Is Holiday Overeating Responsible for Your Annual Weight Gain?

2018-03-16T11:08:41-07:00Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Are your efforts to lose weight during the year being thwarted by weight gained during the holiday season? Obesity in adults is generally attributed to a small prolonged increase in energy intake and a decrease in energy expenditure that results in a gradual year-to-year weight gain.

Study Finds Isagenix Products Improve Men’s Athletic Performance

2018-03-16T11:09:20-07:00Product Research, Research & Science, Science News|

A new study has found that when physically fit men used Isagenix products to boost their protein intake and improve their nutrition when training, they significantly enhanced their muscular power, strength, aerobic performance, and flexibility.

5 Tips for Better Cleansing

2018-03-16T11:12:16-07:00Cleansing, Weight Management|

Having trouble sticking to a Cleanse Day? Listen as Isagenix Dietitian Lindsay Gnant shares her tips and personal strategies to make Cleanse Days your favorite time of the week. By keeping Lindsay’s tips and tricks in mind, you can conquer your Cleanse Day with ease and support others who may experience similar roadblocks.

Why Glycemic Index Matters for Your Appetite and Your Waistline

2018-03-16T11:18:21-07:00Weight Management|

Glycemic index, or GI, is a way to rank foods according to the effect that they have on your blood sugar level. Choosing foods with a low or moderate GI matters, because it can provide your body with more sustained energy and help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

When to Use One or Two Scoops of Whey Protein

2018-03-16T11:18:57-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Many athletes are aware of the benefits that come from consuming high-quality whey protein after a workout. Now a new study reports that the amount of protein you should consume post-workout depends on how many muscles you involved during exercise (1).

Why You Should Train Explosively

2018-03-16T11:20:14-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

New research from Loughborough University in England suggests that workouts using explosive muscle contractions may be a more effective way to increase muscle strength than traditional weight training. Explosive weight training is different from traditional methods of weight training that emphasize slow and controlled movements with sustained muscle contraction.

The Weight-Loss Plateau Breaker

2018-03-16T11:20:44-07:00Cleansing, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Until now, weight loss has been a breeze. You’ve experienced six to nine months of success with the Isagenix System, and you feel great. But lately your progress has stalled, and it has taken longer than usual to drop even a few pounds, even though you’re following your system correctly.

Athletes: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Diet

2018-03-16T11:22:01-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Too often athletes go overboard when trying to eat healthfully. They may put themselves under strict calorie limits, cut out certain ingredients, or even avoid entire food groups in the hopes of reaching their performance goals.

Power Napping for Brain Power

2018-08-06T10:18:59-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being|

Napping may be thought of as being unproductive and lazy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to restore your brain’s power. Scientific studies have found that napping can restore wakefulness, promote learning, boost memory, reverse the hormonal impact of a night of poor sleep, and reduce stress.

How to Build Muscle With Isagenix

2018-03-12T08:34:30-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

The actual size of your muscle comes down to a simple equation called “protein turnover,” which is the sum of muscle breakdown and synthesis. When you deprive your body of dietary protein and stop providing a weight-bearing stimulus, you have a negative protein balance, leading to the breakdown of muscle (1).