Dr. Scott Gaines brings over 25 years of fitness industry experience as Senior Vice President of the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and Professor of Anatomy & Physiology and Biology at Concordia University, Irvine, where he serves as Medical Science Program Director.
Dr. Gaines specializes in translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical applications for fitness professionals. He oversees the development of NESTA's continuing education programs and is a sought-after national speaker on biomechanics, cardiovascular program design, and the emerging field of healthspan optimization. His unique ability to bridge complex cellular biology with real-world coaching strategies has made him a leader in evidence-based fitness education.
His educational credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy from Curtin University, a Master's Degree in Human Movement with an emphasis in Corrective Exercise from A.T. Still University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. Beyond academics, Dr. Gaines is a 4th-degree black belt and Certified Master Instructor (Sa-Bom) in Tang Soo Do, bringing a holistic understanding of movement and longevity practices.
Dr. Gaines is passionate about empowering fitness professionals to become healthspan coaches who understand not just how to train clients, but why specific interventions work at the cellular level to promote healthy aging.