LPS Athletic vs. Paragenix Systems

Paragenix Systems vs. LPS Athletic: Choosing Your Path to the Pros

If you play hockey in the GTA, you know the name Matt Nichol. A former NHL strength coach and co-founder of BioSteel, Matt has set a high standard for professional preparation. Paragenix Systems is his Toronto facility in Downsview Park.

Both Paragenix and LPS Athletic train professional and youth athletes. Both demand excellence. But their philosophies on how an athlete reaches the top are different.

If you are a serious athlete or the parent of a rising star, choosing the right environment isn’t just about the equipment. It’s about the Methodology. Here is how we compare.

The Philosophical Divide: Optimized Health vs. Dominance

The Paragenix Approach: Optimized Human Performance

In its own words, Paragenix provides “comprehensive training, rehabilitation, and medical services to optimize human high performance for professional and youth athletes.” It also works with high-level executives and driven individuals. Its goal is optimized performance, long-term health and overall well-being, “both in sport and in life,” with coaches, chiropractors, massage therapists and athletic therapists under one roof.

  • Focus: Training, rehab and medical care combined to keep athletes performing and healthy over the long term.
  • Best For: Pro athletes, and executives, who want training and treatment in one place.

The LPS Athletic Approach: The Pro Maker™

Founded by Master Coach Clance Laylor (1 in 4 in Canada), LPS Athletic is built on the Athlete Activation System. We don’t just “train” you; we Remap you. Every program starts with a Remapping™ Assessment, every rep is coached, and we test athletes often in our training app so you can track your progress every week. We’re also the authors of the #1 Amazon International Best Sellers in Sports Training, Exercise & Fitness.

  • Focus: Neuromuscular dominance, explosive power, structural rebalancing and injury prevention.
  • Best For: Athletes driven to earn a scholarship, a national team spot or a pro contract, especially undersized players and players who’ve plateaued.

Comparison at a Glance

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Feature Paragenix Systems LPS Athletic
Core Specialty High-performance training, rehab and medical services for pro and youth athletes, and executives Hockey strength, power, speed and durability, plus every other sport
Primary Methodology Integrated training, rehabilitation and medical care for performance and long-term health Neuromuscular Remapping using the Athlete Activation System
Training Style Personalized coaching, alongside athletes at similar stages of their careers Personalized Program. Semi-Private & Private, with every rep coached
Atmosphere Professional, all-in-one: “everything under one roof” High-Intensity / Competitive
Primary Location Downsview Park, Toronto (75 Carl Hall Rd) North York (Dufferin & Finch): central for the entire GTA, with easy access from Downtown Toronto, Vaughan, Markham and Brampton
On-Site Medical & Recovery Chiropractic, Massage Therapy and Athletic Therapy Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, and Nutrition Coaching
Ideal For Athletes and executives who want performance and long-term health managed by one team The athlete who needs an advantage in power and speed to reach the next level

Real Transformations: Building Pros From Scratch

Many gyms train athletes who are already pros. LPS specializes in taking athletes who were told they “weren’t good enough” and turning them into pros.

The P.K. Subban Story: From 19% Body Fat to Norris Trophy

When P.K. Subban joined LPS in 2006, he wasn’t the explosive force the hockey world knows today. He arrived with 19%+ body fat and structural imbalances that were capping his potential.

“I’ve been training at LPS for 6+ years to maximize my potential… It’s probably made the biggest difference in my career.” — P.K. Subban

The LPS Difference: We committed to a 3-year structural rebuild. We fixed his VMO and hamstrings and remapped his nervous system for elite-level output, which gave him the 2nd hardest slap shot in the NHL and helped earn him the Norris Trophy.

The Mark Friedman Story: The Power of the “Monsta” Culture

Mark was a skilled but “small and weak” defenceman who briefly left LPS on an agent’s recommendation. Without the LPS intensity, he quickly found himself falling behind as a smaller player.

“The competitiveness was not even close to what it is here… LPS gives you a competitive advantage that you just can’t find at school or other gyms.” — Mark Friedman

The LPS Difference: Mark came back for a culture where “Hard Work Becomes Easy Work,” and we built the strength he needed to thrive in the physical world of the NHL.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Paragenix Systems if:

  • Your priority is long-term health and performance, with training, rehab and treatment.
  • You’re an established pro or a busy executive who wants an all-in-one program in Downsview.

Choose LPS Athletic if:

  • Getting stronger, faster and more explosive than your competition isn’t optional. It’s the only way you win.
  • You have structural imbalances or plateaus that traditional training hasn’t fixed.
  • You want a high-stakes, competitive environment where every rep is coached by elite coaches.
  • You are not physically gifted (undersized and/or lacking physical prowess) and need to close the gap.

Stop Guessing. Start Dominating.

The difference between a good athlete and a pro athlete is the system they follow. If you are ready to stop doing random acts of exercise and start a proven Neuromuscular Remapping program, we are ready for you.

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