Certificate in Sports Nutrition for Hikers: Endurance Building

• Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: An introduction to the principles of sports nutrition, covering macronutrients, micronutrients, and their roles in athletic performance.
• Energy Systems and Endurance: Understanding the energy systems used during endurance exercise and how nutrition can support aerobic metabolism.
• Carbohydrates for Endurance Athletes: Exploring the role of carbohydrates in endurance sports, including pre-exercise loading, intra-exercise fueling, and post-exercise recovery strategies.
• Protein and Amino Acids for Hikers: Examining the importance of protein for muscle repair, recovery, and adaptation during endurance training.
• Hydration and Electrolyte Balance: Learning about the impact of hydration on endurance performance, sweat rates, and strategies for maintaining electrolyte balance.
• Supplementation for Hikers: Evaluating the scientific evidence for popular sports supplements, such as caffeine, beetroot juice, and creatine, and their potential benefits for endurance athletes.
• Nutrition for Female Endurance Athletes: Addressing the unique nutritional needs and challenges faced by female hikers, including the Female Athlete Triad and menstrual cycle considerations.
• Practical Nutrition Strategies for Hiking: Developing meal and snack ideas for long-distance hikes, considering factors such as weight, volume, and palatability.
• Nutrient Timing and Periodization: Understanding the impact of nutrient timing on endurance performance and how to adjust nutrition strategies throughout the training cycle.