Author Archives: Michael Maraldi

Elite agility: why changing direction isn’t just a matter of strength

Introduction: Agility is not just about being quick on your feet. When we talk about agility, the temptation [...]

Maximum strength and team sports

  When strength becomes performance: Dr Mauro Franzetti’s contribution to the Summit of [...]

ATHX Games 2026: what it is, how it works and how to prepare for the hybrid competition

The evolution of HYBRID training In recent years, competitive fitness has evolved towards formats that are increasingly [...]

Definitive Guide to Bumper Plate Selection: How Not to Get Your First Set Wrong and Optimise Performance

The truth that no one tells you? Choosing a bumper disc is not just a matter [...]

Structure Governs Function: Dr Luca Franzon at the Summit of Strength in Cesena

A journey into the myofascial system that is revolutionising strength, movement and performance - from 1 [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing SIDEA Handlebars

How and why choosing the right dumbbell for your workout The Dumbbell As An Investment [...]

Hypertrophy and strength: does being more muscular really mean being stronger?

From the Summit of Strength 2026 in Cesena the new scientific evidence explained by Prof. Antonio [...]

StrongFirst Summit of Strength 2026 in Cesena: Tiago Proença's BASE System

When “functional training” stops being a slogan Functional training is probably one of the most [...]

How to design the perfect home gym: the professional method for creating an exclusive, functional and customised training space

Setting up a home gym today does not simply mean buying some equipment and placing it in a [...]

Strength and hypertrophy: a false conflict

Riccardo Grandi's speech at the StrongFirst Summit of Strength 2026 On 31 January and [...]