Performance Archives - Page 14 of 18

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.

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.

Are you AMPED up for the new Isagenix Performance Line?

2018-03-19T14:18:10-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Performance|

The 2015 “Breakthrough” Celebration was the biggest event in Isagenix history. Just one of the many reasons this event was so big was due to product launches like AMPED™ Power. Nutrition Science Writer II Alex Mohr explains the science behind this brand-new, pre-workout formula. Alex says, “Our goal was to provide energy, increase focus, improve blood flow, and accelerate gains in performance, because the time before someone’s workout is crucial.”

Endurance Athletes, Don’t Miss out on AMPED Power

2018-03-19T14:18:43-07:00Performance|

Whether you run, bike, or swim, the number one performance factor you’re concerned with is avoiding fatigue. Entering a workout with excellent levels of energy, low levels of fatigue, and enhanced recovery is every endurance athlete’s dream. Good news: AMPED™ Power is designed to do exactly that.

Creatine Boosts Sports Performance

2018-03-19T14:25:33-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Performance|

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

2018-03-19T14:27:53-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Ingredients & Quality, Performance|

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.