Dr. Willardson earned a Ph.D. in Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University. He currently teaches Kinesiology and Biomechanics at Eastern Illinois University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and regularly publishes research articles in the NSCA journals. Dr. Willardson�s work has been cited numerous times in lay publications such as Muscle and Fitness, Shape, and Men�s Health.