Mike Israetel
| Mike Israetel | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1984 Moscow, Russia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | University of Michigan (B.S.) Appalachian State University (M.S.) East Tennessee State University (Ph.D.) |
| 💼 Occupation | Sports scientist, fitness coach, author |
| Known for | Bodybuilder and Weight Training Expert |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Dr. Christle Guevarra (m. 2018) |
Michael A. "Mike" Israetel (born May 30, 1984) is a Russian-American sport scientist, competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt,[1] and co-founder of the evidence-based fitness and nutrition company Renaissance Periodization. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University and has lectured in exercise science and sports nutrition at several U.S. universities.[2][3]
Early Life and Education
Israetel was born in Moscow, Soviet Union, and lived there until age 7, when his family emigrated to the United States on June 5, 1991, settling in Michigan.[4] He earned a B.S. in Movement Science from the University of Michigan, where he also competed in collegiate powerlifting.[5] He completed an M.S. in Exercise Science at Appalachian State University,[6][7] then a PhD in Sport Physiology at East Tennessee State University in 2013; his dissertation examined the interrelationships of fitness characteristics in Division I athletes.[8]
Academic Career
From 2013 to 2015, Israetel served as an assistant professor of Exercise Science at the University of Central Missouri,[9] followed by appointments at Temple University and Lehman College teaching courses in sports nutrition, strength training, and hypertrophy.[3] He has also consulted as a sport‑nutrition specialist for the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, Tennessee.[10][3]
Athletic Career
A former high-school wrestler, Israetel has competed in powerlifting and heavyweight bodybuilding.[11] Israetel qualified for the 2020 NPC Nationals after placing first in the heavyweight and masters over-35 divisions at the NPC Diamond Classic.[12] He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Josh Vogel and competes in the Ultra Heavy division.[13][14]
Business Career
Israetel co-founded Renaissance Periodization, currently known as RP Strength, with training partner Nick Shaw in 2012.[15] Operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina, RP provides online coaching, automated diet and training templates, and a suite of mobile apps. As of 2025 the company reports more than 250,000 clients worldwide and a YouTube channel exceeding 3.5 million subscribers.[16]
Publications
- *Bodybuilding Anatomy* Mike Israetel, Jared Feather, Christle Guevarra — 2025, Human Kinetics ISBN 9781718225985[17]
- *Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training* Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, Melissa Davis, Jared Feather — 2021, RP Strength ISBN 9798708998286[18]
- *The Renaissance Diet 2.0: Your Scientific Guide to Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Performance* Mike Israetel — 2020, RP Strength ISBN 9781782551904[19]
- *Scientific Principles of Strength Training: With Applications to Powerlifting* Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, Chad Wesley Smith — 2020, RP Strength ISBN 9781483595481[20]
- *How Much Should I Train?: An Introduction to the Volume Landmarks* Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann — 2019, Independently Published ISBN 9798594713314[21]
- *Renaissance Woman: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Performance Through Scientific Eating* Mike Israetel, Melissa Davis, Jen Case — 2019, RP Strength[22]
- *The Minicut Manual* Mike Israetel, Jared Feather — 2019, RP Strength[23]
- *Recovering From Training: How to Manage Fatigue to Maximize Performance* Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, Melissa Davis — 2018–2019, RP Strength ISBN 9798598103548[24]
- Israetel has written more than a dozen peer-reviewed papers on strength, conditioning, and hypertrophy as well.[25]
Media
Israetel discusses fitness and health topics on the RP Strength YouTube Channel, as well as regularly presenting on philosophy on his YouTube channel "Mike Israetel".[26][27]
Personal life
Israetel married sports-medicine physician **Dr. Christle Guevarra** on May 18, 2018.[28][29][30] The couple live in Detroit, Michigan, and frequently collaborate on educational content for RP Strength.[31][32]
External links
References
- ↑ "Bodybuilder & BJJ Black Belt Dr Mike Israetel Explains Why Strength Matters In Jiu-Jitsu". BJJEE. February 14, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Mike Israetel - Gold BJJ Athlete Spotlight". Gold BJJ. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Dr. Michael Israetel – Team RP Strength". Renaissance Periodization. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Mike Israetel? The Fitness Freak BJJ Profile And More". Elite Sports. April 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Bootstrapped by Iron". Movement Science Magazine. University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Fall 2017.
