At Mykonos Performance, we’re always looking for methods that redefine how athletes train, recover, and perform. One of the most effective tools we’ve integrated into our performance programs is flywheel training, powered by Exxentric — a Swedish company pioneering isoinertial resistance technology.
Used across our facilities by professional footballers such as Jeremy Sarmiento, Emile Smith Rowe, Djibril Sow, Ismail Jakobs, Koni De Winter, Andrew Omobamidele and Badredine Bouanani, this innovative system has become an essential part of our training philosophy.
What is Flywheel Training?
Unlike traditional weight training — where resistance is created by gravity — flywheel training uses inertia. With Exxentric’s devices (like the kBox and kPulley), you accelerate a rotating flywheel on the concentric phase and then control its deceleration during the eccentric phase.
In simpler terms: the harder you push or pull, the greater the resistance becomes. This creates a variable and self-adjusting load, challenging your muscles through their full range of motion.
Why We Use Exxentric
Exxentric’s flywheel systems stand out because they adapt perfectly to the individual — from elite athletes to those in rehab. At Mykonos Performance, we use them to:
- Maximize eccentric strength: Flywheel training safely overloads the eccentric phase — a key driver of muscle growth, tendon resilience, and injury prevention.
- Develop explosive power: By maintaining tension through acceleration and deceleration, athletes develop rapid force output ideal for sprints, jumps, and directional changes.
- Enhance stability and control: Especially beneficial for performance-based rehab and return-to-play protocols.
- Reduce injury risk: Strong eccentric control reduces hamstring and knee injury incidence — vital for footballers operating at high intensity.
- Adapt to every level: Since the resistance is generated by effort, it naturally scales to each athlete’s capacity.
The Science Behind the System
Exxentric’s research shows that flywheel training can produce equal or greater strength, power, and hypertrophy gains compared to traditional resistance training. The secret lies in eccentric overload, where the muscles handle more force during the lengthening phase — an adaptation strongly linked to performance and resilience.
Studies also indicate improved sprint performance, jump height, and reduced soft-tissue injuries when flywheel training is implemented regularly.
From Rehab to Peak Performance
At Mykonos Performance, we’ve seen exceptional results integrating Exxentric systems into both rehabilitation and performance programs. Whether it’s hamstring recovery, ACL rehab, or high-load posterior chain work, the flywheel provides a controllable yet powerful stimulus.
For high-intensity athletes, this bridges the gap between gym-based strength and on-field performance.
Bringing the Future of Training to Our Facilities
As we expand our vision — from Mykonos to our upcoming wellness and performance club in Cyprus — Exxentric flywheel systems continue to play a central role. Their versatility fits perfectly within our philosophy: science-driven training, functional movement, and elite performance accessible to all levels.
Experience Flywheel Training
Whether you’re an athlete chasing performance gains or simply looking to train smarter, flywheel resistance offers something unique — resistance that adapts to you.
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