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Upcoming Phase IV Events

Coming to Burbank This Week
"Marathon Training"
Learn to Make all Your Workouts 100% Effective - A Special Evening with Robert Forster, PT
Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm
Fleet Feet Burbank
1516 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA
Presented by Robert Forster, PT

Phase IV Athletes to Watch

Colin Egglesfield
Forster Physical Therapy and Phase IV Client - 
2015 Nautica Malibu Triathlon Celebrity-Classic Winner - First Place with a time of 16:59:59

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire
Bellator 145
Patricio vs. Daniel Straus in the title fight - Featherweight Division
in St. Louis November 6th
 
Helen Maroulis and 
Elena Pirozhkova  
Congratulations to both Helen and Elena for outstanding performances in Las Vegas at the World Championships of Wrestling - 

Helen won Gold in the 55kg weight bracket in a stunning performance, winning by technical fall in the finals - not a single point was scored against her in any of her 5 match-ups.  She is well on her way to Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Elena finished 10th in the 69kg weight bracket and continues her quest to the 2016 Rio Olympics in search of Gold.

Victoria Anthony
Won the USA Senior Division Women's National Wrestling Championship, but did not qualify for the U.S. World Team. She continues her quest to the 2016 Rio Olympics next summer. 

Aaron Pico
Congratulations on a bronze medal finish at the Junior World Championships of Wrestling in Brazil. After a well deserved break, he will begin training for his goal to win Olympic gold at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. 

Joe Warren
Joe has earned another shot at a title fight. Check back for updates on upcoming fights and events.

Look for Helen, Elena, Victoria, and Aaron at the Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City, Iowa - April 8-10, 2016

 



Recipe of the Week
Healthy Halloween Apple, Nut Butter, and Jam "Bites"

Phase IV Student
Fitness Academy

Laying the foundation for athletic achievement in student athletes for over three decades.

 

**NEW START TIME** 

Every Tuesday & Thursday

afternoon from 4:00 - 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  

 

 

Personal Fitness with PT
BUILD STRENGTH, FITNESS, AND INJURY RESILIENCE

If you are undergoing Physical Therapy rehabilitation, looking to build athletic or sport-specific strength and fitness to improve performance, or hoping to steer clear of the setbacks of injury, Phase IV's Personal Fitness with Physical Therapy program has you covered!

* Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
* Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.
* Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.

* Periodized strength programs developed by and executed in the hands of experienced Physical Therapists
* Scientifically verified progressions to train all modes of strength
* Individualized workouts that maximize health and fitness and minimize risk of injury
* Develop joint stability, strength, power, and endurance for a sport, hobby, or life
* Malleable to your personal objectives
* Builds on Forster Physical Therapy's rehabilitation methods in the hands of the same Physical Therapists

If Forster Physical Therapy is your body's college education, Phase IV's Personal Fitness with PT is its Ph.D. program.
Phase IV in the News
By Keith Loria
Loria recalls how Robert Forster, PT became one of the most sought-after Physical Therapists for tennis players after he successfully rehabilitated tennis superstar Pete Sampras prior to the 2000 Wimbledon championship. 
Read the article here

Watch as phase IV athlete, Bellator Bantam Weight world champion, Joe Warren, discusses his conditioning leading up to primary events. Watch the video here.

 

How skiers are using physical therapy to rehabilitate and prevent injuries, as well as supplement their ski training. With Robert Forster, PT. Read the article here.

On Bended Knee
The Source spoke with Forster PT's Amy Tran, DPT, on rehabilitating basketball-related ACL injuries; her advice to undertake consistent physical therapy before and after surgery applies to ACL injuries from any sport, as well as daily life activities.

Muscleandbodymag.com spoke with Robert Forster, PT, about recovery methods such as the Rumble Roller and low-intensity active recovery. Read the full article here.

