Interview with Michael Tisselli – New Fitness Boutique in Cesena

In via Plauto, in Cesena, we are setting up an interesting space dedicated to training. Leading thisinnovative fitness boutique, which will open in April, is Michael Tisselli, a young entrepreneur who has turned his passion for training into a successful profession. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael to discuss his new project and his vision of physical training.

Q: Michael, can you tell us how you started your journey into the world of fitness?
My adventure began in the garage of my house, where I set up a small gym. Always passionate about physical fitness, I wanted to create a space where I could share my passion with others. Years of dedication and hard work have led me to realize the dream of opening this new space.

Q: What are the main features of this new reality?
I thought of one fitness boutique, with attention to the smallest details; from the completeness of the equipment to the customization of workouts. We aim to provide customers with the highest quality level, both in terms of one-to-one and small group training, and in the care of the environment. The environment is an essential part of the training experience; while I love spartan and intense training, I believe that this does not necessarily have to translate into an unsuitable and poorly maintained setting.

Q: What type of training do you prefer and what are your sources of inspiration?
I am passionate about strength training in all its facets: from physical preparation aimed at performance, to well-being, up to aesthetics. However, it is essential to frame training within something broader, which includes the evolution of functional training. This discipline has evolved over time, integrating various methodologies and today it is more appropriate to talk about hybrid training, a trend that combines elements of functional training, bodybuilding, powerliftingand endurance training. This multidisciplinary approach aims to offer a complete training, optimizing results.

Q: What is your view on the evolution of fitness and physical training?
The evolution from functional and cross training to hybrid training reflects a broadening of the concept of fitness and athletic training. We are seeing a shift from purely functional or specialized training to an even broader approach. These developments respond toneeds of each individual; athlete or practitioner of physical activity, emphasizing the importance of balanced preparation, capable of facing different physical challenges. While strength training remains centrally important on one hand, on the other hand, training movement appears equally fundamental.

Q: Is Iron Paradise in fact a boutique strength gym characterized by free spaces dedicated to movement?   
Yes, I couldn't betray my passion for iron; hence the name, but at the same time it was necessary to create a specific space, with cushioned synthetic grass, to be able to train movement. Training movement goes beyond simply performing exercises on a treadmill or similar machinery. It is essential to reactivate basic motor patterns, crucial for improving general well-being and optimizing physical performance. This approach requires not only aerobic endurance, but also the ability to move in space by performing high-intensity multi-planar exercises. These movements, which can be performed with or without overloads, are crucial to stimulate the body in a complete way, promoting, often recovering, joint mobility, proprioception, agility, balance, coordination and therefore power. Much of our psycho-physical well-being also depends on these factors.

Q: What are your goals for the future?
My main goalis to create a community of people who share a passion for training and physical well-being. I also envision our space not just as a place to work out but also as a meeting point where people can feel motivated and inspired to live a healthy, active lifestyle, even before focusing on performance. The launch of our fitness boutique in Cesena is just the beginning of this exciting journey.

Sidea & Michael Tisselli