California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND RIVOX
JOSH AVILA,
PH.D.
Exercise Physiologist · Published Researcher · Partner at Rivox Labs
Josh Avila, Ph.D. is an exercise physiologist and published researcher whose academic work spans exercise genetics, resistance training, body composition, vascular physiology, trauma biology, inflammation, and physiological adaptation. At Rivox Labs, Josh helps translate complex scientific literature into accessible, research-informed education on human performance, focus, energy, and supplement science.
THE FOUNDATION
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND.
Josh’s academic training spans exercise science, kinesiology, and applied physiology, with research experience across human performance, resistance training, body composition, vascular function, trauma biology, and systemic adaptation.
University of Rhode Island
Master of Science in Exercise Science.
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology.
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Postdoctoral training with research experience related to trauma biology, inflammation, and physiological recovery.
A BROADER VIEW OF PERFORMANCE
CONNECT THE SCIENCE.
KEEP THE CONTEXT.
Josh’s academic background is rooted in exercise physiology, with graduate-level training and research experience across performance adaptation, exercise genetics, resistance training, body composition, vascular function, and systemic biological responses. His published work includes studies related to resistance training during weight loss, exercise capacity, training response, endothelial function, trauma biology, and inflammation.
His role at Rivox Labs is to help bridge the gap between technical research and practical education — making complex topics easier to understand without overstating what the evidence can support.
CORE AREAS
- Exercise physiology and human performance
- Exercise genetics and training adaptation
- Resistance training, body composition, and metabolism
- Vascular physiology and endothelial function
- Supplement science, energy, and focus education
THE EDITORIAL APPROACH
Rivox educational content is written to be clear, useful, and grounded in scientific reasoning. The goal is not to turn every article into a technical paper, but to help readers understand what mechanisms, evidence, limitations, and practical context actually matter.
THE PUBLISHED WORK
RESEARCH,
ON THE RECORD.
Effect of moderate intensity resistance training during weight loss on body composition and physical performance in overweight older adults
European Journal of Applied Physiology · 2010
Differences in exercise capacity and responses to training in 24 inbred mouse strains
Frontiers in Physiology · 2017
The effect of the addition of resistance training to a dietary education intervention on apolipoproteins and diet quality in overweight and obese older adults
Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2011
Strain survey and genetic analysis of vasoreactivity in mouse aorta
Physiological Genomics · 2016
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