Fuel Your Fitness: The Power of Omega-3s in Enhancing Athletic Performance
This deep dive into omega-3s will empower fitness professionals to embrace their role in well-being by uncovering the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in overall health and fitness outcomes. From ALA to EPA and DHA, identify the optimal dietary sources and key benefits of omega-3. Get ready to elevate your clients’ nutrition and take their fitness journeys to the next level.
What You’ll Gain from this CEC
An understanding of omega fatty acids and their impact on fitness performance and an exploration of the following topics:
- The importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- Omega-3’s benefits for physical performance, enhanced skeletal muscle mass, improved muscle recovery, cognitive function, and mood
- The benefits and sources of three types of omega-3 fatty acids, Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), including their impact on cardiovascular, eye, and brain health
- Eating patterns with anti-inflammatory properties
- Foods that contain saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Omega-rich meals and snacks for sustained health benefits
- Informed omega-3 supplementation and endurance exercise performance
- Sarcopenia and omega-3’s impact on muscle strength, mass, and function
About Your Instructor
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD is an internationally recognized subject matter expert and speaker on nutrition and well-being.
He was on the Men’s Health Magazine Advisory Board for ten years and has worked with some of the largest food companies and corporations, helping them navigate the intersection of science and application among consumers.
His expertise has led him to present at the White House, the CIA, more than ten countries globally, and almost all 50 states.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on overall health, well-being, and athletic performance
- Recognize dietary sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- Devise practical strategies to incorporate omega-3-rich foods into daily meals and snacks to ensure adequate intake
- State ways omega-3 fatty acids can support physical performance and recovery post-exercise to enhance overall fitness outcomes
What Your Course Includes
- 1 webinar video (1 hour in length)
- 2 research articles
- 1 open-note, 25-question quiz
- Earn 6.0 AFPA CECs
