Going up a stage requires physical and mental preparation. Here are all the secrets of the participants in the Italian Song Festival

Sabrina Comis

February 12 – 17:09 – MILAN

Go up on the stage of the Sanremo Festival requires preparation physics and mental comparable to that of professional athletes. The singers in the race face intense performances albeit a few minutes, moments that involve a remarkable energy expenditure and a high stress level.

top energy

“During a live performance, singers do not only use the voice, but they involve the entire body through choreographic movements and interactions with the public. This involves a high energy consumption that requires good physical resistance, “he explains Manuel Dei Rossi, Personal Trainer, expert in Functional Training, in force in Virgin Active. The perfect example? Kendrick Lamar that to perpire the Super Bowl 2025 He integrated the race in his routine to improve the resistance and management of stress, crucial elements for a high -level performance. The ability to support one or more consecutive songs without fatiguing is fundamental for an artist, especially in events that require intense physical activity and emotional involvement.

The physical preparation of the singers

To better face the challenges of the stage, many artists follow Specific training programs and travel together with their personal trainers. “In addition to the traditional vocal heating, physical conditioning is fundamental that better posture, breathing, muscle resistance“, explains the expert again. Another example: with his ultra-quarantance career, Madonna has maintained an incredible physical shape thanks to Pilates Combined with dance and functional workouts. Some say that this famous method is the secret of its enviable legs. In any case, this allowed her to face demanding shows and choreography without losing energy. And then Lady Gagafamous for its dynamic performance, integrates Pilates into its training routine to improve posture, the strength of the core, the central area of ​​the body, the resistance, all elements essential to support the intense choreography of his concerts.

Not only overseas

Many of our artists also train breath and muscles: The beautiful Elodie is a great sportsman And it is divided between dance lessons, circuits (remember the summer with Diletta Leotta?) And pole dance. Instead Achille Lauro is passionate about martial arts and pulls great boxing To keep his physique perfect. Also Dario Brunori, Brunori sasone of the 5 most voted artists of the early evening, It was given to boxing By exhibiting on the Ariston stage a much more defined, dry and fit physique.

Functional Training and Pilates: winning mix

But they are two disciplines that combined together offer a complete preparation for those who have to face the stage, as well as being two trends globally. In fact, 2025 marks a significant evolution in the world of fitness, with growing attention to those workouts that combine physical intensity and mental well -being. What are they? And why make them both? The expert explains everything: “Functional training increases muscle and cardiovascular resistance And it turns out to be essential to support performances without losing energy. Furthermore, it develops strength and explosivenessuseful for dynamic movements, jumps and interactions with the public. And then it improves coordination and motor controlallowing complex choreography with greater fluidity. The other discipline is the Pilates which improves posture and alignment of the body, helps prevent muscle tension and feel a good balance on the stage, and of course strengthens the core and improves breathingfundamental to support the voice and control of the diaphragm “. More, closes the expert,” Pilates reduces stress and improves concentration “. A winning mix.



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