Fitness + Well-Being
Why Glycemic Index Matters for Your Appetite and Your Waistline
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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