At the Colgan Institute, we have used creatine very successfully as part of our sports nutrition program for the last 25 years. In a comprehensive review of more than 500 controlled studies in 2010, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, whose members are mostly university sports scientists and university athletics coaches, strongly endorsed use of creatine to improve sports performance (1).
The Science Behind AMPED™ Power
After tireless efforts from our entire Research and Development team at Isagenix, we’re please to announce the launch of AMPED™ Power. We didn’t take any shortcuts in its formulation. The ingredients in AMPED Power work synergistically to provide energy, greater focus, reduce fatigue, improve blood flow, and accelerate gains in strength, power, and muscle mass.
Top Muscle-Building Catalysts
While a well-rounded and nutrient-dense diet, set up around sufficient energy requirements, should be the first order of business for anyone looking to build muscle, there are additional supplements to enhance your workout.
Three Ways for Athletes to Recover Faster With Isagenix
Recovery tends to be the furthest thing from athletes’ minds when they’re focused on performance. Nevertheless, rest and recovery should be top priority for all athletes.
The Bigger and Stronger You Are, The More Muscle You Lose With Inactivity
You’ve heard the expression, “The bigger you are, the harder you fall.” With respect to muscle mass and strength, this statement is not far from the truth. No matter how strong or big you are, you lose muscle strength and mass with inactivity.
A Little Sugar (But Not Too Much) Can Improve Your Workouts
While many believe using carbohydrates in the form of sugar is better served for longer-termed endurance exercise, new evidence is showing that enjoying a bit of the sweet stuff can also benefit both short- and [...]
Muscle-building Foods Made Easy
We get it. You love IsaLean Pro and IsaPro, but you can’t just rely just on our delicious shakes as your sole source of muscle-building, recovery-boosting protein. You need to combine these products with other [...]
Is Barefoot Running Safe and Effective?
Is there scientific evidence in favor of barefoot running? To answer this question, researchers assessed data from more than 500 runners and published their findings in the Journal of Sport and Health Science (1). The [...]
How Endurance Athletes Can Benefit From Cleanse Days
At Isagenix, a frequently asked question of runners and other endurance athletes is "can Cleanse Days be used without hurting performance?" The answer is yes... with a few exceptions.
Answers to 10 Nutrition Questions Every Runner Should Know
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, the question of “what to eat” can be baffling. Depending on the intensity, frequency, and duration of exertion, the specific nutrition needed to properly fuel and aid in performance and recovery changes (1). The following answers will assist in helping you put sound nutrition practices into play. Remember—what you eat and drink can make or break your runs.*