Saying you’ll exercise more is easier said than done. Once you’ve managed to get to the gym, the next difficult step is making sure your workout is intense and long enough. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your workout, a pre-workout product with a powerful boost to get you to the gym and through a difficult workout is key.
When Normal Shake Days Aren’t Enough
For athletes on an Isagenix System, two IsaLean® or IsaLean PRO Shakes and the suggested third meal are sometimes not enough to improve performance. If you fall within this category, here are a few tips to keep in mind when making adjustments to your nutrition plan.
Enjoy Your Holiday Treats Without Packing On The Pounds
Everything in moderation, right? Well that’s only half of what Nutrition Communications Specialist Lindsay Gnant M.Sc., RDN joins our Podcast to tell you. Look, it’s nearly impossible to avoid all of the goodies surrounding you this holiday season, but that doesn’t mean you need to cave in and overeat them every day from Thanksgiving to New Years.
Could Melatonin Help Women Build More Muscle and Burn More Fat?
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain and because it helps modulate sleep quality, it’s frequently used as a dietary supplement to lessen abnormal sleep patterns (1). However, a recent study suggests that melatonin may also assist in supporting weight management and muscle gain (2).
Why Whey After Exercise?
When you’re depleted of nutrients after a hard workout, the rate at which you can deliver essential amino acids to your bloodstream could be key to switching on the muscle building process. Because whey protein is [...]
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is a time for fun and celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also a time for overindulgences that often lead to weight gain. As festivities draw near, it’s important to plan accordingly to have an enjoyable holiday season without packing on unwanted pounds.
Nutrient Timing For Optimal Performance With Isagenix
If you’re going to work out, why not make the most of it with optimized nutrition! The nutrients you provide your body and when you take them, known as “nutrient timing,” can significantly affect how your body responds to exercise (1). The nutrient timing of food and supplements can be broken down into three distinct phases: pre-workout, mid-workout, and post-workout.
Strength and Endurance Team USA Style
You might not be going to Dublin, Ireland to compete in Kettlebell Lifting like Team Isagenix Member and World Champion Gold Medalist Valarie Pawlowski, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to train with the same type of strength and endurance she trains with. This is a huge podcast. Three—yes, three—of our expert Nutritionist, including a competitive bodybuilder, break down exactly what it takes to compete at this level and what you can do to compete with the person looking back at you in the mirror.
As an Athlete, Are You Making Correct Food Choices?
When it comes to food choices, do you ever think about how many you make each day? Surprisingly, the average person makes about 220 food decisions each day! That’s a lot of decisions, and these [...]
How Much Protein Should Athletes Really Get?
For years, there has been a stigma associating a high protein intake with muscle building and athletic performance. While many sports nutritionists today would agree that optimal protein intake is of prime importance, the fact is that more protein in the diet does not necessarily mean you will build more muscle or see results at a faster rate.