The Metabolism Advantage is a creation of John M. Berardi, PhD,
CSCS. Dr. Berardi's philosophy is simple: people from all walks
of life, from soccer stars to soccer coaches to soccer moms, should
have access to the most recent developments in health, exercise,
and nutrient science.
Dr. Berardi and his company, Science Link, Inc. have one purpose:
to take the latest in advanced nutrition research and teach it to
others in a way that doesn't take an advanced degree to figure out.
Academic Background
Dr. Berardi has earned a doctoral degree from the University of
Western Ontario (2005) with a specialization in the area of exercise
biology and nutrient biochemistry. Prior to his doctoral studies,
Dr. Berardi studied Exercise Science at Eastern Michigan University
(Masters program; 1999) as well as Health Science, Psychology, and
Philosophy at Lock Haven University (Undergraduate program; 1997).
Throughout, Dr. Berardi’s research has focused on the interaction
between nutrition, sports supplementation, and exercise performance.
This research has led to the publication of 8 scientific abstracts,
12 scientific papers and textbook chapters, and over a dozen presentations
at scientific meetings. Further, Dr. Berardi has taught college
courses in Strength Training, Exercise Science, Laboratory Techniques
in Exercise Science, Nutrient Metabolism, Fitness and Wellness,
and Exercise Nutrition.
Currently, Dr. Berardi is an adjunct professor of Exercise Science
at the University of Texas at Austin.
Professional Background
Through his company, Science Link, Inc., Dr. Berardi has worked
in the exercise and nutrition arena for over a decade, working with
individuals from all walks of life, from the sedentary to athletes
at the highest level of sport.
Currently, Dr. Berardi is the director of performance nutrition
for the Canadian National Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Canoe/Kayak
and Bobsleigh/Skeleton teams and is a performance nutrition consultant
to a number of elite level individual athletes, sports teams, and
Olympic training centres including:
- The Toronto Maple Leafs
- The Canadian National Speed Skating Team
- The Calgary Sports Centre/Olympic Oval (Calgary, Alberta)
- The Manitoba Sports Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
- The University of Texas Women's Track and Field Team
- Individual athletes in nearly every sport including professional
football (NFL and CFL), professional hockey (NHL and AHL), professional
baseball (MLB), professional basketball (NBA) and more.
Dr. Berardi is also a member of the board of directors for the
International Youth Conditioning Association, the premier international
authority with respect to athletic development and young athlete-based
conditioning.
Publications
Dr. Berardi has published over 200 popular press articles for
magazines like Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Women’s
Health, Muscle and Fitness, Testosterone and more. Further, Dr.
Berardi has authored or co-authored 5 books including:
- Gourmet Nutrition with Dr John Williams (Science Link; 2004)
- Scrawny to Brawny with Mike Mejia (Rodale; 2005)
- The Grappler’s Guide to Sports Nutrition with Michael
Fry (Science Link; 2005)
- Precision Nutrition (Science Link; 2006)
- The Metabolism Advantage (Rodale; 2006)
Some of Dr. Berardi’s articles, audio, and video content
can be found online at the following sites:
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