THE LAB
The Performance Lab is a 5,400 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility directly connected with OFC’s physical therapy department. Our goal is to redefine athlete training and recovery through science-backed programs, cutting-edge technology and seamless integration with OFC’s medical expertise. We serve youth and college athletes, weekend warriors, and adults of all ages—making pro-level training accessible to everyone. As Southern Minnesota’s premier high-performance training center, our mission is to foster a healthier, stronger community.
What sets Performance lab apart
Most training facilities focus on traditional strength or general fitness. At the Performance Lab, we go further—with a fully integrated system designed for serious athletes, active adults, and anyone looking to move, perform, and recover at their best.
We combine Vald ForceDecks, Proteus Motion, Dashr Timing Systems, and DXA body composition scans to deliver a complete, 360° view of athletic performance. From speed and power to balance, body composition, and movement quality—we don’t guess. We measure. Then we coach you forward.
This data-driven approach means your training isn’t just hard—it’s smart. Whether you're returning from injury, chasing personal bests, or prepping for game day, our technology and expert programming help you:
Train how you move—not just how you lift
React faster, move sharper, and recover faster
Monitor progress with professional-grade precision
Mitigate injury with targeted, science-backed programming
We don’t just say we train for performance. We prove it—through objective testing, customized coaching, and results you can see, feel, and measure.
At the Performance Lab, strong is just the starting point.
cutting edge technology = elite performance engineered
Vald forcedecks
Real Data. Real Progress. Real Results.
ForceDecks help us measure and improve power, balance, and symmetry in every athlete. It’s the gold standard in force plate tech—and a key tool in your training plan.
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At Performance Lab, effort matters. But we don’t stop there. We believe progress should be measurable. Trackable. Grounded in something more than gut feeling.
That’s why we’ve invested in Vald ForceDecks—the same force plate technology trusted by top-tier athletes, pro teams, and sports scientists around the world.
The Vald ForceDecks do more than just capture movement. They analyze it—breaking down your strength, power, balance, and asymmetry in real time. From a jump to a landing, every force you generate is recorded with precision. No guesswork. Just data you can use.
And that’s the difference. With ForceDecks, training becomes personal. Specific. If you're recovering from injury, chasing speed, or trying to move heavy weight faster, we use this technology to watch how your body responds—and make changes accordingly.
We believe when you can see what’s really happening beneath the surface, you stop guessing and you start improving.
Our athletes don’t just push harder. They push smarter, and that’s where real progress begins.
proteus motion
Future of Strength, Power, and Performance
Train strength the way your body actually moves. Proteus Motion uses 3D resistance to mimic real-world sport and movement patterns—helping you build rotational power, improve balance, and track performance with unmatched precision.
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We’re not just chasing better workouts—we’re rethinking what it means to train for the real demands of sport.
That’s where Proteus Motion comes in. This isn’t your average resistance machine. It’s three-dimensional. Fully dynamic. Built to challenge the way your body actually moves in game situations—not just up and down in the weight room.
What Makes It Different
Proteus provides constant resistance through all planes of motion. You can push, pull, rotate—move in any direction—and it adapts in real time. Every rep becomes a live performance test, measuring over 30 key metrics like power output, speed, acceleration, and total work.
It’s fluid. It’s intuitive. And it’s remarkably revealing.
Why It Matters
In sport, strength isn’t just about lifting heavier. It’s about how fast you can twist into a throw. How powerfully you can cut, jump, or launch forward. Proteus Motion helps uncover what your body’s doing well—and where it’s holding back.
We use it to:
Train smarter
Build rotational power
Target imbalances
Bulletproof joints
It’s not about muscle for muscle’s sake. It’s about function, movement, and force in the directions that matter.
dashr systems
Precision Performance Measurement, Redefined
Speed isn’t a guess—it’s a number. Dashr uses laser-accurate timing gates to measure acceleration, agility, and top speed down to the hundredth of a second. Whether you're sprinting, cutting, or reacting, Dashr gives you real data to train smarter and track real improvement.
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Speed isn’t left to instinct or guesswork. We treat it like the science it is.
That’s why we use electronic timing gates—the same gold-standard systems used by pro teams and Division I programs.
These sensors do one thing better than anything else: measure movement. Not approximately. Not by feel. Down to the hundredth of a second.
Why It Matters
Whether it’s a 10-yard sprint, a shuttle drill, or your reaction time off the line, every fraction of a second tells a story.
The gates catch it. We track it. Then we get to work.
It’s more than just measuring how fast you are—it’s learning where you're fastest, and where you’re not.
How It Works
Timing gates use infrared technology to measure the exact moment you cross a start or finish line. No buttons, no human reaction time—just clean, objective data.
You run. It tracks. We analyze.
Over time, we build a profile of how you move.
How quickly you start
How long it takes you to accelerate
How consistently you hold top speed
From there, we adjust your program, dial in your technique, and set targets that actually mean something.
Why Athletes Trust It
At the elite level, improvement comes in inches—and milliseconds.
This tech doesn’t lie. If you’re faster, we’ll see it. If you’re not, we’ll fix it.Each rep becomes a test. Every drill is a chance to improve something specific. The results? Real. Measurable. Motivating.
DXA
Gold Standard for Athletic Performance Analysis
Know your body. Optimize your performance. DXA provides the most accurate analysis of muscle, fat, and bone—helping you train smarter, fuel better, and track results with medical-grade precision. No guesswork, just science.
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At the Performance Lab, every advantage matters—and understanding your body at the deepest level is critical for peak performance. That's why we utilize state-of-the-art DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans, the most accurate and reliable method available for assessing body composition. More than just weight or BMI, a DXA scan provides a complete blueprint of an athlete's body—measuring muscle mass, fat distribution, bone density, and more with clinical precision.
How It Works:
DXA technology uses two low-dose X-ray beams to precisely differentiate bone tissue, lean mass, and fat tissue throughout the body. The scan is quick, painless, and highly detailed, producing a comprehensive breakdown of regional and total body composition—including right vs. left side muscle balance, visceral fat levels, and skeletal strength. It's not guesswork. It's science—delivered with athlete-level specificity.
Why Athletes Need It:
True performance isn't just about being bigger, faster, or stronger—it's about building the right body for your sport. DXA scans empower athletes to monitor muscle gains, track fat loss, optimize fueling strategies, detect asymmetries that could lead to injury, and understand how training programs are really transforming their bodies. Whether you're trying to add lean mass, cut weight safely, or ensure peak readiness for competition, a DXA scan gives you the exact data needed to fine-tune your plan and results.