Jay Hoffman

Jay Hoffman, PhD., is the Chair of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the College of New Jersey. Dr. Hoffman's research interests include sport endocrinology, training program paradigms, and nutritional supplementation. One of the most respected professionals in the field of sport science, he has published extensively and is a frequent presenter at professional symposia and meetings worldwide. Dr. Hoffman holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel and served in the...See more

Jay Hoffman, PhD., is the Chair of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the College of New Jersey. Dr. Hoffman's research interests include sport endocrinology, training program paradigms, and nutritional supplementation. One of the most respected professionals in the field of sport science, he has published extensively and is a frequent presenter at professional symposia and meetings worldwide. Dr. Hoffman holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel and served in the Israeli Air Force, where he culminated his military career in the post of Commander of the Israeli Air Force Physiological Unit. Currently, he also serves as the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Nicolas A. Ratamess, PhD, CSCS*D, is an assistant professor in the department of health and exercise science at The College of New Jersey. A former fitness instructor, strength coach, and competitive power lifter, Dr. Ratamess has authored or coauthored more than 60 scientific investigations, educational articles, review papers, and book chapters on strength and conditioning and sports supplementation. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Club Coach. See less