Ellington Darden

Ellington Darden has a goal: To help people live leaner and stronger longer. For the last 40 years he has worked with thousands of men and women who wanted to feel better physically, look more attractive, and improve overall health through a disciplined approach to nutrition and exercise.

He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education from Baylor University and a doctorate in exercise science from Florida State University. Two years of post-doctoral study in food and nutrition set him on the trail that led to his ongoing interest in physical fitness, research, and writing.

Dr. Darden was director of research of Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries for 20 years. There he helped develop and popularize the high acclaimed Nautilus exercise machines. His work with Nautilus led to a number of best-selling publications, including The Nautilus Book, The Nautilus Diet, A Flat Stomach ASAP, and The New High Intensity Training. His most recent book is titled: The Body Fat Breakthrough: Tap the Muscle-Building Power of Negative Training and Lose Up to 30 Pounds in 30 Days.

Dr. Darden's research, which is applied in his books, is one of the reasons he was honored by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition as one of the top ten health leaders in the United States. He lives with his family in Orlando, Florida. His web site is http://www.drdarden.com.