Try this simple test: Sit down on the ground and get up using only your legs. Don’t rush, but see if you can do it without using your hands, elbows, or knees. If you’re successful at this exercise even after age 40, it could mean that you and your brain are aging more gracefully than most.
Should You Take AMPED Power and e+ Shot Together?
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.
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 [...]
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.
For Older Women, Vitamin D3 Supplementation Helps Build Muscle Strength
One of the hard facts of aging is that with every decade of life starting around age 30, muscle mass begins to decrease. If not remedied with good nutrition and regular exercise, this loss of both muscle mass and muscle function may eventually lead to frailty. However, a new study has revealed that vitamin D3 can assist aging women in fighting to retain muscle.
Amp up Your Knowledge on AMPED Power
Isagenix Research Nutritionist, M.Sc. and CSCS, Alex Mohr dives deep into the science, ingredients, and uses of AMPED™ Power while dispelling common misconceptions about pre-workout supplements. “This supplement isn’t just for weight lifters. Endurance athletes can benefit from it as well,” Alex states.