One of the ways athletes at the highest level of competition bring their game to the next level is through the use of supplements -- and, oh, the options that are available.
From drink mixes with as much protein as a large steak to pre-workout options designed to maximize energy, simply walking into any fitness-focused store will present you with a stunning array of options.
The question is just what is right for you and your activity, how much supplementation do you actually need to perform at your best and what might happen when you start using the latest strength- or energy-gaining product.
That’s where an upcoming seminar from the Saskatchewan Districts for Culture, Recreation and Sport comes into play.
The event will take place on Thursday, June 24 and will feature a 60-minute workshop aiming to educate participants in the risks, research and possible side effects of sports supplements.
The workshop will also touch on third-party certification programs designed to keep products safe and accurate with that they’re offering, including the NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport and Informed Choice organizations.
The seminar will be facilitated by Sport Medicine Science Council of Saskatchewan dietician Heather Hynes, who earlier in the ongoing series presented a nutrition seminar that walked folks through how to prepare meals and maximize energy and recovery.
Two sessions will be held using the Zoom conference app, one running from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and a second from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All sessions are free of charge, and participants are asked to pre-register 48 hours prior to the event. You can do so by visiting www.gosouthwest.ca and clicking the link on the site.For more information, contact the Southwest District for Culture, Sport and Recreation at Brennen@gosouthwest.ca.
