Troponin University

About the author

Justin Harris — IFBB Pro coach, founder of Troponin Nutrition

Justin Harris — IFBB Pro coach

Founder & Head Coach, Troponin Nutrition

IFBB Pro coach and nutrition specialist with 25+ years of elite coaching experience, founder of Troponin Nutrition and creator of TroponinIQ. Holds an M.S. in Atomic Physics and a B.S. in Kinesiology, is a published physics researcher and national seminar speaker. A 2x All-American and Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (2024), overall winner of the 2004 Mr. Michigan, 2006 NPC Junior USA’s super-heavyweight champion, two-time APF Michigan powerlifting champion (2007, 2008), and a Marek Health partner.

Credentials & honors

  • M.S. Atomic Physics
  • B.S. Kinesiology
  • 2x All-American
  • Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame — Inducted 2024
  • 2004 Mr. Michigan — Overall Winner
  • 2006 NPC Junior USA's — Super-Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 & 2008 APF Michigan Powerlifting Champion (Elite total)
  • Published author of 3 peer-reviewed physics papers

Writes and reviews on

  • Bodybuilding contest preparation
  • Performance nutrition
  • Carb cycling and macronutrient periodization
  • Sports supplement formulation
  • Strength and powerlifting programming
  • Artificial intelligence coaching systems

How this library works

Every article in Troponin University passes through Justin’s review desk. Pieces marked From Justin are his own teaching — written and affirmed by him. Pieces marked Reference are clearly-labeled material from named outside sources that he has reviewed but that is not his protocol; each one states its source at the top of the page.

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