Domande frequenti - HomeGym

• What equipment do you need to set up a fully-equipped home gym?
  A basic setup consists of an all-in-one rack or power rack, a barbell with bumper plates, an adjustable bench and technical flooring to protect the floor. By adding a pair of adjustable dumbbells, such as the Nüobell, and an adjustable kettlebell, you can cover most strength training exercises. Those wishing to incorporate conditioning can add an air-powered HIIT cardio machine and a skipping rope.
• How many square metres do you need for a functional home gym?
  For a single workstation with an all-in-one rack, a bench and a barbell workout area, a minimum of 8–10 m² is required, with a ceiling height of at least 2.40 m for overhead exercises such as the snatch or the push press. A more comprehensive setup, including a cardio machine and a kettlebell area, requires 15–20 m². Sidea’s Gym Design service produces bespoke 3D renderings of the available space prior to purchase.
• Is the Premium Sidea All-in-One Rack also suitable for a CrossFit box or just for home use?
  The Premium All-in-One Rack is designed for home gyms and personal training studios, as well as all professional settings. Its steel frame and load-bearing capacity can withstand professional use in gyms, personal training studios and weight rooms.
• What thickness of technical flooring should I choose for a home gym with a barbell?
  For Olympic weightlifting exercises involving deadlifts and clean & jerks, we recommend a minimum of 20 mm in the barbell drop zone, or a dedicated platform. For general training areas with dumbbells and kettlebells, 10 mm – such as EcoGym Premium – is sufficient. The 5 mm EcoGym Floor version is suitable as a protective underlay or for areas dedicated solely to cardio machines.
• Do adjustable dumbbells really replace a rack of fixed dumbbells?
  For home use and personal training studios with 1–2 athletes, yes. A Nüobell-type adjustable dumbbell covers the typical weight range of 12–14 fixed dumbbells whilst taking up the space of just one pair. The limitation is the time taken to change weights, which can disrupt the flow during high-intensity circuits or fast supersets. Use in commercial weight rooms with multiple users at the same time is not recommended, both because there would not be enough of them to cater for simultaneous use by multiple users and because of their inherent complexity, which makes them prone to accidental drops. In such circumstances, fixed rubber-coated dumbbells remain the preferred option.
• Do air-powered cardio machines such as the Air Bike and Air Row work without electricity?
  Yes, all machines in the HC series (Curve Run, Air Bike, Air Row, Air Ski) are self-powered: resistance is generated by the fan and increases in proportion to the athlete’s effort. They do not require a mains power supply to operate, only for the console display if fitted. They are suitable for HIIT protocols such as Tabata, EMOM and mixed conditioning in spaces without dedicated power sockets.
• What does a training kit such as the 9080K0 Basic Pack contain?
  The Sidea home gym packs combine a rack, barbell, bumper plates, a bench and accessories in configurations designed for specific goals. The 9080k0 Basic Pack meets your initial needs for general strength training by pairing the 9080 with a set of plates that allow you to use it.
• Can I use a Loadable Macebell in a flat?
  The rechargeable macebell is a long-handled implement: it requires clear space above your head and to the sides for 360-degree swings and 10-and-2 manoeuvres. In flats with standard 2.70 m ceilings, you can practise in complete safety and explore most of the usage patterns. However, for juggling exercises, we recommend using the macebell in open spaces.
• How can you incorporate holistic training and rehabilitation into a home gym?
  As well as strength training equipment, a fully-equipped home gym includes equipment for mobility and injury prevention: balance boards for proprioception, fitness tubes and resistance bands for muscle activation, and specialist mats for floor exercises. These accessories take up little space and are useful both for warm-ups and for sessions focused on functional recovery or preventing physical decline in adulthood.
• Does Sidea offer advice on designing a home gym from scratch?
  Yes, the Gym Design service produces bespoke 3D renderings based on the dimensions of the space, the client’s training objectives and their budget. Direct technical advice is provided to assist with the selection of racks, flooring, supplementary equipment and ergonomic layout. The service is available for both private home gyms and personal trainer studios and small professional facilities.
• What instalment payment options are available?
  Sidea offers a range of instalment payment options to make it easier to purchase professional equipment. Please see the dedicated page: Sidea Payment Options.
• I’m a fitness professional – can I get special rates?
  If you work in the fitness or sports sector, register on the website as a Professional or as an ASD to gain access to the price list reserved for industry professionals. Pro registration allows you to view exclusive discounts and special terms across the entire Sidea catalogue.
• Is Sidea listed on the MEPA for public sector procurement?
  Yes, Sidea is an authorised supplier on the MEPA (Public Administration Electronic Marketplace). Public bodies, schools, universities, local authorities and public sports facilities can purchase Sidea equipment via the Acquisti in Rete PA platform. For information on product codes and direct MEPA orders, please contact Sidea customer service.
• What are Sidea’s returns and warranty terms?
  Sidea guarantees the right to cancel within 14 days of delivery for all online purchases, in accordance with current legislation. Products must be returned undamaged and in their original packaging. For full details on returns, refunds and the warranty, please see the Terms and Conditions of Sale page.
• Why choose Sidea equipment?
  Sidea has been designing and distributing professional fitness equipment since 1999: over 25 years’ experience serving gyms, sports coaches, CrossFit boxes, personal training studios and enthusiasts of advanced home fitness. Official distributor for StrongFirst and Luxiaojun, exhibiting at the FIBO international trade fair and technical sponsor of the Summit of Strength. Every product is developed with a focus on durability, functionality and suitability for real-world use. The Gym Design service offers bespoke design with 3D renderings. A warehouse covering over 4,000 m² in Gambettola (FC) ensures rapid order fulfilment, direct technical advice and a special price list for professionals and amateur sports clubs (ASD).