Fitness + Well-Being Archives - Page 31 of 43

Women: Creatine is For You!

2018-03-16T15:51:39-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

It’s a common myth that creatine is strictly for bodybuilders. In fact, creatine has benefits for every athlete, including women. Because of the beefed-up stereotypes surrounding creatine, women often miss out on benefits of enhanced training and improved recovery. It’s possible that creatine may have extra benefits for women, especially for those who have avoided creatine supplements in the past.

Should You Have Coffee After Working Out?

2018-08-06T10:19:01-07:00Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Performance, Team Isagenix|

Many enjoy the caffeine in coffee as a morning pick-me-up or use products containing caffeine before working out to help boost their performance. But new research suggests that the caffeine in coffee may also have positive effects after training.

Why Athletes’ Bodies Have an Elevated Demand for Protein

2018-03-16T15:57:58-07:00Performance, Protein, Team Isagenix|

Getting a good amount of protein, like the protein found in IsaPro®, after a hard training session is the first step to faster muscle recovery. Did you know that your body has an elevated demand for protein a full 48 hours post-workout?

Are You Overestimating Calories Burned During Exercise?

2018-03-16T16:02:36-07:00Performance, Weight Maintenance, Weight Management|

If you’re working out simply to burn calories, you may be in for some disappointment. New research reinforces the message that you can’t out-exercise a bad diet, although that hasn’t kept some from trying.

Your Brain on Creatine

2018-03-16T16:03:08-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Creatine has long been in the spotlight for increased sports performance, but it’s now being recognized for having positive effects on brain function like cognition and memory.

How to Make Your Third Meal on Shake Days A Success

2018-08-06T10:19:02-07:00Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Weight Management|

On Shake Days, breakfast and lunch are practically no-brainers. You have the choice of Creamy Dutch Chocolate, Creamy French Vanilla, or Strawberry Cream IsaLean® Shake to blend and drink. The difficulty comes when you have to plan your third meal that won’t undermine your Shake Day.

Can You Gain Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

2018-03-16T16:10:15-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

The short answer: Yes. Gaining muscle and losing fat can happen when your nutrition and exercise are aligned properly. However, most people go about it in the wrong way.

High Intensity interval Training: May The Force Be With You

2018-03-16T16:11:23-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Most athletes are familiar with the Decade Rule. That is, you need to put in about 10,000 hours of training to approach mastery in any sport. That equals training for 20 hours every week for ten years.

AMPED Power: Enhancing Your Workout Without the Bloat

2018-08-06T10:19:02-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Ingredients & Quality, Product Research|

By no means is creatine the main and only ingredient in AMPED™ Power, but it is one that causes confusion about its function in the body. Though athletes have concerns that creatine causes water retention and weight gain, the research behind creatine in AMPED Power suggests otherwise.

Think Fast With Fats: Fish Oil for a Sharper Memory and Better Reaction Time

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care|

Fish oil supplements can boost memory and reaction time in healthy young adults and provide different benefits for men and women. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists in New Zealand found that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found abundantly in fatty fish and fish oil, supported memory and reaction time (1)