Dr. Phil Batterson
Phil Batterson, head physiologist, coach, and founder of Critical Oxygen.
Phil’s mission is to help coaches and athletes harness physiological principles to unlock peak performance.
Throughout his journey, Phil has always sought the best ways to optimize performance. Critical Oxygen represents a distillation of his academic, professional, and personal experiences.
Phil holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Exercise Physiology, where he focused on how muscles, particularly mitochondria, adapt to dietary and exercise interventions. He also has a master’s degree in Biology, with an emphasis on applied physiology and predictors of endurance performance.
Phil’s drive to improve has fueled his deep exploration into the physiological foundations of adaptation to exercise, all in pursuit of maximizing potential across various endeavors. Now, he is excited to share this knowledge with you.