The Why Behind What We Do
Our Philosophy
The FAST Lab was built on one simple truth: most sports performance testing, training, and therapy approaches are missing the most important point — the starting point. Most systems measure what an athlete does, but never ask the deeper questions: how and why.
- How they move?
- Why they move that way?
- How are they recruiting their muscles and how are they sequencing that recruitment?
- Why are they training using a program that is not built to address their own unique physiology and conquer their individual weaknesses?
We’re Denver’s Premier Sports Performance Lab
Established in 2011, The FAST Lab has improved the speed, strength, health, and performance of thousands of athletes of ALL LEVELS – beginner to elite. ALL AGES – 5 to 90 (Yes, 90. His name is Mike and he rides a bike!) And almost ALLÂ SPORTS – bowling, anyone? Even bowling. Plus running, sprinting, cycling, triathlon, cross country, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, gymnastics, skiing, football, long-jumping, hurdling, diving, ice skating, tennis, and basketball.
We combine our passion for athletic achievement, our superior knowledge of the human body, and some of the most technologically advanced tools available for one important purpose: making you a faster, stronger, better athlete.

Get Tested
Establish your starting point with a sports performance test. We offer VO2 Max, Lactate Profile Testing, Run/Movement Analysis, Functional Performance Assessment, EMG, and Nutrition Analysis.

Get Trained
Our coaching and training programs will help you refine your skills and push your limits. We offer endurance coaching, speed & agility training, nutrition guidance, and customized training plans no matter your sport.

Get Treated
Our goal is to conquer your problem, not simply treat your pain or chase your symptoms. We’ll start by assessing your NeuroMyoFascial system to uncover the root cause of your injury, and we’ll create a customized plan to return you to action.
Dedicated to Your Success
Experts in Sports Performance
Our knowledge of sports doesn’t come from a textbook (although we’ve read plenty of those)! Everyone on our team has participated in a variety of athletic events, from entry level to elite competitions. We not only apply our technical expertise to your performance plans, we also apply our own passion for competition to help you improve, compete, and win!
Your Podium Awaits
Our Results
From triathlon age-group winners, to master’s cycling medalists, to high school state hurdles champions, the proof is in the performance. Hear from our clients and check out their many successes.
Media
Check out The FAST Lab’s exercise physiologist, Kathy Zawadzki, explaining Denver’s altitude advantage along with former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and former Channel 7 sports anchor, Troy Renck. And, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel where you’ll find Fast Tips, functional workouts, and our “Fast Five” series.
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 Even the best athletes have issues such as faulty movement patterns either by direct causes such as injury, or by indirect causes such as muscle imbalances, structural issues, fatigue, or improper training techniques.Â
Most athletes with dysfunctional movement patterns are completely unaware they are no longer using their muscles properly. They may, however, notice that they are experiencing pain, increased injuries, prolonged muscle soreness, muscle fatigue and ultimately, performance limitations.
Many traditional physical assessments and training programs fail to identify the underlying factors which can limit athletic performance. Even the latest training concepts sometimes fail to address structural asymmetries, muscle imbalances, and dynamic movement dysfunctions – which is why we created The FAST Lab.
As athletes ourselves, we knew there was a better way to address our limitations; the key was to accurately identify not only the limitations, but more importantly the underlying causes of the problems or limitations. The cause is what needs correcting.
At The FAST Lab, this is what we do better than anyone–identify the underlying cause, design a plan, and conquer the problem.
Everything we do is based upon this philosophy. From our Youth Speed and Agility Division to our Endurance Athlete Division, and from our Performance Training to our Physical Therapy and Sports Massage services, everything we do is based upon the fundamental concept of doing what we do best: Identify, Design, and Conquer to make you a Faster, Stronger, Better Athlete!


