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Education and Experience<\/h5>\n

Dr. Thomas holds a Ph.D. Health and Human Performance. His research area focused on muscular adaptations from resistance training. He has been published twice. Regarding research, Dr. Thomas carries the philosophy, \u201cOur job as scientists is to observe, not to provide opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Field Experience<\/h5>\n

Dr. Thomas taught Physical Education and coached baseball and track in K-12 schools. He has been a personal trainer for more than 27 years and holds two national certifications through the American Council on exercise (ACE). Currently he own his own personal training studio and works with athletes and individuals at all levels of their fitness journey.<\/p>\n

Fun Facts<\/h5>\n

Dr. Thomas was a professional body builder in the World Natural Body Building Federation and won Mr. U.S.A. from the North American Natural Body Building Federation in 2005. He played college baseball and part of a very successful program in southeast Kansas. Despite all of his success he is most proud of his family and enjoys spending time with his son \u2013 notably at Monster Truck shows locally.<\/p>\n

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Michael with his two oldest boys at a Monster Truck event.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Education and Experience Dr. Thomas holds a Ph.D. Health and Human Performance. His research area focused on muscular adaptations from resistance training. He has been published twice. Regarding research, Dr. Thomas carries the philosophy, \u201cOur job as scientists is to … <\/p>\n

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