Performance Archives - Page 11 of 17

Sculpting Your Rectus Abdominus

2018-03-16T15:21:22-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

As far as workouts are concerned, it’s better to train your entire core rather than just your rectus abdominis, or your “six-pack.” Your core area includes exterior and deep interior muscles that wrap around your sides and travel up and down your back. These muscles not only help you look good, but help keep your posture upright and injury-free.

It’s Time to Ditch Your Worthless Stretching Routine for “Dynamic” Stretching

2018-03-16T15:24:15-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Don’t forget to stretch—that’s the advice that has been passed down for years from sport coaches. First and foremost, their goal was undoubtedly to prevent any possible injuries to the athlete and to enhance performance.

Adaptogens Help You Lift More Weight Too

2018-03-12T08:35:07-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Athletes who are in the habit of swigging a shot of Isagenix e+ just before workouts or an Ionix Supreme afterward might find that these products are giving them a little extra boost to performance too.

When Normal Shake Days Aren’t Enough

2018-03-16T12:42:46-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

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?

2018-03-16T15:41:16-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

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

2018-03-16T15:43:12-07:00Nutrient Timing, Performance, Team 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

2018-04-12T16:12:38-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

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?

2018-03-16T15:46:24-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

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?

2018-03-16T15:47:02-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

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.

Amp up Your Knowledge on AMPED Power

2018-04-12T16:12:38-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

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.