Mark Rippetoe is the author of Starting Strength, which has become the most popular book in the world on "how to get strong". Rippetoe has also written three books on strength training for sedentary people. He is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities in strength training. He is an expert witness in weight-loss trials, testifying for clients who are suing weight-loss programs
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He has consulted for several fitness companies and works with athletes in addition to his consulting work. Mark is also a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars. From September 2007 to March 2011, Mark was the physical preparation coach for the University of Pittsburgh.
He previously coached at Penn State University, where he earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology.