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Darryn Willoughby, Ph.D.
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Darryn Willoughby, Ph.D., FISSN holds an M.Ed. degree in Exercise Science and a Ph.D. in Neuromuscular Physiology and Biochemistry with a sub-emphasis in Nutritional Biochemistry. Dr. Willoughby is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). He is also the current President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified exercise and sport nutritionist from the ISSN. He is well published in scientific research journals such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, and the International Journal of Sports Medicine. Learn more by clicking here.
Marie Spano and Marc Lobliner
Marie Spano, M.S., RD, FISSN holds a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and an M.S. in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Georgia. She is also the current VP of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and is frequent lecturer on the role of functional foods in sports performance. She has written several articles for trade publications and popular press magazines, chapters for sports nutrition textbooks, counseled hundreds of individuals on weight loss and sports nutrition and serves as the sports nutritionist for Pro Beach Volleyball player Al Hannemann’s Volleyball Vacations. Learn more 
Marc Lobliner is the owner and the President of Scivation and Primaforce. He is also a National Level NPC Bodybuilder, husband and father of two. His main focus in life is to help people reach their health and physique goals by making science and innovation more accessible to the competitive athlete and fitness enthusiast. He does this through his free training and diet program located at 
Jeffrey R. Stout, Ph.D., FISSN is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratory in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. He received a undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University in 1989 and a masters and doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992 and 1995, respectively. In addition, Dr. Stout is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Stout has conducted and published numerous studies that focus on nutritional intervention on exercise performance, muscle function and body composition in journals such as Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Furthermore, he has edited and co-authored six books on sports nutrition.
Ben Rosenblatt, graduated in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff where he is currently undertaking a Ph.D. in the biomechanical specificty of the power clean to sprinting. Previously he was a voluntary strength and conditioning assistant at Long Beach State University and the Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Olympic Medical Institue. Now in his second season as Head of Sports Science and Conditioning at Birmingham City Football Club, he has been promoted to the Premier League Campaign to Manchester United.
Darryn Willoughby, Ph.D., FISSN holds an M.Ed. degree in Exercise Science and a Ph.D. in Neuromuscular Physiology and Biochemistry with a sub-emphasis in Nutritional Biochemistry. Dr. Willoughby is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). He is also the current President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified exercise and sport nutritionist from the ISSN. He is well published in scientific research journals such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, and the International Journal of Sports Medicine. Learn more by clicking 
Abbie Smith, M.S. is a doctoral student at the University of Oklahoma. She is a columnist for the trade publication, Sports Nutrition Insider. Her column, “Dear Abbie: The Sports Nutrition Siren” is a combination of witty prose coupled with real-world scientific advice. She has published several scientific manuscripts including the “Effects of beta-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial,” in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Joel Giacobbe, M.Ed. became an educator, strength coach and bodybuilder after earning his Masters from Auburn University. He is a past winner of the 1985 Southern States Bodybuilding Championships Light Weight Open Division and in 2006 won the Southern States Bodybuilding Championships Light Weight Over 40 Division 21 years later at 42 years old. He has publications in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Strength Power Update and ASAHPERD (Alabama State Journal, and Building the Body Quarterly). He has been in FLEX magazine, Building the Body Quarterly and Teenlink South Florida Teachers Edition. Visit 
Aspen Schmidt made history in July 2008 in CO by becoming at age 16 the youngest NPC Fitness State Champion ever. She is also preparing to compete next weekend in Pittsburgh at the NPC Teen National Fitness Championships. At the age of nine she found her talent for gymnastics, and at age 15 when her school started a team she was one of 10 girls in CO to make the all-conference team in the Floor Exercise, which is very similar to a fitness routine. Her mother began training with Jenny Lewis at the beginning of 2008, which lead her to the Carla Sanchez 
Jeffrey Stout, Ph.D., FISSN, FNSCA, FACSM  is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratory in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. He received a undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University in 1989 and a masters and doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992 and 1995, respectively. In addition, Dr. Stout is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Stout has conducted and published numerous studies that focus on nutritional intervention on exercise performance, muscle function and body composition in journals such as Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.  Furthermore, he has edited and co-authored six books on sports nutrition. Dr. Stout serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and is a regular reviewer for journals such as Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.  He has also attended and regularly presented at each NSCA National Conference since 1993 and was recently elected to the NSCA Research Committee. In July 2001, Dr. Stout received the Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year Award from the NSCA.  In addition, that year he also won the Editorial Excellence Award from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. .jpg)
Hector Lopez, M.D. is the co-founder of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLC. Clinical interests include: physical medicine and rehabilitation, optimal aging, obesity, and sports/musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Lopez has had research experience in the molecular biology of cancer, lipoprotein and amino acid metabolism, and effects of manipulating macronutrient composition on athletic performance. The PPP group has an interest in developing a new paradigm of rehab medicine…‘Integrative/Metabolic Physiatry’ through strategic nutritional and metabolic intervention as another “tool†in the armamentarium to enhance performance outcomes in patients, healthy laypersons, and athletes alike. Research interests of PPP include: 1) Applying advances in sports nutrition and exercise science to enhance the functional capacity and human performance of the rehabilitation patient population, senior/aging population, athletes, and laypersons. Dr. Lopez has experience consulting on integrated training, nutrition and supplementation for clients at all levels of fitness (recreational and amateur to elite/professional athletes). Dr. Lopez is on the advisory board of the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners), the ISSN, and MyoTred. PPP is collaborating with MyoTrend to educate and empower consumers in performance nutrition science and safety, to bring forth supplements that have long-lasting value, and embodies a true balance between the available scientific evidence and art of innovation.
Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN is an international columnist and speaker on the subject of nutrition, sports, and fitness and has consulted with professional teams and elite athletes in all sports. She is the owner of High Performance Nutrition, a consulting firm in Seattle, Washington, and the author of five books, including 
Hector Lopez, M.D. is co-founder of PPP (Physicians’ Pioneering Performance, LLC). PPP is a multi-specialty, interdisciplinary group of like-minded physicians who seek to seamlessly integrate musculoskeletal, spine and sports medicine, optimal aging, with rehabilitation, medical and performance nutrition, athletic performance, and fitness to accommodate the varied needs of a diverse population. PPP is collaborating with 
