Karin Lambrechtse

Background

About Karin Lambrechtse

Karin Lambrechtse (1981) started with gymnastics at the age of six. After several years of competitive sports and becoming a Dutch Champion, she made the switch to modern dance and later classical ballet. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Performing Dance from ArtEZ (HKA) in 2003, followed by a contract with the Dutch third largest professional dance company INTRODANS. From 2003-2013 Karin became one of the leading dancers. She danced in a variety of choreographies by renowned choreographers and toured nationally and internationally. She was praised for her energy, strength,(facial) expressions and dynamics. In 2006 this earned her the encouragement award of Dansersfonds '79, in 2012 and 2016 nominations for the Danspubliekprijs and VIVA400 followed. In 2013 Karin retired from Introdans and worked for several years as a freelance dancer, teacher and guest choreographer around the world. She also started studying Nutrition & Dietetics and specialized herself in Sports Psychology, Eating Disorders (PSYDI), Sports Nutrition (HAN) and obtained her ISAK level 1. Since 2017 she has been running her own practice Performance Nutrition KL. From 2018 Karin started working full time as a Performance Nutritionist, Chef and coordinator of the Foodcoach-Chef crew at Team Visma-Lease a Bike. She has been closely involved in developing and implementing the nutrition strategies and The Athlete Foodcoach App. Karin is the author SPORTables (on-the-go sportsnutrition recipes and info, Loopvis, 2016) and co-author of Perform Wiser (a comprehensive guide for artistic movers on health and performance). Nutrition/cooking and movement/dance are Karin's two passions. Nutrition fueles us in many ways, giving our body and mind the foundation needed to perform optimally in good health and with pleasure. In addition, origin, composition and sustainability are important aspects in Karin's nutritional advice and coaching. Cooking for high performance athletes while translating science into practise - from plan to plate - is where Karin can express her creativity and combine her passions.