Dr. Eric Helms

Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is drug free bodybuilding and powerlifting science communicator. He coaches natural athletes part-time at 3D Muscle Journey where he is the Chief Science Officer, co-founded and reviews for MASS Research Review and publishes peer-reviewed articles on physique and strength sport. He speaks at academic and commercial conferences, appears on fitness, nutrition and exercise science podcasts and is active on social media. Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting training, a second masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a first masters in exercise science and health promotion with a concentration on performance enhancement and injury prevention, and a bachelors in fitness and wellness. He is currently a Senior Research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology. As an athlete, Eric is a WNBF pro natural bodybuilder and competes in various strength sports.