Product Description

A seminar discussing ways to improve sports performance and health by combining both brain and muscle training.

SPEAKER BIOS

Pete Trapani, MPH, CSCS, CPT, KBS, FMS
360 Fitness For Life & Health: Owner & Operator
Pete is the Owner/Operator of 360 Fitness For Life & Health. Pete provides personal training and strength and conditioning services to athletes at any level, professional development for fitness professionals, educators, allied health professionals and corporations. Pete is a former Physical Education Teacher, a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and a U.S. Army veteran. Pete is pursuing his Master’s of Public Health at the University of Missouri. He speaks locally and nationally about the connection between exercise, human movement and their role in enhancing neuroplasticity. He is a proponent for the use of interactive technology and its integration into conditioning programs to enhance performance. He is currently a consultant in phase two of a pilot study with Washington University in St. Louis and Makoto USA. The pilot is exploring the link between exercise using the Makoto Arena to develop interventions to improve outcomes for children on the Autism Spectrum. Data will be published in a Medical Journal in late 2013.

Steve Hess, MS
Denver Nuggets: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mr. Hess oversees the Denver Nuggets weight training, conditioning, stretching and nutritional programs. He designed and arranged the Nuggets’ sparkling weight room in the Pepsi Center and also designed functional and interactive pieces unique to the Denver Nuggets.In his 12th season with the Nuggets, Hess creates and administers individual workout programs for each player throughout the entire year. He spends the majority of the off-season working with the Nuggets players as well as other professional athletes, overseeing every aspect of their workout programs. He pushes them to reach their peak physical condition. In addition, Hess has had much television experience and has been featured on NBA Inside Stuff and on The Eating Network. He also has his own workout segment on the Altitude Sports and Entertainment Network.

Dr. Eric Serrano, MD
MusclePharm: Chief Medical Director and Formulator
Dr. Eric Serrano has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is the leading sports nutrition doctor in the country. With his expertise in blood analysis, sports nutrition and injury prevention, he helps MusclePharm give athletes the edge. Before joining MusclePharm, Dr. Serrano has formulated supplements for some of the leading nutritional companies on the market. Professor of the Year at Ohio State University and participating as the Medical Advisor for the Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as Contributing Editor to numerous sports nutrition books, magazines and articles are just a few of Dr. Serrano’s contributions to the field of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition. Additionally, he was a formerPowerlifting National Champion in the 181-pound class. He has worked with thousands of athletes from around the world and top professional and collegiate athletes from over 75 different teams.

Dr. Mike Kim, DO
Musclepharm: Exec. Dir. of Medicine, Research, and Education
Dr. Kim oversees the MusclePharm Research Institute operations at the MusclePharm Sports Science Center in Denver, Colorado. He analyzes formulations, research protocols, strength and performance protocols, and is constantly advancing MusclePharm’s sports nutrition foundation. His input assists in keeping products safe for MusclePharm consumers and patients. He also advises MP athletes in nutrition, diet, and supplementation. He practices anesthesia and is an expert in Sports Nutrition, Intensive Care Nutrition, Pain Management, Sports Recovery and Rehabilitation, Strength and Performance Training, Sports Manipulation. Dr. Kim works with some of the top strength coaches in the world to advance the athletes and weekend warriors to the next level. He continues to help athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, UFC, IFBB, etc. His joy of sports stems from his beginnings in high school football and baseball. He continues to assist youth athletes to pursue excellence in sports, nutrition, and in the classroom.

Dr. Jordan Moon, PhD, CSCS*D, HFS, SPS, CPS
MusclePharm Sports Science Center Research Institute: Director
Dr. Moon is responsible for directing the Research Institute at the MusclePharm Sports Science Center in Denver, Colorado. He is also responsible for directing the research team as they conduct clinical trials testing physiological responses to nutrition and/or supplement interventions. Dr. Moon also writes and publishes scientific manuscripts, analyses data, writes research reports, presents research findings, and develops and writes research protocols. Dr. Moon is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Jordan has trained all levels of athletes, including professionals in Major League baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, as well as college athletes and teams in addition to youth and fitness clients. He has presented at multiple scientific conferences, including NSCA and ACSM national conferences. Dr. Moon has published more than fifty research articles and abstracts in the areas of sports nutrition and human body composition and changes regarding age and fitness level.

David Sandler, MS, CSCS, RSCC, HFD, HFS, FNSCA, FISSN
iSatori, Inc. Director of Science and Education
David Sandler oversees the science and education departments for iSatory nutrition. Mr. Sandler is also a lead scientist and performance training expert for television shows including Fight Science, Sport Science, Jesse James is a Dead Man, and several other shows appearing on National Geographic, Fox Sports, Discovery, Spike TV and History Channel Networks. Mr. Sandler has more than 20 years experience in education, strategic planning, developing, and managing results oriented projects and is an internationally renowned expert with television production experience, authorship, and countless lectures world-wide. He is also is in charge of the education at the Arnolds Sports Festival features more than 40 different events, 18,000 athletes and sees more than 160,000 visitors each year during the first weekend in March.

Mike Palmieri, MS, CSCS, USAW, HSS, CSS
The Institute of Sport Science & Athletic Conditioning: Director of Performance and Research
Michael is the Director of Performance and Research at The Institute of Sport Science & Athletic Conditioning in Las Vegas, and is the developer of the Dominate Your Game!sports program. He has advised numerous professional and amateur sports teams and athletes, and is also very involved with many science and research institutions, presenting seminars around the country for several internationally recognized organizations. Michael is also a state chairman for the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a state director for the North American Strongman corporation, and a judge for the International Natural Bodybuilding Association.A former powerlifter, Michael has been in the industry for over twenty years, and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Exercise Science.

Paul Falcone, MS
MusclePharm Sports Science Center Research Institute: Study Coordinator
Paul manages the day-to-day operations at the MusclePharm Sports Science Center Research Institute. He is responsible for the organizational aspects of the research, including communication with and scheduling of subjects. Other duties include performing experimental techniques, as well as collecting and recording data. He works closely with the Research Institute Director Dr. Moon and Dr. Michael Kim to develop cutting edge research ideas and experimental protocols. Paul is an expert in nutritional biochemistry with years of experience in nutritional research and research methodology.

Laura Carson, BS
MusclePharmSports Science Center Research Institute: Research Assistant
Laura is a member of the research team at the MusclePharm Sports Science Center Research Institute in Denver, Colorado. She assists the Research Coordinator in the recruitment and scheduling of test subjects as well as participates in data collection and entry. She also works with the Research Institute Director Dr. Moon and Dr. Michael Kim to develop cutting edge research ideas and experimental protocols.Laura is experienced with nutritional research methodology as well as interactive technology methods and research.

Michael F. Zupan, PhD
United States Air Force: Full Professor and Director, Human Performance Laboratory
Subject matter expert with over 13 years experience as Human Performance Laboratory Director emphasizing athletic performance. Extensive experience training elite athletes, disseminating information to coaches, and presenting at national and international conferences, and researcher with experience in data capture and analysis with multiple publications in refereed journals.

Dave Shaw
Makoto USA: President and CEO

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