Optimum Nutrition and Inspire Institute of Sport provide athletes with sports nutrition education to unlock more

Strengthening its ongoing collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Optimum Nutrition, the world’s number 1 sports nutrition brand, recently hosted a series of sports nutrition masterclasses. This awareness event aimed to educate athletes about the importance of sports nutrition and the proper use of supplements to improve their performance.

Thanks to Optimum Nutrition’s unwavering dedication to supporting athletes around the world, the masterclass provided invaluable training directly to athletes. The event featured comprehensive sessions, including facility tours, athlete interactions, and informative panel discussions with experienced nutritionists and coaches. Esteemed educators, such as nutritionist Avanti Deshpande and dietitian Soniya Nikam, who is also responsible for brand promotion and education for Glanbia Performance Nutrition, led the information sessions.

Dr Crionna Tobin, Head of Science and Education, International, Glanbia Performance Nutrition, highlighted the crucial role of educating athletes about sports nutrition in shaping their careers. “Good nutrition is the cornerstone of sports performance and longevity. By providing athletes with knowledge and understanding of sports nutrition, we enable them to make informed choices that positively impact their performance, recovery and their overall health. Investing in education today not only improves their performance on the field, but also protects their future by mitigating the risks associated with misinformation and inappropriate supplementation.

Satyavrat Pendharkar, Regional Vice President – ​​Greater China, South Asia and META, Glanbia Performance Nutrition, reaffirmed its flagship brand Optimum Nutrition’s unwavering commitment to athletes around the world. “At Optimum Nutrition, we understand the central role that nutrition plays in every athlete’s journey. Through initiatives like The Right Protein awareness campaign, we aim to equip athletes with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their nutrition. Together with IIS, we work to ensure athletes have access to the right information and support to fuel their success on and off the field. »

Rushdee Warley, CEO, IIS “We are excited to partner with Optimum Nutrition and lead what has been a very important session for our athletes. At IIS we hold ourselves to the highest standards in all aspects of sport and conduct. Optimum Nutrition provides us with certified informed choice supplements that give us confidence in the safety and quality of the products consumed by our athletes. All of our collaborations aim to give our athletes the best chance to succeed, and educational initiatives like these are a step in that direction.

In an era of widespread misinformation, the masterclass addressed critical concerns surrounding athletes’ nutritional practices.

“I am honored to be associated with Optimum Nutrition, a brand trusted by athletes around the world for over 35 years. As an Optimum Nutrition athlete, I believe this initiative will enable athletes to make informed choices, unlock their true potential and contribute to their overall success in the world of sport. Together, we aim to inspire and nurture the next generation of champions,” said Neeraj Chopra.

Key athletes who participated in the masterclass gained essential knowledge on the types, use, quality and safety of sports nutrition supplements, equipping them with the tools to safely optimize their performance and unleash their full potential. potential to achieve optimal performance through appropriate sports nutrition.

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