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Dehydration and mineral salts: role and functions
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Dehydration and mineral salts: role and functions

Hydration has always played an important role in sports performance, injury prevention and recovery after training sessions or competitions, both for athletes involved in sports or competitive competitions and at an amateur level. It is extremely important that athletes and coaches understand the risks of dehydration and how to replenish the water and mineral salts lost with sports performance in the right quantities.
June 01, 2023
Bodybuilding
Pre-workout: what are they? Do they work?

Pre-workout: what are they? Do they work?

In recent years, a family of dietary supplements known generically as 'pre-workout' supplements has entered the world of sports supplementation. This definition encompasses all those supplements consisting of mixtures of elements aimed at increasing the athlete's psychophysical capacity, and which are taken just before training. But what are the perfect 'ingredients' for a pre-workout? Let's find out together!
March 31, 2023
Creatine: the queen of performance supplements

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.
February 28, 2022
Is there a best training for hypertrophy? Volume vs Intensity

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.
February 28, 2022
Preparation of a bikini athlete

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...
December 04, 2021
The new era of supplements: MCU-20® Yamamoto®

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®.
May 24, 2021
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Sport
Is running always the same? Endurance VS Sprint

Is running always the same? Endurance VS Sprint

Running is good for you, science says so. But is it better to run long distances or shoot? Focus on speed or endurance? What happens to our body if we run? And is running always the same? Find all the answers with us in this article, to understand if endurance or sprinting is better.
May 30, 2023
Cycling nutrition

Cycling nutrition

What are the skills required for an endurance athlete? And how to improve the cyclist's body composition to get the most out of performance? Dr. Carmine Orlandi, sports nutritionist of our team of experts, tells us about it.
May 16, 2023
WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency - actions and directives

WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency - actions and directives

That of the substances to be used to improve sports performance is not a recent problem: for centuries man has been in search of the miraculous substance to enhance performance. Thus WADA was born, to coordinate the fight against doping in sport. Let's find out together what it is and the main prohibited substances!
April 18, 2023
Physiology and nutrition of altitude training

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.
March 14, 2023
Nutrition in rugby

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.
November 30, 2022
Endurance and proteins, a necessary combination

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.
November 16, 2022
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Training
Rhizarthrosis: prevention and treatment

Rhizarthrosis: prevention and treatment

Rizoarthrosis refers to the presence of arthrosis at the level of the trapezio-metacarpal joint at the base of the thumb. This is a pathology that is more frequent in women, the incidence of which increases with age. But how to treat it? What to pay attention to? Dr talks about it. Loris Pegoli, specialist in hand surgery.
February 28, 2023
Recovery as a new science at the service of the athlete

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!
December 14, 2022
Sports performance gels: types, functions and uses

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

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.
April 27, 2022
Collagen, injury prevention and increased performance

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.
March 30, 2022
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Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Phosphatidylserine: a phospholipid supporting the Central Nervous System

Phosphatidylserine: a phospholipid supporting the Central Nervous System

The world of nutraceutics is opening up more and more space for the neurocognitive sphere, both to improve our neurocerebral performance and to prevent degenerative phenomena related to disease and ageing. Phosphatidylserine is one of the most effective and important natural nootropics available to us: let's find out how it works and why taking it can improve our entire cognitive sphere.
March 30, 2023
Glutathione: the most powerful of the antioxidants

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.
December 15, 2022
Is it really important to get enough sleep to sustain performance?

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!
December 14, 2022
Ashwagandha: a valuable ally against stress

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.
October 18, 2022
Multivitamin: ally of every sportsman

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?
October 04, 2022
The new era of proteins: microencapsulation

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
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Nutrition and well-being
The secret of youthfulness for quality ageing

The secret of youthfulness for quality ageing

The secret of youth? The answer for us is very simple: being able to live every moment of life to the full. How do we do this? By taking care of ourselves through prevention, because the way we live really does make a difference. Discover in this article all the secrets to quality ageing.
April 19, 2023
The diseases of well-being

The diseases of well-being

Economic prosperity and the improvement of the quality of life can be seen as a natural process of evolution: however, it leads to an increase in the incidence of various diseases, which can be defined as 'diseases of well-being'. But what are they? And how can we reduce the risk of developing them? Find out with us in this article.
April 06, 2023
Vitamin C - dietary sources, requirements and deficiencies

Vitamin C - dietary sources, requirements and deficiencies

One of the best-known micronutrients is certainly vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin, i.e. it is able to dissolve in water and cannot accumulate in the body. Consequently, we must take it through our diet. But where can we find it? How much do we need to take? Let's find out together.
February 24, 2023
Water retention | Effective tips for draining excess liquids

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.
February 16, 2023
Mineral salts: because I risk not getting enough with food

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?
January 31, 2023
Cholesterol and triglycerides under control thanks to natural extracts

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?
January 02, 2023
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Video & Workout
Live NPC National Championships 2022 - Orlando - Saturday part 2

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 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 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 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

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

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
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