Nicholas Martinez

Dr. Nicholas Martinez is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Exercise Science and Kinesiology program at the University of South Florida, housed within the College of Education. He also serves as the Lab Coordinator for the Human Performance Lab, where he leads community testing services including VO2max, resting metabolic rate, and body composition assessments.

His academic and professional expertise spans exercise physiology, sports nutrition, exercise psychology, and mental performance. He is a certified Exercise Physiologist, Health and Wellness Coach, and Clinical Stress Management Practitioner. Dr. Martinez has applied his research and coaching experience with elite professional and Olympic athletes, including those in boxing and tennis.

Research Interests:

• Chrono exercise and chrono nutrition
• Stress management and clinical applications
• Mental performance optimization
• Exercise testing and prescription
• Health behavior change in overweight and inactive populations

Teaching: Dr. Martinez teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition for sport, strength and conditioning, and mental performance.

Featured Publications: His recent work explores high-intensity interval training in obese adults, the effects of pre-workout supplementation on strength and power, and the integration of blood flow restriction training in resistance-trained individuals.