Lead researcher for the following studies at Missouri Baptist University:Effect of FITpas on Identifying and Validating Percentages of Resting Metabolic Rates (RMR) in Sedentary Individuals and Moderately Active Individuals, July 2013- Research team collaborated with Logan College of Chiropractic/University Studies- Proficient in the use of the COSMED FitMate Pro which measured the resting metabolic rate and total calories burned during exercise- Involved in administering the Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan- Statistical results validated the use of the FITpas tool as a viable measurement for total calories burned for sedentary individuals and moderately active individualsEffect of FITpas on Identifying Percentages of Resting Metabolic Rate for Varying Lifestyles and Motivation Factors, January 2013- 15-week study broadening the parameters of a previous research pilot study.- 10%, 20% and 30% of the participant’s resting metabolic rate was compared to their total caloric burn of their specific workout.- Statistical results showed positive correlations validating the 30%.- Wrote a portion of a White Paper, June 2013.Effect of FITpas on Identifying Percentages of Resting Metabolic Rate for Varying Lifestyles and Motivation Factors (pilot study), November 2012- 30% of the participant’s resting metabolic rate was compared to their total caloric burn of an intense workout consisting of a 2:1 ratio of weight lifting to interval cardio training to see if there was a positive correlation.- Presented this research at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Missouri Clinic, May 4, 2013.Effect of Concurrent Training on the Octane Trainer VS Traditional Cardiovascular Training, April 2012- Compared concurrent training VS cardiorespiratory training on the Octane Fitness 4700 Cross Circuit PRO Elliptical Trainer Touch.- Presented this research at the Regional American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference on October 18, 2012.