About Race Rx
In the summer of 1999, Matt Rhea sat as an intrigued but frustrated graduate student in exercise science. His desire for information and vision for advancing our field lead to years of research in exercise prescription and performance enhancement. While his knowledge and system (Rhea’s Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Prescription, RACE Rx) had developed significantly by 2005, the full impact of this revolutionary training system, and his training/performance philosophy did not reach its full potential until he began working with elite endurance athletes. By continuously refining the system, it has evolved into an effective and efficient system used by elite athletes, firefighters, and the general public seeking to achieve maximal fitness in less training time.
Dr. Rhea has taught at the university level for 10 years, developing two online master of science degree programs in exercise science and human movement. During this time he has investigated unique ways to deliver quality educational programs via the internet. This system has allowed many working professionals to continue their education and stay connected to our quickly developing body of knowledge without having to leave their current employment. This experience and desire has led to the development of the Academy of Exercise Sciences which supports applied research and offers online educational opportunities for health and fitness professionals.
After working with elite endurance athletes, Dr. Rhea became interested in different aspects of endurance performance enhancement and has conducted research examining topics such as running shoe technology, performance supplements, and recovery methods. His running company works to integrate all of this information, providing recreational and competitive endurance athletes with advanced information to foster their success.
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- Matt Rhea
Dr. Rhea completed a PhD at Arizona State University in exercise science. He has completed over 50 studies on a variety of exercise and sport science topics. He has presented at national and international conferences, including at the National Strength and Conditioning Association conferences, the International Olympic Committee's World Congress on Sport Sciences, and the International Conference on Strength Training. He was awarded the Outstanding Young Investigator award by the NSCA in 2008. His research has been highlighted in Mens Health, Muscle Media, Athletic Management, PFP Magazine, Shape, and Flex Magazine. Dr. Rhea has served as a consultant to some of the leading exercise and sport science organizations including the Phoenix Suns, Athletes Performance, San Francisco Giants, Arizona State University football, the U.S. Olympic Training Center, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Phoenix Fire Department. He is on the editorial staff for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength and Conditioning Journal, and the NSCA Performance Training Journal. He is an avid runner and mountain bike enthusiast and enjoys coaching youth athletes.