Essential food groups, nutrient functions, and balanced meal planning. Develops skills for interpreting nutrition labels and adopting lifelong healthy eating patterns.
A 50-minute instructional session for students in temporary housing, focusing on safe food storage and creative leftover use through visual guides and sequence flowcharts.
A practical nutrition lesson for teenagers facing housing instability, focusing on maximizing energy and satiety using accessible, shelf-stable foods without the use of calorie counting.
A station-based lesson for high school athletes to master reading food labels for optimal performance, recovery, and hydration. Students will analyze macronutrient timing, identify hidden sugars, and calculate energy needs based on nutritional data.
This lesson explores the neurobiological link between nutrition and psychiatric symptoms, focusing on the inflammatory model of depression, sympathetic nervous system regulation, and the role of complex carbohydrates and fiber in executive function.
A comprehensive introduction to the Iron Academy weight training course, featuring a detailed syllabus and 18-week course map for a semester-long beginner program.
Final synthesis project where students design, justify, and prepare to execute a personalized 4-week training cycle based on the curriculum principles.
Focuses on advanced periodization, specifically Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP), and the science of exercise selection to drive continued adaptation.
Technical mastery of the 'Big Three' (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) with emphasis on safety, setup, and heavy load mechanics.
Comprehensive review of Part 1 concepts and a practical skills audit to clear students for the advanced compound lifts of Part 2.
Transition from bodyweight to external resistance, focusing on barbell handling, safety rack setup, and maintaining primal mechanics under load.
Focuses on dynamic warm-ups, joint range of motion (mobility), and postural stability to prepare the body for external load and prevent injury.
Focuses on macronutrients, hydration, and timing strategies to fuel workouts and optimize recovery for high school athletes.
Introduction to major muscle groups, their technical origin/insertion points, and the biomechanics of muscle contractions (concentric, eccentric, isometric).
Covers the mechanics of the Push, Pull, Lunge, and Carry patterns, focusing on postural integrity and multi-planar movement.
Focuses on the mechanics of the Squat and Hinge patterns, establishing the foundation for lower body power and structural health.
Focuses on weight room safety, professional etiquette, and the critical mechanics of spotting to ensure a safe training environment.
Planning and organizational resources for the 16-week Iron Academy curriculum, including the master week-by-week outline.
The study of Ayurvedic dietetics, the six tastes (Rasas), the qualities of food (Gunas), and how to use nutrition as the ultimate medicine.
Practical application of Ayurvedic wisdom through daily routines (Dinacharya) and seasonal regimens (Ritucharya) to align with natural rhythms.
Examines the seven layers of tissues (Dhatus) and the complex system of channels (Srotas) that transport energy and matter throughout the body.
An exploration of holistic health through the four dimensions of well-being. Students analyze how their emotional intelligence goals support their overall health and balance.
A follow-up workshop focused on personal application. Students perform a deep-dive self-assessment and construct a formal SMART goal plan for their emotional development.
A comprehensive introduction to the five components of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Students engage through explicit instruction and independent reflection.
A team-building culinary challenge inspired by the "Chopped" competition style, designed to foster cooperation, creativity, and kitchen safety skills.
Ferramentas de registro diário para monitorar a ingestão de água, qualidade do sono, níveis de energia e consistência no plano alimentar.
O guia completo de refeições para os 30 dias, incluindo receitas detalhadas para café da manhã, almoço, jantar e lanches saudáveis.
Orientações essenciais sobre como organizar a cozinha, preparar refeições em lote (batch cooking) e escolher os melhores ingredientes para potencializar a queima de gordura.
A 50-minute introduction to fundamental cooking techniques, focusing on heat management and timing through the lens of a vegetable stir-fry.
Explores the mechanics of digestion (Agni), the creation of metabolic toxins (Ama), and how to maintain internal purity and metabolic health.
A deep dive into the three vital forces (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern all biological processes, and the discovery of one's unique constitution (Prakriti).
Focuses on the origins of Ayurveda, the philosophy of 'Science of Life', and the fundamental building blocks of the universe: the Five Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas).
A comprehensive introduction to the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, covering its historical roots, core principles of balance, and a comparative analysis with Western medical practices.
Students synthesize their skills to create a comprehensive one-week meal plan for a specific client profile, meeting caloric and macronutrient targets.
An exploration of global dietary staples, mapping traditional foods onto standard food group systems to develop cultural competency in nutrition planning.
Students learn to identify nutrient-dense alternatives for specific dietary restrictions, ensuring food group requirements are met for vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant populations.
A skill-building workshop focusing on visual estimation techniques and calculating serving equivalents to address the 'portion distortion' phenomenon.
Students review the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, identifying key quantitative recommendations and assessing the evolution of USDA standards over time.
