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We are here to help you reach the health and performance goals you have only imagined. At PHASE IV your customized program will be based on the same scientific foundation we’ve perfected with the world’s most accomplished athletes.PHASE IV Testimonials
Whether your goal is to be the best in the world or the best you can be, PHASE IV Science fuels your inner champion!
Allyson Felix
“After suffering a potential season ending injury that threatened my 2016 Olympic goals, Bob Forster PT worked tirelessly in his clinic and pool to help me get back on the track in just three weeks; and on course to qualify for my fourth Olympic Games, with the fasted 400m in the world.”
Matthew Mclaughlin
“The exercise portion of my book is different from all others because it is guided by Robert “Bob” Forster, perhaps the best physical therapist in the country. He helped me recover from many injuries, and in doing so gave me the foundation for parts of this book.”
Jackie Joyner
“Bob Forster was my physical therapist for my entire college and professional career. His ability to diagnose and treat my injuries was instrumental in my success. He taught me the importance of not only seeing him when I was hurt, but for injury prevention as well. Bob was my secret weapon and without his help, I wouldn’t have been able to compete on four Olympic teams.”
PHASE IV SERVICES
For thousands of clients just like you, PHASE IV has crafted the most direct path to individualized peak fitness. To see how we do it, please click below.
FOUNDER AND CEO
ROBERT FORSTER,PT
Robert’s professional career spans 9 Olympic games as the exclusive Physical Therapist to Team USA Track and Field and Wrestling athletes. His clinics have been voted best in LA, and have served as the exclusive therapy providers for the Los Angeles Marathon. Under his care athletes have earned 60 US Olympic Medals, Wimbledon, Grand Slam, NBA, Wrestling, and MMA World Champion titles. To read more about Robert Forster, PT click here
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THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO STRETCH
BY CEO ROBERT FORSTER, PT We know stretching is good for us, so why do we avoid it like the plague? Maybe you just don’t know that stretching is its own workout, and provides performance benefits way beyond your sport. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that you don’t have time to stretch, and you would rather grab a […]
Posted in ADVANCED RECOVERY, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, INJURY PREVENTION, INJURY REHABILITATION, MESSAGES FROM THE CEO
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WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN
WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN By CEO Robert Forster, PT The strongest evidence for maintaining your brain health is it’s link to heart health. You can’t feel your brain working; however, it’s one of the most active organs in your body. Your heart is continuously pumping 20 percent of your […]
Posted in EXERCISE IS MEDICINE, Featured Articles, MESSAGES FROM THE CEO, METABOLIC EFFICIENCY
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MOTIVATION AND PURPOSE
Motivation and Purpose When reflecting on what it is that keeps us from working towards our goals I am reminded of Newton’s first law of motion: “A body at rest tends to stay at rest, and a body in motion tends to stays in motion.” Motivation is the key to maintaining an exercise routine and an […]
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The Reason Intermittent Fasting Is Not Working For You
By Tina Paymaster, PHASE IV Functional Nutrition & Health Specialist Intermittent fasting is a major buzzword these days. It seems no matter where you are, someone is asking about it or telling you that they’re doing it. Intermittent fasting restricts eating to specific windows of time during the day or week. There are many […]
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Tagged intermittent fasting, weight loss
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Rapid vs. Slow Weight Loss: Which is better for Long-Term Progress?
By Shelby Stoner, PHASE IV Exercise Physiologist To some extent, everyone on a weight loss program wants immediate results. That’s why fad diets and/or weight loss pharmaceuticals are so dominant in the health and fitness industry. In reality, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diet and exercise and no “magic pill.” Eating healthy and staying […]
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Tagged metabolism, weight loss
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Up And Over Mont Ventoux: Part 5
By Ron Berry, PHASE IV Director of Rehabilitation Part 1: 3 Months to Mont Ventoux Part 2: 2 Months to Mont Ventoux Part 3: 3 Weeks to Mont Ventoux Part 4: Travel to Mont Ventoux The day began warm and I had been sipping from my electrolyte bottle early and often. My breathing was […]
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Tagged cycling, metabolic efficiency, periodization training, recovery
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