Introduction: Agility is not just about quick feet When we talk about agility, the temptation is always the same: to think that it all comes down to quick feet, explosive strength or the ability to push harder. In reality, in situational sports, elite agility is a much more complex quality. An athlete must accelerate, […]
When strength becomes performance: Dr Mauro Franzetti’s contribution to the Summit of Strength On 1 February 2026, Cesena hosted the Summit of Strength, a StrongFirst event sponsored by SIDEA, dedicated to the culture of strength, athletic training and the dissemination of scientific knowledge applied to movement. Among the most significant presentations of the day were […]
The evolution of HYBRID training In recent years, competitive fitness has evolved towards increasingly structured formats, capable of combining strength, endurance and aerobic capacity in an integrated way. Among these, the ATHX Games represent one of the most interesting models in the hybrid fitness landscape, thanks to an approach based on standardisation and the measurability of performance. In […]
The truth that nobody tells you? Choosing a bumper disc is not just a question of kilos. It's biomechanics, centre of gravity and training strategy. If you think “they're all round and black anyway”, get ready to find out why the thickness of your 9046/1 versus 9046/3 can turn a Hyrox sled into a completely different exercise. Because [...]
A journey into the myofascial system that is revolutionising strength, movement and performance - from 1 February 2026, Centro Polifunzionale Cesena Fiera Cesena, Emilia-Romagna - When we observe an athletic gesture, we are not just seeing muscles working. We are seeing the internal organisation of the body at that precise instant. Strength is always the consequence, never the point [...]
How and why to choose the right dumbbell for your workout The Dumbbell As An Investment Choosing your first set of dumbbells is not just a question of weight and price. It is a strategic decision that affects the quality of your workout, the safety of your space and the longevity of your investment. Dumbbells are [...]
From the Summit of Strength 2026 in Cesena the new scientific evidence explained by Prof. Antonio Paoli On 1 February 2026, Cesena hosted the Summit of Strength, an event organised by StrongFirst and sponsored by SIDEA, the European reference point for professional equipment dedicated to strength training, functional training and athletic preparation. Among [...]
When “functional training” stops being a slogan Functional training is probably one of the most used - and least understood - terms in modern training. In recent years it has become an undefined container: spectacular exercises, unstable surfaces, high-intensity circuits, often without any real logic of progression. It is precisely from this ambiguity that [...]
Building a home gym today does not mean simply buying some equipment and placing it in a free space in the house. It means designing a real training environment, built around precise objectives, the characteristics of the available space and the way that gym will be experienced every day. In recent years, the home gym has stopped [...]









