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Upcoming Phase IV Events
Robert Forster, PT, an industry leader in health and fitness is available for speaking engagements. E-mail to learn more or to book events today!
Visit our booth at the Skechers Performance LA Marathon Expo
This Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 for the launch of our new line of products from Forster Training Systems and a chance to win valuable raffle prizes from Phase IV! Hear Robert Forster, PT at the speaker series at the Marathon Expo on both Friday and Saturday.
LA Marathon Race Day Recovery Event Hosted at Forster Physical Therapy
Sunday, February 14th 11:00am-4:00pm
On the corner of 5th and Wilshire Blvd.
427 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Just blocks from the marathon finish line!
Forster Physical Therapy is the Exclusive Physical Therapy Provider for the Skechers Los Angeles Marathon. We have been an international destination for runners for over 3 decades and we continue to innovate new approaches to runner's health. Please join us for the second annual LA Marathon Race Day Recovery Event at Forster Physical Therapy at 5th and Wilshire in Santa Monica, just blocks from the finish line.
Recovery Center Services:
Hydration and Nutrition
Expert injury evaluations and first aid
Massage
Ice baths
Vendor Partners
Raffles and Prizes
Camaraderie and Celebration !
Last year we had over 100 runners and their family and friends come through for an awesome experience and we expect to double attendance this year. All participants left with a little more bounce in their step and a smile on their face.
Phase IV Athletes to Watch
Friday, March 4th, 2016
Joe Warren VS. Darrion Caldwell
in the Main Event - Bellator 151
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Check back for more fight details including how to watch
Phase IV Athletes Turn Back The Clock
Joe Warren, 39-year-old Greco-Roman Wrestling World Champion and multiple Bellator MMA World Champ has taken another step towards his goal to make the US Olympic Team with a 2-2 showing at the US National Wrestling Tournament in Las Vegas last Friday, dropping a close 4-2 match to the number one seed. Joe's next MMA fight is March 4th, 2016 against Darrion Caldwell
Victoria Anthony
Won the Dave Schultz Memorial International Wrestling Classic this past Saturday in Colorado Springs.
Placed 4th at the Bill Farrell International Memorial International Wrestling Tournament in New York.
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.
Forster Physical Therapy and Phase IV Client -
2015 Nautica Malibu Triathlon Celebrity-Classic Winner - First Place with a time of 16:59:59
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.
Aaron Pico
Congratulations on a bronze medal finish at the Bill Farrell Memorial International Wrestling Tournament in New York.
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 Warren wrestled impressively at the Bill Farrell Memorial International Wrestling Tournament in New York. He looks forward to training for a chance to compete in the 2016 Olympic games in Rio.
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
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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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Recipe of the Week
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Salmon Piccata
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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.
**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
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Personal Fitness with PT
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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.
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Phase IV in the News
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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.
The Dos 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 improper running technique and damaging mechanics. Learn how to run and train smarter, not harder, with the help of Phase IV.
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
Barefoot Running podcast on NPR's Boston affiliate, WBUR, with Robert Forster, PT
An interview with Robert Forster, PT featuring Maria Sharapova.
Published by fitbottomedgirls.com
watch the video aired on ABC featuring
Robert Forster, PT
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.
Watch Robert Forster as he is interviewed on NBC by Dr. Bruce Hensel on training Olympic athletes.
KCRW's Warren Olney interviews Robert Forster from the London Olympics on "Which Way LA"
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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Phase IV Women's Weight Training Class
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**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!
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| Message from the CEO
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| Don't miss the FREE recovery event at Forster Physical Therapy following the LA Marathon just blocks from the finish line- spots
are limited, so RSVP here today! |
Marathon Heat Alert: Take Electrolyte Supplements or Suffer
For Daily Last-Minute Marathon Tips From Robert Forster, PT, Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter
With an El Niņo Winter forecasted, we have been concerned that our clients training for next Sunday's 2016 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon might face a cold blustery race day, ONE LIKE we had a week ago Sunday. Instead, forecasts call for the only race day conditions that could be worse for performance and PARTICIPANTS safety: hot dry weather.
