Author Archives: Michael Maraldi

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

3D Training as a new strength paradigm

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

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 [...]

Force programming without guesswork: towards a truly individual model

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

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 [...].