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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
Early Season Training For Cyclists
Presented by Robert Forster, PT
At Giant Santa Monica
Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm
Call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to RSVP
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 prestigious Klippan Lady Open Wrestling Tournament in Sweden which was held February 19 & 20, 2016 - Another step on the Road To Rio and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games!
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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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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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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Hearty White Bean and Vegetable Soup
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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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| Message from the CEO
Featuring Giant Santa Monica, Your Premiere Main Street Bicycle Shop
The new Giant Santa Monica bike shop is truly a community asset. Not only do they offer a grass roots experience to local cyclists, with none of the bike snobbery that a cyclist might feel at other shops in town, they are also fully capable of catering to more competitive local athletes. The staff's knowledge and their passion for getting people on bicycles makes them our favorite bicycle store. Collectively, the owners, Elon, Jim, and Carly, have over 50 years of experience in bicycle retail. They have owned and managed some of the top bike shops in the greater Los Angeles area. You will not find more passion for the sport and business of cycling then you will with the employees and owners of Giant Santa Monica. We recently sat down with the passionate staff to learn more.
Tell us a little about your product lines.
Giant Santa Monica premiers the Giant brand in all categories; road, mountain, city, cruisers, kids, and everything in between. We also premier Giant's women's specific bike line, LIV, in all categories. We offer apparel from Black Sheep, ION, and Giro, shoes and helmets from Giant, Bell, and Giro. We also offer parts, accessories, electronics, and nutrition from all the top companies.
Why Giant? What makes it better than other brands?
Giant has been the top bike manufacturer since 1972 and is currently the largest bike manufacturer in the world! What makes them great is the ability to source their own materials and have full control over the engineering and manufacturing aspects of every bike they make. This control allows them to not only be the best in their class, but also the best value. Most independent bike stores carry several bike brands, but only a few of each brand. By exclusively carrying the Giant brand, we are experts on the brand. We have more knowledge and expertise on the brand than you will find anywhere else in Southern California. We carry the ENTIRE line of Giant bikes, all models, and all price points, which makes us a one-stop shop for the entire family.
How are you different from other bike shops?
We are very proud of our connection to the local bike community. We support bike advocacy groups, bike charities, local athletes, clubs, teams, schools, and local government. Last year we helped raise over $100,000 with Phil and Louise Keoghan for BikeMS. We have met thousands of people through our shop and we're proud to call them all friends.
Why is it so important to use a local bike shop versus online retailers?
We specialize in working with cyclist to get the right bike for your cycling goals and enjoyment. We set you up for future growth in the sport as well, by accompanying you every step of the way as your cycling needs evolve. We get to know our customers - from commuters to fixed gear riders and hardcore mountain and road cyclists, our staff has personal experience with all facets of cycling. We are a full service bike shop with an expert sales staff, with fully certified mechanics in a state-of-the-art service department.
What community outreach do you have planned for the new Santa Monica Giant?
As stated above, we partner with several local charities and organizations. We partner with NOW (No Opportunity Wasted), Bike MS, the California Coast Classic ride, and several others. We also collaborate with Santa Monica Spoke, which is the local chapter of the LA County Bike Coalition. We work closely with founder Cynthia Rose - one of the most dedicated bike advocates in Santa Monica. The goal of this organization is to keep roads safe and accessible for cyclists, to encourage people to bike more often and more safely, to promote the health benefits of cycling, and to highlight cycling as a healthy and sustainable alternate transportation system for people of all ages. We help with all Santa Monica Spoke events and promotions and work closely with Cynthia to improve the bikeability of Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area as a whole.
Any closing thoughts or anything to add?
We'd just like to say that we're proud to have a long relationship with Robert Forster and everyone at Phase IV, and we look forward to working with the extended Phase IV family on any and all of their bike needs. Come down to beautiful Main Street and see all that Giant Santa Monica has to offer!
Join us this Wednesday, February 24 at Giant Santa Monica at 7pm for a special FREE lecture "Early Season Training For Cyclists" Presented by Robert Forster, PT. Call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to RSVP!
