We visited the Elixia Trivium fitness center, where Club Manager Jussi Ketola showed us the premises that were renovated a few years ago. Autumn is traditionally a time when many new clients appear at the gym. How can you make exercise a regular part of everyday life throughout the year?
– I always advise starting moderately enough. Many new clients are eager to train several times a week right away, even if it has been a long time since their last workout. We recommend everyone try guided body maintenance classes, either on their own or alongside aerobics or gym training, says Ketola.
Guided classes and independent training
In your Elixia package, you can choose gym access or combine it with group exercise classes. There are five Elixia fitness centers in Turku, where you can choose whether to concentrate your training in one or train at all centers. Group exercise is also popular at Elixia Trivium. The most popular classes are BodyCombat and PowerStep, says Ketola. What is on offer for those not interested in guided exercise?
– We have added free weights to the gym side, so there are enough for everyone even when there are more people present. In addition to more traditional equipment, you can get a very versatile workout with kettlebells and your own body weight. In the middle of the space, you can also push a sled, and a punching bag is freely available, Ketola suggests.
Workplace well-being for companies
In addition to private customers, tailored packages starting from one session are also available for companies. Ketola has noticed that companies now want to offer their staff opportunities for fitness and well-being in a different way than just a few years ago. Companies are increasingly enthusiastic about utilizing private group exercise classes, Personal Training sessions, Bootcamp training, and body composition measurement events to encourage their staff to move more.
It doesn't take long to get to the gym when we are located here in the Science Park, close to workplaces and educational institutions.
– A more energetic employee is always an asset to a company. Many have the opportunity to exercise during working hours on behalf of their employer, and people visit us during lunch hours to take advantage of this opportunity. It doesn't take long to get to the gym when we are located here in the Science Park, close to workplaces and educational institutions, Ketola continues.
Safe training in a good atmosphere
It is safe to train at Elixia Trivium, as staff are always present during opening hours. According to Ketola, safety has been prioritized at all centers.
– The safety of our clients is important to us. All Elixia staff undergo first aid training, and we also have a defibrillator, so we are prepared for challenging situations as well.
The safety of our clients is important to us.
– Many of our clients say that there is a homey atmosphere here and always familiar faces around. The advantage of a smaller gym is that our staff knows the clients, and we can chat casually about other things too. Welcome to visit us, wishes Jussi Ketola.
Elixia Trivium
Lemminkäisenkatu 32
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