Dr. Michael Israetel, PhD, is the cofounder and Chief Content Officer of RP Strength (Renaissance Periodization) and the face of our popular Renaissance Periodization YouTube channel. With a doctorate in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, Dr. Mike is a seasoned expert in the field of fitness and performance. He’s also served as a professor at Lehman College, Temple University, and the University of Central Missouri, where he taught a variety of exercise science courses focusing on nutrition, strength, and hypertrophy.
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As a former sports nutrition consultant for the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, Tennessee, Dr. Mike has shared his expertise at numerous scientific and performance conferences around the globe, including seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. He has personally coached countless athletes in nutrition and weight training, and continues to push his own limits as a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler.

Dr. Mike is the coauthor of The Renaissance Diet 2.0, Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training, Scientific Principles of Strength Training, Recovering from Training, The Minicut Manual, and How Much Should I Train? ebooks.