- ↑ John Meadows (September 23, 2013). "Interview with Mike Israetel MS, PhD". Mountain Dog Diet. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
I got my master's in exercise science from Appalachian State
- ↑ "SPR EP012 – Mike Israetel, PhD". Sports Performance Radio . Apple Podcasts . September 1, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ↑ The Interrelationships of Fitness Characteristics in Division 1 Athletes (Thesis). East Tennessee State University. 2013.
- ↑ "Mike Israetel, PhD – All You Need To Know About Nutrient Timing". Sigma Nutrition. January 20, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
I'm now an assistant professor of exercise science at UCMO
- ↑ "The Art of Bodybuilding and Training for Hypertrophy, with Dr. Mike Israetel". Human Kinetics. April 18, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
Israetel worked as a sports nutrition consultant for the U.S. Olympic training site in Johnson City, Tennessee
- ↑ "Who is Mike Israetel? The Fitness Freak BJJ Profile And More". Elite Sports. 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
While studying in High School, he was trained by his mentor in wrestling... strength training and powerlifting... He then competed in a lot of powerlifting competitions... decided to become a bodybuilder.
- ↑ "2020 NPC Diamond Classic Official Results". NPC News Online. National Physique Committee. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ↑ John Meadows (September 23, 2013). "Interview with Mike Israetel MS, PhD". Mountain Dog Diet. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
Mike Israetel, MS, PhD, is a professor of exercise science and a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder.
- ↑ Matthew Roberson (February 19, 2025). "The Real‑Life Diet of Mike Israetel, Who Doesn't Understand the Fascination With Breakfast". GQ. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Mike Israetel Weighs In on the Hollywood Hype Around Isometric Exercises Aren't Worth the Hollywood Hype". Men's Fitness. February 2025. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
Israetel, Ph.D., is an exercise scientist and co‑founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that provides training and nutrition plans.
- ↑ "RP Strength – YouTube About Page". YouTube.
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Feather, Jared; Guevarra, Christle (2025). Bodybuilding Anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN 9781718225985. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Hoffmann, James; Davis, Melissa; Feather, Jared (2021). Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training. RP Strength. ISBN 9798708998286. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike (2020). The Renaissance Diet 2.0: Your Scientific Guide to Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Performance. RP Strength. ISBN 9781782551904. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Hoffmann, James; Smith, Chad Wesley (2020). Scientific Principles of Strength Training: With Applications to Powerlifting. RP Strength. ISBN 9781483595481. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Hoffmann, James (2019). How Much Should I Train?: An Introduction to the Volume Landmarks. Independently published. ISBN 9798594713314. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Davis, Melissa; Case, Jen (2019). Renaissance Woman: Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Performance Through Scientific Eating. RP Strength. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Feather, Jared (2019). The Minicut Manual. RP Strength. Search this book on
- ↑ Israetel, Mike; Hoffmann, James; Davis, Melissa (2018). Recovering From Training: How to Manage Fatigue to Maximize Performance. RP Strength. ISBN 9798598103548. Search this book on
- ↑ "Michael A. Israetel – Semantic Scholar profile".
- ↑ "About – Mike Israetel". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ↑ Mike Israetel (June 2023). My Political Philosophy. YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ↑ M. Sohail (November 27, 2024). "Dr. Christle Guevarra Biography, Wife of Dr. Mike Israetel". DrMikeIsraetel.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
Mike Israetel was married to Dr. Christle Guevarra.
- ↑ "A Visit with Mike Israetel". Starting Strength. Starting Strength, LLC. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ↑ "Instagram photo by drmikeisraetel – 'This is wild. I was born in Moscow. May 30th was my birthday.'". Instagram. Instagram, Inc. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ↑ "Building a strength empire: University of Michigan grads create Renaissance Periodization". The Detroit Jewish News. March 2, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
Mike Israetel and Nick Shaw co-founded Renaissance Periodization, a global fitness business based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- ↑ "Dr. Christle Guevarra Biography". 2024.
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