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.
Recovery as a new science at the service of the athlete
Author: Massimiliano Febbi
Recovery as a new science at the service of the athlete
Author: Massimiliano Febbi
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!
Is it really important to get enough sleep to sustain performance?
Author: Federica Federici
Is it really important to get enough sleep to sustain performance?
Author: Federica Federici
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!
Practical advice: how to manage power and integration to give a "boost" to your performance
Author: Federica Federici
Practical advice: how to manage power and integration to give a "boost" to your performance
Author: Federica Federici
It is essential for an athlete to find the key to continuously improve their performance: whether it is to give their best during a workout, win a competition or simply be able to push themselves beyond their limits, it is important to understand the mechanisms to reach the "next level" . Discover with us in this article the basics to be able to boost your sports performance!
In the sport of windsurfing, the wind, the sea and its waves create a unique and unrepeatable playground, a liquid field of a constantly changing shape. There, where each wave is never exactly the same as another, Matteo Iachino whizzes on the surface of the water with strength, technique and speed.The athlete in the Alphazer team tells us how his passion was born and how he lives the sea and his sporting specialty every day.
Is there a "best training for hypertrophy"? Volume vs Intensity
Author: Massimiliano Febbi
Is there a "best training for hypertrophy"? Volume vs Intensity
Author: Massimiliano Febbi
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.
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...
Cross training to get started. Rules and principles.
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.
Women's bodybuilding: introduction and fundamentals
Author: Silvia Scaglione
Women's bodybuilding: introduction and fundamentals
Author: Silvia Scaglione
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
What is SST and how does work?There are many training methods known in the world of bodybuilding but one of the most used is SST; acronym of Sarcoplasma Stimulating Training conceived by Patrick Tuor who, in this article, explains what it is and how to start to get the best muscle responses in terms of volume.
Scientific knowledge to design effective combinations of exercises.Let's try to understand how to create the right training because it is not enough just to do targeted exercises but to study the anatomy that allows us to establish which ones are really effective for us.How does our pelvis affect the shape of the buttocks and what correlation is there between the lumbar curve and the buttocks? ..What are the best exercises?
Prebiotics, probiotics and intestinal bacterial flora | Complete guide
Author: Gabriele Trapani The guide for understanding how intestinal health and intestinal flora work, explaining in detail what they are, what they are used for and when lactic, probiotic and prebiotic cultures should be taken.
Author: Gabriele Trapani All those who weight train are obsessively bound to the pleasant feeling of pump: is it only the power of "suggestion" or is pump really an important factor for muscle growth?
Author: Staff Iafnetwork Mr. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the professional bodybuilding contest. Results of the most important event in the world of bodybuilding and fitness, held in Las Vegas on 18-19-20 September 2015 at Orleans Arena.