The secret to staying fit with minimal effort

Imagine this: you have a busy job, a family that demands your attention, and a social calendar that always seems to be busier than your schedule allows. At the same time, you want to stay fit, feel good, and have the energy for everything that comes your way. But where do you find the time? The gym is often the first place to go when your schedule fills up. And after a long day, the couch seems much more appealing than a workout. Yet, staying fit doesn't have to mean hours of training. In this blog post, Rémon Koetje, lifestyle coach at Happy Bodies, explains how you can achieve maximum results with minimal effort thanks to smart training technology.

Why shorter is often better

Most people think a good workout should last at least an hour. Nothing could be further from the truth. Research shows that short, intense workouts are often more effective than long, moderate sessions. Your body responds more strongly to the intensity of your workout than to its duration. This is exactly why we at Happy Bodies work with the Milon Circle: a unique training concept that helps you in just 35 minutes Train your entire body effectively. The combination of strength and cardio training ensures optimal results in minimal time.

The revolution of personalized training

Traditional fitness equipment requires a lot of time to set weights and positions. With every exercise, you waste precious minutes adjusting the machine. The Milon circle completely eliminates this time loss. With your personal chip card, each machine in the circle automatically adjusts to your body, strength, and range of motion. You simply walk from one machine to the next, scan your card, and the machine adjusts perfectly to you. This not only saves time but also prevents injuries from incorrect settings.

The power of a well-thought-out training circuit

The Milon circle consists of eight machines that you cycle through in a fixed order. This sequence is scientifically designed to train your entire body with minimal overlap. You alternate between cardio and strength training, which ensures optimal fat burning and muscle building. This approach has two major advantages. First, you get a complete workout without having to think about which exercise to do. Second, the variety between cardio and strength training, your calorie burn, even hours after your workout.

The power of consistency

Two short, focused workouts a week in the Milon Circle yield better long-term results than a single marathon session on the weekend. Why? Because your body adapts to regular stimulation. With consistent training, your metabolism stays more active, you maintain muscle mass better, and you prevent injuries.

A perfect example of this is Porgy Franssen, actor and director known for his work in film, television, and theater. "Years ago, I started working out at one of the well-known large fitness clubs. I hated it, and after about four sessions, I decided never to work out again," he says candidly. "But hey, you get older and you still want to stay in shape."

What ultimately convinced Porgy was the duration. "Those 35 minutes of training are manageable. I like their philosophy, as well as the fact that you can train your entire body in 35 minutes. For the first time in my life, I'm able to stick with the workout."

A typical Milon training in detail

Here's what a typical 35-minute Milon Circle workout looks like:

1. Circle Round 1 (17 minutes)You cycle through the eight machines in the Milon circle. Each machine trains a specific muscle group or offers cardio training. You scan your chip card, the machine automatically adjusts, and you perform the exercise according to your personal plan.
2. Short break (1 minute): Just catch your breath and drink some water.
3. Circle Round 2 (17 minutes)You repeat the circle once more, with your body now optimally prepared to train even more effectively.

One of the major advantages of the Milon circle is that the equipment is designed to be safe, so a specific warm-up isn't required. If you prefer, you can always hop on the treadmill or elliptical beforehand. In total, you'll complete a full-body workout in 35 minutes that improves both strength and fitness.

Finally, of course, there is the personal guidanceThe icing on the cake for your fitness. Your lifestyle coach tailors your training to your goals, whether it's weight loss, improving your fitness, or building strength. The coach also monitors your progress and adjusts your program as needed.

The perfect solution for busy lives

The beauty of the Milon Circle is that it provides a complete workout without you having to think about it yourself. You don't have to to doubt About which exercises to do and how to perform them. Everything is well-thought-out, personalized, and efficient.

This gives you peace of mind – something we all need in our busy lives. You know exactly how long your training will take, what you'll be doing, and what results you can expect. No wasted time, no uncertainty, just effective training.

Porgy Franssen experiences this firsthand: "I do the Milon Circle twice every ten days, the ideal combination of strength training and cardio. I actually hate cardio, but you have to do the things you struggle with the most. The Milon Circle helps me with that."

What also appealed to him about Happy Bodies was the atmosphere. "I went to see Happy Bodies in Amsterdam-Zuid once and was immediately won over. The atmosphere is pleasant, it's small-scale, and everything is very well-organized."

It's all about the right mindset

Getting and staying fit isn't about marathon sessions at the gym. It's about smart, purposeful exercise that fits into your life. Forget the idea that more is always better. It's about doing the right things, the right way, at the right intensity.

The Milon Circle embodies this philosophy perfectly: maximum results with minimum effort through smart technology and well-thought-out training methods.

Get started today

Want to learn more about how to exercise effectively with a busy family by training twice a week for 35 minutes every ten days in the Milon circle, guided by your own personal lifestyle coach? Even if you have physical complaints? Then do the membership test and sign up for a free personal introductory meeting and tour of the club. We bet you'll be sold right away!

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Rémon Koetje, Lifestyle coach at Happy Bodies