Designed With You In Mind
As a personal trainer, you know that exercise alone isn’t enough—your clients need solid nutrition strategies to fuel their goals. But navigating nutrition advice can be overwhelming. You want to help your clients eat in a way that supports performance, recovery, and overall well-being—without overstepping your scope or falling into diet-culture traps.
That’s where this course comes in.
With over 20 years in the fitness industry, I know the challenges you face:
✔ Clients asking for meal plans when you may not have the experience to prescribe them.
✔ Conflicting nutrition information that makes it hard to know what’s legit.
✔ Struggling to balance evidence-based guidance with real-world client needs.
This course is built for fitness professionals like you—giving you the confidence to provide practical, science-backed nutrition strategies that align with your expertise.
No gimmicks, no fads—just real, sustainable nutrition education to help your clients thrive.
Ready to bridge the gap between training and nutrition?
Let’s get started.
What You'll Learn:
Module 1 - Carbohydrates:
- The many roles carbohydrates play in the body
- The types of carbohydrates, their chemical makeup and how to use each type of carbs for optimal athletic performance
- Energy substrate use during physical activity of differing intensities and durations
- How carbohydrates affect fitness performance, muscle synthesis and exercise recovery
- Specific fueling strategies for competitive athletes and avid exercisers
- The latest nutrition guidelines and visual resources available for use with clients
- The fitness professional’s nutrition scope of practice and when to partner with or refer clients to a registered dietitian
Module 2 - Proteins:
- The many roles proteins play in the body
- How dietary proteins affect muscle synthesis and exercise recovery
- Protein quality measures and selecting protein foods to ensure adequate intake
- The latest protein recommendations for athletes
- Protein supplement considerations and the fitness professional’s scope of practice related to recommending supplements
Module 3 - Fats:
- The various roles fats play in the body
- Types of dietary fats and their effects on health
- How and when fats are used by the body for energy at different intensities and durations
- Recommendations for dietary intake of fats for athletes
- Apply the macronutrient knowledge gained in this course through a real-life client case study
Carbs: Fueling Performance with Science, Not Myths
Cut through the confusion and get the latest, science-backed facts on carbohydrates. In this module, you'll learn how carbs support energy, recovery, and performance—without the fear-mongering. Understand the role of different types of carbs, how to time intake for optimal results, and how to confidently answer your clients’ most common carb-related questions.
Proteins: Get The Most Out Of Your Diet
Cut through the noise and get to the science of proteins. In this module, you'll discover how protein supports muscle repair, growth, and overall performance. Gain clear, evidence-based insights into different protein types, timing strategies, and practical recommendations to help your clients optimize their training results.
Fats: Essential Fuel for Good Health
Forget the outdated myths—fat is a crucial part of a well-balanced diet. In this module, you'll learn the science behind dietary fats, their role in energy, recovery, and hormone regulation, and how to help clients include them in a way that supports their goals. Get the facts on healthy fats, performance nutrition, and practical strategies for real-world application.
Example Curriculum
Praise for Peak Performance
“Britt breaks down nutrition concepts so they're really easy to understand and gives examples I can use right away with clients. The case study was extremely helpful and really pulled all the information together. I feel so much more prepared for my client's nutrition questions since I took the course.”
- Dr. Kerry McCarthy, PT, DPT, OCS, CF-L1
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