THE
STRENGTH SUMMIT
SINGAPORE

The Strength Summit is the only seminar in Singapore that focuses on sports nutrition and peak performance. This year, the Strength Summit focuses on aging strengths and performances. The Strength Summit 2021 is a Hybrid Seminar, where participants can choose to attend the presentations in-person or on virtual with 90-days on demand access. Presentations are delivered by a selected line up of speakers.

Organized by Joan & Augustine PRO Academy and in partnership with the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), we are providing high quality and evidence-based knowledge and information for professional trainers, coaches, athletes, dieticians, medical practitioners and fitness enthusiasts. We believe in lifelong learning in our ever changing and developing world today. The Strength Summit offers science-based information presented by some of the most recognized and distinguished scientists and speakers.

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Continuing Coach Education (CCE)

The Strengh Summit 2021 is eligible for the Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Training Allowance Grant (TAG).

Only eligible participants are able to claim the CCE TAG. For more information and to apply, please click here.

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Susan Kleiner

The Singapore Strength Summit 2019 was a smashing success on all counts! Joan and Augustine packed a full house of high energy, totally engaged participants. We shared sports nutrition research and stories of practical application, ending with a high level Q&A session. A truly professional top notch event!

Dr Richard Swinbourne

As a sleep scientist it’s great to have an opportunity to present to an intelligent and invested audience. The Strength Summit combined a professional and collegial group of fitness and wellness professionals and created what I thought was a wonderful occasion to share insights and thoughts on nutrition and sleep for health and athletic performance. My thanks to Joan and Augustine and the ProAcademy for your passion and energy and helping to equip some of the best in Singapore to be able to do it bigger and better! Can’t wait for the next one!

Edgar K. Tham

You can have the best foods you ought to consume, or the most effective exercises to work out to. But without mental toughness, everything you try to do will be in vain.

Hapsari Marsden, Leadership & Performance Coach, Co-Author of Fit To Lead

A very well organised summit. Insightful and applicable contents from the experts. Highly recommended for coaches and fitness enthusiasts, who pursue excellence in sports and performance.

Jaclyn Reutens, Sports Dietitian

Strength Summit more than met my expectations. It’s a wonderfully practical course, both professionally and personally that I can apply.

Eugene Soon. Fitness Enthusiast

The Strength Summit was most informative and enlightening. I came away with lots of great knowledge from the renowned speakers, knowledge that will surely prove useful in my fitness journey.

Manwad Chokesuwattanaskul, Athlete and Personal Trainer

Great session from real case studies. Worth for those in health & fitness industry to attend.

OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS FOR 2021

Ms Cheryl Teo

Accredited Anthropometrist | International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Accredited Dietitian | Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association Member | Sports Dietitians Australia

Cheryl graduated with a Bachelors of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University in South Australia, and a Masters in Science (Research) from the National Institute of Education, Singapore.

Dr Brad Schoenfeld - Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Lehman College in Bronx, New York | Graduate Director of the Human Performance and Fitness Program

Dr. Schoenfeld has published more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific papers on various exercise- and sports nutrition-related topics, and authored the seminal textbook, "Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy."

Ms Serene Lee

RESEARCHER | FORMER EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AT SPORTS & CARDIOLOGY CENTRE | GRADUATE RESEARCH OFFICER AT LKC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NTU | LOCAL MEDICINE SCHOLAR WITH SAF

Serene Lee is a PhD candidate at Murdoch University, studying the effects of hormonal fluctuations on exercise performance in female endurance athletes (OC users and normal menstruating females).

Dr Suriya Prakaash

MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Family Medicine), IOC Dip SpMed Registrar, Singapore Sport & Exercise Medicine Centre @ Changi General Hospital (SSMC@CGH)

Dr Suriya Prakaash graduated in 2010 from the National University of Singapore School of Medicine and obtained postgraduate qualifications in Family Medicine (Master of Medicine in Family Medicine) in 2016. He joined SSMC@CGH in 2019 and is currently a Registrar.

Dr Ricco Swinbourne

Team Lead and Senior Sport Dietitian. Sleep Scientist. Sport Nutrition | Sport Science & Medicine Center | Singapore Sport Institute

Ricco is a New Zealand trained Dietitian through the University of Otago, and completed hisSport Dietitian course with Sport Dietitians Australia. Ricco worked for the New ZealandRugby Union as their National High Performance Nutritionist between 2007-2014, fuellingplayers wearing the All Black Jersey

Augustine Lee

Certified Asian Bodybuilding Federation coach and Special Populations Personal Trainer (American Fitness Professionals & Associates)

Mr. Augustine Lee is a self-professed late bloomer who only started his professional bodybuilding career in his 30s, Augustine Lee has more than made up for lost time. Now in his 60s, this legendary International champion remains at the top of his game with over 20 titles under his belt. At 58 years young, he won Gold at the 2012 LA Championship Men’s Masters in the US, beating competitors at least a decade younger. An unstoppable force, Augustine went on to compete in the Arnold Amateur Men’s Masters in the US, coming in 3^rd place in 2013 and 6^th in 2014.

OUR SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

22 October 2021 (Friday) 9:00am - 4:00pm (GMT +8)

Venue: Core Collective Anson

9:15am - 9:30am

Opening Speech by J&A Pro Academy

9:30am - 10:30am

[Keynote Speaker] Dr Brad Schoenfeld: Muscle Building Across the Lifespan

This presentation will cover the effects of aging on the muscle-building process. Brad will present a detailed discussion of the research on the topic, and provide evidence-based strategies to maximize muscle development over the course of the lifespan.

10:30am - 10:45am

Q&A session: Dr Brad Schoenfeld

10:45am - 11:00am

Tea Break (AM)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Ms Cheryl Teo: Role of Protein in Weight Management: A Focus on Weight-Restricted Sports

Eat to lose weight? Yes it is possible! In this talk, Cheryl will share about harnessing the power of protein to achieve healthy weight loss and demonstrate how this can be successfully applied using a combat sport athlete case study.

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Q&A session: Ms Cheryl Teo

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Intermission (Lunch break)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ms Serene Lee: Period-ising Training For The Cyclical Female Athlete

Female athletes are subject to hormonal fluctuations that are inherent of their menstrual cycles. While menstrual-related symptoms are no doubt uncomfortable and inconvenient, Serene will provide insights into how female athletes may be able to eat and train in accordance with their cycle to maximise performance while optimising health. She will be dissecting the latest research findings on both resistance and endurance female athletes; and discussing some of her soon-to-be published study results on the cyclical stress capacity of a female athlete.