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17 Apr, 2026

Brain Bites

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.

17 Apr, 2026

Career News

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.

17 Apr, 2026

Performance Nutrition

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.

30 Mar, 2026

Brain Bites

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.

27 Mar, 2026

Career News

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.

27 Mar, 2026

Performance Nutrition

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.

23 Mar, 2026

Performance Nutrition

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.

23 Mar, 2026

Science Spotlight

Preventing Low Energy Availability (LEA) in Adolescent Female Athletes: A Sports Nutrition Perspective

An ISSN educational recap from GPNi: what LEA and REDs are, why adolescence is high-risk (bone + hormones), red flags, screening tools, and prevention steps.

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21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

Is Timing Everything? The Weekend Warrior vs. Regular Exercise Debate

Everyone knows exercise is good for you, but does it really matter how you fit it in? Do you have to work out every day, or can you just power through a few tough sessions on the weekend and still stay healthy?

21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

A Word From the Founder - The Future of Sports Nutrition Belongs to Those Who Understand the Science

When I look back on my 30+ year career in sports nutrition, I realise something profound: every city, every conference, every lab, every factory, and every meeting with a world-class scientist

21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

The Importance of Education in Sports Nutrition

Nutritional intake for athletes is now one of the primary aspects of reaching peak performance and long-term fitness for athletes

21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

How to Become a High-Calibre Sports Nutrition Coach? – Part 4

In Part 3 of this guide, we explored something that doesn’t come from textbooks: real-world experience.

21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

How to Become a High-Calibre Sports Nutrition Coach? - Part 3

In earlier parts of this series, we talked about what sports nutritionists and sports nutrition coaches actually do, and what types of qualifications and education you might pursue.

21 Jan, 2026

Science Spotlight

How to Become a High-Calibre Sports Nutrition Coach? – Part 2

The first part of How to become a High-Calibre Sport Nutrition Coach we looked at an easy but crucial question: What are athletes nutritionists and coaches actually do?