Watch Robert Forster, PT, and Dr. Bruce Hensel on the NBC newscast discussing Hip Impingement Syndrome which effects many people including Alex Rodriguez, Lady Gaga and many young ladies and how it can be corrected and prevented.
Phase IV athlete Joe Warren and his team faced off against the Renzo Gracie Academy in Madison Square Garden on December 1, 2013, as a host of MMA fighters returned to their wrestling roots.
 
Robert Forster, PT, and Dr. Ivan Huergo discuss periodization training to maximize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Listen here.

Phase IV MMA fighter Joe Warren returns to his wrestling roots in Grapple in the Garden 2013. Watch highlights here.

UFC fighter and Phase IV Athlete Scott Jorgensen talks about how Phase IV has helped his career with science - Read More

Robert Forster, PT, discusses prevention and treatment of youth concussion syndrome on NBC4 Southern California News with Dr. Bruce Hensel, Chief Health, Medical and Science Correspondent. 
 
Joe Warren Unrivaled - a video by MMA fighter Joe Warren on his experience training with Phase IV's scientific principles

My Journey to 125-lb Flyweight Division - a video by MMA fighter and Phase IV athlete Scott Jorgensen, with input from Robert Forster, PT, and exercise physiologist Aishea Maas

 

The do's and dont's of running - from Robert Forster, PT, featured on providastaff.com

 

Bike For Life: How to Ride to 100 - A book By Roy M. Wallack, Bill Katovsky featuring professional advice and info from Robert Forster, PT

 

Barefoot Running podcast on NPR's Boston affiliate, WBUR, with Robert Forster, PT

   

All of Your Muscle Soreness Questions Answered! 

An interview with Robert Forster, PT featuring Maria Sharapova.   

Published by fitbottomedgirls.com 

 

Easy Stretching moves to relieve body pain - Keys to healthier joints. 

watch the video aired on ABC featuring
Robert Forster, PT

Born to Run - Humans might have evolved to run, but there's a reason why one third of runners are hurting themselves each year. Published in the Sydney Morning Herald 

The Best Abs Exercises You've Never Seen Before - Published by Shape.com

Holiday Travel Stretching Tips
An article with Robert Forster, PT, featured in TIME Magazine's Healthland

What you don't know may hurt you.  

Learn the calf raise variation to train the neglected muscles in the lower leg.

 

Sick of Squats? 15 Workout Upgrades That'll Get Better Results - an article from www.ivillage.com featuring Robert Forster, PT.

 

 

Watch Robert Forster as he is interviewed on NBC by Dr. Bruce Hensel on training Olympic athletes.  

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KCRW's Warren Olney  interviews Robert Forster from the London Olympics on "Which Way LA" 

Click Here to listen  

 

Listen to Robert's interview on the radio show, Dr. Fitness & Fat Guy, on the Sirius Radio Network.  Robert discusses training elite athletes and his Olympic experiences.  

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"Countdown to better habits, What physical therapists want you to know - and do"  featuring Robert Forster, PT - February 29, 2012|By Danielle Braff, Special to Tribune Newspapers.

 

 

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Phase IV Women's Weight Training Class
**NEW START TIME**  
5:00 PM TUES & THURS

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 Lorna Richardson, Trainer 
every Tuesday & Thursday -
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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!

Forster Physical Therapy

427 Wilshire Blvd. 

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Stretching    

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   

Open Mon - Friday till 8   

Sat until 12 noon - Free Parking 

 

Give us a call 310.656.8600

 

www.forsterpt.com 

 

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Physical Therapy diagnosis includes identifying the origin of an injury as
well the source of pain.
Physical Therapy Diagnosis vs. M.D. Diagnosis

In 2014, California finally joined the rest of the country in enacting a law that allows patients direct access to physical therapy services.

Before 2014, Californians were required to obtain a medical diagnosis from a medical doctor before they could seek physical therapy even though other states have had direct access laws for over 30 years. Obtaining a medical diagnosis before seeking physical therapy is not cost-effective or medically necessary.

