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From Knowledge to Confidence: My CISSN Journey with GPNi
Discover how GPNi’s CISSN course helped a sports nutrition professional build confidence, apply evidence-based knowledge, and connect with a global community.
Hormone-Sensitive Lipase: The Enzyme That Helps Unlock Stored Fat
Discover the role of hormone-sensitive lipase in lipolysis, fat metabolism, and aerobic energy production, and why it matters in exercise physiology and sports nutrition.
CEC Guide | Have You Earned Enough Continuing Education Credits This Year?
Learn why continuing education credits matter for sports nutrition professionals, how GPNi’s CEC policy works, and what you need to do to maintain your certification and stay current in the industry.
Why Should Active People Pay Attention to the Beta-Carotene in Vegetables?
Learn how beta-carotene supports athletes and active people through its role in antioxidant defense, immunity, vision, and overall recovery. Explore the best vegetable sources of beta-carotene.
What Does an RER Above 1.0 Mean During Exercise?
A practical guide to respiratory exchange ratio (RER), carbohydrate vs fat use during exercise, and why RER above 1.0 usually appears during hard efforts.
Sports Nutritionist vs Nutritionist | What Does a Sports Nutritionist Actually Do?
Learn the real difference between a sports nutritionist and a general nutritionist, why behavior change matters, and how sports nutrition professionals build client-centered plans for performance, recovery, and body composition.
Think Protein Is the Problem? Vegetarian Athletes May Need to Watch These Nutrients Even More
A practical guide to vegetarian sports nutrition: why protein is not the only concern, how amino acid complementation works, and why vitamin B12, iron, and zinc matter for performance and recovery.
Protect Your Muscle While Cutting: 4 Things That Matter Most
Worried about losing muscle during fat loss? Learn how to maintain muscle while cutting through smart nutrition, strength training, recovery, and stress control.
A Word From the Founder - Why Your Sports Nutrition Certification Must Come From Reality, Not PDF
In today’s world, anyone can sell you a “sports nutrition certificate.” You pay a fee, download a PDF, and within a few hours you’re told you’re “certified.”
Career Spotlight: Dr. Roger E. Adams (PhD, CISSN)
A real-world look at what sports nutrition coaches do—education, daily work, and evidence-based myths to avoid—through Dr. Roger Adams’ career.
The New U.S. Food Pyramid: A Scientific Comparison with Its Predecessor
On Jan. 2026, U.S. federal nutrition guidelines brought back to the food pyramid as the principal visual representation of dietary guidance in place of the plate-based model that was in use since.
Short Bouts, Big Impact: How “Exercise Snacks” Fit Into Real Life
Picture a typical weekday. You wake up already checking emails. You rush to the train, jog up two flights of stairs, stand in line for coffee, then sit for hours. By the time you finish work, that WHO recommendation of 150
Unapproved Peptides on Big Retailers: A GPNi® Perspective on a Quiet Mess
“Coach, I found BPC-157 on Amazon. Next-day delivery. If it’s on there, it has to be safe… right?”
Skeletal Muscle Memory: What It Really Means for Sports, Aging, and Nutrition
Ask any experienced lifter about muscle memory and you’ll hear the same story: take a long break, lose size and strength, then come back and progress feels almost too fast.
Glucose Explained: How the Body Uses Sugar for Energy and Storage
It is often referred to as "just sugar," when in fact it has a much more significant role in health and performance
Pre-Workout Carbs Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?
The nutrition you consume before exercising can make or ruin a workout or competition. Carbohydrates are a key component of this puzzle.
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