Fitness + Well-Being Archives - Page 22 of 43

Should Athletes Really Ditch Carbs?

2018-03-16T10:38:27-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

If you’ve ever seen cyclists chowing down on pastries or runners inhaling spaghetti, then you’ve noticed their preference for carbs. Sports nutrition has centered on carb-rich diets for decades with the intention of maximizing energy stores.

Nutrient in the Spotlight: Niacin

2018-08-06T10:18:59-07:00Energy and Focus, FAQ, Fitness + Well-Being, Ingredients & Quality|

Niacin, or vitamin B3, is one of the eight B-complex water-soluble vitamins. Niacin is a hard-working nutrient that supports many vital functions like metabolism and overall cardiovascular health (1). Niacin is found naturally in two different forms, nicotinic acid and niacinamide, each with slightly different characteristics.

Dr. Arciero: Protein Pacing for Athletic Performance

2018-03-16T10:39:25-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Skidmore College researcher Dr. Paul Arciero is back on the show to discuss the results of the performance study he and his team conducted and the risk it posed Isagenix. Dr. Paul describes the PRISE protocol that was used in the performance study, how it works, and why it is so effective in all different kinds of athletes.

Why Drinking a Post-Run Shake Can Keep You Injury-Free

2018-03-16T10:40:03-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

If you’re a runner, drinking a protein shake after an exhaustive workout can help protect your bones, reduce your risk of a stress fracture, and help you train multiple times a day. Long, grueling bouts of exercise can be pretty tough on your skeleton.

7 Nutrients to Feed Flexible Muscles

2018-10-04T17:29:01-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

If skeletal muscle is the organ of movement, then muscle flexibility is its base for function. Without range of movement (as athletes know too well) strength and power amount to very little. Lack of flexibility also leads to muscle stiffness and soreness.

Podcast: CytoActives™ Updates

2018-08-06T10:11:10-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Ingredients & Quality, Multimedia, Science Talks|

Isagenix Manager of Research and Science Dr. Eric Gumpricht discusses the newly released formulations of both the Complete Essentials™ Daily Pack and CytoActives™, including what has changed and the breakthrough science behind it.

Watch: Boost Your Performance with AMPED Power

2018-03-12T08:34:12-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Athletes know that the time before a workout is perfect for priming the body with nutrients to help increase training intensity. It’s why AMPED Power is part of the Isagenix Performance Solution. This pre-workout product is especially developed with three performance-focused nutrients for athletes and active adults seeking gains in strength and power.

Getting More Protein at Bedtime Boosts Muscle Recovery

2018-03-16T10:47:00-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

The way your muscles respond to exercise training can depend largely on the availability of amino acids from protein. This is why athletes are accustomed to guzzling down whey protein within the first couple of hours after their workouts to accelerate muscle gains and recovery.

5 Reasons IsaLean PRO is Your Go-to Source for Whey Protein

2019-11-15T14:01:39-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Packed with 36 grams of quality protein, IsaLean® PRO Shake is unrivaled in quality and taste and is now available in new Strawberry Cream Flavor. Haven’t tried it yet? Here are five reasons we think it should be your go-to source for whey protein:

Tocotrienols: The New Vitamin E for Cellular Health

2021-10-22T09:48:55-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

As part of new CytoActives, formerly Ageless Actives™, Isagenix has now added tocotrienols. So what are tocotrienols and why is the Isagenix Research and Science team so enthusiastic to incorporate them into a product designed to support cellular health?