Understand.
Practice.
Decide.

A learning community that turns sports science and nutrition into decisions you can explain.

Understand why. Explore cases. Practice with feedback and return to your learning journey with progress saved to your account.

From R$ 29.90/month · 7-day refund period when you join

Text lessons, illustrations and interactive activities. Study in your browser, at your own pace.

Conceptual illustration: sporting effort and muscle mechanism
A taste of the learning experience

Start with the question.

Two athletes use the same supplement but have different training and goals. Should the reasoning behind their choice be the same?

Explore mechanism, evidence and context before choosing a strategy.

Illustrative demonstration of the method; this is not a screenshot of a student's account.

39 interactive lessonsCreatine and Beta-alanine across 13 modules

9 concepts to build your foundationGlossary with examples and reviews

A learning journey that stays with youActivities, feedback and saved progress

For those who want to understand
before choosing.

You encounter recommendations, protocols and opinions every day. Here, study follows a sequence: understand the problem, explore the reasoning and practice a decision.

For athletes and active people who want to ask better questions. For students and professionals who want to organize and deepen their understanding of applied science.

What is already available
when you join.

Both courses and the Practical Glossary are included in every plan. Choose where to start and revisit the explanations whenever you need them during your access period.

Conceptual illustration for the Beta-alanine without noise course
Conceptual illustration from the course itself.

Beta-alanine without the noise

5 modules · 15 lessons with practice

Mechanism, evidence and safety to decide when the strategy makes sense.

  • From beta-alanine to carnosine: explore the muscle mechanism.
  • Understand what the evidence supports for each task.
  • Explore protocols, adherence, tolerance and safety.
View the 5 modules
  1. Before the scoop: what problem are we trying to solve?
  2. Mechanism without oversimplification
  3. Where it works, where it does not, and why
  4. Protocol, adherence, safety and anti-doping
  5. The decision in practice
I want to build sound judgment
Conceptual illustration for the Creatine beyond the basics course
Conceptual illustration from the course itself.

Creatine beyond the basics

8 modules · 24 lessons with practice

From saturation to outcomes: context, protocol, limits and performance decisions.

  • Connect mechanism, saturation and the response to training.
  • Interpret protocols, body mass changes and lab tests.
  • Organize a decision using safety and evaluation criteria.
View the 8 modules
  1. Before the tub: the decision that comes first
  2. Inside the muscle: mechanism, saturation and response
  3. Protocols without folklore
  4. What actually improves — and what does not
  5. Body weight and lab tests without panic
  6. Myths, marketing and proportionate certainty
  7. The brain and different populations: beyond sport without overgeneralizing
  8. High-performance playbook
I want to build sound judgment

Practical glossary

Build the foundation for conversations about health and performance. Each concept connects a definition, mechanism and interpretation with a scenario to think through.

  • HRV
  • Lactate
  • VO₂ max
  • Thresholds
  • Critical power
  • Glycogen
  • Sweat
  • Load
  • Circadian rhythm
I want to build my foundation

Initial format: reading, illustrations and interactive activities. It is not an offer of recorded video classes. Educational content; It does not replace individual care or grant professional qualifications.

Take part
in what you learn.

Reading is the beginning. Choosing an answer, understanding the feedback and applying the reasoning to another scenario are all part of the journey.

Study in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer. The steps organize the content and help you find where to resume.

Try the demonstration
  1. 01

    Find your next step

    A dashboard brings together your journeys, where to resume and concepts to review.

  2. 02

    Practice with feedback

    Correctable cases and decisions connect explanation to application.

  3. 03

    See the progress you've made

    Checkpoints and achievements accompany practice. Points are not diagnosis or certification.

  4. 04

    Come back with a new question

    Review concepts and follow new topics in the Community, at your own pace.

Actual portrait of Rafael Barleze
Rafael Barleze

Applied science.
Experience in the field.

The Community brings together content developed by Rafael Barleze to connect study with the questions that arise in sport and professional practice.

The focus is on explaining mechanisms, interpreting evidence and building criteria for decisions in context.

Sports nutritionist · CRN-8 15152 (Brazil)
Physical Education professional · CREF/RS 7431

Discover my trajectory

Choose your period
of learning.

All four plans include the same initial content. Choose the period that fits your routine; the 6- and 12-month plans also include the extra-materials benefit after 30 paid days.

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Monthly

Full access

R$ 29.90

charged each month

Less than R$1 per day*

  • Beta-alanine, Creatine and Glossary
  • Activities, feedback and saved progress
  • New content included when released
  • All Community starter content
Choose monthly plan

Automatic renewal for the same period. Cancel upcoming renewals at Hotmart.

