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Nate Whitman for USA
Cycling Advisory Board
Phase IV athlete Nate Whitman has been nominated for election to the USA Cycling Advisory Board representing the Mountain Bike discipline. Nate is a fixture of the local cycling scene and a veteran of some of the world's toughest cycling events including top-10 placings at the Leadville 100 and numerous California event championships on both dirt and road.
"I am looking forward to this opportunity to support cycling by connecting the riders' wants and needs to a responsive governing body. Working with local organizations to create epic events with new progressive formats, events in incredible destinations and youth development programs by promoting the healthy and fun factors of our sport.
Whitman is up for election for a three-year term, serving as an advisor to USA Cycling. Current USA Cycling license holders can vote for Nate by visiting www.USACycling.org and logging in under their license number.
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Conquering the
"Fit but Fat" Syndrome
Thursday, Aug. 3rd at 7:00pmPresented by Holly Perry , EP
at Phase IV - Read More
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Phase IV Student
Fitness Academy
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Laying the foundation for athletic achievement in student athletes for over three decades.
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!
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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Team Herbalife at The
TransAlp Challenge 
Inertia: The tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or a body moving in a straight line to stay in motion in a straight line unless acted on by an outside force.
The desire to improve your fitness can come from a variety of motivations. You might want to lead a more active lifestyle, overcome chronic joint pain, and compete in an athletic event or simply look and feel better. Health issues can be the most urgent motivator following bad news from a recent visit to the doctor's office, or when you see a parent's health decline and realize your genetic predisposition to disease. Whatever the reason, we all need a goal to change our behavior and the bigger the cost of failure the more likely we are to stay on track. When the doctor tells you will likely develop diabetes or heart disease if you don't change your diet and exercise habits or your spouse says you're getting a little flabby we tend to stay the course of our fitness endeavors.
For athletes and those who have been actively training fitness for years and already know the benefits of staying fit we need to continually set new goals to keep motivation high and stay the course. For some friends and me, it's longer and harder athletic events that, as we say, "keeps us out of the bars at night and gets us out of bed in the mornings to train". Whether it be competing at the Masters National Wrestling Championships, or the Leadville 100 mile mountain bike race, if you don't train hard and smart, you can be sure when the whistle blows or the starter's gun goes off, it's gonna hurt!
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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4 Reasons Why You Need a Coach
by Rachel Suson, Phase IV Exercise Physiologist 
"No man is an island," said the poet John Donne. That quote resonates still today even with the advent of the Internet, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Though social media may give the illusion of ultimate connectivity, studies show that more people are feeling isolated today than they were 30 years ago. This reflects the false pretense that with so information on the Internet we can figure everything out ourselves, that we do not need help or guidance from other people. However, it is no coincidence that the most successful and driven people of the world credit much of their success to a coach, parental figure, or role model. In the pursuit of health and fitness the same holds true. Even Olympic Champions with all their God given talent and exceptional drive need coaches. In fact, in both rehabilitation and fitness training, human nature does not equip us to make the best decisions regarding what we need to do, how much of it we need to do and how often. That's why Physical Therapists and coaches exist. Here are 4 of the most important reasons why you need a coach and what to look for.
1. Experience
The first quality to look for a coach is experience. Typically, when starting a new fitness program, or when deciding to take on a goal (marathon, strength training, fat loss) the task can seem daunting--especially when you are just starting. The bigger the goal, the bigger the payoff, but often the more terrifying it is to start. Finding a coach that has the education and the experience to get you to your goal is critical. Investigate their record of success with others in your similar position. This creates the trust that you will need to stay the course when the going gets tough. In addition, their experience will address unforeseen problems and road blocks to your success before you encounter them.
2. Planning - Read More . . .
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Phase IV Events
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Interval Training to Peak for your Cycling Event
presented by Robert Forster, PT
Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00pm
@ Cynergy Cyeles - 2300 Santa Monica Blvd, SM
*Date Change*
Free Lecture on "New Treatments for Joint Pain "
Comparing The Regenokine Program, PLP Therapy
and Stem Cell Treatments. Clinicians are welcome.
with special guest speakers -
Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30pm at Phase IV
RSVP for an Event / Lecture
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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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.
Full Range of Motion Bench Press
(works pecs, shoulders and triceps)
Pushing the barbell off the chest positions the shoulder in a vulnerable position subjecting the front of the joint to excessive forces. The biceps tendon is stretched excessively and can damage a structure deep in the joint call the labrum which often can only be repaired with surgery.
Alternative: Only lower the barbell to a position approximately five inches off your chest and then raise to the starting position. i.e. don't let your elbows pass the plane of the body when lowering the weight.
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- A book By Roy M. Wallack, Bill Katovsky featuring professional advice and info from Robert Forster, PT
Find us and join some of our social networks for scientific health & training tips and advice as well as chances to win Phase IV services and products:
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 Partners |
Cynergy Cycles 
Free Lecture - Interval Training to
Peak for your Next Event
Wed., Aug. 21st at 7pm
by Robert Forster, P.T.
Road & Mountain Bike Group Demo Rides Call 310.857.1500
2300 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
*New Partner* 
iRun MB
Free Lecture - Using Your Heart Rate Monitor:
Importance of Heart Rate Training
Tuesday, Aug. 27th at 6:30pm
1112 Manhattan Ave, Manahattan Beachwww.irunmb.com - 310.376.0100  Top to Top 2621 Wilshire Blvd. - 310.829.7030
- 16545 Ventura Blvd., Encino
call to 818.986.8686
SUUNTO - Heart Rate Monitors and much more!  FROM THE HIGHESTMOUNTAINS 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!
NOW AVAILABLE at PHASE IV!
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