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As an Athlete, Are You Making Correct Food Choices?

2018-03-16T15:46:24-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

When it comes to food choices, do you ever think about how many you make each day? Surprisingly, the average person makes about 220 food decisions each day! That’s a lot of decisions, and these [...]

How Much Protein Should Athletes Really Get?

2018-03-16T15:47:02-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

For years, there has been a stigma associating a high protein intake with muscle building and athletic performance. While many sports nutritionists today would agree that optimal protein intake is of prime importance, the fact is that more protein in the diet does not necessarily mean you will build more muscle or see results at a faster rate.

Why Athletes’ Bodies Have an Elevated Demand for Protein

2018-03-16T15:57:58-07:00Performance, Protein, Team Isagenix|

Getting a good amount of protein, like the protein found in IsaPro®, after a hard training session is the first step to faster muscle recovery. Did you know that your body has an elevated demand for protein a full 48 hours post-workout?

Are You Overestimating Calories Burned During Exercise?

2018-03-16T16:02:36-07:00Performance, Weight Maintenance, Weight Management|

If you’re working out simply to burn calories, you may be in for some disappointment. New research reinforces the message that you can’t out-exercise a bad diet, although that hasn’t kept some from trying.

Can You Gain Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

2018-03-16T16:10:15-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

The short answer: Yes. Gaining muscle and losing fat can happen when your nutrition and exercise are aligned properly. However, most people go about it in the wrong way.

Top Muscle-Building Catalysts

2018-03-19T14:29:20-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Performance|

While a well-rounded and nutrient-dense diet, set up around sufficient energy requirements, should be the first order of business for anyone looking to build muscle, there are additional supplements to enhance your workout.

Three Ways for Athletes to Recover Faster With Isagenix

2018-03-19T14:34:18-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Performance|

Recovery tends to be the furthest thing from athletes’ minds when they’re focused on performance. Nevertheless, rest and recovery should be top priority for all athletes.

The Bigger and Stronger You Are, The More Muscle You Lose With Inactivity

2018-03-19T14:35:55-07:00Performance, Team Isagenix|

You’ve heard the expression, “The bigger you are, the harder you fall.” With respect to muscle mass and strength, this statement is not far from the truth. No matter how strong or big you are, you lose muscle strength and mass with inactivity.

Vitamin D is Crucial for Athletic Performance

2018-03-19T14:44:38-07:00Performance|

By Michael Colgan, Ph.D. Vitamin D has become very sparse in the U.S. food chain. So the only good sources of supply of this very ancient essential nutrient are the manufacture of vitamin D in [...]