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Nutrient Timing of AMPED Products for Endurance

2018-03-16T14:34:07-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Endurance athletes are unique in their nutritional requirements, largely due to the fact that endurance exercise requires greater amounts of fuel. Preparation comes down to ensuring you get the right amounts of carbohydrates and other supplemental nutrients at the right time. Endurance athletes also need to get adequate protein to offset muscle protein breakdown and hasten recovery.

Is Alcohol Destroying Your Athletic Performance?

2018-03-16T14:38:46-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

There’s no question about it. Alcohol and athletics don’t mix, because it makes an impact on your recovery which is critical to reaching your optimal performance and fitness levels. Unfortunately, too many sports have created an entire culture based around drinking for fans and athletes alike. In fact, binge drinking is so prevalent in sports that studies suggest that athletes are more likely than the general population to drink in excess (1, 2).

How Much Should You Fail for Success?

2018-03-16T14:39:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

You don’t gain much without failure. There’s been little doubt of this when it comes to improving strength and muscle mass. Chief among recommendations for lifting weights is to use high-intensity resistance above 60 percent of your one-repetition maximum—or the most weight you can lift in one effort—with failure defined as the inability to complete another full range of repetition (1).

AMPED Recover 101

2018-04-12T16:12:37-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

AMPED Recover is the AMPED Product you will use after your workout, and is the focus on the final of the four part series of podcasts on the new Performance Line. “You need to think of AMPED Recover as the trigger, and IsaPro as the building blocks that create muscle,” says Research Nutritionist Alex Mohr, M.Sc. CSCS. Find out more about what makes AMPED Recover such a critical supplement for athletes, regardless of their sport, for optimal performance.

AMPED Power 101

2018-04-12T16:12:37-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

In the second of a four part series on the new Performance Line, Alex Mohr, M.Sc. and CSCS take a closer look at the science behind AMPED Power. The pre-workout period is all about preparing the body with readily available energy, supporting blood flow, and enhancing focus. The special mixture of ingredients in AMPED Power address each one of those.

Sleep ‘Low,’ Train High, for Better Performance

2018-03-16T14:45:11-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Endurance athletes, like runners and cyclists, generally turn to a diet high in carbohydrates because they know they are in continuous need of a readily available source of fuel. But over the last few years some athletes have used a technique called “training low” that involves restricting carbohydrates before and during exercise.

AMPED NOx 101

2018-04-12T16:12:37-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

The first in a four part series on the new Performance Line, AMPED, focuses on AMPED NOx. Isagenix Research Nutritionist Alex Mohr, M.Sc. and CSCS, dives into the science behind the nutritional make-up of NOx and how it works to help you push through fatigue and exhaustion in a grueling workout. No matter what your workout regime or sport is, Alex argues that it is beneficial for everyone, and is shown to support exercise at all levels of intensity.

Your New High-Intensity Training Pre-Workout Stack

2018-03-16T14:51:04-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

When you want your body ready for the ultimate high-intensity workout, the right preparation can make a big difference. You want a pre-workout stack that includes the right ingredients, comes in the right dosage, and is backed by science. AMPED™ NOx, AMPED Power, and e+™ work together to power you up before a workout. The two AMPED products and e+ each provide their own unique benefits that complement one another.

How to Use Each Product to Achieve Your Goals

2018-04-12T16:12:37-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

The new Performance Line, AMPED™, is a system designed to enhance your workout from beginning to end. Each product is scientifically developed for each phase of your workout—before, during, and after. Isagenix Product Education Supervisor, Sara Richter answers some of your most commonly asked questions about AMPED. Listen in as she explains how to use each product to achieve your goals.

How to Use AMPED Products to Improve Your Workout

2018-04-12T16:12:37-07:00Multimedia, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

Go farther, train harder, lose weight, and increase muscle with the AMPED™ Performance line, designed to help people like you from everyday athletes to ultramarathon trainers. Research Nutritionist Alex Mohr, M.Sc., explains the benefits of AMPED Nox, Fuel, Power, Recover, and the soon-to-be rebranded Replenish™ as AMPED Hydrate. Alex discusses how this comprehensive line of products effectively sustains users nutrient wise from the hours before a workout to recovery.