TRAINING. RECOVERY. HEALTH + LONGEVITY.
SPEAR TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING OUTSTANDING RESULTS
FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT
TRAIN HARD.
PERSONAL + TEAM + SPORTS + PROFESSIONAL
Training for ALL levels of fitness in Vernon Hills, IL
SPEAR Coaches are passionate and strive to provide each client with the necessary tools and education for success. They reinforce the importance of all three components working synergistically to provide meaningful results for clients.
We work with anyone seeking to improve their overall strength and fitness, customizing your training to meet your personal goals. We offer a path to success with the flexibility to adjust to your changing fitness and performance needs. SPEAR coaches are committed to supporting you in your journey with a sustainable, comprehensive approach.
RECOVER + RESTORE + REBOUND
Strategic recovery for continued growth + performance.
The concept of recovery is often misunderstood and mistaken as a setback. At SPEAR, we incorporate strategic recovery so that you can continue to see improvements without fatigue and injury. Our coaches understand how to include recovery periods into your training as you build your fitness and strength. Recovery is an important building block for success and essential for longevity in athletic performance.
RECOVER WELL.
STAY CONSISTENT.
NUTRITION + SUPPLEMENTATION + LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION
Supporting proactive wellness for athletes at every stage.
At SPEAR, we strive to create a supportive environment for our athletes' and clients' overall health and longevity. Health and longevity go beyond your training program and includes supporting services such as nutrition coaching, supplementation, and lifestyle optimization.
Through body composition indexing and making modifications to certain lifestyle choices, we can tailor your training and recommend the right steps for you to take to improve your overall health.
OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR PROOF.
HEALTH FIRST. FITNESS ALWAYS.
TRAINING + NUTRITION + RECOVERY THERAPIES IN VERNON HILLS, IL
One on One training with your SPEAR coach to meet your fitness goals.
Personal Training
Strategic programs designed for the competitive or professional athlete.
Sports Performance Training
Programs designed for teams to improve individual performance while creating a team strategy for success.
Team Training
Our coaches can use web-based assessment tools to identify and address any weakness in your alignment that could lead to injury.
Online Assessment Tools
Balance in the body plays an important role in the development of fitness and strength without injury.
Structural Balance Assessment
Supporting therapies for recovery and injury prevention.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization can boost recovery, circulation, and muscle activation after training cycles.
IASTM Therapy
Targeted massage therapy with licensed and trained clinical massage therapists.
Massage Therapy
FOLLOW US FOR MORE INSPIRATION.
KEEP INFORMED. KEEP FIT.
They told us lifting heavy was risky.
Too masculine. Too dangerous. Too much.
But here’s what they didn’t tell us—
That strength doesn’t just build muscle. It rebuilds you.
I’ve been injured. I’ve been scared to lift again.
But every time I pick up that bar, I prove to myself that fear doesn’t get the final word.
Recovering isn’t just about your body—it’s about reclaiming your belief in what you can do.
We lift because we’re strong.
We lift because we are still healing—and still showing up.
Heavy isn’t something to fear.
It’s something to conquer.
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@mchristiejr @dallasmavs @_cameronchristie_ @laclippers
#strengthandconditioning #basketball #sportperformance #offseason
💥 Eccentric vs. Concentric Pauses — Why Elite Athletes Use Both 💥
Charles Poliquin believed tempo is king when it comes to strength and hypertrophy. ⏱️ Today, we’re diving into the power of eccentric and concentric pauses and why smart athletes use them. 🧠💪
🔹 Eccentric Pauses (lowering phase):
– Build max strength and size
– Recruit more motor units
– Strengthen connective tissue
– Boost control & injury resilience
🔹 Concentric Pauses (lifting phase):
– Eliminate momentum (no cheating!)
– Improve starting strength
– Train explosive power
– Sharpen technique under tension
– Increased neural drive
Why do top athletes use them?
Because strength lives in the details. These pauses expose weaknesses, improve time under tension, and take your performance to the next level. 🧬🔥
Want to break plateaus? Master your tempo. 💯
#poliquinprinciples #tempotraining #strengthtraining #athleteperformance #eccentricstrength #concentriccontrol #trainlikeanathlete #gymscience #smarttraining
🏆 Off-Season Training = In-Season Dominance 🏆
The off-season isn’t time off — it’s time to build.
At SPEAR, we prioritize structured off-season programs designed to correct imbalances, develop strength, and lay the foundation for explosive power. Without structural balance, you’re only as strong as your weakest link — and that’s where injuries happen and performance plateaus.
✅ Improve joint integrity
✅ Build real, functional strength
✅ Develop power that translates to your sport
Whether you’re coming off a long season or gearing up for the next, now is the time to take control of your progress.
📲 DM us or call 847-383-5719 to start your personalized off-season plan today. Let’s build the athlete before we test the athlete.
READY WHEN YOU ARE.
CLICK HERE. GET STARTED.
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