To learn more about how Phase IV 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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5 Things All Cyclists Should Know
By Robert Forster, PT
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Most cyclists just head out on the bike, and have to learn successful riding fundamentals the hard way: trial and many errors. Bonking, cramping, saddle sores, crashing, and overuse injuries, all await the uneducated cyclist who decides "to figure it out as I go along." Typically it takes new cyclists about four cycling seasons to identify and avoid all the calamities that will sabotage performance and enjoyment. However, with proper guidance and training, you can harness your unique physiology and learn to conquer the ailments that plague many cyclists. Athletes, in general, have an attitude of self-sufficiency and an independence streak, and that's good because when you are out on a long ride you have to be self-sufficient. However, failing to admit what you don't know will cost you.
In our experience those who learn from reading bits and pieces, or from a guy at the coffee shop, get incomplete or false information that will side track their acumen as a cyclist. As mentioned, this athlete can expect four cycling seasons before being able to perform consistently without mishap, if ever. Those who train with Science, on the other hand, get much closer to their goals in the first and second year of cycling. To enjoy your bicycle experience and reach your highest genetic potential as a cyclist, you need to trust the science and find those with real "rubber hits the road experience" to teach you how to avoid the common pitfalls. Not only have many "newbies" traveled on this journey before you, there are now over 4 decades of scientific research illuminating the best path to develop yourself as an aerobic athlete.
Here's 5-step Science Based Action Plan to Ensure your Cycling Enjoyment and Safety
1. Nutrition and Hydration
Hydration and nutrition play a huge role in the successful cycling experience. On the bike you will burn a lot of calories and sweat out a lot of fluids. You need to think about your hydration and nutrition needs before, during and after rides. Before a ride, be sure you are going into the workout well hydrated and fuel in the tank. The rule of thumb is to drink at least 16 ounces of water in the one or two hours before a ride and adjust from there for hot or humid weather. Be sure to have eaten a meal or snack two hours before as well.
On the bike, if you are going 60 minutes or less then 20oz of plain water will get you through the workout. If you are going longer than 60 minutes then a sports drink is appropriate with electrolytes in a 10 per cent carbohydrate solution. You need to consume 4-5oz every 15 minutes for a total of 20 oz. per every hour of riding. You will never be able to consume all the calories that you burn during a workout, nor should you try as it will result in gastro-intestinal distress, i.e. bloating, cramping and gas. Typically, if you consume 100 calories per hour in a gel, bar or natural food you will avoid the dreaded and dangerous bonk. This is when your muscles shut down because all the muscle fuel is spent and you will have difficulty making it home. You will need more for big days of climbing.
After rides there is a 30 minute window when your body is optimized to start replenishing fluids and calories. If you start the process in this 30 minute post ride period and then eat a meal within the next hour or so, total recovery of muscle energy supplies can be accomplished in 4 hours. If you miss this window you risk being hungry all day and not still not being recovered for your next ride. Drink fluids liberally until you feel satiated.
For peak performance, calculating your exact requirements is critical as small deficits in hydration and calories will affect performance drastically. This can be accomplished with metabolic testing which has become practical and affordable for the amateur cyclist over the last several years. VO2 testing and Resting Metabolic testing will provide an accurate snapshot of your personal physiology and help us map out an efficient nutrition and hydration plan to maximize your performance and weight management.
2. Body Position and Mechanics
Your body's position on the bike affects how you ride, how much power you can efficiently deliver to the pedals, and how comfortable you are while riding. Just because the salesman at the bike shop made a few adjustments to get you on your way doesn't mean you are set up correctly on your bike. How do you know if you need a professional bike fit? Discomfort on long rides is a good indicator that your bike is not set up to match your anatomy. Typically tightness or pain in the low back, neck or knees is the first indicator that something is not right. Pushing through pain is a certain path to a more long lasing injury that will prevent you from riding.
Join Robert Forster, PT for a free lecture: "Early Season Training For Cyclists" this Wednesday, February 24 at Giant Santa Monica. Call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to RSVP
At Phase IV, we take pride in helping people of all ages and abilities reach their goals the most efficient way possible. Contact us at 310-582-8212 to book your complementary 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!
