{"id":276,"date":"2024-07-25T14:40:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T02:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrol.anytimefitnessacademy.com\/nz\/?post_type=product&#038;p=276"},"modified":"2024-08-08T11:11:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T23:11:10","slug":"nasm-certified-sports-nutrition-coach","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/enrol.anytimefitnessacademy.com\/nz\/product\/nasm-certified-sports-nutrition-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1608764009296{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1536717740806{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Become a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach &#8211; NASM Nutrition Certification&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:38px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you\u2019ll learn the evidence-based science of performance nutrition. Help your athletes and clients gain a competitive edge and reach their peak performance by fueling their bodies with the right nutrition for their needs and goals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1536717763117{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;266&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721875186518{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1536717740806{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Course Overview:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:36px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Athletes of every sport, and at every level of competition, can gain a huge competitive advantage through a dialed-in approach to the nutritional intake designed to meet the increased performance demands of their sport. And as a NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you\u2019ll learn how to design a personalised nutrition plan to help each and every athlete you work with to fuel their body for maximum recovery and peak performance. This program includes modules on energy and metabolism, performance nutrition strategies, nutrients and hydration, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_69fe04b9112ac .vcex-bullets-icon{color:#00bde1;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vcex_69fe04b9112ac\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-chevron-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Arm your clients with the insights they need<\/strong>\u00a0to make decision choices that will maximize their performance<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-chevron-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Transform your clients\u2019 ability to recover<\/strong> from tough workouts so they can give their best during every game, match, and practice<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-chevron-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Learn the advanced science of periodisation and nutrient timing<\/strong> to ensure optimal performance and recovery<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-chevron-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Understand the energy and metabolism needs<\/strong> of each athlete to ensure they receive the optimal calorie and macronutrient intake<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-chevron-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Self-paced online program<\/strong> makes it easy and convenient to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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