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Physiology and nutrition of altitude training
For endurance athletes, extreme temperatures and altitude can affect normal physiological responses to exercise and, in some cases, sports performance is adversely affected. The purpose of this article is to understand the physiology of high altitude training and learn any nutritional adjustments that can be implemented to best ensure athletic performance.
Bodybuilding

Creatine: the queen of performance supplements
Can creatine supplementation really improve athletic performance? After years of studies, it can be said that creatine supplementation can accompany and modify metabolic adaptations following exercise.

Is there a "best training for hypertrophy"? Volume vs Intensity
The recurring question of those who practice bodybuilding or other disciplines aimed at muscle growth and strength is: "is there an absolutely better version of training for hypertrophy?". The answer is no. Let’s see why.

Preparation of a bikini athlete
The dream of many women is to look like an athlete bikini that embodies the current standards of female beauty. This dream can become a reality with a proper and personalized athletic and food preparation. Let’s see together some important suggestions to travel this road and reach the dream...

The new era of supplements: MCU-20® Yamamoto®
MCU-20® is the innovative and exclusive microencapsulation technology that Yamamoto® has formulated to ensure consumers the 100% absorption of the active ingredients contained in the supplements.
Everything you ingest reaches the target! Yamamoto exceeds all absorption limits, typical of some raw materials, thanks to the new technology MCU-20®.

Women's bodybuilding: introduction and fundamentals
The point of view of Silvia Scaglione; an introduction to a series of articles dedicated to female bodybuilding to emphasize beauty and preserve it over time
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Sport

Nutrition in rugby
The design of nutritional strategies in rugby must follow the characterization of a situational team sport where players are expected to be physically competent in a range of areas including aerobic fitness, strength, speed and power. Nutrition and supplementation therefore play a fundamental role for the energy aspect and for meeting the specific needs of these athletes.

Endurance and proteins, a necessary combination
When it comes to endurance sports, we tend to focus attention only on the role and dosage of carbohydrates, the main energy source for the body. But proteins are also essential for these athletes and are often really underestimated. Discover with us the importance of proteins in endurance sports.

Carbohydrates: why, how many and which ones to take for an endurance athlete
Carbohydrates, also known as sugars, carbohydrates, saccharides or chemically hydrates of carbon, are among the most abundant organic molecules in nature and our body uses them as a primary source of energy. Let's find out together, during this study, which and how many carbohydrates an endurance athlete should take to optimize his performance and provide the body with the "right fuel".

Winter sports: nutrition and supplementation
With "winter sports" we refer to all those sports that take place on snow and ice, traditionally during the winter period in the Alpine countries, in northern and eastern Europe, in Japan, in North and South America. They are normally practiced in conditions of low temperatures and moderate or high altitudes: let's understand together how these athletes can get the most out of nutrition and supplementation.

Open water swimming between training, nutrition and supplementation
Called "bottom swimming", open water swimming includes all manifestations in open water such as rivers, lakes and seas. It is precisely the open waters that entail considerable difficulties for the athlete, who must be able to manage changing environmental conditions and prolonged anaerobic performance. Find out with us how these athletes can achieve the maximum thanks to the help of nutrition and supplementation.

Padel: between fashion, training and nutrition
Padel is the sport of the moment: to be played in pairs, immediate and fun, it is conquering everyone, so much so that it is difficult to find a free field. But how should a padel player eat to bring his performances to the best? Discover with us the perfect nutrition and integration to support your match, even based on the time you managed to book your court!
Workout

Recovery as a new science at the service of the athlete
Recovery from training is certainly one of the most important phases for an athlete: without optimal recovery there can be no optimal performance. Furthermore, recovery is also essential for general well-being. Discover with us how to optimize this important process!

Sports performance gels: types, functions and uses
When we talk about sports performance gels, we refer to a practical supplement that can support the athlete in long-term training or competitions. The peculiarity of these products is to be able to provide energy with a gradual release, to favor constant and prolonged performance. Let's find out in this article how to use them best!

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
May 12, 2022

Dehydration in endurance sports: risks to performance and how to manage it
In a sedentary person, the daily water change is about 2.5 liters (balance between entries and exits), but the liquids that actually circulate in the entire digestive system amount to a total of about 9 liters. In an athlete the quantities vary considerably, due to an increase in outputs, mainly in the form of sweat. These losses must be adequately offset by an increase in revenue.

Collagen, injury prevention and increased performance
Collagen is fundamental for our body, it is the second most abundant substance after water and represents about 30% of total protein.
It provides structural support for organs and soft tissues (including joints) and, as we age, our body produces less and less of it, causing aging of joints, loss of skin elasticity and loss of lean mass.
This shows that the preservation/stimulation of collagen in joints and skin is an integral part of healthy ageing.

