Eric is a Senior Research Fellow and the Strength and Conditioning Lab Manager at the Sports Performance Research Institute an Auckland University of Technology. Eric researches physique and strength sport, specifically training and nutrition, with an emphasis on long-term sport careers holistically integrated with life. He mentors Masters and PhDs students in these areas, and guest lectures on resistance training and sports nutrition topics at the under- and postgraduate level. He is also a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he currently coaches drug free strength and physique competitors part time at 3D Muscle Journey, of which he is also a cofounder and the scientific advisor. Since 2006 Eric has competed in drug free strength sport and bodybuilding. Eric uses podcasts and social media to communicate sports science and speaks internationally at academic and industry conferences. He has books on nutrition and training, and is a cofounder and research reviewer for MASS research review.