ABOUT BPC

Bystol Performance Center (BPC) delivers athletic-based scholastic and adult training programs, expert coaching, and the latest in sports therapy. Rated the #1 Personal Training Club in Chicago, BPC holds a diverse list of clientele ranging from Professional (NFL,NHL,NBA), Olympic, Collegiate & High School athletes, to Individuals of varied fitness, health and lifestyle aspirations. BPC helps their clients reach their goals and full potential through their expertise and extensive education in the field of exercise science and sports medicine. The coaching staff at BPC includes some of the country's most renowned sports performance coaches and personal trainers. In addition to a first-class team, our facility houses a 14,000 Sq. Ft. State-of-the-art weight room, 50 yards of pro turf, as well as, some of the most innovative and quality strength & therapy equipment available today. Whether your goal is to become a professional athlete, or wish to improve your health and body composition, BPC is your answer!

Before coming to BPC I was about 190 pounds and after working with AJ at BPC, I have gotten not only much faster, strong and bigger, but much ...Read More

Peter Ashmore, Hobart Lacrosse

I began training at Bystol Performance Center two years ago and have noticed each summer the progression in my off-season training. While training hard over the past two ...Read More

Matt Ustaski, BCHL Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey, Committed to The University of Wisconsin, 2014

My dream of being an amazing Football player and becoming a Professional Football player has always been my dream. When I came here I was 9 years old ...Read More

Bryan Bystol, Highland Middle School, Football

I started working out at Bystol Performance Center 4 years ago as a freshman in high school. I was an offensive lineman who got some playing time freshman ...Read More

Mike Cullen, Kenyon College, Football

Bystol Performance Center has transformed me into a complete athlete. The knowledge and experience Mike and his staff have, allowed them to identify my strengths and weaknesses and ...Read More

Charles Cook, Lake Forest High School 2 time All-American, Lacrosse

I started training at Poliquin before my freshman year of high school. I weighed 160 lbs. and had little hopes of playing Division 1 football. I am now ...Read More

Charles Murphy, College of The Holy Cross, Football

The workouts are made specifically for each individual and that really helps when you have specific areas that need strengthening. I've seen my shoulders and back, which are ...Read More

Charles Tillman - Chicago Bears, 11 year Veteran

Thanks to Mike and the BPC staff’s knowledge of training I have been able to maintain my strength throughout the season and get stronger and balanced in the ...Read More

Roberto Garza – Chicago Bears, 12 year Veteran

Mike and his staff have tremendous knowledge and experience with training athletes. They help me get stronger and more explosive each year. All high school, college, or professional ...Read More

Corey Wootton, Chicago Bears, 4 year veteran

Bystol Performance Center has helped me tremendously over the past two years. As of now I'm currently playing Junior A Hockey, soon to become a ...Read More

Matt Ustaski, BCHL Langley Rivermen, Junior A Hockey

Bystol Performance Center provides athletes with an individualized workout that fits their strengths and weaknesses for their particular sport. The BPC experience has provided me with not only ...Read More

Brad Sorkin, Illinois State University, Baseball

I came into the Bystol Performance Center not knowing what to expect. Now approaching my seventh summer under John Sandberg and BPC’s management, I am very confident ...Read More

Matt Lindblad

I am a 55 year old orthopaedic surgeon, handball player and sports junkie. About 6 years ago I started developing minor back issues probably from all the years ...Read More

Steven D. Levin, MD. Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

I could not imagine a better place to have started my journey to the NFL. Mike Bystol and the rest of the staff at BPC literally changed my life ...Read More

Hugh Thornton - University of Illinois, 2013 Senior Bowl, Indianapolis Colts

Thank you so much for all of the help that you have given me throughout the years. I can still remember the first time walking into Poliquin as ...Read More

Josh Balch - Yale University, NCCA National Champion, Hockey

Working with Mike at BPC has helped me take my body to a whole new level that has directly translated to my on ice performance. The environment that Mike ...Read More

Steve Spinell - Miami University, Hockey

Mike and his BPC staff is the best thing that’s happened to my career. Not only have they improved my strength and overall health, they have also has ...Read More

Jeff King - Arizona Cardinals, 8 year veteran

Since I was 14 years old I have trained under the guidance of the BPC staff. Not only has their influence impacted my play on the field, but ...Read More

Kyle Ruchim - Northwestern University, Baseball