About HealthToRun & Technical Lead

Scientific platform for exercise physiology, athletic training, and physical assessment founded and engineered by Pedro Paulo da Silva Neto.

👤 Founder & Technical Lead: Pedro Paulo da Silva Neto

HealthToRun was founded, developed, and is scientifically curated by Pedro Paulo da Silva Neto. The platform represents the direct convergence of exercise physiology and modern software engineering, combining academic rigor with responsive digital tools.

🎓 B.S. in Physical EducationUniversidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) — 2009
🔬 Postgrad in Exercise PhysiologyUNIFOA-RJ — Centro Universitário de Volta Redonda (2010)
💻 Software Systems & DevelopmentUnifacisa — Centro Universitário (Previsão: 07/2027)
🏃 Continuous Professional ExperiencePersonal Trainer & Physiology Consultant since 2009 (CREF: 002792-G/PB)

With more than 15 years of uninterrupted practical experience in exercise prescription, anthropometric assessment, and endurance running coaching, Pedro Paulo directly oversees all mathematical calculation models and editorial content on HealthToRun.

🎯 Our Scientific Mission

HealthToRun was created to democratize access to fitness calculation tools, sports physiology, and workout planning with strict scientific rigor. Our mission is to empower runners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to understand the numbers and physiological mechanisms behind their bodies in a transparent, accessible, and evidence-based manner (WHO, ACSM, Cooper Institute).

🔬 Physiological Rigor & Editorial Review Policy

All calculators, algorithms, and educational articles on HealthToRun are directly designed, programmed, and peer-reviewed by Pedro Paulo da Silva Neto, bridging sports physiology and modern software engineering:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI): Quetelet formula calibrated according to World Health Organization (WHO) international cutoff standards.
  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Validated Mifflin-St Jeor and Harris-Benedict equations for resting metabolic expenditure.
  • Body Fat Percentage: U.S. Navy Anthropometric Method utilizing precise circumference anatomical landmarks.
  • Aerobic Capacity & Pace: Kenneth Cooper's (1968) VO₂ Max protocol, Jack Daniels' Running Formula, and Riegel performance predictions.

⚠️ Medical & Health Disclaimer

The tools, calculators, and educational content on HealthToRun provide theoretical estimates and are intended solely for educational purposes. They do not replace personalized medical diagnoses or individualized professional prescriptions.

🛡️ Editorial Transparency & Privacy

We are committed to absolute data privacy, intellectual integrity, zero miracle claims, and strict reliance on peer-reviewed sports and medical literature.