Early Season Training For Cyclists
At Giant Santa Monica
Presented by Robert Forster, PT
Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm
Call 310-582-8212 or e-mail to RSVP
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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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. When done properly, well-designed resistance training programs actually prevent injury, improve flexibility, increase speed, improve endurance, and increase longevity.
Additionally, all of us need to be concerned with the loss of bone mass as we age. While two out of 4 women will suffer a fracture related to Osteoporosis in their lifetime, one out every man will too. Likewise, the loss of muscle mass as we age (Sarcopenia) is a fact of life with far reaching implications. With less metabolically active muscle on our bodies, we burn less calories resulting in the insidious weight gain common in later life that becomes an unhealthy anchor and begets still more inactivity. These conditions can be prevented and/or delayed with resistance training. In our opinion, and supported by science, everyone needs to practice resistance training.
The main concerns we encounter with cyclists who want to incorporate strength training into their routine is that they do not have time, do not know what to do, how often to do it, and they have a fear of getting injured lifting weights. We understand and agree, there are dangers in the gym and a lack of science based knowledge among trainers and gym staff. Strength training for cyclists is not body building, it is not what you may have done in high school gym class or what is done in most gyms today. In fact you don't need a trainer or even a gym. A science-based program designed by an experienced physical therapist and instructed properly can be done without a trainer in your home or at the gym.
Workouts should first isolate and strengthen smaller, weaker muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding each joint to create stability before moving on to the heavier compound or multi-joint exercises that we are most familiar with By doing this the joints (where two or more bones come together) will be able to move through a full range of motion while all the muscles, tendons, ligaments surrounding the joint will function in harmonic balance to keep bones properly aligned and prevent injury.
Well designed strength and flexibility programs have these characteristics:
- Focus on creating proper bio-mechanics in the key areas that are critical to riders
- Targets the areas of the human body that are inherently vulnerable to injury
- Address your personal mechanical deficiencies as determined by a physical therapy structural exam
- Achieves joint stability to assure the bones articulate properly at each joint before lifting heavier weights
- Follows the principles of Periodization Training to assure it is effective and sustainable
- Allows for adequate recovery between strength training sessions
- Trains one physiological attribute for long enough to create the desired adaptation and then varies
In summary, strength training provides significant improvements in overall health and functional benefits for cyclists to prevent injury and improve performance. A properly designed strength program is designed to achieve the mechanics that exploit your body's built in economy of motion. At Phase IV we have 32 years of experience helping athletes achieve injury free peak performance. Our athletes have won over 43 Olympic Track and Field medals and set numerous world records and now the same science is available to you. We will begin with a head to toe structural analysis performed by a qualified physical therapist and use the data collected to create a personalized strength and flexibility program to meet your needs in the time you have available.
To learn more about Phase IV programs and how we can help you meet or beat any athletic goal with the power of science, contact us at 310-582-8212 or e-mail to book your complementary consultation with an expert exercise physiologist.
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Press Room
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The Right Way To Stretch
By Roy Wallack
Printed in the LA Times - February 6, 2016
Some experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite.
Who's right?
Proponents point to people who can't afford to be wrong: Athletes.
The Clippers stretch before every game. And Meb Kelflezighi, an Olympic silver medalist and the 2014 Boston Marathon winner, stretches before every run.
"Stretching restores your tightened connective tissue to normal length and puts your joints in correct alignment. That lets you go faster and avoid injury," said physical therapist Robert Forster, founder of Phase IV performance lab in Santa Monica.
So what to make of studies that claim the opposite - that stretching actually takes the spring out of your step and puts joints at risk by over-loosening them?
Evidence can be traced back to two 2013 studies that found that extensive pre-exercise "static" stretching (in which stretches are held in a fixed position for a minute or so) done "cold" - without a warmup - hurt the performance of weight lifters and competitive athletes.
One of those two studies, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, found that the maximum weight fit young men could hoist after static stretching versus after no stretching was 8.3% less. The other study, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, found an overall strength decline in some athletes who used stretching as their only warmup. It concluded that static stretching should not be used as the sole warmup activity.
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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.
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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
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