Vitamin D is Crucial for Athletic Performance
By Michael Colgan, Ph.D. Vitamin D has become very sparse in the U.S. food chain. So the only good sources of supply of this very ancient essential nutrient are the manufacture of vitamin D in [...]
Are You Making Sleep A Priority?
Optimal performance and body composition depend on both how long and how well you sleep every night. Consistently missing just one hour of sleep can disrupt metabolism, increase body fat, and blunt important hormones involved [...]
How Much Muscle Can You Build?
Be realistic with the amount of muscle you can build in a short amount of time. We often hear some bold claims about how much muscle people are able to build in a short period [...]
SPF Use: Why Reapplication Matters Most
People who use a high level of sun protection factor (SPF) tend to spend more time in the sun, but may not reapply their sunscreen as needed. The result is a higher risk of skin [...]
More Muscle Equals Stronger Bones in Children
Children can benefit from more muscle and stronger bones Researchers from the University of Southampton recently investigated bone development in growing children and found that greater muscle mass is linked to healthier bones, while [...]
Weight Training Best Paired with Bedtime Protein
Protein Before bed aids in muscle building Wondering how you can increase muscle gains from hard work in the gym? Have a shake and go to bed. This is what researchers from the Netherlands found [...]
Top Scientists Outline Reasons to Eat More Protein
Leading nutrition researchers have outlined how protein improves appetite, manages a healthy body weight, reduces cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors, and increases dietary compliance in a recent review paper (1). In this overview of the [...]
Is There a Best Time of Day to Work Out?
Exercise performance can fluctuate throughout the day. Generally, morning performance is lower while those who work out in the afternoon experience maximum values for high-intensity exercise (1). Depending on the time of day, performance variations [...]
Why Your Body Loves Undenatured Whey
It’s no secret that we at Isagenix pride ourselves in providing some of the highest-quality undenatured whey protein. With the release of our new Chocolate IsaPro, many wonder why the product is basically just whey [...]