Nutritional Considerations for Endurance Athletes
Why It’s Worth It
Gain a deep understanding of endurance nutrition essential for maximizing performance.
Learn practical fueling strategies for before, during, and after workouts to support your training.
Develop tailored meal plans that fit your unique training regimen and nutritional requirements.
Your Learning Roadmap
Fundamentals of Endurance Nutrition
This module covers the basics of endurance nutrition, including the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients, energy systems, and metabolic demands. By the end, participants will grasp essential concepts for fueling effective training and recovery. Introduction to Endurance Nutrition Macronutrients and Micronutrients Energy Balance & Metabolic Demands
Pre-Workout Nutrition Strategies
The module focuses on preparing the body for endurance activity through proper nutrient timing and meal composition. Participants will learn ideal pre-exercise meals, hydration techniques, and carbohydrate-loading strategies that optimize performance from the start. The Pre-Workout Meal Hydration Strategies Carbohydrate Loading Concepts
Intra-Workout Fueling Techniques
This module examines the types of fuel and hydration needed during prolonged exercise. Participants will learn about carbohydrates, electrolytes, and other practical approaches to maintain steady energy levels and performance throughout endurance sessions. Hydration & Electrolytes During Exercise Fueling with Carbohydrates Monitoring Energy Levels In-Event
Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition
This module outlines the importance of nutrient timing after endurance activities. It addresses strategies to replenish energy stores, build muscle, and reduce inflammation using evidence-based guidelines and frameworks from renowned texts. Nutrient Timing Post-Exercise Protein for Recovery Role of Antioxidants & Micronutrients
Special Considerations and Supplements
This module reviews special dietary needs and the use of supplements to enhance performance and recovery. It emphasizes customization based on individual risk, training intensity, and how to safely implement supplements as part of an overall nutrition strategy. Supplements: What to Use and When Individual Dietary Needs and Customization Understanding Risks and Overtraining
Practical Applications & Meal Planning
The final module provides hands-on planning strategies that combine lessons from foundational nutrition to advanced supplementation. Participants develop a customized weekly meal plan and analyze real-life case studies to solidify their approach to endurance nutrition. Building a Weekly Meal Plan Case Studies from Endurance Athletes Adjustments for Training and Race Day Integrating Expert Recommendations
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