Author Archives: Michael Maraldi

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Strength and hypertrophy: a false conflict

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

09
Apr
Professional fitness equipment for high intensity training, ideal for improving strength and endurance.
Practical guide to preparing for your first HYROX race

In recent years HYROX has established itself as one of the most popular fitness competition formats [...]

02
Apr
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Overtraining, recovery and integration: the science of performance at the Summit of Strength 2026

On 1 February 2026, the city of Cesena hosted one of the most interesting [...]

23
Mar
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HYROX Guide: Nutrition and Physiology of Hybrid Performance by Sidea

From the amateur to the elite: strategies of bioenergetics, nutrition and applied physiology In the contemporary landscape of athletic training, [...]

20
Mar
Group training in a fitness centre with a large audience, stage with speakers and screen with "Summit of Strength" logo, professional and motivating setting for f-equipment enthusiasts.
3D Training as a new strength paradigm

Strong First Summit of Strength 2026 On 31 January and 1 February 2026, Cesena is [...]

13
Mar
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How to choose a fitness mat: a complete guide to evaluation criteria

How to choose the right mat for your needs The mat is one of the most important tools in the [...]

05
Mar
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Force programming without guesswork: towards a truly individual model

Force programming without “guesswork”: towards a truly individual model On 31 January and [...]

26
Feb
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Bent Arm Strength and Straight Arm Strength

The art of integration: when strength is built and when it is managed In the world of preparation [...].

20
Feb
Group training in a fitness centre with a large audience, stage with speakers and screen with "Summit of Strength" logo, professional and motivating setting for f-equipment enthusiasts.
Sidea summit of strength strongfirst opening convention cesena

Conditioning and Performance Programming: Fabio Fogato's method at the StrongFirst Summit of Strength [...].

12
Feb
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Functional Training: From Origins to Movement Science

Functional Training is not a passing fad, but the logical and scientific evolution of physical training. [...]

16
Jan