An M.D. often relies on medical imaging and/or other expensive hi- tech diagnostic short cuts to reach a diagnosis. An experienced Physical Therapist does not need an x-ray, MRI, or lab test to diagnosis and treat the most common physical ailments. Tennis elbow, low back pain, ankle sprains, muscle strains and a stiff neck require only a careful examination by a P.T. to accurately diagnose the problem and treat it.

The uniquely American practice of engaging an Orthopedic Surgeon for common physical complaints compounds this waste of healthcare dollars. Ninety-nine percent of aches and pains do not have a surgical solution.

Physical therapists have advanced knowledge in kinesiology, anatomy, human biomechanics, pathomechanics, physiology, and the diseases that create physical impairment. With this specific knowledge, who better than a PT to evaluate and treat common physical ailments? We don't prescribe medicine, perform injections or do surgery. Rehabilitation is our specialty.

Why then, with all the talk of cutting health care costs over the last 20 years and the stacks of research showing direct access saves consumer dollars, did it take so long for California to join the PT revolution? Because the California Chapter of the American Medical Association fought the change tooth and nail in an unethical turf war.

Since 2014, PTs have rightfully assumed the role of primary care practitioners for common physical ailments and the cost savings have been substantial. Not only does direct access to physical therapy save time and money on the road to becoming pain-free, only a physical therapy diagnosis addresses the cause of the painful condition so it doesn't reoccur once you become active again.

An MD may diagnose a biceps tendonitis of the shoulder. A physical therapy exam also identifies the painful tendon but goes further to diagnose weakness in the muscles that stabilize the shoulder blade and the faulty mechanics responsible for the biceps irritation.

While a physician might inject the painful tendon or prescribe pain medication, a physical therapist could reduce the inflammation with less invasive treatments. More importantly, a PT would teach you how to rehabilitate the shoulder joint as a whole and prevent reoccurrence of the biceps tendonitis. Medical treatment typically reduces patients to passive recipients of care. Physical therapy requires active participation. You learn therapeutic exercises and ergonomic modifications that resolve your pain AND prevent the pain from returning. 

At Forster Physical Therapy, our skilled professionals are passionate about your health. We are dedicated to partnering with you to achieve complete and long-lasting resolution of the injuries and conditions that keep you from doing the things you love. We will empower you with the knowledge to make yourself FEEL better and DO better at staying healthy. We accept all insurance plans with physical therapy benefits and will work hard at keeping out of pocket expense to a minimum. Call today and request a PT evaluation to get on the road to recovery.


Call Phase IV at (310)582-8212 or Forster Physical Therapy at (310)656-8600 to learn more about physical therapy, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and how to begin the journey to injury-free peak performance.
 
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Featured Article
Low Back Pain Guide

 Back Pain is a common occurrence for many Americans, but it is important to know when to take your symptoms more seriously and seek treatment from a physical therapist.  Without proper diagnosis and rehabilitation, seemingly minor aches and pains can turn into a much more serious and painful problem.
  
Daily activities like bending, twisting, lifting and sitting in poor posture create forces that damage the tissues and joints of the spinal column. Add in additional stress placed on the spine by the ill-advised exercise programs that are the norm in gyms across America, and it's a recipe for disaster. The truth is that the "core" exercises advocated by many fitness professionals have a high potential to damage the spine-- the very structure they are supposed to bolster and protect. 
 
Many popular "core" exercises designed to build a strong, flexible musculoskeletal system actually damage the spine. The damage is cumulative and may not become apparent immediately. When it comes to exercise and the spine, it is imperative that every position and motion be performed in such a way that the spine is protected.
 
Lumbar Disc Injuries
The most commonly injured spinal structure is the intervertebral disc (the shock absorber between the bony segments of the spine called vertebra). Bending, lifting and excessive sitting, especially in poorly supported postures, like sofas, soft overstuffed chairs, and slouching can all damage the intervertebral disc.
 
