Jose Antonio, is a leading research advocate in the field of performance nutrition.  He is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org) and the host (with co-host Carla Sanchez) of the Performance Nutrition radio webcast/podcast (www.performancenutritionshow.com).  He is also the Chief Science Officer (and co-founder) of Javalution (www.javalution.com) and the V.P. of New Business Development and Science for Supplement Coach (www.supplementcoach.com).  Dr. Antonio is a prolific writer and speaker in the field of sports and performance nutrition, and a popular consultant to industry.  He has published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has written several books in the field of sports nutrition and exercise (www.joseantoniophd.com).  Dr. Antonio completed a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas.

Dr. Lopez is one of the co-founders of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLCTM™. Clinical interests include: physical medicine and rehabilitation, optimal aging, obesity, and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Lopez has had research experience in the molecular biology of cancer, lipoprotein metabolism, amino acid metabolism (L-Glutamine and BCAA), and effects of manipulating macronutrient composition on athletic performance. Currently, his research interests lie in applying sports/performance nutrition to enhancing the functional capacity and quality of life of patients undergoing rehabilitation with a wide variety of temporary/permanent disability. Dr. Lopez has consulted individuals for bodybuilding, physique enhancement and transformation. Additionally, he has experience in providing integrated training (strength and conditioning), nutritional, and supplementation programs for clients at all levels of fitness, including: junior, collegiate, amateur, and elite/professional athletes. Dr. Lopez is on the board of examiners of the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners), and he is an active member of the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition).

Gordon is an Exercise Physiologist and is certified as: a strength & conditioning, performance enhancement and corrective exercise specialist. He has earned an honors degree in Exercise Physiology and is a candidate to receive his Masters degree in Exercise Science with honors. He holds the highest fitness industry certifications including but not limited to: The National Strength & Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine, CHEK Institute, USA Weightlifting and The American Academy of Health, Fitness & Rehabilitation Professionals. His areas of academic research include the relationship of force production and inhibition of the myotatic reflex and EPOC rate increases due to anaerobic training versus aerobic conditioning.

He has over 10 years of fitness industry experience that includes: injury rehabilitation & corrective exercise, cardiac rehabilitation, sports conditioning as well as general fitness & sports nutrition. Gordon believes knowledge is power and is constantly in pursuit of ways to increase his knowledge of training, injury rehabilitation, sports conditioning, nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. His eclectic philosophy of training and his drive to excel at all aspects of health & fitness make him a highly sought after conditioning and rehabilitation professional.

Doctor Jimenez is one of the esteemed co-founders of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLC™, his interests include: Nutritional-Training strategies for improved performance in elite athletes, recreational athletes, and Rehab population; Complementary and alternative therapies for athletic performance, musculoskeletal medicine, rehab patients; Applying evidence-based data/methodologies, medical acupuncture, prolotherapy, and herbal remedies. Together with PPP, other interests include the development of innovative services/products to remain at the forefront of “fitness medicine”, sports medicine, athletic performance, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Peña has a longstanding personal history of athletic participation, holds great clinical interest in the disciplines of rehabilitation medicine, sports performance, human biomechanics and kinesiology with direct applications to sports and musculoskeletal medicine, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. Peña is one of the co-founders of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLC™, and he lends his expertise in the application and development of innovative products and services for optimizing human performance. He has experience in bioinorganic chemistry and the synthesis of novel transport molecules for human drug delivery. At this time, his research interests include the application of sports nutrition to enhancing the functional capacity of patients with neuromuscular disorders as well as performance optimization in the able bodied population. His background in athletic preparation stems from personal involvement in strength and conditioning for martial arts, football, baseball, and rugby. Dr. Peña is actively involved as a team physician for various southeast Texas high school football teams and serves in a central supervisory role in return to play management as well as acute injury treatment and prevention.

Doctor Wiederholz is one of the co-founders of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLC™. He is currently specializing in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with plans to further specialize in Pain Medicine / Interventional Spine. This background uniquely equips him not only with the broad clinical knowledge of a well-trained physiatrist, but also the utility of interventional spine procedures. This also makes him uniquely trained to treat pain both medically and with invasive, non-surgical injection techniques. His interests lie strongly in sports and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Wiederholz has a strong background in fitness and wellness through years of personal training, helping people achieve their fitness goals. As one of the partners of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLC™ he and his colleagues are able to offer premier medical care to a wide range of people, including the disabled, the general public, and athletes of all kinds. Additionally, he plays a key role in providing clinical feedback and guidance on the research & development of products and services for enhancing human performance.