Plant-Powered Performance: Sports Nutrition Course for Athletes

Transform the way you fuel with evidence-based sports nutrition and practical strategies that optimize your performance. Join us for an online program that brings together the latest science on sports nutrition from a plant-based perspective. You’ll learn how plants elevate athletic performance and will gain real-world applications for your own athletic pursuits, whether you’re a recreational runner, CrossFit enthusiast, advanced triathlete, or just starting your fitness journey. 

Each week, dietitian and plant-based athlete Noah Praamsma brings together doctors, nutrition experts, and elite competitors to explore how nutrition influences energy production, recovery, body composition, endurance, strength, and long-term health.

Classes begin Sept. 14 and meet live on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration includes six live sessions, class recordings, downloadable resources, and a custom technical hat. We've extended our early-bird registration pricing through Aug. 18! Register below to lock in the discounted rate before prices increase.

What you'll receive:

• Six live weekly Zoom sessions with expert presentations and interactive Q&A.
• Access to class recordings for on-demand viewing, plus downloadable presentations.
• Direct Q&A access to accomplished athletes, dietitians, doctors, and other experts.
• Practical handouts for real-world application.
• A custom technical hat.
• Sample meal plans and athlete-focused recipes.

What you'll learn, week by week:

1. How a plant-based diet combined with exercise supports athletic performance, longevity, and wellness.
2. The physiology of fueling — why carbohydrate timing and quality matters.
3. The science of protein for muscle recovery and body composition.
4. Meeting your micronutrient needs, including iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.
5. Hot topics in sports nutrition with a panel of athletes and experts.
6. How to personalize your diet and build lasting habits, plus a live cooking demonstration.

Meet your presenters:
 

Amanda Wagner, M.Ed, RDN, LDN, Owner and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Amanda Wagner Nutrition, UESCA Certified Running Coach at Filla Endurance, and Runner’s World Magazine sponsored athlete.

Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RD, LDN, plant-based registered dietitian of 14 years, CrossFit athlete, and owner of Plant Centered Nutrition.

Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, nutrition and fitness coach, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Mastering Diabetes.

Daniel Healy, author, speaker, five-time world champion professional wrestler best known as Austin Aries, and founder of Hungry2Change.

Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, LRD, FACSM, professor and director of the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Lab at Virginia Tech, and recreational cyclist, kayaker, and athlete.

Jonathan Nez, former President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation, health and community resilience advocate, and ultra distance runner.

Maxime Sigouin, CPT, Co-Founder of Mavy Wellness, Author of Forever Fit, and former collegiate basketball player, bodybuilder, triathlete, and powerlifter.

Melissa Ficarra (former Busta), RN, BSN, Pro Strongman, and IFBB Pro Bikini Bodybuilder.

Shauné Hayes, certified health coach, plant-based culinary educator, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Course coordinator: Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine nutrition education coordinator and multidiscipline endurance athlete.

Price: $279 early-bird pricing; $329 after Aug. 18.