
Author
Massimiliano Febbi
author
bodybuilding
for muscle mass
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...
slow aging
Anti-ageing objective: focus on collagen
Anti-ageing objective: focus on collagen
Muscle consists of the three-dimensional continuum of soft collagen-containing loose and dense fibrous connective tissues that permeate the body. From this, it is immediately clear how important collagen has to maintain the functionality and general well-being of the body, as well as, counteract the effects of physiological aging...
diet
Green coffee, the ally for weight loss!
Green coffee, the ally for weight loss!
Green coffee is obtained from the well-known coffee beans before the roasting process is applied to them, which removes the bean from countless beneficial substances. The green coffee bean, therefore, keeps its beneficial properties intact and is particularly suitable to be integrated into a weight loss strategy...
active ingredients
health
Vitamins and health, let’s get some clarity.
Vitamins and health, let’s get some clarity.
Vitamins are the most popular and used food supplements, however, it is essential to know how to choose correctly the products that actually play a role in the prevention and therapy of cardiovascular diseases, as well as antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory.Let’s see together the peculiarities of Vitamin E, C, B and D...
bodybuilding
for women
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...
mma and combat sports
injury recovery
Combat Sports: Integrated Approach to Injury Treatment
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...
for muscle mass
Glutamine: functions and types of glutamine on the market
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 exerciseGlutamine is widely used in clinical practice in all those situations where there are particularly marked organ imbalances that compromise its absorption and/or metabolism...
active ingredients
Astragalus: energy and health from the East
Astragalus: energy and health from the East
Astragalus membranaceus is a precious herb for its properties known in the traditional Chinese medicine and enhanced by the modern nutraceutical.It has been studied for its cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and antiaging effects, it is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent able, among other things, to reduce cholesterol levels...
supplements and nutraceuticals
Carnitine and Acetyl L-Carnitine. Differences, functions and method of use
Carnitine and Acetyl L-Carnitine. Differences, functions and method of use
Carnitine is an amino acid derivative synthesized in the human body,key element in the production of body energy and support in the conversion of fat into energy.In sports it can improve performance in terms of muscle recovery, tissue oxygenation, increased endurance and red blood cell production...
for muscle mass
BCAAs: what are they and what are they for
BCAAs: what are they and what are they for
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are one of the most historically used supplements by athletes of multiple disciplines. In fact, they are one of the cornerstones of the food supplement industry and are a must for anyone who wants to take care of this additional aspect of their sports plan and program.In recent years, however, with the release of new studies and the placing on the market of new supplements, the interest in BCAAs has come to decrease and in fact, their role and effectiveness has been reduced, both as a supplement. ergogenic and as an aid for body recomposition...
injury recovery
Tactical athletes: injury prevention and functional recovery
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...
video and workout
Buttocks: biomechanics, physiology and training
Buttocks: biomechanics, physiology and training
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...