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The pump: aesthetic illusion or real support for muscle growth?
The pump is that situation in which after exercise with weights the muscles draw blood from the arteries and consequently swell rapidly, giving the illusion of greater volume. But what is pump really? Is it really useful or does it only have aesthetic value?
Bodybuilding

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!

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®.
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Sport

Nutrition and supplementation in football
Football is certainly one of the most followed sports in the world: but what does a champion eat? What are the essential supplements to have the best possible shape during games or training? Dr. Carmine Orlandi, an excellent sports nutritionist, explains it to us.

Beta-Alanine: A supplement to support resistance
In the context of sports supplementation we frequently hear of Beta-Alanine supplementation. But what does this amino acid do? For which categories of sportsmen is it really essential? And does it really help to increase endurance in endurance sports? Let's find out together!

Obstacle Course Race, a sport (almost) for everyone
The obstacle courses defined as Obstacle Course Race require coordination, balance, resolution skills but also muscle strength, endurance and agility. They are demanding circuits from both a physical and mental point of view: let's understand more together with Dr. Massimiliano Febbi on these emerging sports.

Climbing: performance, nutrition and supplementation
Climbing, a sport commonly called "climbing", has officially become an Olympic sport since Tokyo 2020. The three sport climbing disciplines are called speed, bouldering and lead and require both physical and mental commitment. Learn thanks to the advice of Prof. Massimiliano Febbi which are the fundamental aspects of performance, nutrition and integration of the climber.

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.

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.
Training

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.

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.

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

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.
Supplements and Nutraceuticals

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.

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?

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!

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?
Nutrition and well-being

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?
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