Raul Lopez-Grueso, PhD
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EDUCATION, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS
2017 – MSc in Technological Innovation in Education (Univ. Miguel Hernández, Spain).
2011 – PhD in Physiology (Univ. Valencia, Spain / King´s College London, UK).
2008 – MSc in Physiology (Univ. Valencia, Spain).
2006 – MSc in Obesity & Cardiovascular Risk Factors (Adiabetma, Univ. Malaga-Granada, Spain).
2005 – BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Univ. Granada, Spain).
2004 – MSc in Human Nutrition (Fac. Pharmacy, Univ. Granada, Spain).
2004 – Teaching Certificate (CAP) (Dept. Education, Univ. Granada (Spain).
2002 – BSc (hons) in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (Univ. Granada, Spain).
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2020 – Cycling Coach (level III). Certified by National Spanish and International Federations (now).
2009 – Triathlon Coach (level III). Certified by National Spanish and International Federations.
2003 – Athletics Coach (level III). Certified by National Spanish and International Federations.
2002 – Swimming instructor (level I). Certified by National Spanish and International Federations.
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2021 – Training Peaks (Level 1) accredited Coach.
2020 – COACH CLEAN (e-Learning Certificate). UKAD.
2020 – CLEAN Sport – Antidoping ADVISOR. UKAD.
2020 – Stryd Coach.
2018 – Member of “Sports and Physical Activity” European Specialist Dietetic Network (ESDN) in European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD).
2017 – Full Member of the Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic.
2017 – Coordinator of Specialization Group in Nutrition and Dietetic for Physical Activity and Sport (GE-NuDAFD, in Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic).
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EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE
- ENDURALOG – CEO and Founder. Physiologist, Sports Performance Coach and Dietitian. Aarhus (Denmark)
- Lecturer and Consultant professor in Sports science, Physiology and Nutrition: Master, postgraduates and Supervisor of students (Master´s thesis, PhD, undergraduate): Exercise Physiology, Training Methodology and Sports Nutrition.
- Advisor of Nutrition: Clinical, Performance and Health, specifically in endurance training and special environments.
- Advisor of Applied Physiology advice, Sport & Exercise training and High-Performance, specifically in endurance, special physiological conditions (altitude, thermoregulation, heat, hydration,…), wearable devices (HRV, power, glucose…) and processing data.
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SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES
- Rigorous data collection (human body, conditions and devices), analysis (software and stats) and dissemination (in a variety of formats to different audiences).
- Ability to work into dynamic environments and collaborate with multidisciplnary background teams.
- Able to transfer the latest physiological findings to give solutions for specific training and competition issues.
- Capable to design and manage high-performance training programmes.
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PUBLICATIONS
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Latest:
· Hematological and Ventilatory Responses to a 3900 M Altitude Sojourn in an Elite Wheelchair-marathoner. Sanz-Quinto S, Girard O, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Brizuela G, Moya-Ramón M. European Journal of Sport Sciences. 2022; 1(1): 1-8.
· Lifelong soya consumption in males does not increase lifespan but increases health span under a metabolic stress such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. Borrás C, Abdelaziz KM, Díaz A, Gambini J, Jové M, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Mas-Bargues C, Monleón D, Pamplona R, Viña J. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development. 2021 Nov 10; 200: 111596.
· Estrogen Replacement Therapy Induces Antioxidant and Longevity-Related Genes in Women after Medically Induced Menopause. Borrás C, Ferrando M, Inglés M, Gambini J, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Edo R, Mas-Bargues C, Pellicer A, Viña A. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2021; 8101615.
· Acute Increase in Blood αCGRP at Maximal Exercise and Its Association to Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Carbohydrate Oxidation and Work Performed: An Exploratory Study in Young Men. Aracil-Marco A, Sarabia JM, Pastor D, Guillén S, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Gallar J, Moya-Ramón M. Biology. 2021; 10(8): 783.
· Bilateral asymmetries in professional cyclists during a Grand Tour. Javaloyes A, Mateo-March M, Carpes FP, Moya-Ramon M, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Zabala M. Isokinetics and Exercise Science. 2020; 1-7.
· Nutritional strategies in an elite wheelchair marathoner at 3900 m altitude: a case report. Sanz-Quinto S, Moya-Ramón M, Brizuela G, Rice I, Urbán T, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2019; 16(1): 51.
· Periodization of nutrition in cycling: something basic!!!. LÓPEZ-GRUESO R. Journal of Science and Cycling. 2019; 8(1): 1-2.
· Influence of Training Models at 3,900-m Altitude on the Physiological Response and Performance of a Professional Wheelchair Athlete: A Case Study. Sanz-Quinto S, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Brizuela G, Flatt AA, Moya-Ramón M. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2019; 33(6): 1714-1722.
· Sex differences in age-associated type 2 diabetes in rats—Role of estrogens and oxidative stress. Díaz A, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Gambini J, Monleón D, Mas-Bargues C, Abdelaziz KM, Viña J, Borrás C. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2019; 6734836.
· Monitoring Heart Rate Variability Before and After a Marathon in an Elite Wheelchair Athlete: A Case Study. Sanz-Quinto S, Brizuela G, LÓPEZ-GRUESO R, Flatt AA, Aracil-Marco A, Reina R, Moya-Ramón M. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 2018; 17(4): 557-562.
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RESEARCH AND TEACHING VISITS (funded grants)
2015 – Thomas Cortebeeck. Section for Sport Science. Aarhus University (Denmark): “Athletics”.
2013 – Prof. Jose Gonzalez-Alonso. Cardiovascular Physiology – Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance. Brunel University, London (United Kingdom): “Hydration, thermoregulation and performance in special environments”.
2012 – Prof. Jose A. Duarte. Sports Faculty of University of Porto. (Portugal): “Physiology, hormones, supplements, and oxidative stress”.
2009 – Prof. Giovanni E. Mann. Cardiovascular Division. School of Medicine. King´s College London (United Kingdom): “cardiovascular parameters, hormones, oxidative stress and antioxidants”.
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OTHERS
- ISAK Level 1.
- Special Collaborator with:
∙ Elite and amateur athletes and teams (triathlon, cycling, athletics, judo, football, etc.)
∙ Occlude – Blood flow restriction training (Aarhus, Denmark).
- Reviewer in: PLOS One; Free Radical Biology and Medicine; Archives of Sport Medicine; RENHYD: Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética.
- Languages:
- · ENGLISH: C1-advanced.
- · SPANISH: Native.
- PASSIONATE SPORTSMAN: cycling (former U23 at national level), duathlon & triathlon (Spanish AG champ and WCh-ECh podiums-top10 from sprint to 70.3 Ironman) and athletics.
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Welcome to the merger of
Physiology, Sports Training and Nutrition!
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CVR no: 41609354