Massimiliano Febbi

What is intermittent fasting? What are its benefits?

In the vast panorama of training with the use of overloads, one of the techniques that has always caught the attention of bodybuilding enthusiasts is the superseries. A superseries is an advanced form of training in which two exercises are performed consecutively without a significant break between them, so as not to allow the energy substrates to recover

When our intention is to lose weight, one of the most frequent questions that assails us is whether it is better to run or lift weights to lose a few kilos. The benefits of physical activity are innumerable, but if we want to lose weight, what is better to do? Dr Massimiliano Febbi explains based on the latest scientific evidence.

The body naturally produces steroids to build muscle tissue and for other important processes. We often hear of steroids in reference to anabolic drugs that are improperly and illegally used to increase muscle mass, ignoring the fact that there are natural substances that could, without the side effects of drug therapy, help us increase our training results. Let's find out what they are!

Proteins are very well known and known among athletes and not for different nutritional characteristics, not least, the fact that they are often suggested for the maintenance of physical fitness, in a healthy and balanced diet. Vegetable proteins are available for all those who follow a plant-based diet and, the most widely used sources are soya and peas but there are several alternatives and opportunities.

During the Christmas holidays, many of us are used to gain weight because of the food flair typical of this period. Few measures can help us to avoid this damage or, at least, to remedy it as soon as possible.

Guarana (Paullinia Cupana) is an evergreen climbing plant that produces seeds used for the creation of energy drinks, pre-workouts, and energizing and antioxidant food supplements. Let's see all the properties, benefits and some curiosities about guarana.

After a year of work the magazine Yamamoto Research comes out today; a valid information and education tool for continuous updating of specific categories: nutrition, supplementation, training. Among the columns there are many pages with contents and disclosure adapted to new needs with high-level articles written by various professionals in the sector. A project that collects fundamental tools to stay up to date on scientific research and all the studies that follow one another in the areas we will deal with. For those who want to be always up to date on major issues, we suggest this quarterly which, through engaging graphics and simple terminology, will be able to answer all your questions.

Osteoarthritis is one of the degenerative diseases that most affects the over 60 population in the world. Science has shown how the integrated approach to the subject's lifestyle is the best conservative strategy to reduce its effects, in some cases debilitating for the quality of movement and consequently for our lifestyle. Adapted motor activity, diet and supplementation are the foundations on which to base a correct conservative approach to OA and improve the quality of life.

Mindful breathing is attracting more and more attention both for a matter of well-being and sports performance. Let's see why it is essential to make the breath more aware and how to start this path.

In case of injuries or muscle injuries, nutrition and the integration of nutraceutical elements play an important role in helping us in the recovery and rehabilitation management processes.

Why should an athlete who practices calisthenics and bodyweight workouts take joint supplements? In this post we will see the importance of food supplementation for an athlete who practices calisthenics as a main discipline.