I am looking for a simple and powerful design. I imagine the "Exercise Scientist" to be located under "Israel Halperin" in smaller fonts. I am not sure about the added shapes/figures to the "Israel Halperin Exercise Scientist".  I included a few sketches of a figure for possible ideas to run with of a "stick man" holding a dumbbell in one hand and a scientific instrument (such as a magnifying glass) in the other to demonstrate that I do both. Another possibility is to incorporate a dumbbell and a heart rate signal in the letters of my name (see figure for idea). I think it should be one or the other and not both. 

Some other concepts/ideas that I thought about, but not sure how they may work with the logo, include: 
* connecting the dots 
* bridging the gap between science and practice 
* combining both science and practice

I would like to emphasize that I am a problem solver, big picture thinker and bridging the gap between science and practice if possible. I am also not locked on anything in particular and open to ideas, although the simplicity is important for me. I should also note that I don't find the logos I selected as particularity excellent and hope for something more unique/impressive. 



Akills13 was patient, quick, friendly and provided me with an excellent logo at the end of the process. Thank you once again. 