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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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Wrestling Dropped from the Olympics? When I first I heard the report this past week that the International Olympic Committee had voted in secrets ballots to eliminate men's and women's wrestling from Olympic competition in 2020, I thought for sure I had gotten it wrong. Soon, however, my phone begin to ding with texts from friends in the wrestling community (and others far removed from it) saying how astonishing this news was. Ironically I received these comments as I was boarding the plane to New Orleans to work with MMA fighters and once I landed this partisan group had moved from astonishment to out right anger. Even those who have never seen a wrestling match agreed this seemed preposterous as wrestling is an original Olympic sport and should be maintained right along side track and field. Deeper media analysis from outlets as disparate as NPR news and ESPN have since pointed out that wrestling is as big a part of mainstream culture in countries around the world as baseball is here, and its elimination is a significant attack on the athletic world in general. If they can eliminate wrestling what's next? 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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Strength Training for Cyclists
There is a common misconception that cyclists do not need to lift weights or just need to work the hamstrings and quads, but both opinions are misguided. The benefits of sport specific resistance training for cyclists are numerous and compelling for both injury prevention and performance enhancement. Whether professional cyclists lift weights or not is certainly not the criteria for the value of resistance training for recreational riders. Proper strength training, when performed with flexibility training, does not cause injury nor does it have to "bulk" you up or make you tight. Well designed resistance training programs, when done properly, actually prevent injury, improve flexibility, increase speed, improve endurance and increase longevity. Read More
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Phase IV Events
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Free Lecture Series:
Weight Training to Increase Cycling Speed &
Climbing Performance
Wednesday, February 20th 7:00pm @ Cynergy Cycles - 2300 Santa Monica Blvd
Presented by Robert Forster, P.T.
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! |
Dangers in the Gym!
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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.
The Seated Torso Twist
Problem: This machine is designed to shape the midsection by working the abdominal oblique muscles This machine is popular with gym-goers looking to eliminate love handles by "spot reducing" fat off their waists. The first problem is that "spot reducing" is a misnomer because fat comes from the body in an overall uniform manner and working the local area where our bodies hold fat does nothing for reducing it. More importantly the sitting posture is a poor choice for exercising any part of the body because the spine is in a very vulnerable to injury in this position. When exercising in sitting the lumbar disc pressure is elevated to dangerous levels running the risk of bulges and disc herniation.
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| Press Room |
See Robert Forster as he is interviewed on NBC by Dr. Bruce Hensel on training Olympic athletes. Watch Here
Robert Forster - PT, Founder & CEO of Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy, National Spokesperson, Author, Physical Therapist to 42 Olympic Medalists, NBA and Grand Slam Champions and Member of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness.
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Forster Physical Therapy
Office: 310-656-8600 www.forsterpt.com
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center
Office: 310-582-8212 www.phase-iv.net
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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!!
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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.
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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
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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
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