Peter Brukner, OAM, is a specialist sports and exercise physician who is the founding partner of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and Professor of Sports Medicine at LaTrobe University. A founding Executive Member of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he served two terms as President and played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. Peter is the co-author of the widely used text book, “Clinical Sports Medicine”, and has been team physician for professional football clubs as well as national athletics, swimming, soccer and men’s hockey teams including Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Peter was the Socceroos Team Doctor at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and subsequently became Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club. He then served as Australian cricket team doctor from 2012-17, and as a consultant to the Melbourne Football Club during their premiership year in 2021. Peter is the co-founder of the public health campaign SugarByHalf and is committed to the challenge of improving the nation’s health with improved diet and increased physical activity. His best selling book, “A Fat Lot of Good”, was published in 2018. Peter is also the Founder and Chair of Defeat Diabetes, an app- and web-based program, aimed at improving diabetes control through diet. His latest book, “The Diabetes Plan”, was published in March 2023. In 2022 Peter was awarded a Doctor of Science honoris causa by LaTrobe University and delivered the inaugural Peter Brukner Distinguished Lecture. He was recently awarded the 2023 Premier’s Outstanding Contribution to Victorian Sport Award.
Dr. Karim Khan is a Sport and Exercise Medicine physician; Professor in University of British Columbia (Department of Family Practice and School of Kinesiology), Vancouver, Canada; Scientific Director in Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)—Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA); Adjunct Professor in School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; and Visiting Professor, in School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. He was the Co-Director, Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (2016–17); in Medical Education Committee, American College of Sports Medicine (2002–04); in Research Evaluation Committee, American College of Sports Medicine (2005–07); in Exercise is Medicine Committee, American College of Sports Medicine (2009–11); in Advisory Board to the International Olympic Committee (2015–); and Director of Research and Education, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Qatar (2013–15). He is the co-author of Physical Activity and Bone Health (2001); The Encyclopedia of Exercise, Sport and Health (2004); and the Clinical Sports Medicine. He was the Team Doctor in Olympic Games Sydney (2000); Basketball Venue Australian Women’s Basketball (The Opals) (1991–96); The Australian Ballet Company (1991–96); The Australian Ballet School (1991–96); Australian team, World Student Games (1993); and Australian team, Junior World Cup Hockey (1993). He was the Editor-in-chief, British Journal of Sports Medicine (2008–20); BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine (2015–18); and Sport Health (1995–97). He was in the Editorial boad of The BMJ (International Advisory Board) (2008–14); Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport (2007–10); British Journal of Sports Medicine (North American Editor) (2005–07); Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (1997–2001); Year Book of Sports Medicine (2008–10); and Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (2003–06). He was awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal for Service to Australian Sport (2000); Sports Medicine Australia Fellows’ Citation for Service (2005); Honorary Fellowship, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (Ireland) (2011); Honorary Fellowship, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (UK) (2014); Honorary Doctorate, NIH, Oslo (Norway) (2018); Honorary Doctorate, University of Edinburgh (UK) (2019); and Officer of the Order of Australia (2019)
Prof Noakes studied at the University of Cape Town (UCT), obtaining a
MBChB degree and an MD and DSc (Med) in Exercise Science. He is now an Adjunct
Professor at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), following his
retirement from the Research Unit of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. In 1995 he was a
co-founder of the now prestigious Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). For the final 15
years of his academic career he was rated an A1 scientist - the highest possible rating indicating a
world-leading scientist - by the South African National Research Foundation. In 2008 he received the
Order of Mapungubwe, Silver, from the President of South Africa for his “excellent contribution in
the field of sports and the science of physical exercise”.
Prof Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than
21 000 times in scientific literature and has an H-index of 77. He has won numerous awards over the
years and made himself available on many editorial boards.
He has authored many books. In 2003 he received the UCT Book Award for Lore of Running (4th
Edition), considered to be the “bible” for runners. Since 2011 he has written his autobiography,
Challenging Beliefs: Memoirs of a Career, published Waterlogged: The serious problem of
overhydration in endurance sports (in 2012), published The Real Meal Revolution (in 2013),
co-authored with Jonno Proudfoot, David Grier and Sally-Ann Creed, and following that the
child-focused version of this book, Raising Superheroes (in 2015). The latter two are now also
published overseas. In 2014 he co-wrote Always Believe in Magic, with Kevin Musikanth and Jonathan
Kaplan, which is the story of the UCT Ikey Tigers journey to winning the 2014 Varsity Cup. The
Banting Pocket Guide was published in 2017, co-authored with Bernadine Douglas and Bridgette Allan
and most recently he has coauthored Lore of Nutrition with Marika Sboros. This details his journey
from prosecution to innocence.
Following the publication of the best-selling book, The Real Meal Revolution, he founded The Noakes
Foundation, the focus of which is to raise funding to support high quality research of the eating
plan described in the book.
He is now the co-founder and Chief Medical Director of the Nutrition Network and devotes a majority
of his time to promoting the low carbohydrate high fat diet, especially for those with insulin
resistance, and on raising funds for Eat Better South Africa! and research through The Noakes
Foundation.
He is highly acclaimed in his field and, now in his 70s, is still physically active doing CrossFit
twice a week and takes part in the CrossFit Open.
The Noakes Foundation is a Public Benefit Organization founded for public benefit which aims to Padvance medical science's understanding of the benefits of a low-carbohydrate healthy high faf (LCHF) diet by providing evidence-based information on optimum nutrition. The Noakes Foundation is dedicated to promoting a healthier lifestyle through its research and education on the benefits of an LCHF diet. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals struggling with non-communicable diseases, most specifically diabetes and to a larger degree obesity, by providing them with the tools and resources they need to adopt an LCHF lifestyle.
