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).

Science Just Made Creatine an Even Bigger Deal for Strength and Power

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

When it comes to the type of scientific studies that are published, not all are created equal. At Isagenix, we know a good study when we see it. And a great study just came out on creatine.

Podcast: How to Maximize Your Results

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

Dr. Paul Biondich explains the pros and cons of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training, and cardio and how to get maximum results from each. He also shares his tried-and-true nutritional protocol that he uses to train his elite athletes.

Endurance Athletes: Are You Getting Enough Carbohydrates?

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

Lately carbohydrates have been getting a bad rap in the athletic world, yet they are central to performance. The body even stores them in the liver and muscles as glycogen so they can constantly supply energy.