Unlock your body’s full potential with personalized pre- and post-workout strategies. In this fireside chat, discover how tweaks in nutrition, supplementation, and hydration can optimize energy, performance, and recovery. Learn what works best for your body type, including tips for HIIT, fasted cardio, and more.

We will be addressing the following questions:

1. How can personalized pre- and post-workout strategies enhance energy and performance?
2. What role does nutrition play in optimizing recovery after intense workouts?
3. Which types of supplementation are most effective for HIIT and fasted cardio?
4. How can proper hydration impact workout performance and recovery?
5. What are the key differences in pre-workout strategies for different body types?
6. How does fasted cardio affect fat loss, and what precautions should be taken?
7. What specific recovery techniques can help minimize muscle soreness after high-intensity training?

Sara Kooperman, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION® & S.E.A.T., is a visionary leader who has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published author, podcast presenter, and sought-after industry trailblazer. Sara has a unique ability to share her passion and devotion towards fitness education through her humor, enthusiasm, and her effervescent no-nonsense personality.

Dr. Erin Nitschke,, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE Health Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, and Pn1 is a health and human performance college professor, industry writer for IDEA, NFPT, Fitness Education Online, and Youate.com, as well as a national presenter. She is a seasoned health and exercise professional with a passion for empowering individuals to live their healthiest, most vibrant lives. Specializing in holistic health approaches Erin takes a personalized and evidence-based approach to help clients achieve their wellness goals.

Danielle Ontiveros founded Grab The Gold in 1990 at just 16 years old after creating a healthier snack alternative. Starting with door-to-door sales in her New Orleans neighborhood, her business grew, even overcoming the challenges of losing her home to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Relocating to Nashville, she established Grab The Gold as a local brand and now operates out of Franklin, Tennessee, offering flexible jobs for veterans, single moms, and seniors.

Melissa Layne, MEd is a Kinesiology Department Faculty Member at the University of North Georgia. She has been a well-respected and well-loved fitness and nutrition leader for over 35 years. Having created the SCW Nutrition Coaching for Fitness Professionals Certification, the SCW Nutrition, Hormones & Metabolism Certification, and contributed to the SCW Active Aging Certification, Melissa has consistently sold-out educational seminars. 

Jonathan Mike, PhD currently teaches in the exercise science and sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and has contributed to dozens of online fitness, strength, and consumer outlets in the country. He has been involved with NSCA and previously served on numerous committees and special interest groups and has spoken at over 55 events including many for NSCA, and ISSN and other organizations. 

Jani Roberts Jani Roberts is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, self-improvement, and mindfulness spaces. She is the creator of the Warrior® Workout, Moving Meditations™, Inspirational Conversations™ and all of the Alignment Essentials programming content. Jani has over 40 years of experience in the health and wellness field.