Sports Nutrition for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

Name: Sports Nutrition for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts
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Learn all about sports nutrition with 7 hours of online video content and start training SMARTER instead of HARDER.

Created byJurgen Swinckels

Last updated 12/2022

English

What you'll learn

You will learn the basics of sports nutrition including macronutrients, micronutrients, sports specific nutrition and supplements.
You will learn that by managing your nutrition you will largely enhance the outcome of your exercise efforts.
You will learn how to determine your own nutrition strategy, rehydration requirements and supplement needs.
You will learn that a rock-solid nutrition strategy is not only about eating the RIGHT foods. It’s also about WHEN to eat them.
You will learn what whole foods you should eat to meet your macro and micronutrient requirements.
You will learn how to defeat the supplement FAKE NEWS machine, powered by supplement producers.
You will learn all about effective fueling methods that help you achieve your personal best in your next endurance race.
You will learn about the one critical reason why energy drinks will NOT help you on race day.
You will learn everything about the available super supplements that will actually improve gym performance.

Course content

10 sections • 44 lectures • 6h 59m total length

1.1 Why learn about sports nutrition?6:39
Discover how nutrition amplifies exercise outcomes by timing meals, fueling strategies, and essential foods and supplements. The complete online course covers carb mouth rinsing, five whole foods, magnesium, and myth-busting.
1.2 About me7:38
1.3 Course outline2:26
1.4 How to get the most out of this course?6:20
Learn practical strategies to maximize learning: minimize multitasking, adjust video speed, follow the suggested sequence, rewind when needed, and apply the athlete's diet concepts from the course.

2.1 Comparison between sports and exercise8:59
Compare sports, exercise, and physical activity, noting sports' competition and exercise's purposeful, planned nature. Use intensity and MET concepts and examples to distinguish activities and fitness aims.
2.2 Athlete and fitness enthusiast types11:12
Identify how the three energy systems power five athlete types: strength athlete, sprinter, power sport athlete, endurance athlete, and team sport athlete—and tailor nutrition with protein and carbohydrates.
2.3 The athlete’s diet9:32

3.1 Macronutrients overview11:53
Explore macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—and their energy, digestion, and roles in performance. Learn about glycogen storage and essential amino acids to support training before, during, and after exercise.
3.2 Carbohydrates and fat as energy source11:37
3.3 Glycogen12:54
3.4 Carbohydrates recommendations10:08
3.5 Taking carbohydrates during exercise11:11
3.6 Strategies to Improve fat oxidation9:43
3.7 Muscle gains7:32
3.8 Protein to support performance13:26
3.9 Protein intake recommendations10:01

4.1 Water overview7:19
Explore water as a vital, energy-free macronutrient for athletes, detailing intracellular and extracellular water, hydration, and how dehydration impairs cardiovascular function and performance.
4.2 Heat balance (thermoregulation)10:54
Explore thermoregulation and the heat balance during exercise, detailing metabolism, radiation, convection, evaporation, conduction, and storage, and learn behavioral, physiological, and hydration strategies to prevent overheating.
4.3 Hydration11:20
4.4 Fluid Intake10:35

5.1 Micronutrients overview8:24
5.2 Role of Micronutrients4:38
Explore how essential micronutrients—iron, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, and B vitamins—support oxygen transport, energy production, muscle function, and bone health to optimize athletic performance.
5.3 Iron9:36
5.4 Magnesium6:17
5.5 Vitamin D and Calcium8:48
5.6 B-Vitamins8:47
5.7 Dietary Reference Intakes10:04
5.8 Micronutrients – Athlete examples5:50

6.1 Sports Drinks9:54
Learn how sports drinks support rehydration with sodium and carbohydrates to optimize fluid absorption and osmolarity, preventing dehydration during exercise.
6.2 Sports Drinks vs Energy Drinks10:45
6.3 Energy Gels9:53
6.4 Energy Chews10:50
6.5 Energy Bars9:55
Explore energy bars as a fueling option for athletes, covering when to use them (before, during, after), carb-focused choices, digestion considerations, and how to read nutrition labels.
6.6 Protein supplements14:56

7.1 Introduction to performance enhancing supplements6:08
7.2 Performance enhancing supplements, Yes or No?10:15
Critically assess performance enhancing supplements using IOC guidance, weighing scientific proof, human versus animal testing, and individual differences. Use the safety flowchart to decide legality, health risk, dosage, and timing.
7.3 Examples of performance enhancing supplements14:57
Explore five performance-enhancing supplements—beta alanine, caffeine, creatine, nitrate, and sodium bicarbonate—and their mechanisms, use protocols, performance effects, side effects, and IOC and AIS evidence.
7.4 Doping10:23
Explore the line between legal performance aids and doping, defined by the WADA list, health risks, and the spirit of sport, with examples like anabolic steroids, HGH, diuretics, and glycerol.
7.5 Antioxidants8:03

10.1 Weight loss for athletes and fitness enthusiasts12:05
Body size, looks, and weight are concerns for many athletes and fitness enthusiasts. While most athletes and fitness enthusiasts recognize that being strong and powerful will add to their athleticism, some want to be lighter.
So a common objective for many athletes and fitness enthusiasts is to lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
There are many ways to lose weight varying from strict diets to gradual body weight adjustments. In this bonus section I will explain what a sensible and sustainable way is to lose body weight, without affecting performance

Requirements

Our course is not an academic course. Actually it's designed for all levels of amateur -and professional athletes as well as fitness enthusiasts. Beginners and advanced students will both benefit. No prior knowledge is required.

Description

Did you know that research by the University of South Carolina revealed that 91% of athletes and 63% of coaches have little knowledge about sports nutrition?

And indeed, most athletes and fitness enthusiasts are rushing through their daily exercise routine without even knowing the basic difference between proteins and carbs.

But conducting purposeful physical exercise without sports nutrition knowledge is like running around in a dark forest. Blindfolded.

And because those athletes and fitness enthusiasts reach far-from optimal results they are trying to compensate their knowledge BLIND SPOT by turning to crazy expensive supplements that hardly ever work.

That made me realize there is a massive need for practical, easy to understand fundamental sports nutrition learning, so I decided to establish the School of Sports Nutrition.

Our comprehensive course is turning completely uninformed athletes and fitness enthusiasts into knowledgeable sportspersons allowing each and every one of them to adapt and fine-tune their diets and see their exercise performance improve without ever increasing training time.

So take off that blindfold, click on the purple ‘ADD TO CART’ button and enroll in our exciting new course: SPORTS NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES AND FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS. Join us straightaway and start building your sports nutrition knowledge from zero to hero level.

Who this course is for:

The course is for amateur -and professional athletes as well as fitness enthusiasts. Our goal is to help students get a better understanding of sports nutrition and use their acquired knowledge to augment the outcome of their exercise efforts and athletic performance.

Sports Nutrition for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 23min

The athlete's diet3 lectures • 30min

Macronutrients9 lectures • 1hr 38min

Water4 lectures • 40min

Micronutrients8 lectures • 1hr 2min

Sports related nutrition6 lectures • 1hr 6min

Supplements5 lectures • 50min

Evaluating nutrition solutions3 lectures • 32min

Conclusion1 lecture • 6min

Bonus1 lecture • 12min

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