Stay on track during your summer holidays
Summer is approaching, and normally the sunnier days make eating healthily and exercising regularly a little easier. But for those travelling, spending time away from home and out of their routine, it can be a challenge to achieve your goals. Spending your days relaxing on the beach, exploring new places or hosting summer barbecues doesn’t mean that weight loss and fitness must be challenging. Prepare for success this summer with these tips. Eating well Prepare meals and snacks ahead of time A little preparation with a few nutritious meals and snacks is helpful whether you’re flying or driving, staying in a hotel or renting a holiday home. Pack enough dry snacks and meals so you can be sure to get [...]
AMPED Hydrate on Cleanse Days
AMPEDTM Hydrate is a key product within our Energy and Performance Systems. However, its benefits stretch across both Weight Management and Energy and Performance Systems. It can also be a useful Cleanse Day* tool, particularly if you’re exercising. Cleanse Day support tools As Cleanse Days are a form of intermittent fasting, the goal is to consume as few calories as possible on these days. Isagenix provides you with a variety of different support tools for targeted nutrition throughout the day. AMPED Hydrate is one of the products that can support you on your Cleanse Days, and each stick provides just 70 calories. You can divide this into two half servings, to include mid-morning and afternoon. Alternatively, you can consume your [...]
Can protein at bedtime help muscle recovery?
The way your muscles respond to exercise training can depend largely on the availability of amino acids from protein. This is why many athletes and active individuals ensure they consume some whey protein within the first couple of hours after their workouts to accelerate muscle gains and recovery. That time frame has been called the post-exercise “protein window.” Recent research has been looking at overnight protein synthesis and its response to dietary protein before sleep, which is the subject of a recent review by researchers at Maastricht University in the USA. The review’s authors John Trommelen and Luc van Loon discuss their recent work evaluating overnight muscle protein synthesis rates and suggest that taking a greater dose of protein, around [...]
The Benefits of Electrolytes
We all know and love the flavour and function of AMPEDTM Hydrate when we work out, but how much do you know about the science behind this product? AMPED Hydrate is a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink, and is designed to support endurance performance and enhance hydration during physical exercise*. Electrolytes When we sweat, we lose water, but in addition we also lose electrolytes. Electrolytes, like sodium and potassium, are electrically charged minerals that travel through the blood and other extracellular fluids (1). These minerals have important roles in many processes within the body and must be replaced during and after exercise to restore the balance (2). On food labelling it’s common to see a value for ‘salt’, which is a combination [...]
What’s your nightly routine?
Adding Isagenix products to your nightly routine has become more popular than ever, and is a great way to get a nutritional boost before bed. With so many choices to consider, focusing on your goals can help you select the right mix of Isagenix products to add to your evening schedule. Whether you’re focused on health, weight management or performance, keep reading to find out the best routine for you. Nightly cleansing For those who choose not to complete full Cleanse Days* but would still like to receive the nutritional benefits from the essential nutrients in Nourish for LifeTM, nightly cleansing can be an ideal way to incorporate this routine into your day. Nourish for Life contains a blend of [...]
AMPED Hydrate is in The Spotlight!
Have you heard about our new Product in the Spotlight? AMPEDTM Hydrate is a hydrating and refreshing sports drink mix that is a useful tool for any Isagenix system. This tasty product can help you during your workout or through your Cleanse Days*. Keep reading for more information about what this great product can do… What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that travel through extracellular fluids, such as the blood (1). When you sweat, electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are lost in your sweat, along with water. When you rehydrate during and after your workout, it’s important that these minerals are replaced to restore the balance of water and electrolytes in your body (2). AMPED Hydrate is [...]