The constant pressure on the front of the disc created by excessive sitting and repetitive bending forces the syrupy fluid inside the disc to the back wall. Eventually this weakens the ligament that wraps around the disc and causes a bulge, much like a bubble on a tire tube. Common symptoms of a posterior bulging lumbar disc are: pain with forward bending, sitting, lifting, coughing or difficulty standing up straight after sitting. This may, or may not, be accompanied by pain shooting down the back of the leg. Numbness and tingling in the lower extremities is a less common but much more serious condition. Any of these symptoms indicates that a ruptured disc or boney growth(s) is compressing a nerve into the canal where the nerves travel as they come off the spinal cord. These symptoms need to be evaluated by an experienced Physical Therapist as soon as possible. Lower extremity weakness indicates an even more serious presentation of these spinal disorders and is an emergency that requires immediate evaluation by a PT.
 
Facet Joint Pain
The facet joints are in between the vertebra. They allow a vertebra to articulate with the vertebra above and below it.

Facet joints are prone to damage and arthritis. Bad posture, ill-advised trunk rotation and side bending exercises can all cause damage to them. Localized pain that is more intense on one side of the lower back and increases during extended periods of standing can indicate a facet joint problem. Facet joint pain may be worse when bending sideways or backwards and with rotation to that same side.



Read More . . . 


To help you discern serious back pain from common aches and pains, please consider these pain patterns. Please call today for an evaluation if your low back pain has persisted for more than a few days or has reoccurred periodically and prevented you from enjoying a pain free, active lifestyle. 
 
Forster Physical Therapy 310-656-8600 
Forster Physical Therapy
427 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica 
310-656-8600 
Treating from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Free Parking 


 
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Phase IV Events
Coming to Burbank This Week
A Special Evening with Robert Forster, PT
Marathon Training: Learn how to make your workouts 100% effective
Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00pm
At Fleet Feet Sports, Burbank - 1516 Magnolia Blvd Burbank, CA 91506
Presented by Robert Forster, PT
RSVP to Phase IV at (310)582-8212 or at info@phase-iv.net

 


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We're looking forward to working with YOU!
Training Corner
Joint Pain: A Reality of Life
  
You wake up in the morning and limp to the bathroom, as the sore knee that use to be stiff occasionally, is now painful almost every day. You vaguely remember an injury from your high school athletic days or maybe an old ski mishap, but as far back as you can recall it's been your "trick" knee. Maybe your doctor casually mentioned "arthritis" when you went to have it checked out a few years back but he didn't seem all that concerned and gave you no direction what you might do about it. Now it's getting worse and so is your concern.
 
This scenario is unfortunately too common as 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a progressive degenerative joint disease characterized by breakdown of joint cartilage and associated with risk factors, such as previous joint injury, obesity and age. It's unfortunate because there was back then, and still now, something you can do about it. While it's true all of our joints wear as we age, and if they remain asymptomatic until you die you may never hear the diagnosis of arthritis, but if they become symptomatic and limit your ability to exercise and stay mobile there are far reaching ramifications for your overall health.
 
Osteoarthritis is specifically a breakdown of the cartilage that caps the end of our bones and it functions like a Teflon type material to prevent friction when the bones move on one another.  You can see it most clearly as the smooth white surfaces on the end of chicken bones. This material is constantly growing outward from the interface with the bone as the surface cells are sloughed off with normal use. However, a traumatic injury deep enough to impact the base layer from which they grow, or a chronic overuse of one particular area of the joint from altered joint mechanics causing accelerated wearing of the surface cells that your body cannot replace fast enough, results in a disrupted cartilage surface and an arthritic condition. Once disrupted, chronic inflammation plays a major role in accelerated joint cartilage breakdown.
 
If the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Physical Therapy Association did as well as the American Dental Association in getting us all to realize that our joints need daily health maintenance just like our teeth, there would a lot fewer disabled joints in our population and many less joint replacements each year. Over 1 million Americans receive joint replacements each year in the US and this number is projected to grow by over 600% by the year 2030. While this number is impacted by the bulging number of baby boomers entering the 6th, 7th and 8th decades of life it is also greatly impacted by their bulging waistlines. 