Last year we held our first annual LA Marathon Race day Recovery Event at Forster Physical Therapy on a day that the weather was just like it will be this year: hot and dry. We met two types of runners that day whose experiences could not be more different. Those who took supplementary electrolytes were smiling and walking tall, those who did not take supplementary electrolytes, or took too little, were limping and did not look happy.
YOU CANNOT RELY ON SPORTS DRINKS TO GET ALL THE ELECTROLYTES YOU WILL LOSE IN SWEAT NEXT SUNDAY. YOU WOULD HAVE TO DRINK GALLONS OF THESE DRINKS TO GET ALL THE ELECTROLYTES YOU NEED TO HAVE A GOOD RACE. YOU MUST TAKE ELECTROLYTE SUPPLEMENTS OR YOU WILL SUFFER UNNECESSARILY.
Visit our booth at the Skechers Performance LA Marathon Expo
This Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 for the launch of our new line of products from Forster Training Systems and a chance to win valuable raffle prizes from Phase IV! Hear Robert Forster, PT at the speaker series at the Marathon Expo on both Friday and Saturday.
For more information about marathon nutrition and hydration, or to learn more about how we can help you meet or beat any athletic goal with the power of science, call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to schedule your complimentary Health & Performance Consultation.
>> Read each week's CEO Message here
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
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The Top 10 - The Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
By Steve Born - Hammer Nutrtion Website
Disclaimer : We receive no compensation for recommending these products beyond product samples for our athletes
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1. Excess hydration
Optimum nutritional support for endurance athletics means consuming the right amount of the right nutrients at the right time. You can neither overload nor undersupply your body without compromising athletic performance and incurring detrimental results. The principle of avoiding both too much and too little especially applies to hydration, where serious consequences occur from either mistake. If you don't drink enough, you'll suffer from unpleasant and performance-ruining dehydration. Drink too much, however, and you'll not only end up with impaired athletic performance, you may even be flirting with potentially lifethreatening water intoxication.
One of the most respected researchers on hydration, Dr. Tim Noakes, studied the effects of thousands of endurance athletes and noted that the front-runners typically tend to dehydrate, while overhydration occurs most often among middle to back-of-the-pack athletes. Both conditions lead to hyponatremia (low blood sodium), but through different processes. Excess water consumption causes what is known as dilutional hyponatremia, or an overly diluted level of sodium and electrolytes in the blood. This is as bad as underhydrating in regards to increased potential for muscular cramping, but has the added disadvantages of stomach discomfort, bloating, and extra urine output. And, as mentioned earlier, in some unfortunate circumstances, excess hydration can lead to severe physiological circumstances, including death.
Unfortunately, endurance athletes too often adopt the "if a little is good, a lot is better" approach. This can lead to significant problems when you're trying to meet your hydration requirements. All it takes is one poor performance or DNF due to cramping and you start thinking, Hmm, maybe I didn't drink enough. Next thing you know, you're drinking so much water and fluids that your thirst is quenched but your belly is sloshing and you're still cramping. Remember, both undersupply and oversupply of fluid will get you in trouble.
How much should one drink? One expert, Dr. Ian Rogers, suggests that between 500-750 milliliters/ hr (about 17-25 fluid ounces/ hr) will fulfill most athletes' hydration requirements under most conditions. I believe all athletes would benefit from what Dr. Rogers says: Like most things in life, balance is the key and the balance is likely to be at a fluid intake not much above 500 milliliters (about 17 ounces) per hour in most situations, unless predicted losses are very substantial.
[Rogers, I.R. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Endurance Exercise: What can we learn from recent research?, Wilderness Medicine Letter, 18:3, USA (2001)]
RECOMMENDATION
We at Hammer Nutrition have found that most athletes do very well under most conditions with a fluid intake of 20-25 ounces (approx 590-740 milliliters) per hour. Sometimes you may not need that much fluid,16-18 ounces (approx 473-532 ml) per hour may be quite acceptable. Sometimes you might need somewhat more, perhaps up to 28 ounces (approx 830 ml) hourly. Our position, however, is that the risk of dilutional hyponatremia increases substantially when an athlete repeatedly consumes more than 30 fluid ounces (nearly 890 ml) per hour. If more fluid intake is necessary (under very hot conditions, for example) proceed cautiously and remember to increase electrolyte intake as well to match your increased fluid intake. You can easily accomplish this by consuming a few additional Endurolytes capsules, or adding more scoops of Endurolytes Powder or Endurolytes Fizz tablets to your water/fuel bottle(s).
