Foundation
Understanding Macronutrients
An accessible introduction to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Covers what each macronutrient does in the body and how they relate to physical activity at a general level.
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What the Course Covers
A look at the full range of educational content available through Tiyivo. All topics are framed as general awareness — not clinical guidance or dietary prescriptions.
Foundation
How the Body Uses Energy During Exercise
Explores the basic concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy use. Explains how the body shifts between fuel sources depending on activity intensity and duration.
Foundation
Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods in Active Lifestyles
A general discussion of how whole and minimally processed foods are commonly discussed in the context of active hobbies. No prescriptions — just context and awareness.
Hydration
Water and Physical Activity
Covers the general relationship between hydration and physical performance. Discusses how thirst, sweat rate, and environmental conditions are commonly understood in the context of leisure activity.
Hydration
Electrolytes: What They Are and Why They Matter
An educational look at sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes. Explains their role in hydration and how they're commonly discussed in the context of sweating during physical activity.
Hydration
Hydration in Hot and Cold Conditions
Explores how environmental temperature may affect fluid needs during outdoor leisure activities. Covers general patterns observed in warm-weather hiking, summer cycling, and cold-weather activity.
Timing
Eating Before Activity
A general discussion of pre-activity eating patterns. Covers common approaches to meal timing before hiking, running, and cycling, and what research generally suggests about eating timing in relation to physical effort.
Timing
Eating After Activity
Explores general food awareness patterns in the period following leisure physical activity. Discusses common observations about hunger, food choices, and recovery-oriented eating habits among hobbyist exercisers.
Timing
Fueling During Longer Activities
Covers the general concept of eating or snacking during extended leisure activities. Relevant to hikes over two hours, longer cycling outings, and multi-set recreational sports sessions.
Activity-Specific
Food Awareness for Hikers
Tailored content for day hikers and trail walkers. Covers pack snacks, trail food patterns, and how sustained low-to-moderate intensity walking relates to general food awareness concepts.
Activity-Specific
Food Awareness for Cyclists
Focused content for recreational cyclists. Discusses how ride length and effort level may relate to food awareness, and covers common eating and hydration patterns among leisure cyclists.
Activity-Specific
Food Awareness for Recreational Sport Players
Covers the unique intermittent nature of team sports. Discusses how stop-start activity patterns relate to energy use and what food awareness considerations are commonly noted for recreational sport participants.
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