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Challengers sos
2025

Bridgeport Film Fest Bridgeport, CT

with

Alana Johnson

NASM-CPT Personal Trainer

Challengers— Nutrition and performance in sports and beyond

This discussion is centered around the role of nutrition in enhancing athletic performance and recovery. We dive into the science behind sports nutrition, hydration strategies, and dietary requirements for athletes. Our speaker shares meal plans tailored for athletes and the importance of proper hydration.

Bridgeport Film Fest Bridgeport, CT

Film Synopsis

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

    Tashi (Zendaya), a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband Art (Mike Faist) from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event—close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick (Josh O'Connor), his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

    Photo credit: MGM

    About the Speaker

    Alana Johnson is a native New Yorker whose passion for fitness began during her years as a competitive figure skater. From an early age, she experienced the transformative power of movement, shaping her belief that physical and holistic fitness is a non-negotiable priority in life.

    Alana brings a unique and dynamic approach to personal training, drawing from her background in both live performance and fitness. She truly puts the “personal” in personal training, ensuring each client receives customized support, motivation, and guidance tailored to their individual goals.

    Certified by NASM as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, Alana has also expanded her expertise with ProNatal’s Pre & Postnatal certification. She specializes in strength training, general fitness, and heart-rate-based interval training (HIIT). Some of her favorite forms of movement include strength training, HIIT, and aerial silks—an art she had the opportunity to explore while earning her MFA at Louisiana State University.