ISSA Founders, Advisors, Course and Continuing Education Authors

The International Sports Sciences Association's advisors and authors are some of the most prestigious and respected names in the fitness industry. The years of scientific research they have conducted, the hundreds of professional publications, and college text books they have authored, is the basis of virtually all exercise, physiology, nutrition, and fitness courses taught around the world.

While others talk about their "experts" we urge you to see for yourself and take an in depth look at their biographies, publications, and accomplishments.

We're confident you'll see why ISSA is truly the World Leader in Fitness Education

Bob Delmonteque, ND ISSA Director of Fitness for Older Adults

For the past 50 years, master trainer Bob Delmonteque has helped tens of thousands of people achieve proven, dramatic results with his celebrated training method that combines expert training advice and sound nutritional counseling. Delmonteque’s no-nonsense approach to physical conditioning and weight loss has worked miracles for Hollywood stars such as John Wayne, Errol Flynn, and contemporary stars like Matt Dillon. He also trained the original Apollo astronauts.

Delmonteque has owned and operated over 500 health clubs and is currently the technical advisor to some of the most renowned names in the fitness industry. He is also the senior model and technical advisor for California's largest health club chain.

Delmonteque has become synonymous with fitness for older adults and is America’s premier senior fitness consultant. He is in his late-70s and still runs marathons, cycles 120 miles at a time, and bench presses over 250 pounds.