Endurance Sports Veterans to Serve as Directors of Sports Medicine at the Bay Area Training Center

( Mill Valley , CA – February 15, 2007) -- Marking their return to the Bay Area, Massimo “Max” Testa, M.D. and Eric Heiden, M.D. have joined Endurance Performance Training Centers, the Bay Area’s leading endurance sports testing and training facility, as Directors of Sports Medicine.

Testa, one of the world’s foremost authorities on exercise training and Heiden, an orthopedic surgeon and five-time Olympic gold medalist, are recognized as two of the top performance experts in endurance sports and bring an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and expertise to Endurance PTC. The duo will continue to be based at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) outside of Salt Lake City , Utah but will work with Endurance PTC on an ongoing basis and will make regular visits to the Bay Area.

“We are thrilled to have such endurance sports legends as Max and Eric join our team,” said Peter O’Dea, CEO of Endurance PTC. “Our vision as a center has always been to serve as a complete resource to the endurance athlete with testing, coaching, physical therapy, nutrition and other services. The addition of Max and Eric as our Directors of Sports Medicine represents a quantum leap forward to becoming that complete resource.”

Endurance PTC currently offers cyclists, triathletes, runners and general fitness enthusiasts a wide range of services including physiological testing, coaching, bike-fitting, and its revolutionary indoor cycling class, eCyclingTM. In addition, they serve as the official training and testing facility for the BMC Racing Team and the professional women’s triathlon team, Team Endurance PTC.

As Directors of Sports Medicine, Testa and Heiden will work with the physiological staff of Endurance PTC to develop new services and improve existing services for endurance athletes. They will also serve as a resource for Endurance PTC staff and clients and will be available for appointments at Endurance PTC’s San Francisco location opening later this year.

“The team at Endurance PTC has created a center that is a fast-becoming a mecca for endurance athletes,” commented Testa and Heiden. “We hope to help them to improve and advance the way athletes of all levels and abilities train. On a personal note, it’s great to be back amongst so many friends in the Bay Area.”

In addition to their work at Endurance PTC and TOSH, Testa and Heiden also serve as medical directors for USA Cycling and the BMC Racing Team.

ABOUT ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTERS: Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Endurance PTC is a leading training and testing center for athletes of all levels and abilities. With a foundation in the science of exercise and training, Endurance PTC uses cutting-edge physiological testing to provide cyclists, runners, triathletes and general fitness enthusiasts with the information and direction necessary to achieve maximum results. Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to reach optimal performance or you simply want to get in better shape, Endurance PTC’s seasoned staff of coaches and scientific professionals will work with you to develop a plan tailored to your individual fitness goals. Please visit www.enduranceptc.com for more information.

ABOUT THE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALITY HOSPITAL (TOSH): Located in Murray , UT , TOSH has established itself as one of the premier orthopedic surgery, rehab, and sports performance-training centers in the country. TOSH offers state-of-the-art motion analysis, nutrition, bone density, sports training, pool therapy, surgical services, and human performance testing programs. TOSH is also the official sports medicine provider for USA Cycling and the U.S. Speedskating team, and is an official training site for U.S. Olympic athletes for over 15 years.