Fitness + Well-Being Archives - Page 24 of 43

Why You Should Train Explosively

2018-03-16T11:20:14-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

New research from Loughborough University in England suggests that workouts using explosive muscle contractions may be a more effective way to increase muscle strength than traditional weight training. Explosive weight training is different from traditional methods of weight training that emphasize slow and controlled movements with sustained muscle contraction.

Athletes: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Diet

2018-03-16T11:22:01-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Too often athletes go overboard when trying to eat healthfully. They may put themselves under strict calorie limits, cut out certain ingredients, or even avoid entire food groups in the hopes of reaching their performance goals.

Power Napping for Brain Power

2018-08-06T10:18:59-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being|

Napping may be thought of as being unproductive and lazy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to restore your brain’s power. Scientific studies have found that napping can restore wakefulness, promote learning, boost memory, reverse the hormonal impact of a night of poor sleep, and reduce stress.

How to Build Muscle With Isagenix

2018-03-12T08:34:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

The actual size of your muscle comes down to a simple equation called “protein turnover,” which is the sum of muscle breakdown and synthesis. When you deprive your body of dietary protein and stop providing a weight-bearing stimulus, you have a negative protein balance, leading to the breakdown of muscle (1).

Science Just Made Creatine an Even Bigger Deal for Strength and Power

2018-03-12T08:34:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

When it comes to the type of scientific studies that are published, not all are created equal. At Isagenix, we know a good study when we see it. And a great study just came out on creatine.

Podcast: How to Maximize Your Results

2018-03-12T08:34:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Dr. Paul Biondich explains the pros and cons of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training, and cardio and how to get maximum results from each. He also shares his tried-and-true nutritional protocol that he uses to train his elite athletes.

Endurance Athletes: Are You Getting Enough Carbohydrates?

2018-03-12T08:34:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Lately carbohydrates have been getting a bad rap in the athletic world, yet they are central to performance. The body even stores them in the liver and muscles as glycogen so they can constantly supply energy.

Raising Healthy Kids Starts in the Kitchen

2021-04-29T13:30:47-07:00Energy and Focus, Featured Isagenix Kids Start Here, Fitness + Well-Being|

There’s an art to cooking with youngsters. It’s about sharing favorite recipes. It’s about passing on family traditions. Yet it’s a forgotten art in many households. For busy parents these days, it’s tough to find time to make dinner for a family, much less include kids in the process.

Study: Product B IsaGenesis Supports Healthy Aging

2022-02-03T14:52:16-07:00Featured Telomeres Isagenesis Start Here, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Product Research, Research & Science, Science News, Telomeres|

Product B® IsaGenesis® taken on a daily basis boosts the concentration of an enzyme that is regarded as a biomarker of healthy aging, according to a study conducted at Arizona State University (ASU).*

How To Use Whey Thins to Support Your Shake Days and Cleanse Days

2018-08-06T10:19:00-07:00Cleansing, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Have you been wondering why Whey Thins? are now recommended for Cleanse Days? Isagenix Product Education Supervisor Sara Richter explains the reasoning behind their new classification as a Cleanse Day tool and describes the in-house pilot study firmly supporting their use.