Our Panel of Experts
 Rehan JalaliC.S.N. |
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 Don GauvreauMSc, CSCS |
 Lyle McDonaldBSc. |
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 Scott WelchBASc. (Nutrition) |
 Mark GilbertBSc (Nutrition) |
 Lauren JacobsenBSc. (Biochemistry) |
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 Laura CreavalleIFBB Pro |
 Dr. Ken KinakinD.C., CSCS |
 Scott AbelBAH |
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 Domenic MauroB.A., IFBB Press Commission |
 Mario MavridesBSc. |
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 ZOA LINSEYIFBB Pro |
 Darren MehlingBA, CSCS |
 Michael Sedlak M.Sc. |
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 Tammy StromeC.KIN, RNCP, IFBB Pro |
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 Dr. Jeff GoliniPh.D |
 Victoria FelkarMA, BKIN |
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 Jim StoppaniPhD |
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 Andrea ShawBachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science |
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