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Press Room
The Do's and Don'ts of Running
 
Just because our bodies have evolved to run, does not mean that they are equipped to handle the stress that comes with impoper running technique and damaging mechanics. Learn how to run and train smarter, not harder, with the help of Phase IV

 
Economy of motion 
In the 30 years Robert Forster has practiced sports physical therapy in Santa Monica, Calif., he has treated world record holders, injured athletes and grandmothers recovering from hip surgery.
"Our bodies have evolved to run," said Forster by telephone from London, where he was working with the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team. "Our tree-dwelling ancestors had shorter legs, longer arms and shorter feet. The body actually changed to be effective at running. But we lost our ability to co-opt that economy of motion."
Forster said the current physical capacity of the average Western civilian is about 10 percent of what is possible.
"Some people can run 100 miles in a day," he said.
The most common running mistake he sees involves stride length, or the distance of the foot on the ground.
"Everyone is over striding," he explained. "You want to land under your center of gravity, or as close to it as possible. We tend to take too few steps per minute. Less time on the ground would take care of a lot of problems."
For the runner seeking greater efficiency, Forster prefers a series of running-related drills -  among them arm swings that target the pendulum-like motion and knee-high drills, which he described as prancing "like a Clydesdale horse."

 


 
Purchase Healthy Running Step by Step via Addaday or in person at Forster Physical Therapy or Phase IV.
Don't let an old injury keep you from enjoying races, morning runs, or attaining fitness goals. In the first part of Healthy Running Step by Step, authors Robert Forster, PT and Roy M. Wallack recommend the best training based on your fitness goals, including strength training, cross training, sprints, yoga, and plenty of rest. Part two goes a step further from other books by addressing the most modern methods of treatment -- including current studies on the amount of rest required, new and controversial surgical operations and injections, the newest and most effective gear, and barefoot/minimalist running as a form of healing. If you are recovering from an injury or want to prevent becoming injured in the first place, Healthy Running Step by Step is a must-have guide.

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Phase IV Athlete Testimonials
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center and Forster Physical Therapy work with people of all ages and abilities - helping them reach their full genetic potential and achieve injury-free peak performance.  We strive to help everyone accomplish their health and fitness goals, regardless of how far away they may seem. We have helped thousands of athletes meet or beat their goals, and nothing is more rewarding to our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physical Therapists than seeing someone's goals realized.

Here are what some of our clients have to say about their experience at Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy:
  • "I had this crazy dream of completing a marathon and quickly into my training; I realized I would need help with making this dream a reality. Today, as a marathon finisher, I cannot thank you enough for all the support in making sure my body was ready to hit the pavement for 26.2 miles and cross the finish line injury free.  At mile 21, the middle of a long, curved hill, I found myself looking over and seeing runners dropping like flies with cramped quads, aching calves, and tightened hamstrings. While I may have said these words through tears, I said aloud 'Thank you Ron and thank you Forster Physical Therapy.' If it were not for your expertise, commitment to your patients, and passion for making people feel better than when they walked in, I would have been the person at mile 21 needing the medic.  Thank you again for helping me make my dream a reality - completing a marathon injury-free!"
    -Whitney Gaglio
  •  "After a tough beginning to the cross-country season - full of injuries and health issues, Marina, my 15-year-old daughter, needed someone to put her back together. We were referred to Phase IV and after the initial evaluation, the staff provided Marina with a program that was easy to follow and fit into her high school track schedule. Marina's program included diet, strengthening, stretching, and form. Marina learned to use her heart rate as a guide for her training and ultimately ran injury-free in the 1600m, 800m, and 4X400 relay.  She not only ran her personal best in track but also is leaving track healthy and looking forward to being the newly appointed cross-country team captain in the Fall."
    - Lisa MacDonald - Mother of Marina Praet, 15, Phase IV Athlete and Success Story
  • "Tracy helped me by creating a nutrition and exercise program that allowed me to perform better while racing.  Interestingly, I am running less that I would have on my own and getting better time and placement results.  The prescribed mix of weight training exercises, intervals, recovery, and focus on heart rate has helped me to improve.  I am excited to continue reaching my goals with Phase IV."
    - Nicole Elmes - Finisher of the 2015 "America's Best Half Marathon" with the following finishing times and accomplishments:
    Race total time:  1:47
    Pace: 8:12
    Overall place:  389 out of 5021 (top 7%)
    Sex place: 113 out of 2576 (top 4%)
    Division (35 - 39) place: 19 out of 444 (top 4%). 

