MASTERCLASS - DR SHAWN ARENT
Topic: The Strong Mind Paradox: Why Recovery, Not Relentless Effort, Builds Brain Resilience
Nutrition advice for athletes, tactical personnel, and high-performing individuals is often dominated by extremes: keto, fasting, macro tracking, “clean eating,” supplement hype, and body-composition-driven strategies that may not translate to performance.
This Masterclass will cut through the noise and provide an evidence-based framework for fueling strength, training quality, cognitive readiness, recovery, and long-term resilience.
Participants will learn how to distinguish physique-focused nutrition from performance-focused nutrition, apply nutrient timing strategies before, during, and after training, support decision-making and brain health under fatigue, and use biomarkers to guide practical decisions.
Emphasis will be placed on sport and tactical settings, while connecting these principles to longevity through the preservation of function, recovery capacity, and availability over time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Evaluating Diet Trends for Performance
Evaluate diet trends through performance. Participants assess keto, fasting, plant-based diets, and macro tracking for performance, recovery, cognition, and sustainability.
Optimising Fueling & Recovery Strategies
Fuel the complete performer. Participants learn how energy, macros, hydration, and timing support performance, readiness, and recovery.
Apply Biomarkers & Performance Data Effectively
Learn how to use nutrition, supplementation, recovery markers, and performance data to support practical decision-making.
