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Experts

BarBend’s Expert Network features some of the world’s top minds in strength training and strength athletics. Our Experts each of years of training, competition, academic, coaching, and practical experience across a wide range of strength disciplines and methodologies. The Expert Network is comprised of Olympians, World Record holders, coaches, researchers, dietitians, and historians; these individuals bring a range of experiences to our site through the content they write and articles they help verify.

For your reference, BarBend articles that have been Expert Verified feature a special callout at the top identifying the individuals in our network who have read and reviewed that content.

Amanda Capritto

Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD

Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, is a dietitian and exercise physiologist specializing in performance coaching for executives. He has worked with major corporations like Deloitte, Delta Airlines, and Johnson & ... Continue Reading

Amanda Capritto

Dr. R. Michelle Koolaee, DO, FACP

Dr. R. Michelle Koolaee, DO, FACP is an American Board of Internal Medicine board-certified rheumatologist in Los Angeles, who offers a holistic approach to treating rheumatic diseases, combining ... Continue Reading

Rosie Borchert, NASM-CPT

Roșie Borchert (she/her), a NASM certified personal trainer, is a former collegiate volleyball player, currently holds her AA beach volleyball rating, and is a member of the BarBend editorial team. She’s ... Continue Reading

Ben Emminger, NASM-CNC, NASM-CSNC

Ben Emminger is a NASM-Certified Nutrition Coach and NASM-Certified Sports Nutrition Coach with over eight years of experience covering fitness and athletics. As a commerce writer, Ben has become a subject ... Continue Reading

Matt Cummings, NASM-CPT

Matt Cummings is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer with years of experience as a fitness instructor and running coach. At BarBend, he combines that coaching drive with his love of writing to help others ... Continue Reading

Chris Mohr, PhD, RD

Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, is both a subject matter expert and speaker and performance coach. He also works with large corporations like Deloitte, Delta Airlines, Johnson & Johnson. Chris was a member ... Continue Reading

Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN

Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian and NASM-certified personal trainer with expertise in evidence-based nutrition and fitness. As the Nutrition Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, ... Continue Reading

Lauren Rigney, LMHC

Lauren is a board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor and performance coach. She holds dual master’s degrees in Professional Counseling and Exercise and Sport Studies, enabling her to bring a ... Continue Reading

Angelica Ventrice, Online Health Coach

Angelica is a Business & Wellness coach, & founder of The Aligned Method, who overcame years of struggling with weight and ineffective diets to achieve a healthier, happier life. After losing 40 ... Continue Reading

Dr. Ruby Lathon, Ph.D.

Dr. Ruby Lathon, PhD is a renowned holistic health expert and advocate for plant-based nutrition, celebrated for her inspiring journey of overcoming thyroid cancer through a whole food, plant-based diet. ... Continue Reading

Dr. Mona Kirstein, Ph.D.

Mona Kirstein, Ph.D., is a serial entrepreneur, digital strategist and Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach who integrates neuroscience insights with deep mind-body wisdom to guide high-achieving ... Continue Reading

Cassandra Padula Burke, MFS, RDN, CPT

Cassandra Padula Burke, MFS, RDN, CPT, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and triathlon coach with nearly 10 years of experience helping cancer survivors, youth and adult ... Continue Reading

Billy Brown, CFL2, USPA, PNL1

Billy Brown is a former senior editor at Fatherly.com and has contributed to Men’s Journal, Esquire, WIRED, Outside Magazine, and Backpacker. When he’s not working, he coaches at a local CrossFit gym, ... Continue Reading

Dr. Karena Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP, CPI, FAAOMPT

Dr. Karena Wu is Owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy in NYC and Mumbai. She is a native of Los Angeles, California and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of ... Continue Reading

Jordan Hill, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD

Jordan Hill, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) at Top Nutrition Coaching with over 7 years of counseling ... Continue Reading

Destini Moody, RDN, LDN, CSSD

Destini Moody, RDN, LDN, CSSD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Sports Dietetics Specialist (CSSD) at Top Nutrition Coaching with 5-plus years of counseling experience, ... Continue Reading

Melissa Boufounos, CHN

Melissa is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in sports nutrition (having been a prior hockey player and obstacle course racer herself). She focuses on helping young athletes hone their diet and ... Continue Reading

Dr. Charlie Seltzer, MD

Dr. Charlie Seltzer (MD) is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine. He's a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well, making him the only one in the country to hold all ... Continue Reading

Alex Larson, RD

Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian who felt her calling the moment she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin and has leaned into this mission of serving endurance-based athletes. ... Continue Reading

Angel Luk, RD

Angel Luk, RD, is a registered dietitian, author of "You Can't Out-Train a Bad Diet," and holds a Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee. She consulted Paralympians, ... Continue Reading

Brittany Werner, MS, RDN, LDN

Brittany is a registered dietician nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master of Science in Dietetics and Human Nutrition — both from Marshall University. She has worked with ... Continue Reading

Avery Zenker, RD

Avery is a Registered Dietitian with her Masters in Nutrition. Avery follows a holistic approach with focuses in sports nutrition, plant-based eating, intuitive eating, disordered eating, digestion, weight ... Continue Reading

Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, ISAK-1

Jena Brown is a sports dietitian and registered dietitian nutritionist in Brenham, Texas with over 15 years of experience. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M ... Continue Reading

Dr. Adam Gonsalez, PhD

Adam M. Gonzalez, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology at Hofstra University. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Central Florida. ... Continue Reading

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