes around the world who want to work hard, excel in the classroom and in their sport -
Dawn Regan, Founder and CEO - 310.227.3935
Fleet Feet Sports 
Heart Rate Training for Runners
Tues, Feb. 26th at 7pm with Holly Perry, EP
16545 Ventura Blvd.,Encino,
www.fleetfeetencino.com
SUUNTO -  Heart Rate Monitors and much more! FROM THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS TO THE DEEPEST OCEANS Suunto has been at the forefront of design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers and instruments used by adventure seekers all over the globe. www.suunto.com Suunto products available here at Phase IV
ACCELERADE & ENDUROX R4 
Pacific Health Labs provides products to aid you through your training like Accelerade, after your training such as Endurox and great new products for energy and supplements!
www.pacifichealthlabs.com Available at Cynergy Cycles and Top to Top
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