Brian J. Sharkey brings more than 35 years experience as a leading fitness researcher, educator, and consultant to his latest work. He was president of the American College of Sports Medicine in 1991 and 1992. He has also researched the relationship of exercise physiology to consumers' daily health habits. Director of the University of Montana's Human Performance Laboratory for many years, Sharkey remains associated with the university and lab as professor emeritus. Sharkey also works with the U.S. Forest Service as a consultant in the areas of fitness, health, and work capacity. He received the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Superior Service Award in 1977 and its Distinguished Service Award in 1993 for his contributions to the health, safety, and performance of firefighters. In his leisure time, Sharkey enjoys cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running, hiking, and canoeing. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Missoula, Montana.
