Global Certificate in Elite Performance Nutrition for Cyclists

• Cycling Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of nutrition for cyclists, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration.
• Energy Expenditure and Cycling Performance: Assessing energy needs for various types of cycling events and intensities, and strategies for optimizing energy intake.
• Carbohydrate Loading and Cycling: Best practices for carbohydrate loading before races, and maintaining glycogen stores during long rides.
• Protein and Muscle Recovery for Cyclists: The role of protein in muscle recovery and growth, and strategies for optimizing protein intake.
• Fat Adaptation and Cycling Performance: Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of fat adaptation for cyclists, and how to implement this strategy.
• Supplements and Cycling Performance: Evaluating the scientific evidence for various supplements commonly used by cyclists, and their potential benefits and risks.
• Meal Planning and Timing for Cyclists: Practical guidance for meal planning and timing around training and racing, including pre- and post-exercise nutrition.
• Nutrition for Specific Cycling Events: Strategies for optimizing nutrition for different types of cycling events, such as road races, time trials, and mountain bike races.
• Managing Weight and Body Composition for Cyclists: Best practices for managing weight and body composition for cyclists, including strategies for healthy weight loss and muscle gain.
• Consulting and Communication Skills for Elite Performance Nutritionists: Developing effective communication and consulting skills for working with cyclists and coaching teams.