2. Simple sugar consumption
We believe that fructose, sucrose, glucose, and other simple sugars (mono- and disaccharides) are poor carbohydrate sources for fueling your body during exercise. Also, for optimal general health you should restrict your intake of these simple sugars.
For endurance athletes, the primary problem with fuels containing simple sugars is that they must be mixed in weak 6-8% solutions in order to match body fluid osmolality parameters (280-303 mOsm) and thus be digested with any efficiency. Unfortunately, solutions mixed and consumed at this concentration only provide, at the most, about 100 calories per hour, inadequate for maintaining energy production on an hourly basis for most athletes. Using a 6-8% solution to obtain adequate calories means your fluid intake becomes so high that it causes discomfort and bloating, and you may possibly overhydrate to the point of fluid intoxication.
You can't make a double or triple strength mixture from a simple sugar-based carbohydrate fuel in the hopes of obtaining adequate calories because the concentration of that mixture, now far beyond the 6-8% mark, will remain in your stomach until sufficiently diluted, which may cause substantial stomach distress. You can drink more fluids in the hopes of self diluting the overly concentrated mixture, but remember that you'll increase the risk of overhydration. However, if you don't dilute with more water and electrolytes, your body will recruit these from other areas that critically need them and divert them to the digestive system to deal with the concentrated simple sugar mix. This can result in a variety of stomach-related distresses, not to mention increased cramping potential.
The bottom line is that simple sugar-based drinks or gels have to be mixed and consumed at very dilute and calorically weak concentrations in order to be digested with any efficiency. A simple sugar-based product used at a properly mixed concentration cannot provide adequate calories to sustain energy production. Any way you look at it, fuels containing simple sugars are inefficient and therefore not recommended during prolonged exercise.
Visit our booth at the Skechers Performance LA Marathon Expo
This Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 for the launch of our new line of products from Forster Training Systems and a chance to win valuable raffle prizes from Phase IV! Hear Robert Forster, PT at the speaker series at the Marathon Expo on both Friday and Saturday.
To learn how to maximize your individual genetic potential to reach your peak level of performance, injury-free call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to schedule your complimentary Health & Performance consultation with an expert exercise physiologist.
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| Phase IV Events |
Robert Forster, PT, an industry leader in health and fitness is available for speaking engagements. E-mail to learn more or to book events today!
Visit our booth at the Skechers Performance LA Marathon Expo
This Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 for the launch of our new line of products from Forster Training Systems and a chance to win valuable raffle prizes from Phase IV! Hear Robert Forster, PT at the speaker series at the Marathon Expo on both Friday and Saturday.
LA Marathon Race Day Recovery Event Hosted at Forster Physical Therapy
Sunday, February 14th 11:00am-4:00pm
On the corner of 5th & Wilshire Blvd.
427 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Just blocks from the marathon finish line!
Forster Physical Therapy is the Exclusive Physical Therapy Provider for the Skechers Los Angeles Marathon. We have been an international destination for runners for over 3 decades and we continue to innovate new approaches to runner's health. Please join us for the second annual LA Marathon Race Day Recovery Event at Forster Physical Therapy at 5th and Wilshire in Santa Monica, just blocks from the finish line.
Recovery Center Services:
Hydration and Nutrition
Expert injury evaluations and first aid
Massage
Ice baths
Vendor Partners
Raffles and Prizes
Camaraderie and Celebration !
Last year we had over 100 runners and their family and friends come through for an awesome experience and we expect to double attendance this year. All participants left with a little more bounce in their step and a smile on their face.
Joe Warren VS. Darrion Caldwell
Fight in the main event - Bellator 151
Friday, March 4th, 2016
Check back for more fight details including how to watch
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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Training Corner
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FREE Race Day Recovery Event With Forster Physical Therapy
5th and Wilshire - Just Blocks From the Finish Line!