Are you a Phase IV success story? Submit your testimonial for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Phase IV Athlete Accomplishments
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center works with professional athletes, laypersons, and everyone in between. Old or young, experienced or novice, Phase IV's methodical application of scientific training principles covers the gamut of sport-specific or endurance training, gym- or home-based functional strength programs, nutrition, and weight loss.

Our science is based on the combined efforts of physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and nutritionists who go to work for you. We have helped thousands of athletes meet or beat their goals without injury and in prime condition. Here are highlights of what just some of our athletes, backed by Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy, have achieved throughout this year.
  • Colin Egglesfield: Forster Physical Therapy and Phase IV Client - 2015 Nautica Malibu Triathlon Celebrity-Classic Winner (First Place with a time of 16:16:59)
  • Joe Warren: Earns a shot at a title fight and his 14th Bellator win against LC Davis. That gives him the most wins in Bellator history.
  • Helen Maroulis and Adeline Gray: Win Gold Medals at the World Championships of Wrestling in Las Vegas.
  • Aaron Pico: Wins Broze Medal at the Junior Freestyle World Championships.
  • Nicole Elmes: Finisher of 2015 America's Finest Half Marathon 2015 in San Diego, CA, with a time of 1:47, she placed 389th out of 5021 total entries, placing her in the top 7% of finishers overall. She finished 113th out of 2576 female entrants, ranking her in the top 4% for all female finishers.  In her division (age 35-39) she placed 19th out of 444, placing her in the top 4% of all finishers for her age division.
  • Blossom Sato: 2014 Ocean League Player of the Year; 2014 All-CIF, Santa Monica High School Girls Volleyball - earned a scholarship to play Vollyball at Mississippi State University in 2015
  • Cindy Tilbury - 2015 Peggy Steding Female Age Group Award in Racquetball - won first place in the 55+ and second place in the 55+ Mixed Doubles divisions at the IRF World Senior Racquetball Championships.
  • Stan Kim & Andrew Eisses - Completed the 2015 AIDS Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles
  • Dawn Harper-Nelson: 2014 National Champion, 100m hurdles with new world-record time, 12.55 seconds; June 28, 2014 - Newly qualified for 2015 world championship team
  • Maddy Tung: 2014 Junior National Champion, 53kg folkstyle wrestling; March 30, 2014 - Now attending basic training at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Helen Maroulis - Qualified for 2015 World Championship Wrestling Team and will likely head to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games
  • Victoria Anthony - Qualified for 2015 World Championship Wrestling Team and will likely head to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games 
  • Rick Betts: 2014 National Champion, Mixed Doubles Racquetball; February 15, 2014

 

Phase IV Partners

ADDADAY

Forster Physical Therapy has partnered with The Addaday Company, the national leader inself-massage and recovery products, to create the Forster P.T. edition of self-massage tools. Available in running specialty stores across the nation, and also at www.addaday.com. Come into Forster Physical Therapy or Phase IV for a free demonstration!


 


 

 

 

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!

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NOW AVAILABLE at  PHASE IV!   


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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.

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Suunto products available here at Phase IV!


Private Swim Coaching & Masters Swimming by Phase IV Women's Weight Training & Student Fitness Academy class leader Lorna Richardson
424.235.8431


 

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Full Service Bicycle shop in Santa Monica 

Offering Giant and other major bicycle and 

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