LPS Athletic vs. Push Pounds Sports Medicine

Push Pounds vs. LPS Athletic: Recover to Play, or Train to Dominate?

In downtown Toronto, Push Pounds Sports Medicine (Studio Athletica) has built a strong name in integrated sports medicine. With physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, an orthopaedic surgeon on its team, injections like PRP and testing like DEXA and VO₂ max, it’s among the city’s top choices for injury recovery.

Both Push Pounds and LPS Athletic work with high-level athletes. But one is a medical clinic with a gym, and the other is a performance gym with on-site care.

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: Clinical Care vs. Dominance

The Push Pounds Approach: The Medical Hybrid

Push Pounds combines physiotherapy, sports medicine and performance services, from 1-on-1 physio with no double booking to ACL Club, strength and conditioning and advanced testing.

Focus: Injury diagnosis and rehab, pain relief, regenerative injections and performance testing.
Best For: Athletes and non-athletes recovering from injury or surgery, or wanting clinical testing.

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: Healthy, driven athletes who want to be the most explosive player in their league.

Comparison at a Glance

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Feature	Push Pounds Sports Medicine	LPS Athletic
Core Specialty	Physiotherapy and sports medicine	Strength, power, speed and durability for every sport
Primary Methodology	Evidence-based rehab, biomechanics and clinical testing	Neuromuscular Remapping using the Athlete Activation System
Training Style	1-on-1 clinical sessions plus strength & conditioning	Personalized Program. Semi-Private & Private, with every rep coached
Atmosphere	Modern Clinic / Medical	High-Intensity / Competitive
Primary Location	Downtown Toronto (55 University Ave., on the PATH) and East York (481 Danforth Ave.)	North York (Dufferin & Finch): central for the entire GTA
On-Site Medical & Recovery	Physio, Chiro, Massage, Sports Med injections (PRP, cortisone, hyaluronic acid), DEXA, VO₂ max	Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, and Nutrition Coaching
Ideal For	Post-surgical rehab (e.g. ACL), pain management and diagnostics	Healthy athletes who need more power and speed to reach the next level

Real Transformations: Building Pros From Scratch

A clinic gets you pain-free. LPS builds athletes who can handle anything their sport throws at them.

The Denzel Clarke Story: Built, Not Protected.

Denzel first heard from LPS at about 16, and came back when he was ready to take the next step. At LPS he put on good weight he can move with. He got faster, stronger and more powerful, his arm got stronger, and the ball came off his bat hotter. Called up by the Athletics in May 2025, he became the first player ever to win MLB’s “Electric Play of the Week” four consecutive times, and won MLB’s Premier Play of the Year.

“If you treat an athlete like glass, they’re gonna break.” — Denzel Clarke

The LPS Difference: We train full range of motion and build athletes up instead of handling them tentatively. As Denzel puts it, the atmosphere won’t let you be mediocre.

The Fabion Foote Story: From No Plan to the CFL

Before LPS, Fabion walked into the gym without a real plan. He has trained at LPS since 2015, and now that he’s a defensive tackle with the Montreal Alouettes, he trains with us four to five months straight every off-season.

“Instead of doing a basic workout for basic results, I choose to train here because I get the maximum results.” — Fabion Foote

The LPS Difference: Structure built around his sport. Fabion got faster, stronger and better conditioned, and his physique changed. The long volume days keep him going late in the fourth quarter.

The P.K. Subban Story: Power That Lasts Every Shift

After his first summer on our Athlete Activation System program, P.K. noticed the change 45 games into the NHL season: more explosiveness, and the ability to sustain that power and strength on the ice, even in back-to-back games.

“That sustained strength and speed every shift is the biggest difference, in my opinion, between the great players and the good players in the league.” — P.K. Subban

The LPS Difference: We don’t stop at pain-free. P.K. kept training the program in-season as well as in the off-season, so his body could bring the same intensity night after night. He won the Norris Trophy in the 2012-13 season.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Push Pounds if:

You are injured, post-surgery or need medical care such as injections or a sports medicine diagnosis.
You live or work downtown and want clinical care and testing close to the core.

Choose LPS Athletic if:

Getting stronger, faster and more explosive than your competition isn’t optional. It’s the only way you win.
You’ve finished rehab and want to come back better than before.
You want a high-stakes, competitive environment where every rep is coached by elite coaches.
You’re driven to earn a scholarship, a national team spot or a pro contract.

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.

Discover the Remapping Advantage that took P.K. Subban to the NHL and Fabion Foote to the CFL. Coaching space is limited. Click below to apply and schedule your Remapping™ Assessment.

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