Running a marathon is no easy feat - you have spent the last several months training, recovering, and preparing your body for a brutal 26.2-mile battle. But crossing the finish line does not mean your work is done. In order to maintain the months of hard work and training, and to avoid a long and painful recovery process, your healing must begin immediately.
Forster Physical Therapy is the Exclusive Physical Therapy Provider for the Skechers Los Angeles Marathon. We have been an international destination for runners for over 3 decades and we continue to innovate new approaches to runner's health. Join us after the marathon our second annual race day recovery event to jumpstart your recovery and help ease the pain of the run.
Last year we provided hydration, injury assessments, massages, and ice baths to over 100 runners, and this year we expect double the attendees as we partner with Whole Life Balance and Hammer Nutrition to bring even more recovery your way!
Located on the corner of 5th and Wilshire in Santa Monica, just blocks from the marathon finish line, Forster Physical Therapy will be offering 200 Recovery Meals from My Power Supply, Hydration and Nutrition Recovery Products from Hammer, expert first aide and injury evaluations form Forster PT Staff, massage, ice baths, raffles, prizes, and celebration, while Hammer Nutrition will provide Recoverite Hydration and Recovery Bars to all attendees.
This event will run from 11:00am-4:00pm on Sunday, February 14th. Call 310-656-8600 to RSVP, we hope to see you there for an afternoon of camaraderie and celebration!
Please contact us at 310-656-8600 for a complementary injury evaluation. It's not too late to get back on track and finish the race in good form.
Call Phase IV at 310-582-8212 or e-mail to schedule your complimentary Health & Performance consultation with an expert exercise physiologist to learn more about our programs and how we can help you meet or beat any athletic goal.
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Press Room
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The Best Abs Exercises You've Never Seen Before
13 Top Trainers Share Their Most Creative, Crazy-Effective Core Moves
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Dead Bug
Physical therapist Robert Forster, who works with many Olympic athletes, swears by this abs exercise. "It looks simple but it's quite taxing, and most importantly, it's safe for everyone! It works for my student athletes as young as nine or 10 years old, my elderly patients with osteoporosis, as well as my Olympic gold medalists," he says. Grab a pair of dumbbells (start lighter and gradually increase your weight when you feel ready) and lie face up with your knees bent at 90 degrees, feet touching the floor. Brace your abs in tight to your back as you lift your right leg up (still bent at 90 degrees) above your hip and reach your left arm overhead, palm facing in (your right arm is extended down by your side, just above the floor, palm facing in). Quickly switch your arms and legs, raising your right arm overhead and lowering your left down by your side, and lowering your right foot to the floor and lifting your left leg. That's one rep. Exhale every time you switch sides, keeping your abs braced in tight the entire time. Do 2 sets of 10 reps.
Special Run Gait Analysis Pricing in Preparation for the L.A. Marathon! Run Gait Analysis and Correction
Diagnostic Run Gait Analysis identifies and corrects faulty running mechanics for improved performance and injury prevention - $129
Call (310)582-8212 to schedule your appointment
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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.
Available in stores and at Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy!
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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
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"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
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"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. -
Phase IV Athletes Turn Back the Clock
Joe Warren, 39 year old Greco-Roman Wrestling World Champion and multiple Bellator MMA World Champ has taken another step towards his goal to make the US Olympic Team with a 2-2 showing at the US National Wrestling Tournament in Las Vegas last Friday dropping a close 4-2 match to the number one seed. Joe's next MMA fight is March 4th, 2016 against Darrion Caldwell
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Nate Marquardt, 36 year old UFC veteran won his fight by a knockout over CB Dolloway to extend his MMM recorded to 34/15/2
- 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
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| Phase IV Partners |
The exclusive retailer for Forster Training Systems - the new line of recovery and self-massage tools from Robert Forster, PT
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!
Full Service Bicycle shop in Santa Monica
Offering Giant and other major bicycle and
accessory brands
2411 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.399.6200
1516 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA
818.238.9522
16545 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA
818.986.8686
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.
 Private Swim Coaching & Masters Swimming by Phase IV Women's Weight Training & Student Fitness Academy class leader Lorna Richardson 424.235.8431
1112 Manhattan Ave, Manahattan Beachwww.irunmb.com
310.376.0100
16545 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA
818.986.8686
1516 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA
818.238.9522
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