Had a couple quick thoughts on sports performance training that I wanted to share, so here it goes….1. Advanced athletes don't always need Special Developmental Exercises (SDE) One of the more popular trends in the fitness industry is "sport specific training". While the training of advanced athletes must always consider the specifics of their spor...

Veteran's Day.Today we recognize the selfless service and sacrifice of the men and women of our Armed Forces. It's a day that should resonate with everyone in this country. Our veterans fought for the rights, privileges, and freedoms we take for granted everyday. For some, this day hits closer to home than others as we know loved ones who have serv...

 Note: This article is intended for entertainment purposes only. The nutritional advice that follows is neither "sound" nor "healthy". However, from personal experience, this same advice has proved to be quite effective for achieving the intended results. The days of 90 degree heat, high humidity, and constant back sweat are coming to an end. ...

In our younger years, many of us likely heard the expression "Practice Makes Perfect." This usually came from a parent, coach, or teacher. Some took the saying a step further, adding "Perfect Practice Makes Perfect." Some even say, "Practice Makes Permanent". Regardless, still the message was clear – if you want to improve, you need to put in some ...

Lately, got a couple that we've discussed here at our facility. So they inspired a blog post:1) Why don't we force our athletes to perform full, deep squats? To be very clear on the subject, it all comes back to the understanding of how different movements and work outputs affect your training goal.Technique manipulation can have a tremen...

As a chiropractor that specializes in manual therapy and rehab protocols, I see patients dealing with a variety of problems. Now while the conditions can vary greatly, the common denominator that all my patients share is that they are either in pain or unable to perform a specific activity at a level they desire. Being able to provide a service to ...

Buddy Morris is the Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Arizona Cardinals. Buddy has a way of telling it like it is, not shying away from speaking his mind when it's against popular cultural opinion within the world of sports performance training. I was fortunate enough to learn form a mentor of mine, Dr. Mike O'Donnell, who worked under Buddy...

It's time to understand what training for an athlete is all about. Parents and athletes are seeking out training services in great numbers and are confronted with more options year after year.A real problem for people is that they see stuff like P90X, Crossfit, bodybuilding style training, or any kind of general fitness training and they get confus...

The controversial subject of individuals assuming and accusing other individuals of using PEDs has been brought up once again.It's comical to me because I always here about these assumptions or accusations from a second hand source. I never hear it directly from the source. But, that's another story.At this point in my life, I've heard it since I w...

Muscle has a great importance to the body beyond being stronger and looking better. So what's the best way to build muscle? Learn more in this short video.

What is the purpose of the warm-up? How important is the role stretching and mobility during the warm-up process? Plenty of clinicians and trainers preach mobility, mobility, mobility. Is mobility truly the answer? We answer those questions in this short video

The Olympic Lifts of the clean & jerk and snatch, as well as their variations, are commonly used to develop power and even as metabolic conditioning. What exactly is their role in training? We address our views in this short video.

The age old debate on squat depth. How low should you go? This is our take on the subject of squat depth.

When it comes to writing and keeping up a blog, demands of life and business can make it challenging to find time to sit down and put some good thought into something you hope your readers will either find a degree of value or connection with in reading. Sometimes the best inspiration for writing comes through simple conversation. In this case, I w...

This short video discusses the reality of overtraining as it relates to human performance when it matters most. Overtraining is not a myth. Learn more here.

Benefits of Strength Training for YouthNumerous studies have been published on the benefits of strength training in regards to overall fitness and health markers, muscular strength, injury reduction, sports performance enhancement, and confidence. Scientifically proven adaptations from strength training include increased neural drive, increased syn...

Quad City Strongman is the premier strength training gym in the QC area. From their experience and knowledge to community involvement, QC Strongman is first class all the way. Learn more about QC Strongman in this interview.

Attitude. We've all heard about it since we were young. We've heard it from parents, family, friends, teachers, and/or coaches who preached the importance of attitude. Sometimes it takes a certain individual to have an impact in ways others cannot. Likely you have had someone in your life tell you the same thing you've heard countless times before,...

 Hi. I'm Dr. Sean Gallagher. Welcome to Gallagher Performance. I'd like to tell you about what we have to offer and why it might be a right fit for you to come check us out.We offer chiropractic, functional rehabilitation, massage therapy, nutritional programs, as well as sports performance and personal training programs.To begin with, my appr...

In this video we discuss the necessary steps it takes to optimize athletic development and "build an athlete". Key points discussed are: The importance of practicing your sport skills and practicing with intentTaking the necessary steps to stay healthy in a strength & conditioning programUnderstanding the process of long-term adaptations in ath...