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This expert earned his BS in Kinesiology from Colorado State University and his MS in Exercise Science from the University of Central Missouri. 19 of his 23 years spent as a football coach have been at the college level, where he has held several assistant coaching positions and administrative roles in the athletic department. The expert is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Currently, he is the head football coach at a Division III college in Tennessee.

This expert is the founder and president of a management consulting and turnaround firm specializing in new gym start up, fitness club sales and gym troubleshooting for the fitness and health club industry. With over 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, he lectures and delivers seminars and workshops across the country on the practical skills required to successfully build teamwork and market fitness programs and products. He has been featured on national news programs on ABC, CBS News, and NBC News for his expertise.

This expert is a sport scientist, trained in exercise physiology and bio-mechanics. He recently served as the National Director of Education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as the Director of the Monfort Family Human Performance Research Laboratory at Colorado Mesa University. At the U.S. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, he was Recovery Center Leader, Head of Sport Biomechanics and Engineering, and Senior Physiologist. He has over 40 years experience in Olympic sports. This expert has served as an associate professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Exercise and Sport Science and Co-Director of the Motor Behavior Research Laboratory with adjunct appointments in Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. He was the Department Chair of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine at California Lutheran University and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Other positions include: Director of Research and Development for USA Gymnastics, Scientific Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, and Chair of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics. He has written 11 books, over 25 book chapters, received over $¼ million in grants and contracts, published over 300 articles on sport performance, over 35 professional awards. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, certified as an Athlete Recovery Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness EMT, and has several certifications in emergency communications, emergency medicine, and search and rescue.

This highly qualified sports injuries expert has over 20 years of professional experience in treatment and rehabilitation, and exercise physiology. He earned his BS in animal science from Oklahoma State University and his MS in animal science and his PhD in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. He is a member of various professional societies including the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Society for Testing and Materials. Formerly, he has served as the director of sports physiology at Texas Center for Sports Medicine, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Indiana State University, the director of the human performance research laboratory and a professor at West Texas A&M University, and as an assistant dean at the College of Western Idaho. Currently, this expert is an adjunct associate professor at a university in TX and MT. Additionally, he serves as an associate professor of exercise physiology at an ID university.

This expert has extensive experience in rock climbing in both the outdoor and indoor gym settings. She earned her BA from the University of Southern California. This expert is a member of the American Alpine Club and is certified as a wilderness first responder, single pitch instructor, apprentice rock guide, and apprentice alpine guide. She has previously served as a member of the safety committee of the Southern California Mountaineers Association. She was the instructor and climbing guide at Top Out Climbing Gym and Portland Rock Gym. She has also served as a climbing and mountain guide for Kaf Adventures and Joshua Tree Life Climbing Guides. Currently, this expert serves as a mountain guide for a mountain guiding company based in California.

This qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in exercise science and athletic training. He earned his BS in exercise science from Central Washington University and his MS in human movement from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine. This expert holds multiple certifications including as a TPI level 2 fitness professional, strength and conditioning specialist, corrective exercise specialist, and level 2 nutrition coach. Additionally, he is active in his field as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and has taken part in multiple professional development programs. Formerly, he served as a strength and conditioning coach at Central Washington University, a student athletic trainer and assistant power lifting coach at Auburn High School, and as a personal trainer at both Pure Fitness and Callaway Fitness. Currently, this expert is a karate instructor at a self defense school and a personal trainer at a fitness and community center located in Washington.

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of chiropractic malpractice, with his work having involved manipulative and associated conservative therapies, skeletal muscle exercise, nutrition, supplements, and weight loss. He received his BA in physical education from the State University of New York Cortland and his BS in biology from the National College of Chiropractic previously earning his MA in exercise physiology from the University of Maryland. This expert then went on to earn his DC from National College of Chiropractic and his MS in applied clinical nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. He is involved in research in his field, having authored several publications and scholarly works in the areas of manual therapies, exercise instruction and nutrition over the course of his career. He has also presented at national conferences on spinal manipulation, exercise, soft tissue massage and nutrition. He began his career as a fitness technician for the Institute of Human Performance and has served as an exercise physiologist for the Department of the Interior, the sports and fitness program director for the YMCA Olean, and the staff doctor of chiropractic at Monroe Community Hospital. He also served as a nutritionist for Finger Lakes Progressive Nutrition, as well as an associate professor at New York Chiropractic College. Currently, this expert serves as an academic instructor at a chiropractic college.

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the sports management field. He earned his BS in sports management from Guilford College and remains active in his field through relevant certifications, including in Sports Event Risk Management. He formerly served as an assistant football coach with Guilford College, a personal trainer at three fitness centers in North Carolina, and a strength and conditioning coach for the Greensboro Monarchs Hockey Club. Most recently, this expert was the owner of the East Coast Fitness Center and the president and owner of National AED Sales, LLC. He now is the owner and president of a sports management group in North Carolina, that specializes in risk management in the athletic and fitness industry. In this role, he performs safety audits on athletic and fitness facilities and has authored a number of safety manuals and training programs designed for athletic directors, health club owners and managers.

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in physical therapy. He received his BS in marketing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh before earning his MPT from Nova Southeastern University and his MS in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy from the University of South Australia. He is a licensed physical therapist and holds several certifications, including as a strength and conditioning specialist, a personal trainer, and an ergonomics assessment specialist. He has formerly served as a staff physical therapist for various practices in New York, California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. He has also served as the clinical director for KPT Physical Therapy, Professional Sports Care & Rehab, and Cape Code Orthopedic Physical Therapy. For the past 18 years, this expert has owned and operated a personal training and professional coaching company based in Massachusetts.

