Dr. Jim Bell is the founder and CEO of the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) and its two subsidiaries, Doctor’s Fitness Centers (DFC) and The Fitness Institute of Technology (FIT).  He is the founder and Chairman of the American Boards for Kinesiology, Nutrition and Sports Medicine (ABKNSM), a Fellowship for doctors to increase their scope of practice in patient care and treatments.  The ABKNSM protocols provide knowledge, skills and abilities that enable doctors to use exercise, nutrition and sports medicine protocols for the treatment of over 65 different diseases, disabilities and dysfunctions.

Dr. Bell has authored 12 books, 68 certification courses for the IFPA, 6 Fellowship Modules for ABKNSM, 1 certification program for the American College of Anti-Aging Sports Medicine Professionals (ACASP) and hundreds of articles for numerous magazines and publications in various topics relating to sports medicine/conditioning/behavior modification, fitness, health, exercise, anti-aging & longevity, and motivation.  He has made hundreds of presentation on these at numerous medical and fitness conferences around the world, including Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, North and South America, and all major US cities.

Dr. Bell has had undergraduate and graduate education in numerous subjects, including engineering, psychology, management, exercise physiology, and holds two PhD’s in medical fitness specialization and sports and fitness training.  He is currently working on a PhD in natural health and an ND in naturopathic medicine.  He is a former NCAA gymnast, martial artist, bodybuilder, powerlifter and USA Air Force officer and fighter pilot, and NCAA gymnastics coach.

Dr. Bell has completed over 70 advanced certifications from the American Aerobic Association International, the International Sports Medicine Association and the International Fitness Professionals Association in sports medicine and conditioning, sports nutrition and numerous areas of fitness, exercise rehabilitation and related areas.

Dr. Bell has received hundreds of awards for his efforts in improving society through fitness, health and nutrition education and training.