The Noakes Foundation soon realised that marginalized communities around South Africa, whose diets mainly consist of maize and flour products, are unaware of the dangers of excessive sugar and refined carbohydrate consumption. This has resulted in an unprecedented increase in cases of obesity, stunted growth, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Thus, the Noakes Foundation team established Eat Better South Africa NPO! (EBSA) EBSA's mission is to educate community members about the direct link between food and health, and good nutrition, while equipping them with the necessary knowledge, and tools to make healthy and affordable food choices.
The Nutrition Network is an education, connection and learning platform founded by The Noakes Foundation in partnership with an esteemed team of doctors and scientists. The platform has been designed exclusively for medical practitioners across all disciplines, covering the latest and most up-to-date science and research in the field of Low Carb Nutrition.
Topic:
Mechanisms Of How Blood Flow Restriction Increases Muscular Development During Early
Rehabilitation.
Nick Rolnick, AKA The Human Performance Mechanic is a world-class Physical Therapist & Performance
Enhancement Specialist who continues to distinguish himself as a leading international authority in
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR). He is the founder of the BFR PROS, LLC, New York, NY. Nick has had an
interest in sports and performance from his days as captain of his college baseball team at Franklin
& Marshall, where he achieved all-conference honors, and competed in menʼs natural physique
competitions during his graduate studies.
Since graduating with an M.S. in Health Promotion Management from American University, Nick realized
his love for fitness with his passion to help others by earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at
Columbia University with honors.
Nick is a highly published author in many of the world's top journals in exercise science and
rehabilitation. He is an author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications with most focused on
increasing our understanding of blood flow restriction. He has also written a chapter on Warm‐up,
Recovery, and Injury Prevention, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Physique and bodybuilding
Coach Certification. He is a contributing author of Physio Network, since Jun 2018.
Nick has a thriving practice in Manhattan as a Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer. In addition,
he serves as an adjunct professor in several prominent colleges in the tri state area: Adjunct
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, NY Medical College, Valhalla, NY; and Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Lehman College, Bronx, NY etc. He is Physical Therapist / Performance Trainer at Culture
of PT PLLC / The Human Performance Mechanic, New York, NY since Nov 2017; was Clinical BFR-Blood
Flow Restriction Instructor at Smart Tools, Columbus, OH from Jun 2018 - Mar 19; was Physical
Therapist at Sloane Stecker Physical Therapy, New York, NY from May 2017 to Nov 2017; was Adjunct
Faculty at Concordia University, Chicago, IL from Jan 2017 to Jul 2021; was a contributing author at
Brookbush Institute, New York, NY from Nov 2015 to Apr 2018, and was an Intern Strength &
Conditioning Coach at American University, Washington, DC from Sep 2013 to May 2014.
Dr. Rick Howard earned his doctorate in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (UT). He is an Associate Professor in Applied Sports Science at West Chester University (PA), Sports Performance Coordinator, and Coaching Minor Advisor at West Chester University (PA);Visiting Professor at Reykjavik University, Iceland; and Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is the co-founder of LTAD Playground, which brings LTAD to life in communities across the country and works on collaborations with ACSM/NYSHSI, USCCE (LTAD and Coaching Education Committee), PAA (Sport Sector), Project Play, USOPC, and other groups interested in raising the bar through collective impact. He contributes peer-reviewed articles, blogs, and podcasts and presents nationally and internationally on long-term athletic development (LTAD) and the application of concepts of pediatric exercise science for coaches, personal trainers, physical education teachers, and those who wish to improve the lives of our young people. He is a masters strongman competitor and leads by example demonstrating the value of developing muscle strength and movement skills across the lifespan.
Jeff Young works primarily in medical fitness, and has worked at world-class facilities such as Duke University, UCLA, and Beth Israel Medical Centers, and as the founding fitness coordinator and faculty practice provider at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Center for Health and Healing in New York City – the most comprehensive urban-based academic integrative medicine and medical fitness facility in the U.S. at the time. Currently, Jeff operates his own company in New York City, which implements and oversees medical fitness and post-rehabilitation patient services at a clinical facility in Manhattan and provides virtual medical fitness services nationally. Some additional roles and positions include: • Adjunct lecturer at CUNY York College in Queens, NY (teaching strength & conditioning, sports medicine & rehabilitation, nutrition & health, and a weight training lab). • Co-founder of The Medicine-Rehab-Fitness Institute (www.MRFInstitute.org). Includes a nationally-recognized bi-monthly joint podcast with the Medical Fitness Association called “The Medical Fitness Podcast”. • Consultant and developer of the exercise pillar in a Lifestyle Medicine themed telehealth preventive medicine program for Prevent Medical – a medical group based in NYC. • Past President of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Greater New York Regional Chapter. • Founding and current chair of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Special Populations SIG. • Subject matter expert, selected to develop and lead the exercise component of LNG Canada’s (a $40 billion project) corporate health program. • Founding chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Fitness and Medicine Member Interest Group. • Medical fitness content contributor for the American Physical Therapy Association. • Continuing education provider for the National Academy of Sports Medicine. • Former subject matter expert for the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Jeff also co-authored a 400-page book on medical fitness with a physician colleague, and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at over thirty conferences (medical, rehab, and fitness) and over 20 colleges and universities.