Education

Hypertrophy 101

A course designed to explain muscle hypertrophy using an easily digestible paradigm. We introduce the key players in the muscle hypertrophy mechanism including nutrition, training and hormones.

In this course you will learn what hypertrophy is and how to optimise the key players to achieve optimal muscle hypertrophy. With more than 300 peer-reviewed references, rest assured that by completion of this course you will be acquainted with the latest information on nutrition, training, and hormonal regulation of muscle hypertrophy. An MCQ assessment at the end of each animated chapter will assist consolidation of the information. Successful completion of the course will enable you to achieve the prestigious “Nutrigenius Hypertrophy Specialist” accreditation.

Athletic Performance

Understand the different components of fitness. Learn how to design optimal nutrition and training regimes for peak athletic performance for different sports.

During this course you will gain a deep understanding of the different components of fitness such as endurance, flexibility, speed, agility, strength and power. You will be introduced to the different fitness requirements of sports and will learn how to program for athletes during competition and in their off-season. You will understand the nutritional requirements for different activities and sports and how to optimise athletic performance by boosting energy stores, facilitating recovery and optimising supplementation during an event and the off-season.

Mental Health 101

1 in 5 people experience mental illness in developed countries such as the US and Australia, with 1 in 4 in the UK. Learn how to coach and help people with mental health issues and make a real impact by enabling positive changes.

The importance of mental health has been widely recognised with episodes of anxiety and / or depression being commonly experienced nowadays. This course aims to introduce these conditions, along with anorexia and its opposite, bigorexia nervosa; bulimia; bipolar; and borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. You will learn how to recognise symptoms of the conditions, collaborate with psychology specialists and how to assist people that experience mental health issues to overcome the barriers and attain their goals.

Advanced Hypertrophy

Delve further into the details of hormonal regulation of hypertrophy. Be acquainted with the epigenetic mechanisms of muscle gain and the molecular and cellular biology of hypertophy.

The “Advanced Hypertophy” course builds on its prequel “Hypertrophy 101”. In this course you will understand the endocrinology of muscle hypertrophy in depth. You will also gain insight into the epigenetic mechanisms of building muscle and the molecular messengers of hypertrophy. Upon successful completion of this course you will be a “Nutrigenius Hypertophy Expert” and able to provide tailored muscle hypertrophy solutions for any type of client.

Business 101 for Fitness Professionals

Enhance your business acumen. Learn the most effective sales techniques and boost your earning potential.

In this course you will learn how to optimally structure your business to boost operations, performance and minimise administrative work. You will be exposed to the best tools to assist you with financial housekeeping, effective planning and strategic marketing. You will optimise your branding and market positioning skills and learn how to create a niche product and separate yourself from the herd. You will understand how to scale your business, and gain insight in the principles of strategy for start-ups and how to drive growth towards an IPO.

Forever Young

Understand how normal ageing occurs and learn the most effective ways to prolong your youth and lifespan. Feel energetic and passionate about life and live life to the fullest till its very end.

In this course you will understand the biological mechanism of normal ageing, at the cellular and molecular level. You will be acquainted with the hormonal and epigenetic regulation of ageing and the trends of current and future research to slow down and reduce ageing. You will be familiar with preventive medicine and how to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality. You will learn the optimal nutrition, exercise and sleep regimes to slow ageing and to prolong physical performance and mental sharpness, and to live life to the fullest.