Scientific Advisor & Medical Executive
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.
BCMAS
Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist
NRCC
Board Certified Clinical Chemist
CSCS
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Operational Leadership
Graduate Studies in Strategic Analysis & Command
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.
Ph.D.
Exercise Sciences / Kinesiology
Florida State University
M.S.
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Florida State University
B.S.
Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University
When you look into your dog’s eyes or give them a gentle pet, your brainwaves sync in real-time. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning breaks down the science of neural coupling and how dogs have evolved to read human emotions with unmatched accuracy.
It's been 23 years in the making and it is the most comprehensive pre, intra, and post-workout sports nutrition formulation to ever be put on the market. Molded by IFBB Pro Bodybuilders and other professional athletes to elicit the highest rate of effectiveness possible, it is purely designed for athletes at the top of their game, where the complexity of this product can be fully utilized and appreciated.
While lifting heavy is one path to muscle growth, pump-style hypertrophy training zeroes in on another crucial mechanism: creating as much blood flow and muscle tension as possible. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning breaks down the benefits of pump training for muscle growth.
Lactate is a byproduct constantly produced in the body during normal metabolism and exercise, and research suggests it is a key driver of brain adaptations. In this article Dr. Paul Henning investigates to learn more about the effects of lactate on the brain.
