Scientific Advisor & Medical Executive

Paul Henning Ph.D., BCMAS, CSCS

Exercise Sciences · Clinical Research · Human Performance

A decorated military scientist and senior medical executive whose career has centered on one mission: advancing human performance at the highest levels — from elite warfighters to competitive athletes.

22+ Years of Leadership

20+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

3 Advanced Degrees

BCMAS

Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist

NRCC

Board Certified Clinical Chemist

CSCS

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Operational Leadership

Graduate Studies in Strategic Analysis & Command

About Dr. Henning

Dr. Paul Henning is a senior medical and scientific executive with over 22 years of leadership experience spanning laboratory medicine, clinical research, and enterprise healthcare operations within the U.S. Army, federal research institutions, and academic medical centers. The through-line of his military career has been a singular focus: enhancing Warfighter health and performance.

A proven strategist, Dr. Henning has led large cross-functional organizations, directed multimillion-dollar program portfolios, and translated complex biomedical data into actionable intelligence for executive and clinical stakeholders. His work has consistently sat at the intersection of rigorous science and real-world application — from designing performance protocols for elite soldiers to partnering with global life-science companies on diagnostic and therapeutic innovation.

Grounded in kinesiology and exercise physiology, Dr. Henning brings a first-principles approach to human performance science. He understands not just what the research says, but what it means for the athlete, the operator, and the individual who demands more from their body and mind.

Education

Ph.D.

Exercise Sciences / Kinesiology

Florida State University

M.S.

Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Florida State University

B.S.

Exercise Physiology

East Stroudsburg University

Dr. Paul Henning

The Metabolic Advantages of Higher Protein Diets

August 13, 2021 7 min read

High quality protein is absolutely essential for building lean tissue and promoting recovery from arduous training. But traditionally, higher protein diets have been viewed with a negative connotation and were proposed to cause kidney issues.

Supplements Proven To Help Glucose Regulation

August 06, 2021 12 min read

Hyperglycemia (i.e. elevated blood glucose/sugar levels) can have a negative impact on your health affecting everything from your vision to weight to your heart. So it's crucial to understand how to manage it. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates supplements research has shown to improve glucose response.

Phytonutrients: Optimize Your Health & Body With A Variety of Color

July 30, 2021 6 min read

Losing body fat, enhancing athletic performance and changing body shape are all by-products of optimum health, and optimum health can only be achieved via an optimum approach to nutrition. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses what it takes to create and maintain optimal health with easy-to-follow food choices.

Dramatic Increase In Anabolic Response From New Research-Based Nutrient Combination

July 15, 2021 10 min read

In order to gain muscle, it’s imperative that we repeatedly attain an anabolic response to our training and nutrition. New research suggests that a specific combination of nutrients dramatically increases anabolic response following training. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning dissects the research to learn more.

Resistance Training: A Key Strategy to Manage Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes?

July 08, 2021 7 min read

Type 2 diabetes is a deadly disease that affects over 400 million people worldwide and accounts for around 90% of all cases of diabetes. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the impact that resistance training has on this deadly condition.

Does Eating Breakfast Really Help With Weight Loss & Fat Loss?

July 02, 2021 9 min read

Our parents always told us to eat a good breakfast before going to school, but as we get older and enter teenage years and beyond; many of us start to skip breakfast. But what role does breakfast play in the overall picture of health & fitness? In this article, Dr. Paul Henning examines some evidence on this topic.

The Importance of Pre-Sleep Protein

June 23, 2021 8 min read

As we know, resistance training represents a potent stimulus to increase skeletal muscle mass and strength. However, without protein, net muscle protein balance will remain negative. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the importance of pre-sleep protein as it relates to muscle protein synthesis.

Is There A Fat Burning Zone?

June 16, 2021 6 min read

Obesity rates in the United States have been rising exponentially in recent years. This increase has caused an increase in chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and more. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the science of fat metabolism and how it relates to food and exercise.

Should You Do Cardio On An Empty Stomach To Burn More Fat?

June 11, 2021 6 min read

Some believe that simply by exercising first thing in the morning on an empty stomach will burn more body fat, but if it were that simple, we wouldn’t have an overweight/obesity epidemic in our country. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning unwinds the confusion surrounding 'fasted cardio'

Supplements That Support Resistance Training In Countering The Effects Aging

June 03, 2021 13 min read

Maintaining skeletal muscle and physical function are absolutely critical to optimal health throughout the aging process. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses evidence based supplements that have been shown to fight off the effects of age related muscle loss, called sarcopenia.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk: Is There A Link?

May 26, 2021 14 min read

Due to an increase awareness of men’s health issues, including androgen deficiency, the use of testosterone therapy is growing. But what are the long-term implications of TRT on heart health? In this article Dr. Paul Henning looks deeper into the research to see if there's link to TRT and heart problems.

The Latest Research on Exercise Range of Motion

May 19, 2021 7 min read

We have all witnessed someone in the gym who hasn’t exactly performed an exercise throughout its full range of motion (ROM). In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the benefits of training each muscle through it's full range of motion.

Overcoming Anabolic Resistance That Occurs With Aging

May 14, 2021 11 min read

Anabolic resistance is responsible, in part, for muscle atrophy with aging, muscle disuse, and during disease states. This phenomenon is termed “sarcopenia”, or "age related muscle loss" and in this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses how fight the affects of muscle loss caused by aging.

Exercise, Nutrition & Supplementation to Manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

April 28, 2021 14 min read

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age. In this article Dr. Paul Henning looks at the science and outlines steps women can take to improve symptoms and potentially reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and much more.

Marijuana’s Effects on Athletic Performance, Hormones, Inflammation & Cardiovascular System

April 19, 2021 12 min read

Over the last few years, public and medical opinion towards marijuana has shifted, and it has gained wider acceptance across the board. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning discusses the effects of marijuana on athletic performance, hormones, inflammation, and cardiovascular health.

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