Quarterly

Full access

R$ 79.90

billed every 3 months

Equivalent to R$26.63/month

  • Beta-alanine, Creatine and Glossary
  • Activities, feedback and saved progress
  • New content included when released
  • All Community starter content
Choose quarterly plan

Automatic renewal for the same period. Cancel upcoming renewals at Hotmart.

Semiannual

Includes the extra-material benefit

R$ 159.90

billed every 6 months

Equivalent to R$26.65/month

  • Beta-alanine, Creatine and Glossary
  • Activities, feedback and saved progress
  • New content included when released
  • 30% on extra courses and e-books after 30 days
Choose six-month plan

Automatic renewal for the same period. Cancel upcoming renewals at Hotmart.

*R$29.90 ÷ 30 days = approximately R$0.997 per day. The amount charged is the total for the chosen period, not a daily charge. Monthly equivalences are comparisons, not installments.

Prices are the total for each period in Brazilian reais, with automatic renewal. Monthly equivalents are comparisons, not installment payments. Check the total and payment options on Hotmart before completing your purchase.

From subscription
to your first login.

Payment and subscription management on Hotmart. Study and activities in the protected area of rafabarleze.com.

  1. Choose and confirm

    Select your plan and complete payment through the Hotmart checkout.

  2. Use your purchase email

    Once payment is confirmed, create your site account with the same email and enter the code you receive. The site login is separate from your Hotmart login.

  3. Start your learning journey

    Access the content and track your progress throughout your paid access period. Already have an account? Sign in with the email used for your purchase.

7 days to explore the Community.

When you join, you have seven days to request a refund. Renewal is automatic, and you can cancel future charges through Hotmart. Cancelling renewal and requesting a refund are separate actions.

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30%

Keep learning with
extra materials.

After 30 days of active subscription, members of the semi-annual and annual plans have a 30% discount on single purchases of Rafa Barleze courses and e-books.

Personal benefit while eligible plan access is in effect. Not cumulative with other coupons. It does not apply to the subscription itself, services or third-party products. Check the benefit in your account before purchasing. Your cancellation and refund rights remain preserved.

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Keep studying.
So does the collection.

These are the next editorial axes in preparation. Dates and sequence will be announced in the member's area. Subscribe for the content that is already included.

Caffeine with context

Supplementation · Under review

Connect effect, dose, time, sleep and tolerance before deciding.

Carbohydrate in play

Nutrition · Under review

Relate fuel, demand and opportunity for intake in sport.

Precision hydration

Hydration · Under review

Interpret context, losses and tolerance to plan carefully.

Individual courses and e-books may be sold separately. When extra material is announced, this will be expressly announced.

Before you join,
get your questions answered.

What do I get when I join?

The Beta-alanine without the noise and Creatine beyond the basics journeys, with 39 lessons in total, plus the nine Practical glossary concepts. The member area brings together activities, feedback and saved progress.

Are the lessons videos?

The initial catalog consists of text lessons, illustrations and interactive activities. You read, explore cases and practice with feedback in your browser. Recorded video lessons are not part of this initial offer.

Is access via the website or Hotmart?

Payment and subscription management are handled by Hotmart. Interactive content is located in the protected area of ​​this website. Use the same email as the purchase when creating your access. The website login is separate from the Hotmart login.

Is my progress saved?

Yes. Confirmed progress is linked to your account. Wait for saving confirmation before closing the page. Personal reflection drafts are not submitted.

How does renewal work?

The charge is repeated for the total and period of the chosen plan: monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual. You can cancel upcoming renewals at Hotmart. Installments, when available, do not change the contracted duration.

How do I cancel or request a refund?

Manage your subscription in My purchases at Hotmart. Upon joining, you have seven days to request a refund, without prejudice to applicable legal rights. Canceling the renewal and requesting a refund are different actions. Check conditions and support before completing your purchase.

When does the 30% benefit start?

After 30 days of active subscription on 6 or 12 month plans. It is valid for eligible individual purchases of Rafa Barleze courses and e-books, while the plan access is valid. Does not combine with other coupons.

Will all upcoming courses be included?

Releases for the Community catalog will be included while your subscription is active. Standalone materials and programs with separate access will be marked as extras. This offer does not promise a release date for topics in preparation.

Do I need to be a nutritionist or professional athlete?

The content serves athletes, practitioners and professionals interested in applied science. Terms and concepts are presented along the way. The study does not replace individual assessment or authorize prescription.

How can I get help if I have trouble accessing my content?

Email comunidade@rafabarleze.com with the email used for your purchase and a description of what happened. Do not send passwords or card details. If payment is already confirmed, contact support before buying again.

Understand why.
Build your judgment.

Start with Creatine, Beta-alanine and the Glossary. Discover a way to study that connects explanation, practice and continuity.

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Plans from R$29.90/month. Check the terms for each period.