Creatine Archives

Not Just for Muscle Building: Count the Reasons You Should Take Creatine

2025-08-12T09:18:04-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Nutrient Timing|

Wondering whether creatine is right for you? You might consider reviewing its ever-lengthening list of benefits. It’s not just for building muscle and strength anymore. Creatine first grew in popularity among power and strength athletes, and for good reason.

Creatine Plus Carbs Gives Endurance Athletes Breakaway Speed

2018-08-06T10:18:57-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Performance, Team Isagenix|

Creatine is often overlooked by endurance athletes. But combining the supplement with carbohydrates might just be the winning combination for late-stage breakaway moments during competition.

Podcast: Why Women Should Use AMPED Products Too

2018-08-06T10:18:57-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Latest Podcasts, Multimedia, Nutrient Timing, Performance, Science Talks, Team Isagenix|

On this call, kinesiologist Dr. Katie Carpenter breaks down many of the misconceptions that deter women from the use of sports products, including confusion about bloating and gaining too much muscle.

Creatine: What You Need to Know

2018-08-06T10:18:58-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, FAQ, Fitness + Well-Being, Ingredients & Quality, Performance, Team Isagenix|

The use of creatine as a nutritional supplement is safe, effective, and ethical, according to the recent position published by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

Watch: Boost Your Performance with AMPED Power

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

Athletes know that the time before a workout is perfect for priming the body with nutrients to help increase training intensity. It’s why AMPED Power is part of the Isagenix Performance Solution. This pre-workout product is especially developed with three performance-focused nutrients for athletes and active adults seeking gains in strength and power.

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.

Vegetarian Athletes: Are You Giving Your Body the Right Support?

2020-07-20T15:22:27-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

An increasing number of athletes are choosing plant-based nutrition to fuel their bodies. Their reasons can range from health concerns to taste preference. A few athletes even choose a vegetarian diet for performance, considering it a “cleaner” way to fuel their workouts.

Can Older Women Take Creatine for Stronger Bones?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Bone Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Athletes have used creatine as an extra competitive edge for over two decades. But new research suggests creatine’s benefits reach far beyond athletic performance. Currently, this vital substrate for cellular energy is being investigated for its beneficial effects on the brain, aging, and even bones (1).

Do You Need To Be Creatine Loading?

2018-03-16T14:07:55-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

Creatine supplementation has been a popular go-to for the serious athlete striving to put on extra muscle and optimize their workouts. But unlike typical supplementation regimens, creatine “loading” is a long-standing, common practice where the individual supplements with four to five times the amount of creatine the body needs with the purpose of rapidly saturating the muscles with the energy-producing compound.

Women: Creatine is For You!

2018-03-16T15:51:39-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

It’s a common myth that creatine is strictly for bodybuilders. In fact, creatine has benefits for every athlete, including women. Because of the beefed-up stereotypes surrounding creatine, women often miss out on benefits of enhanced training and improved recovery. It’s possible that creatine may have extra benefits for women, especially for those who have avoided creatine supplements in the past.