Injuries in Cross training: the most frequent and integrative approach
The ever greater diffusion of this discipline has brought with it the idea that it is a sport that causes more injuries than others.
But is this really the case and, above all, what are the real risks associated with injuries in Cross training?
In this article we delve into Cross training injury injuries and a fundamental integrative approach

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
January 31, 2022
Supplements and Nutraceuticals

Ashwagandha: a valuable ally against stress
Ashwagandha is a nutraceutical phytotherapeutic element known as an adaptogen par excellence, capable of enhancing the body's ability to cope with and respond to stressors of various kinds, providing relief, counteracting states of anxiety, promoting relaxation, and mental clarity in cases of chronic psychophysical fatigue.
Also known for its anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective and neuroprotective activities, it strengthens the immune system.
An extraordinary nutraceutical element that can help anyone going through phases of psychophysical stress.

Multivitamin: ally of every sportsman
Multivitamins have always been among the allies most used by sportsmen of all kinds. But why? What is their function in the human body and how can they really help us?

The new era of proteins: microencapsulation
If you are reading this article you are most likely interested in finding out what makes microencapsulated proteins different from all other protein sources on the market. Find out with us what they differ for and the advantages of using them!

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
September 30, 2022

Body weight loss and maintenance: are there natural allies?
When it comes to weight loss, body recomposition and slimming in general, one is often inclined to look for 'magic formulas' that will enable us to achieve the desired results in the shortest possible time. There are no magic formulas for slimming, but certain natural extracts can support our metabolism, lymphatic system and improve body composition and insulin sensitivity.

How to choose a multivitamin: a short practical guide
The supplement market is saturated with products, particularly multivitamins. But when is it necessary to take a multivitamin? And how can we be sure we are choosing the right one for our needs? We have tried to gather all the useful information in this short guide. All you have to do is read on!

Eye protection: when glasses are not enough
Eye health and visual efficiency are very delicate factors to which we should pay close attention. Our eyes are in fact constantly active and subjected to numerous stressors. In the summer people tend to think that a good pair of sunglasses is enough to defend and protect them. But is it really so?
Nutrition and well-being

Water retention | Effective tips for draining excess liquids
Many women suffer from water retention, a nuisance that affects mostly legs, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Let's see what are the best remedies and tips to limit the appearance of water retention and cellulite starting from their analysis.

Mineral salts: because I risk not getting enough with food
You have most likely already heard the term micronutrients: in nutrition it is used to indicate precisely "smaller" nutrients that can be found in the foods we consume every day. These are vitamins and minerals, essential and to be introduced with the diet. But are we sure we're getting enough?

Cholesterol and triglycerides under control thanks to natural extracts
Nowadays cardiovascular diseases are among the main causes of mortality and disability in Western and developing countries. Prevention, largely underutilized, could significantly reduce the spread of cardiovascular disease. But how is prevention done? What are the natural remedies available to us?

Treating a cold: symptoms, causes and remedies
Among the most widespread and well-known ailments worldwide, the cold is a disease of viral origin that affects millions of people every year: extremely contagious, it is almost always completely reversible but still very annoying. Let's find out together what are the symptoms, the causes and above all the treatment to speed up healing and help our body prevent its onset.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
December 23, 2022

Glutathione: the most powerful of the antioxidants
Glutathione has been recognized by science as the most powerful of the antioxidants known to date, and represents the most important molecule for maintaining the health of our internal organism, the presence of which conditions the susceptibility of our natural defenses. But its function is much more complex and extensive: discover all its potential with us.

Is it really important to get enough sleep to sustain performance?
Sleep is a physiological necessity that is opposed to the state of wakefulness. Sleeping is resting: therefore allowing our body to recover from all the stimuli and efforts that occur during the day. But how can a good rest influence training results and improve performance? Find out with us in this article!
Video & Workout

Live NPC National Championships 2022 - Orlando - Saturday part 2
Live Streaming of the second day at NPC Championships 2022 ad Orlando, Florida, USA.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
December 03, 2022

Live NPC National Championships 2022 - Orlando - Saturday
Live Streaming of the second day at NPC Championships 2022 ad Orlando, Florida, USA.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
December 03, 2022

Live NPC National Championships 2022 - Orlando - Friday part 2
Live Streaming of the first day at NPC Championships 2022 ad Orlando, Florida, USA.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
December 02, 2022

Live NPC National Championships 2022 - Orlando - Friday
Live Streaming of the first day at NPC Championships 2022 ad Orlando, Florida, USA.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
December 02, 2022

Interviews: Alphazer TALK with Daniele Lupo
Talent, courage, passion and determination. Perfection as a goal, ambition as a rule of life. After 11 years full of titles and hundreds of international tournaments, an Olympic medal, three continental titles, three national titles and 22 podiums in the World Tour, Daniele Lupo, blue beacher is the most representative and winning of the Italian scene and is preparing for a new chapter of his career, and he is ready to tell us about it.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
June 17, 2022

Alphazer TALK: in the sign of Gimbo
Winning is difficult, but confirming oneself is even more so. Gianmarco Tamberi, Olympic gold medalist in the high jump won in Tokyo, knows it well. The desire to get involved is as great as the hunger to win again. For the athlete this summer will be full of commitments and challenges and, passing through the Golden Gala in Rome, he will bring him with awareness to the appointment of the year: the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
June 09, 2022