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B.S. Ed. Exercise and Sports Science, University of Georgia; M.S. Exercise Science, University of Georgia; Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, University of Maryland; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vascular Biology and Metabolism, University of Missouri

Subject Matter Expert in Exercise Science — CrossFit, Inc (2018-2020)
Sports Nutrition and Performance Consultant — Renaissance Periodization, LLC (2018-2025)
Biomarker Analyst — Rapid Health Optimization (2024-2026)

New Investigator Award, American College of Sports Medicine

Exercise physiology

Cardiovascular physiology

Metabolism

Obesity

Type 2 Diabetes

1. Pearson RC, Olenick AA, Green ES, Jenkins NT. Tabata style functional exercise increases resting and postprandial fat oxidation but does not reduce triglyceride concentrations. Exp Physiol 105(3):468-476, 2020.
2. Pearson RC, Olenick AA, Green ES, Jenkins NT. Exercise Effects on Postprandial Fat Oxidation: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 45(10):1081-1091, 2020.
3. Green ES, Williams ER, Feito Y, Jenkins NT. Physiological and Anthropometric Differences among Endurance, Strength and High-Intensity Functional Training Participants: A Cross-Sectional Study. Res Q Exerc Sport 18: 1-12, 2022.
4. Pearson RC, Jenkins NT. Dietary Intake of Adults Who Participate in CrossFit ® Exercise Regimens. Sports 10(3): 38 https://doi.org/10.3390/sports10030038 , 2022.
5. Pearson RC, Cogan B, Garcia SA, Jenkins NT. Effect of Prior Exercise on Postprandial Lipemia: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Int J Sports Nutr Exerc Metab 32(6):501-518, 2022.
6. Pearson R, Green ES, Olenick AA, Jenkins NT.  Comparison of aspartame- and sugar-sweetened soft drinks on postprandial metabolism. Nutr Health 29(1): 115-128, 2023
7. Olenick AA, Pearson RC, Jenkins NT. Training Status Impacts Metabolic Response to A High-Protein Weight Loss Diet in Recreationally Resistance-Trained Females. Int J Exerc Sci 16(2):377-392, 2023.
8. Pearson RC, Garcia SA, Jenkins NT. Comparison of a ramp cycle ergometer and a stage Assault Fitness AssaultBike Protocol for the assessment of VO2max. Int J Exer Sci 16(4): 613-619, 2023.
9. Pearson RC, Jenkins NT. Metabolic response during high-intensity interval exercise and resting vascular and mitochondrial function in CrossFit participants. Kinesiology 55(2): 228-244, 2023.
10. Olenick AA, Pearson RC, Jenkins NT. Impact of aerobic fitness status, menstrual cycle phase, and oral contraceptive use on exercise substrate oxidation and metabolic flexibility. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 49(1): 93-104, 2024.
11. Garcia SA, Olenick AA, Jenkins NT, Pearson RC. Oral contraceptives do not impact metabolic and cardiorespiratory response during acute high-intensity rowing interval exercise — a pilot study. Health Prom Phys Act 30(1): 10-25, 2025.
12. Olenick AA, Pearson RC, Jenkins NT. Cardiorespiratory response to high-intensity interval exercise across the menstrual cycle and with oral contraceptive use in recreationally active females. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, in press. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2025-0112. Online ahead of print.

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