Ben Jones obtained a BSc in sport and exercise science (DeMontfort University, UK, 2005) and an MS in sports health sciences (Life, USA, 2011). Ben completed his PhD in sport and exercise science at the University of Essex in 2015, he has published papers on oxygen transport and muscle damage and recovery. His current research projects include: developing noninvasive optical tools to measure oxygen utilization and blood flow in sports science; and using resistance training in special populations.