Presentations
1) Optimal Sports Nutrition presentation – 1 hour
This presentation introduces the foundational concepts of sports nutrition. Athletes will learn how carbohydrates, protein and fats can be applied at specific times to optimize preparation and recovery. Athletes of all levels will benefits from the principles that are highlighted by Dr. Hrkal. They are explained in an easy to understand way so athletes and coaches are ready to apply sports nutrition to increase their performance.
2) Optimal Sports Nutrition presentation including sleep, caffeine and alcohol and their effects on performance – 2 hours
This presentation includes the same concepts listed above with additional discussion on how sleep, caffeine, and alcohol can affect sports performance. Emerging research has shown athletic performance is powerfully linked to these lifestyle habits. Learn how to optimize your performance through both nutrition and lifestyle.
3) Tired athletes: Understanding Overtraining syndrome – 2 hours
An emerging trend in the world of high performance sport is overtraining which leads to long term exhaustion, poor performance and impaired biological function. Dr. Hrkal explains how and why Overtraining Syndrome occurs and what both athletes and coaches can do to prevent it from occurring.
4) Advanced Topics in Sport Nutrition – 2 hours
This presentation builds on the principles introduced in the Optimal Sports Nutrition lecture. The field of sport nutrition is constantly growing. Dr. Hrkal explains specific supplements and how to strategically apply them to push your performance to the next level. Attendees will come away with specific protocols to reduce post exertional fatigue and improve both aerobic and power performance.
Contact Paul Hrkal ND for more information on availability and pricing of each presentation.
Note: PowerPoint presentation capabilities are required for all of the above presentations.
Click here to see a sample of the Optimal Sports Nutrition presentation
Comprehensive athletic performance programs
1) The High Performance Health Program (HPH) featuring the Maximal Athletic Performance Plan (MAPP)
This comprehensive program is applied to individual athletes to improve performance by optimizing their nutrition and lifestyle. This includes planning post recovery meals, optimizing dietary intake and sleep quality, and applying a nutrient supplementation program. The HPH is tailored to fit the needs of each participant. Dr. Hrkal works with each athlete individually to create a plan that is designed to meet their performance goals. The HPH program can also be applied in a team setting with individual consults with each athlete.
For more information on the HPH Program, click here
Contact Paul Hrkal ND** for more information on availability and pricing of the HPH program.
Nutrition for Optimal Sport - Sample
