Fitness + Well-Being Archives - Page 27 of 45

Runners, Don’t Be Afraid of High Carbs

2018-03-16T13:58:03-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

For endurance athletes, carbohydrate is the main fuel source and continues to be used by the best in the world for better performance. There’s little question that body’s carbohydrate stores are limited and become depleted towards the end of a long run.

Your Skin Needs UV Ray Protection, Inside and Out

2022-05-17T08:42:23-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Natural Beauty, Personal Care, Skin|

When you’re out enjoying the sunshine, you probably don’t realize what’s going on deep within your skin. The ultraviolet radiation that penetrates your skin’s cells in the form of long-wave A rays and short-wave B rays is invisible to you, because they’re both shorter than visible light. However, you can eventually see the effects they manifest.

Vegetarian Athletes, You Might Be Missing a Key Amino Acid

2018-03-16T13:59:39-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

While vegetarians can greatly benefit from all of the AMPED™ products, AMPED Recover offers some special performance benefits due to one important amino acid. In the United States, the dietary patterns and nutrient status of vegetarians is generally better than their meat-eating counterparts, yet there are some nutrients that vegetarians can benefit from like protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, zinc, niacin, and vitamin B-12 (1).

Four Facts You Didn’t Know About Fiber

2022-05-17T11:14:43-07:00Digestive Wellness, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

The mention of fiber calls to mind images of dry, flavorless muffins or breakfast cereals that look and taste like tree bark. Clearly, these images of outdated “health foods” aren’t particularly appealing and have overshadowed the beneficial impact that fiber has on our wellbeing. Fiber doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic in nutrition. But learning more about how much this underappreciated nutrient can affect your health might change your opinion.

Athletes, Stop Being Tired and Hungry

2018-03-16T14:03:12-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Athletes must address multiple nutritional needs relative to their sports. They can depend on a number of factors—specialty or playing position, training schedule, infrequent sleep, adaptation goals, or body composition goals.

Can Older Women Take Creatine for Stronger Bones?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Bone Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Athletes have used creatine as an extra competitive edge for over two decades. But new research suggests creatine’s benefits reach far beyond athletic performance. Currently, this vital substrate for cellular energy is being investigated for its beneficial effects on the brain, aging, and even bones (1).

Can Exercise Maintain Brain Health During Aging?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

According to recent research from Japanese investigators, there is a positive association between aerobic fitness and cognitive function in older folks, making a great case for exercise as part of your healthy aging plan.

Do You Need To Be Creatine Loading?

2018-03-16T14:07:55-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Creatine supplementation has been a popular go-to for the serious athlete striving to put on extra muscle and optimize their workouts. But unlike typical supplementation regimens, creatine “loading” is a long-standing, common practice where the individual supplements with four to five times the amount of creatine the body needs with the purpose of rapidly saturating the muscles with the energy-producing compound.

4 Things You Need to Know About Dietary Nitrates

2019-11-11T14:40:00-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Nitrates are compounds found in a variety of foods and are even produced by our own bodies. Most dietary nitrates are derived from vegetables, which soak up nitrogen from the soil and convert it to nitrates in vegetables. Since the complexities of dietary nitrates and their impact on performance can be confusing, we’re breaking down the science of dietary nitrates so that you can understand a little more about the benefits of eating more vegetables:

Why You Need Protein to Stay Stronger As You Age

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

If you’ve reached your 50s or 60s, your body’s needs for dietary protein may have taken an unexpected turn upward. If you want the same muscle-building response that a mere 10-20 grams of protein could produce in your youth, then new research suggests you’re better off getting 30 or more grams in each meal.