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Refuel to Rebuild: Protein, Carbs, and Hydration in Recovery

Recovery nutrition is often surrounded by hype but does the science support what’s trending on social media and in marketing? This session breaks down the evidence on protein, carbohydrates, and hydration for recovery, separating fact from fiction for both high-performance athletes and everyday…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Evaluate current research on protein, carbohydrate, and hydration strategies for recovery and how these recommendations differ by training intensity and population
  • Identify and debunk common myths about recovery nutrition circulating in social media and popular fitness culture
  • Apply evidence-informed recovery strategies to develop realistic, individualized recommendations for clients ranging from recreational exercisers to competitive athletes within the exercise professional’s scope of practice

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1.5 CECsAthletic Performance

Menstrual Cycle Training: Science, Strategy, or Social Media Hype?

What do we really know about menstrual cycle training, is it social media hype or science? As more programs and influencers promote “cycle syncing” for performance, strength, and recovery, it’s essential for exercise professionals to understand what the research actually supports. This session…

$45
Member $27
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1 CECACSM Guidelines

Fit to Follow? A Practical Guide to Evaluating Health and Fitness Influencers

People will keep turning to social media for exercise, nutri­tion, and wellness ideas, and much of what they find will be helpful. The goal is not to dismiss online content wholesale but to help clients become more critical and more confident consumers of it. Trustworthy creators communicate…

$30
Member $18