Ryan Andrews
MS, MA, RD, CSCS

A nationally ranked competitive bodybuilder from 1996-2001, Ryan trained and worked at The Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, one of the most recognized and awarded research institutions in the world.

Throughout his time in university, Ryan was trained in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics. As he has gathered together a huge breadth of knowledge and experience, Ryan was a natural fit for the position of Director of Research here at Precision Nutrition.

Educational Background
Johns Hopkins Bayview - Medical Center Dietetic Internship
Kent State University - MA; Exercise Physiology & MS; Nutrition
University of Northern Colorado - BS; Exercise Science w/ Nutrition Minor

Certifications
ADA-Registered Dietitian (ADA-RD)
ACSM-Health and Fitness Instructor (ACSM-H/FI)
NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
ISSN-Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)
NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
ServSafe Certified

Research Experiences
Andrews RD, Gasier HG, Riechman SE. Body composition changes inconsistent with classic energy balance models: a case report. Maryland Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. March, 2006.

Andrews RD, Riechman SE, MacLean DA. Protein intake for skeletal muscle hypertrophy with resistance training in seniors. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. Aug 2006;16:362-372.

Bowman JM, Hammer SB, Andrews RD, Giguere SA, Riechman SE. Blood pressure responses to resistance training in 60-69 year old men and women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. (abstr) 2005.

Riechman SE, Andrews RD, MacLean DA. Dietary and blood cholesterol and statins increase hypertrophy with resistance training. FASEB J. 2005.

Andrews RD, Riechman SE, MacLean DA. Optimal protein intake for skeletal muscle hypertrophy with resistance training in 60-69 year old men and women. FASEB J. 2005.

Fascione J, Michel DA, Riechman SE, Hammer SB, Andrews RD. The Association of foot arch height and running performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. (abstr) 2005.

Andrews RD, Lowry Gordon D, Burzminski N, Riechman SE. The influence of food groups and micronutrients with resistance exercise training on bone mineral changes in the elderly. International Society of Sports Nutrition. June 2005. JISSN 2(1);106-107.

Gearhart RF, Lagally KM, Riechman SE, Andrews RD, Robertson RJ. Assessment of relative strength pre- and post-resistance training using the omni resistance exercise scale. Med Sci Sports Exerc. (abstr) 2006.

Gearhart RF, Lagally KM, Riechman SE, Andrews RD, Robertson RJ. Strength tracking using the OMNI resistance exercise scale in older men and women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. In Press. 2007.

Andrews RD. Protein and skeletal muscle hypertrophy. AgroFood Industry
Hi-Tech. 2007.

Riechman SE, Andrews RD, MacLean DA. Dietary and Blood Cholesterol, Statins and Sarcopenia Prevention. Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences. 2007;62:1164-1171.

For more information about Ryan's nutrition philosophy, pick up a copy of Precision Nutrition.

In addition, Ryan can be reached through the Precision Nutrition online community.