athletic performance.

The Professional Athletic Performance Center (PAPC) is a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art indoor facility, equipped with turf field, 55-meter track, multi-purpose court, and Olympic weight room designed for athletes to improve their agility, speed, strength and conditioning.

Not only is our equipment top-of-the-line, but our coaches and trainers are certified in Strength & Conditioning, and each have a background in injury prevention and care.  Our multi-component programs enhance your natural ability by customizing a Training Program to suit your current performance level and sport of choice.

Our programs are so successful, we offer a free trial session.  Athletes begin training in expert-designed groups based on current athletic ability and projected performance level goals.  We specifically work to optimize skills for particular sports, so each and every athlete gets the maximum utility from his or her time in the program.

The Professional Athletic Performance Center:

645 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530

Baseline testing and full body assessment

As a new client to our Athletic Performance Center, you may be unsure of which program suits YOUR needs and goals best. Our new Baseline Testing and Full Body Assessment is the perfect start to getting you the results you want!

This Assessment allows one of our Performance Coaches to perform an in-depth evaluation of your current physical capabilities. The program will include an evaluation of your current fitness level, as well as identify any deficiencies or asymmetries.

Our highly trained Coaches will assess the following:

Flexibility

Passive and Active ROM from head to toe

Power

Vertical jump, seated chest pass, sit up and throw

Strength

Squat 5rm, bench 5rm, Pull up/chin ups, Plank

Linear Speed

40 yard dash

Change of Direction

Pro Agility (5-10-5)

Endurance

300 yard shuttle

Our Coaches will also perform a battery of additional Functional Tests, including:

Overhead Deep Squat

Single Leg Balance

Bridge with Leg Extension

This Assessment serves as a key component in building an Individualized Fitness Program, as well as a benchmark to be utilized later to measure the progress you’ve made while training with us!

After discussing the results of the Assessment with you, we will recommend the program that best suits your schedule, budget, and fitness goals.

For more information and to schedule your first session

Group Fitness – Adult

No matter your age, current fitness level, or ultimate fitness goals, our Athletic Performance Center has a program that will suit your needs.

QUIC Fit

QUIC (Quick, Unique, Intense Conditioning) is the foundation of this highly effective one-hour circuit training program.

The program is designed to:

  • Decrease Body Fat Percentage
  • Build Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Tone
  • Improve Coordination and Flexibility
  • Improve Cardiovascular and Metabolic Conditioning
  • Develop Core Strength

This program runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Call 516-227-2373 for more information and to schedule your first session!

Physical Therapy Bridge Program

If you want more … we’ll give you more!

The Bridge Program is designed for all of our lower-extremity patients who are nearing the end of their Physical Therapy program at Professional, but could benefit from further sports-specific training. Our dual-certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists take you through an exercise program that is designed to transition you from the Physical Therapy clinic back to your sport.

Our Bridge Program includes:

  • Dynamic Warm-up
  • Agility Training
  • Plyometric Training (jumping and landing techniques)
  • Deceleration Drills
  • Linear Speed Techniques
  • Core Training

If you’re interested in our Bridge Program, speak to your Physical Therapist today, or contact us at the Professional Athletic Performance Center at 516-227-2373

Gym Membership

Open Gym

Our Open Gym program allows you to take advantage of all of the benefits of our Athletic Performance Center (turf, court, track, weight room) in order to perform the structured workout of your choice at your leisure.

Looking for a state-of-the art athletic facility where you can perform your own workouts? Look no further!

M-F 7:00 am-5:00 pm & 7:30 pm-9:00 pm

Saturdays 8:00-11:00am (weight room only)

Step Down Exercise Program

If you have completed your Physical Therapy program, but prefer to perform your workouts under the guidance and supervision of our Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches while you transition back to independent workouts, this may be the right option for you.

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Running analysis and athletic trainers in NY at PAPC.

Running Analysis

Analysis of an athlete’s running mechanics can be a valuable tool in the development of Speed, Agility, and Efficiency of Movement, as well as the prevention of future injuries.

Our Running Analysis includes the following:

  • Discussion of current and previous Training Patterns
  • Discussion of current and previous Injuries
  • Analysis of Flexibility and Balance
  • Analysis of Strength and Endurance
  • Postural Analysis
  • Analysis of Shoe Wear Patterns
  • DARTFISH™ video analysis of Movement Patterns during running, assessed from six different angles

Post-analysis, a program can be designed to address any deficiencies or abnormal patterns that were discovered, with the goal of creating a stronger, faster, healthier, and more efficient athlete.

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Private/Semi-Private Training

We offer one-on-one and semi-private (2-3 clients) training with one of our knowledgeable and experienced Certified Personal Trainers or Strength & Conditioning Specialists. Whether you are just beginning a fitness program, returning from an injury, or a seasoned athlete, our coaches can help you achieve your fitness and performance goals.

Our Specialties include:

  • Weight Loss
  • Cardiovascular and Metabolic Conditioning
  • Athletic Development and Performance
  • Post-rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning
  • General Fitness
  • Strongman Training
  • Circuit Training

Personal training sessions are available by appointment, Monday-Saturday.

Call 516-227-2373 for more information and to schedule your first session!

sport-specific.

At the Professional Athletic Performance Center, our staff has a wide range of expertise with a variety of sports. If you do not see a specialty program listed for your sport, our coaches can still provide individual or team training for you.

Training will consist of sport-specific skills as well as the elements of flexibility, strengthening, speed, agility, plyometrics, and stability.

In-Season Sport Maintenance

This program is designed for the in-season athlete who is looking to maintain strength and speed gains made during the off-season.

The program consists of one 90-minute session per week, which includes:

  • Dynamic Warm-Up
  • Speed Training
  • Agility Training
  • Strength Training

Team Training

If you’re looking for a serious edge over the competition, our experts will design a custom program specifically for your team. Our Strength & Conditioning professionals work with your coaches to tailor a program specific to your team’s needs, which can be implemented at your facility or ours. This program is built with sport-specificity and position-specific training. This training program offers flexibility in location, and can also be designed to work within the team’s practice and game schedules.

Throwing Analysis

The Throwing Analysis Program is designed for individuals who have begun an interval Throwing Program in their Physical Therapy sessions at Professional, or for individuals who would like their Throwing Mechanics analyzed to help prevent injuries.

With the aid of DARTFISH™ video analysis, each Thrower’s mechanics will be recorded and evaluated for any flexibility, strength, or mechanical deficiencies that may predispose them to injury. The analysis is assessed from three different angles:

Frontal View   Side View

Once the throws are recorded, the video will be analyzed and all findings and recommendations will be given to the treating Physician and Therapist.

Throwing Analysis sessions are by appointment only, so contact us at 516-227-2373 for more information!

Cost: $99/person

Discount for Professional Physical Therapy patients: $49/person

For more information and to schedule your first session