Dr. Paul Arciero
Dr. Paul Arciero is a world-renowned nutrition and performance expert who has helped thousands achieve their health goals. His research-based PRISE® Life program is transforming lives, featured in major media outlets. Learn how Dr. Paul can help you!
Dr. Paul Bio
Dr. Paul J. Arciero (“Dr. Paul”), FACSM, FTOS, FISSN, is a full professor and director of the Human Nutrition, Metabolism, and Performance Laboratory in the Department of Health and Human Physiological Sciences at Skidmore College and has served as a full professor in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh, a research professor in the Psychology and Neurosciences Department at Union College and an adjunct professor in the School of Health Sciences in the Department of Nutrition at The Sage Colleges.
Dr. Paul is the author of Amazon #1 Best-Seller “The PRISE® Life” book, based on his peer-reviewed scientific research publications of easily executed lifestyle strategies to lose belly fat, gain lean muscle, reduce disease, and improve physical and cognitive performance. He was awarded Most Likely to Change the World by The Academic Minute on National Public Radio for his PRISE Life research. His research has been published in Nature Communications, Obesity Journal, Journal of Applied Physiology, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, and featured in BBC World News, BBC Reels, WebMD, Fortune, Today Show, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, American Heart Association, and hundreds of others. He has served as a performance and nutrition expert for the most elite, including; Olympic medalists, world-class professional athletes (National Hockey League, American Hockey League, boxing, cycling, and rowing), collegiate, high school and masters’ athletes, and business and thought leaders from around the world. He serves as a Senior Consultant and Scientific Advisory Board member to the nutrition, fitness, and wellness industries and was appointed to the 15-member International Protein Board (IPB Advisory Board), composed of the leading protein scientists in the world.
He graduated from Simsbury High School in 1980, received a Bachelor of Science in special studies (concentration in biology, physical education, and business) from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in 1986, a Master of Science in physiology of exercise and bioenergetics from Purdue University in 1987, a Master of Science in nutritional sciences from University of Vermont in 1993, a Doctorate in physiology of exercise from Springfield College in 1993, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in applied physiology from Washington University School of Medicine in 1994. He’s been inducted as a Fellow of three leading health organizations in the world – American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), The Obesity Society (FTOS), and International Society of Sports Nutrition (FISSN). Dr. Paul is a past board member of the American Heart Association in the Capital Region and currently serves as a media spokesperson and regular volunteer for the AHA (AHA Feature Story). He’s inducted into the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Athletics Hall of Fame for tennis, where he played #1 singles and doubles all four years, earning All-New England honors each of those years, and was among the top singles players in the nation in 1985. Collectively, Dr. Paul has been awarded more than $10 million in research grant funding, published more than 70 peer-reviewed publications indexed on PubMed and cited over 8,132 times with an h-index of 46 and an i10-index of 68, all considered “excellent”.
Dr. Paul specializes in providing health and wellness consulting services for organizations, institutions, industries, and teams of all sizes. He is President and CEO of PRISE LLC, a nutrition and fitness consulting company that owns the PRISE® Life. He and his wife Karen have three sons, Nicholas, Noah and Aidan and enjoys spending time together and being outdoors.
Recognition & Awards
Dr. Paul can take plenty of the credit for sure. He taught me what hard work is and how it will help me in anything I want to achieve and it seemed like I have kept reaching my goals because of the lessons he taught me that summer, so thank you.
– Jerry
Personally, and on behalf of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to you for your role in making the 2002 NHSACA tennis clinic such a success.
– John
The team loved the talk. I sincerely mean it and I think you nailed the topics that were important to them.
– Ross
As an exercise science professor Dr. Paul Arciero is one of the best in his field. He spoke to our athletes and parents who both were highly motivated by his presentation on his PRISE® Protocol.
– Robert
It is without hesitation that I recommend Dr. Paul Arciero to anyone searching for a fulfilled, healthy and balanced lifestyle.
– Michael
Dr. Paul can take plenty of the credit for sure. He taught me what hard work is and how it will help me in anything I want to achieve and it seemed like I have kept reaching my goals because of the lessons he taught me that summer, so thank you.
– Jerry A.
Inducted as Fellow, International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), 2018
Isagenix International LLC. 2013, $190,000
Inducted as Fellow, The Obesity Society (FTOS), 2013
Scott Connelly Foundation, 2013-2014, $80,000
All College Council and All College Council Presidents’ Award Nomination for Skidmore College President’s Award, April 2003
Abbott Nutrition; Abbott Laboratories - Research Grant, Spring 2004-Spring 2005 ($191,000)
Inducted as a Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine, (FACSM), 1997
Experimental and Applied Sciences, Research Grant Summer, Fall-Spring 2002-2003 ($264,000)
My Books
The PRISE Life Playbook
The PRISE Life Cookbook
The PRISE Life Handbook
The PRISE Life Trainer's Manual
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