This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications, including certifications as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, and is active in his field as a member of several organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Biomechanics. This expert is also an active researcher in his field, having received multiple research grants and authored several peer-reviewed articles, as well as serving as an editor for several scientific publications. Currently, he is both the owner of a personal training company and an assistant professor of kinesiology and a faculty advisor for the Sports Training and Research Program at a major university in California.

This expert is highly qualified in the field of physical education, physical training, and exercise. With over 40 years of experience in the field, this expert has served as a university department chair, led K-12 health and physical education for the State of Iowa, and inspired an Army physical readiness training paradigm shift that remains unchallenged today.

This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BA, MPT, and MED in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University and his DPT from the Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professionals. He completed his Fellowship in Sports Physical Therapy at the Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine facility and is Board Certified in Physical Therapy and Certified in National Strength and Conditioning Association and Athletic Trainer. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Medical Associations and a Reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He has over 100+ Publications on the topic of Physical Therapy and is currently the Department Program Director & Chair and a Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy for a State University in the Midwest and a Staff Physical Therapist for a Midwestern Medical Center.

This fitness celebrity has been participating in strongman competitions since 2003 and has been a powerlifter since 2006. In 2013, he was the first American to compete in the MAS Wrestling World Cup in Russia and served as the Head Coach of Team USA in the 2014 World Championships in Siberia. A gym owner in Northern California, he has promoted and hosted many weightlifting competitions. He's also a published author for MILO, REPS Magazine, and fiveonfive Magazine.

This practicing doctor of chiropractic medicine attended the University of Tennessee and earned her DC at the Logan College of Chiropractic in Missouri. She is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as certified to perform acupuncture and meridian therapy. She holds current licenses to practice chiropractic in the states of Missouri and California, and has been in private practice for more than a decade.

This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. He completed his Internship in Orthopedic Tracking and his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hospital of York and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is a member of multiple Orthopedic Surgery Medical Associations and has 3 Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research. He is currently an Adult Reconstruction Specialist at a Private Orthopedic Associates Practice.

This expert is a 23 year veteran of the health and fitness industry. He has served in a variety of positions in gyms from fitness attendant to personal trainer to acting as the general manager, and has consulted around the world. Throughout his career, he has not only worked with gym patrons but also with health care professionals to bridge the gap between health care and fitness. Currently, he is the president of a health and fitness consulting firm that focuses on working with organizations to build their business through education, training and consulting. He has helped launch large and small fitness centers, and worked with management on hiring, training, and gym safety.

This seasoned expert has been involved in the diving industry since the 1970s. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and also completed additional graduate work in Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology at both California State University, Long Beach and California State University, San Diego. The expert is certified as a Scuba Instructor by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, the Los Angeles County Underwater Unit, and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. He previously worked as the Chief Engineer of Water Sports at AMF Voit, the Technical Director at Sea Quest, the Director of Engineering at U.S. Divers Co., and the Director of Product Development at Sherwood Scuba.

This expert in health and fitness has decades of academic and industry experience in personal fitness training. He began his career completing a BS at Southeast Missouri State in Health Management and then continued on to complete a Master degree in Exercise Physiology where he graduated summa cum laude. For four years prior to starting his PhD, this expert worked as a clinical exercise physiologist during which time he conducted fitness assessments and provided dietary/exercise recommendations to individuals, including those with chronic medical conditions. He currently holds a PhD in Exercise Science, having completed a dissertation on the effects of obesity on skeletal muscle protein degradation. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and is certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM. He active as an assistant professor at a major US university in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion. He has published several papers concerning exercise interventions for those with chronic diseases. He teaches courses in Nutrition and Physical Fitness, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Skeletal Muscle Physiology, and is preparing to offer a course focused on exercise interventions for those with chronic disease.

With over 30 years of experience training in various types of gym and fitness facilities, this expert has a particular insight into the field of personal training and fitness facility safety. He has extensive experience with national standards and guidelines for fitness facilities, personal training standards, the design, installation, and usage of fitness equipment, and fitness program design. This expert earned his BA in physical education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and holds multiple certifications, including personal training, UFC performance training, strength and conditioning specialist, and post-rehab conditioning specialist. He is active in his field as a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has instructed many in exercise science, as a health science teacher for Sylmar High School, an American Red Cross CPR, AED, & first aid instructor, and a fitness and performance coach for Vistamar High School and UFC Gym. He has also previously served as a trainer for the men's lacrosse club team at Loyola Marymount University and the owner of Balanced Fitness Systems, a fitness training company he ran for nearly 25 years. Currently, this expert serves as the owner of a private fitness training facility in California.

This highly qualified resistance training specialist - personal trainer and educator currently serves as president, director of education and resistance training exercise biomechanics instructor for a nationally accredited personal training certification organization. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a a number of professional organizations. This expert has presented nationally for AAPTE, IDEA Health and Fitness Association and the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) and guest speaks for colleges and universities in the area of resistance training and exercise biomechanics. This expert has created a two-year, nine hundred hour, Personal Trainer Exercise Science and Sports Medicine curriculum, approved by the New York State Department of Education for high school juniors and seniors. This expert is an active contributor to industry publications and educational textbooks. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science and Human Development, and a New York State Professional Teaching Certification.