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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.
Bodybuilding

Intensity in training, supplementation and muscle anabolism
Is there a certain and unique way for muscle growth? What are the levers that can be used to achieve the best muscle anabolism results? And what are the supplements needed?

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.

Essential amino acids. More on the most discussed supplement. Myths to debunk and how to use.
In nature there are over 500 amino acids, of which man is able to use only 20 for protein synthesis. Of these, 9 are defined as unconditionally essential, therefore, they must necessarily be introduced by power or integration, since their lack is incompatible with life and the body is not able to produce them autonomously.

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®.
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Cross Training

Cross training | What is it, false myths, truth
What is Cross training and what are the false myths and truths about this discipline?
It is one of the most popular sports in recent years, what is the secret of this success?

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

Cross Training: objectives, positive and negative aspects
Cross Training is a sport based on strength and structured metabolic conditioning, which incorporates exercises from a range of different sports disciplines into a single session, such as gymnastics, powerlifting, kettleball lifting, rhythmic gymnastics, strongman, aerobics, swimming etc ...

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
January 11, 2022

Cross training to get started. Rules and principles.
In Cross training workouts, functional movements are always different and high intensity, movements that reflect the gestures of everyday life. The goal is to increase the ability to move large loads over long distances, quickly but also simply to improve the gestures of everyday life.
Author:
Ernest Briganti
December 01, 2021

Tactical athletes: injury prevention and functional recovery
Who is a tactical athlete and why is this category often prone to developing a series of diseases and problems greater than the rest of the population?
Different and personalized training programs are required but, above all, it is important that this category takes care of your health.
In this interesting article, Dr. Massimiliano Febbi explains how to intervene on the problem and what functional recovery is
MMA

The main dietary supplements for MMA and combat sports
The performance for MMA or other combat sports athletes is extremely challenging from the point of view of strength and also endurance. It is possible to supplement, in particular, some supplements aimed at optimizing and maximizing the result of performance.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
March 18, 2022

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.

Combat Sports: Integrated Approach to Injury Treatment
How high is the likelihood of injury in the combat sports sector and, above all, which are the ones that occur the most and how are they treated by the specialists in the sector?
We talk about it in this article with Dr. Massimiliano Febbi

Dietary supplement for MMA and combat sports
Nutrition was mainly neglected in combat sports up until recently but now we see how the fighter can support his/her diet with specific supplements.

Glutamine: functions and types of glutamine on the market
Glutamine is classified as non-essential amino acid, however, it can be termed conditionally essential, since, there are situations where the body may not be able to cope with the high demands making it necessary to introduce it from external sources. In fact, about 60% The 60% of glutamine present in the human body is contained in muscle tissue and its plasma concentrations decrease after an intense and prolonged exercise
Glutamine is widely used in clinical practice in all those situations where there are particularly marked organ imbalances that compromise its absorption and/or metabolism.

Sports and nutrition: the importance of carbohydrates
They are the main source of energy and can be defined as the most important energy substrate for energy production during physical activity.
Without them we would never be able to restore ATP; the energy molecule that enables muscles to contract.
In this article we discuss carbohydrates and their importance in terms of performance. The best carbohydrates on the market and in which supplements they can be found.

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
October 31, 2021
Supplements and Nutraceuticals

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?

Kudzu: the beneficial and detoxifying Asian plant
Translated from the Chinese Kudzu means "eliminator of intoxication"; a wild climbing plant with numerous beneficial properties but still little known in Italy ..
We tell you everything in this article!

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
May 26, 2022

Prostate: functions, prevention and health
The prostate is a gland belonging to the male genital system, located in front of the rectum and under the bladder. It has a shape similar to a chestnut and in some cases can take the form of a crescent or a donut. In our body it performs many essential functions: discover with us how to keep this particular organ healthy and prevent the most common ailments that can afflict it.

Anxiety and mood disorders: nutraceutical in our help
More and more daily life, especially in this historical period, subjects us to situations that push our body and also our mind to increasingly harsh and exhausting tests. Let’s see together in this article how nutraceutical can come in our support, with natural phytoextracts that can relieve depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress.

DRAINING - How to choose and recognize the best
You may have heard of draining, magical products for weight reduction and removal of excess fluid. But what are they? What are they really for? On the market you can find all kinds of creams, herbal teas, syrups. In this article we will try to shed light on their mechanism of action, real usefulness, and we will deepen the characteristics of different types of products.
Nutrition and well-being

Summer with the baby bump. Beating the heat and staying healthy
Pregnancy is a period as wonderful as it is delicate, a very important step in a woman's life, which certainly needs special attention. Especially in the summer, the fall can be an enemy for the health of the expectant mother. Let's see in this article how to win it and how to best face this season!

Glycemia, glycemic index, glycemic load: let's be clear
We often hear about blood sugar, the glycemic index of foods and the glycemic load of the meal. But what do these terms mean? And why are they so frightening? As often happens, everything related to the sugar world is demonized. In this article we will try together to understand what these concepts mean, if and when they should worry us and how to learn how to manage carbohydrates in a functional and intelligent way.

Menopause between physiology and nutrition. Is there a suitable diet?
Menopause is definitely one of the most delicate moments in a woman’s life. Its arrival, accompanied by the decrease in female hormones, favors in most women a more or less important slowdown in metabolism. The term of the fertile age determines the onset of numerous changes that are difficult to manage and control. Let’s find out together in this article how to best deal with this complicated but physiological period.

Pineapple: the fat burning fruit. Between myth and reality
Among the false dietary myths, one in particular concerns a typical fruit of the summer season, very well known and appreciated especially for its function as a fat burner. But does pineapple really burn fat? The only possible answer is: "Of course! But only if you go to collect it in the summer, walk to South America." Let’s find out together in this article why it is believed that this sweet fruit is a magical fat burner and what are its real effects on the body.

Foods and supplements for healthy and beautiful hair
To show off strong and healthy hair, unfortunately, it is not enough to buy the latest formulated shampoo or trendy mask: hair care also starts from our tables. In addition to the choice of non-invasive, quality products and healthy habits in hair-care, a key role is played by the choice of nutrients.

Cellulite and circulation problems: natural remedies to defeat them
If you're reading this article, you're probably looking for a really functional way to fight cellulite and water retention. Where do they come from? Are there any really effective strategies for improving our appearance or eliminating them? If these questions plague you, we want to put your mind at ease: research agrees that they're problems that affect a large proportion of the female population (85-90%), and although you can't eliminate it completely, there are a number of ways you can work to improve it.
Video & Workout

Women and gym: a bikini athlete's diet in preparation
Have you ever wondered how Bikini athletes prepare for a competition? NPC competitor and fitness coach Taylor Chamberlain will walk us through a typical day as she prepares for her next event!

Author:
Yamamoto Staff
June 15, 2021

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises | With Alice Mastriani
Recovering after suffering a shoulder trauma: here are some free body exercises with small precious loads for the rehabilitation of this district.

All the High Intensity Energy | Luca Gargiulo x Alphazer
However intense and long your endurance training may be, do as Luca Gargiulo, professional triathlete: always carry with you an Alphazer Energy Bar, the natural, practical and delicious solution to quickly regain energy

Author:
Luca Gargiulo
April 15, 2021

Endurance Video Motivation | Danilo Callegari x Alphazer
Alphazer is the new brand of sports supplements, foods, and clothing specifically designed for endurance sports athletes that marries the concept of "extreme adventure" carried out by Danilo Callegari, an extreme sports professional who embodies the concept of "living the high-intensity life"