John Berardi, CSCS, PhD
As the director of performance nutrition for several Canadian national winter sports teams John, has an extensive athletic experience, rigorous academic training and years of coaching experience, this has help him rise to the top of the human performance and nutrition field.
Berardi is an adjunct professor of exercise science at the University of Texas.
He has also written or co-written five books. His works books for Men’s Health include:
The Metabolism Advantage
Scrawny to Brawny
The Greatest Workout Ever
Berardi, earned his doctoral degree from the University of Western Ontario in Kinesiology with a specialization in exercise biology and nutrient biochemistry with a specialization in Exercise Biology and Nutritional Biochemistry. John has also studied and lectured on the topics of exercise physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology, psychology and health science.
Berardi has the practical experience necessary to put all that book learning to use. In addition to his academic expertise, John has spent the last 12 years in the field, coaching clients from all walks of life. His clients include:
Olympic gold medal winners
marathon runners
NCAA D1 college athletes
runway models
fitness and figure competitors
those battling cardiovascular disease, diabetes or digestive disorders
those who just want to look good naked!
And last but not least, John is no stranger to high-level athletics himself. He has had success as a regional level power lifter, a track and field athlete, a rugby player, and a national level bodybuilder – winning the prestigious 1995 Mr. Jr. USA contest.
Professionally, Dr. Berardi has devoted himself to one purpose: to take the latest research findings from human performance and nutrition labs and universities around the world and translate those findings into real-world results for his clients and readers. A sought after speaker and prolific author, John has lectured all over the world, authored over 200 training and nutrition articles and published several books including Precision Nutrition and Gourmet Nutrition.
