Mentors Like Dan Benardot
Dan Benardot is a leading expert in sports nutrition and a professor at Georgia State University. If you follow Dan Benardot, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Aaron Horschig
Sports physical therapist, strength coach, and author, famous for founding SquatUniversity.com and "The Squat Bible".
Credibility rating: 377/1000

Dr. Mike Israetel
PhD holder in Sport Physiology, ex-Temple University professor, sports nutrition consultant and competitive athlete.
Credibility rating: 357/1000

Ben Bergeron
Elite CrossFit coach since 2009, owner of CrossFit New England, trained five Games champions.
Credibility rating: 350/1000
Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman is an American doctor known for his plant-based diet advocacy.
Credibility rating: 330/1000

Ben Patrick
Ben Patrick — the "Knees Over Toes Guy" — is a fitness coach and founder of ATG (Athletic Truth Group), focused on pain-free, resilient knees and athleticism.
Credibility rating: 281/1000

Dr. James Hoffmann
Dr. James Hoffmann is a sport physiologist and coach specializing in strength and conditioning.
Credibility rating: 162/1000

Michael Matthews
Fitness enthusiast offering science-backed advice in his books & through legionathletics.com to help achieve health goals.
Credibility rating: 105/1000

Mark Hyman M.D.
Mark Hyman M.D. is a prominent figure in health and wellness, known for his work on nutrition and detox diets.
Credibility rating: 94/1000

Gary Taubes
Gary Taubes is a prominent science journalist and advocate for low-carbohydrate diets.
Credibility rating: 54/1000

Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author specializing in endurance sports.
Credibility rating: 50/1000

Frederic Delavier
Frédéric Delavier is an expert in human anatomy and a renowned author in fitness.
Credibility rating: 50/1000

Steve Magness
Steve Magness is an expert in performance and well-being, known for his coaching and bestselling books.
Credibility rating: 48/1000

Daniel Lieberman
Daniel Lieberman is a Harvard professor known for his research on human evolution and biomechanics.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Brad Schoenfeld
Passionate fitness author, educator, and trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their fitness goals.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a family physician focused on muscle health and longevity.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Benjamin Bikman
Dr. Benjamin Bikman is a researcher and professor focused on insulin resistance and metabolic disorders.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

Bert Herring
Dr. Bert Herring is a pioneer of daily intermittent fasting and author of several health-related books.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

Austin Current
Austin Current is a fitness coach and educator specializing in strength training and nutrition.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

William J. Kraemer
William J. Kraemer is a prominent professor in kinesiology and an expert in strength training.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Adam Bornstein
Adam Bornstein is a best-selling author and influential fitness journalist.
Credibility rating: 36/1000

Alan Aragon
Nutrition researcher and educator with over 20 years experience, influential in fitness industry, known for evidence-based work.
Credibility rating: 33/1000

CSSD Angie Asche MS
Angie Asche is an expert in nutrition and cooking for athletic performance.
Credibility rating: 33/1000

Jonathon M Sullivan
Jonathon Sullivan is an emergency physician and strength coach focused on health and fitness for older adults.
Credibility rating: 29/1000
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