ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance

Why do we train for speed and agility❓
It is the foundation for excelling in any sport.
Speed and agility training is crucial for improving reaction time, enhancing overall athletic performance, and building resilience against injuries.

Try a Speed & Agility class for FREE by clinking the link in our bio and filling out the form 🏃🏻💨

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The sled push is an effective exercise for developing explosive power because it combines strength, speed, and endurance in a functional, full-body movement. Here’s why it’s great for building explosive power:

Engages Major Muscle Groups: The sled push works the legs, core, and upper body simultaneously. The quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves are heavily involved in generating force, while the core and upper body help stabilize and control the sled.
Maximal Force Production: Pushing a sled requires you to exert maximal force, especially when using heavier loads. This mimics the force needed in sports and activities requiring bursts of power, such as sprinting or jumping.
Improves Acceleration: The motion of driving forward with a loaded sled is similar to the mechanics of acceleration in running. It helps train your body to push off the ground more forcefully, which can lead to faster sprint starts and improved overall speed.
Low Risk of Injury: Since there is no eccentric (lengthening) phase of the movement—just a concentric (shortening) phase—there’s less strain on the muscles, reducing the risk of injury while still enhancing power.

Increases Explosive Strength: By combining resistance with speed, the sled push develops fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are key for explosive movements. Training these fibers improves performance in activities requiring short, intense bursts of power.

Versatile Load and Speed Adjustments: You can vary the weight and speed to target different aspects of explosive power. Heavy pushes build strength, while lighter, faster pushes improve acceleration and endurance.

Overall, the sled push is a versatile exercise that builds both the strength and speed necessary for improving explosive power in athletic performance.

Transform your skills with dedicated 1-on-1 training. These sessions are tailored for your unique journey to success. From injury recovery to improving your craft, our supportive team of educated coaches are here to help you on your journey!

Interesting in scheduling an evaluation? Write “Eval” in the comments to enter to win a FREE comprehensive evaluation with one of our team. 🙌🏼

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LAST WEEK of SUMMER SCHEDULE! Take advantage of a weekly pass for only $70 at the link in our bio.

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Our private and semi-private training model is built safely and effectively with your goals in mind. Using calculated steps through our ProSport Process, we eliminate any guessing and create the optimal roadmap for you to become the strongest, healthiest, and injury-free version of
Click the link for product details and get $20 off your evaluation fee by signing up through this post. (Normally $75)

Offseason 🤝 strength training.

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High fives all around, it’s Friday 🙌🏼

Looking to get on the schedule next week? Come in a trial a class for FREE. DM us for details 👀

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Why is strength training important? Here are just a few of the benefits:
1. Enhanced Performance: strength training increases an athletes ability to generate power
2. Injury Prevention: by strength training regularly creates resilience in your muscles tendons and ligaments, helping combat the constant physical demands your sport can take on your body
3. Improved flexibility: by engaging in strength training your body will experience better flexibility, enhancing movement efficiency and reducing the risk of sprains and strains.

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Summer Classes starting June 15th! Get 2 months unlimited sessions for $450 by signing up online. Click the link in our bio for more details 🙌🏼

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Repost from Congrats to our long-time athlete for making the US U-16 National Team! Good luck this week Peyton!
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MARINOS SELECTED TO COMPETE INTERNATIONALLY: Sophomore forward Peyton Marinos of the .girlssocer team has been selected as one of 20 players that will compete for the United States Under-16 National Team at an UEFA Friendship Tournament starting this week in Riva, Turkey.

Team U.S.A. is one of eight teams that will take part in the tournament and will be in Group A of the tournament pool.

They will take on Turkey on Thursday, Vietnam on Saturday, and Botswana on Tuesday, April 16th.

Group B consists of Uganda, China, Wales, and Paraguay.

The tournament will conclude on April 18th with placement matches, determined by where each team finishes in their Group standings.

Marinos is one of six players from the state of California to be selected for the team.

Whether you are in-season or off-season, we have strength programs designed to build or maintain your strength training through the year.

Send us a DM or visit the link in our bio to learn more about all of the programs we offer 💪🏽

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Why is speed and agility training important?!

Speed and agility training focuses on improving core strength, dynamic flexibility, control, and balance.
These attributes collectively enhance an athlete’s overall athleticism, which is essential for excelling in most sports.

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‼️‼️COMING SOON : We’re adding a 5PM M/W/F Adult Fit starting April 1st at our Costa Mesa location.

With that time being added, we will be making some adjustments to our youth offerings. details will be coming to your emails soon!

Re-post ::: Congrats !!!

Kate Verhoef collects her first collegiate award after being named The Big West’s Freshman Player of the Week!!

It’s all in the details, one rep at a time

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Having a coach work 1-on-1 with you is for so much more than just the exercise itself. It is a holistic approach that includes motivation, accountability, and support to help unlock your potential and make your fitness journey a sustainable part of your life.

Click the link in our bio to find out more about our offerings, or to schedule and evaluation. 💪🏽💪🏽

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Did you know we offer Recovery Services? Choose 2 services per session for only $50 per sessions or $150 for a 4-pack! Available at both our Laguna Hills and Costa Mesa locations.

Services include: stretching, ice, heat, normatec, cupping or percussion therapy

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Whether you are aiming to even out imbalances, enhance stability or simply add variety to your leg workout, lateral lunges are a valuable exercise to incorporate into your fitness routine. They are great for:
- Muscle activation of: glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps
- Imbalance Correction
- Stability and Balance
- Functional movement

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Practice what you TEACH. Whether is our bi-weekly staff development meetings or weekly huddles, we never miss an opportunity to brush up on our skill set. Learning is growing 📈

1-on-1 sessions are more than just a thing to check off of your list. It’s intentional goal setting, encouragement, and accountability to help you reach your full potential.

Looking to get started? Fill out our athlete profile through the link in our bio 💪🏽

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We’ve got another wild visitor in the clinic! 🦎Carola, a long time patient in our Mission Viejo office brought her bearded dragon, MuShu, to visit!

Our high school & collegiate movement classes focus on fine-tuning technique for linear acceleration, multi-direction, deceleration and top-speed, all of which are crucial for whatever sport you play.

Click the link in our bio to schedule your first class FREE!

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Six week shred starts today, but it’s not too late to join! We are opening a few more spots now through the end of the week. Click the link in bio to sign-up!!!