Both of Essink’s clubs feature a Milon Circle.
What exactly is this, and why is it called the most effective way to get fitter? In this article, we explain the power of the Milon concept and why Essink chooses to work with the Milon equipment and the accompanying guidance programme.
What is Milon?
Milon is a fully automated system where all participants are given a personal membership card. When this pass is held in front of a machine, it automatically adjusts itself to the correct body dimensions and appropriate level for the participant. This is determined by a professional trainer during the intake. The participant can then do a full workout in 35 minutes, covering all major muscle groups and overall fitness.
How is it that a workout in just 35 minutes can be enough?
This is because Milon is a very efficient system where hardly any time is ‘lost’. These include not having to adjust the machines, efficient circle set-up and pre-specified exercise duration. You perform the exercises at a pace and sequence that is scientifically proven to be most effective. For example, you do not load the same muscle group one after the other, but give it sufficient rest before a new stimulus follows.
Secret power
What makes Milon especially effective is the eccentric form of training:. Where traditional fitness has, for example, 10kg in upward and 10kg in downward movement, this ratio is different at Milon. For example, a person can push off 10kg but lower 12kg in a controlled manner! Research shows that it is precisely this eccentric movement that gives the most benefit. For instance, it increases metabolism (burning calories) after the workout (Bubbico & Kravitz, 2010). So you continue to burn calories for hours after the Milon workout!
Ease of use
Besides the high efficiency of the workout, Essink chooses Milon mainly because of its sublime ease of use. This makes Milon ideal for those who have little interest in a complicated fitness schedule, but just want to work on their fitness in a simple and pleasant way. Milon is adjustable for all athletic goals, so you can use Milon to lose weight, gain muscle power or stay fit at a slightly older age. Because of its electric motor, Milon allows for very safe and controlled movements, making it ideal for people with injuries or back problems.
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