Writer/Contributing Editor for:
I have been a writer for over a decade and have been published in a wide variety of publications, including: Muscle Media, MuscleMag International, Lets Live, Muscle n Fitness, Life Extension magazine, Townsend Letter for Doctors, IronMan, Inside Karate, Exercise for Men Only, Physical, Power, Body International, Oxygen, Penthouse, , Fitness RX, Big, as well as others over the years. Many of my articles can be found on the major fitness/health/bodybuilding web sites, such as bodybuilding.com and hundreds of other sites.

You name it, I have written an article on it. Weight training, weight loss, HIV, cancer, heart disease, anabolics and other drugs, pre contest diets, supplements of all kinds, hair loss, and many other topics relating to health, fitness, longevity, and bodybuilding.  I have put a large sample of my  articles on the web page for your perusal.

Monthly Columnist for MuscleMag International.
I write a monthly column called "Intake Update" which can be found in MuscleMag International (MMI). MMI is a well-known bodybuilding/fitness magazine that's sold all over the world. The column generally focuses on what's hot in bodybuilding/sports nutrition supplements, but I often talk about anything I want to, from politics to anabolics to what ever catches my interest relating to bodybuilding, fitness, alternative and traditional medicine, etc.

 RnD and marketing consultant to the health and bodybuilding industry.
I have worked with many supplement, pharmaceutical, and dairy companies helping them design nutritional products, improve particular products, or help them market products in fitness, bodybuilding, longevity, or other markets. Some of the services included:

Product RnD
Connecting manufacturers with retailers and vise versa. * Assisting with raw material acquisition to keep costs down and quality up. * Working on label and product literature to match the product lingo with the buyer. * Working with the advertising staff, as well as various departments within a company to coordinate product RnD, and development. * Assisting in setting up locations and protocols for research and validation of formulas or compounds. * Finding markets for raw material manufacturers through my network and relationships with retail companies. *Marketing assistance.

These are just some of the functions I have served for some of the industries best-known companies. Interested parties can contact me at my email address listed on the home page.

Trainer of high levels athletes, police, and military personnel.
At one time I had a good reputation for getting high level bodybuilders into top shape for competition or getting them ever larger in the off season. That sort of spun off to other athletes, such as golfers, runners, etc. A lot of my clients were actually trainers who wanted to learn more and improve their knowledge about the business they were in, as well as medical professionals and dietitians who were interested in sports nutrition and other health related issues. I was a busy private trainer at one time and ran a small business for 4 years. I also work with police departments and some SWAT/Special Ops members in the local area as well as giving advice to a few Special Forces types.

I recently designed a supplement specifically for Special Operations and SWAT which is being used by operators in various SWAT teams nation -wide and is gaining popularity with various members of the nations top SpecOps teams. The product has been used and field tested in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locals. An article published in a recent issue of Special Operations Technology covers the product briefly here:http://www.special-operations-technology.com/article.cfm?DocID=1176

Guest on various syndicated radio programs/ guest speaker.
I am a semi-regular guest on  radio shows such as the Atkins show, which was hosted by the famous inventor of the Atkins Diet, Dr. Robert Atkins himself. I also do such shows as the Carrie Nossler show as well as others. I travel to speak as an invited guest at conventions and scientific conferences. For example, I spoke at the GNC convention about processing issues of whey proteins and the contaminants found in creatine (see articles on the BrinkZone site for more info on that). Prior to that I was in Canada speaking about the medical benefits of whey protein at the University of Alberta at a symposium on functional foods. I have been interviewed on a variety of topics for Fox News and other networks over the years.

Research, etc…
I maintain an extensive network of scientists, researchers, medical doctors, athletes, and just general research freaks who I am in constant contact with. Many of the articles I have written in that past were co-authors with various scientist friends and I always enjoy making new contacts with researchers, trying to be of help in their search for answers regarding nutrition and other endeavors. Although I don’t consider myself a researcher in the classic sense (as I don’t work at a research oriented lab) I have been involved in some research, including:

D.Kalman, C.M. Colker, J. Antonio, G.C. Torina, W.D. Brink, Q., Shi. "Effects Of A Guggulsterones Extract-Phosphate Salt Based Product on Body Composition And Energy Levels In Overweight Adults."  Medicine n Science In Sports n Exercise.  Vol.31, Number 5 (S), 1999.

Antonio J, Kalman D, Colker C, garza T, Brink W, Swain M. "Effects of Creatine-Pyruvate vs. creatine monohydrate on exercise performance."  J.Strength Cond Res . 1999;13(4):a422.

C.M. Colker, D. Kalman, W.D. Brink, L.G. Maharam. "Immune Status Of Elite Athletes: Role Of Whey Protein Concentrate." Medicine n Science In Sports n Exercise.  Vol. 30, Number 5 (S), 1998.

Along with Karils Ullis MD, Tim Ziegenfuss PhD, Rick Cohen MD, Bill Roberts, and yours truly, we had a Letter to the Editor published in JAMA regarding our criticism of a  study done on the controversial supplement androstenedione. See:

K. Ullis, T. Ziegenfuss, B.Roberts, WD.Brink,  R. Cohen, “Letter to the Editor: Androstenedione.” JAMA.  February 9th, p 742. 2000

Books:
Diet Supplements Revealed. A comprehensive internet based e-book examining the latest nutrients marketed for weight loss. Published by Internet Publications. See products section for more info or go to: http://www.aboutsupplements.com/

Muscle Building Nutrition   A comprehensive  internet  based e-book examining  the latest  nutrients, diet  strategies, and exercise regimens for increasing strength and lean bodymass. See products section for more info or go to: http://www.musclebuildingnutrition.com/

Priming The Anabolic Environment.
A little book I wrote a few years ago that contains a wide range of subject matter ranging from weight loss to supplements to training. It's a short book but it's jammed full of useful information. It's geared mostly toward bodybuilders but if one reads between the lines it's easy to see that anyone can get something from this book, bodybuilder and non-bodybuilder alike.

Chapters:
“Diet” ( Chapter 5 ) of Sports Supplement Encyclopedia (Edition One) edited by Jose Antonio PhD and Jeff Stout Ph.D. Published by Nutricia Institute of Sports Science 2001. Data based chapter on how athletes can structure their diet to gain lean body mass.

"The Supplement Pyramid" (Chapter 11) of the Sports Supplement Review 3rd Edition by Bill Phillips. An up to date chapter on  various supplements for sports and bodybuilding  nutrition used by athletes and how to prioritize them in order of importance. Published by Mile High publishing. 1997