We visited the Elixia Trivium fitness centre, where Club Manager Jussi Ketola introduced the facilities that were renovated a few years ago. Autumn is traditionally a time when you see many new customers at the gym. How can you make exercise a regular part of everyday life all year round?
– I always encourage people to start moderately. Many new customers are eager to train several times a week right away, even if it has been a long time since their last workout. We recommend guided body maintenance classes for everyone, either on their own or alongside aerobics or gym training, Ketola says.
Guided classes and independent training
You can choose to include just gym access in your Elixia package or add group training classes. There are five Elixia fitness centres in Turku, and you can choose whether to focus your training in one or visit all of them. Group training is also popular at Elixia Trivium. The most popular classes are BodyCombat and PowerStep, Ketola says. What is available for those who are not interested in guided exercise?
– We have added more free weights to the gym floor, so there are enough for everyone, even when there are more people around. In addition to more traditional equipment, you can get a really 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 available for free use, Ketola tips.
Workplace wellbeing for companies
In addition to private customers, tailored packages are also available for companies starting from a single session. Ketola has noticed that companies now want to offer opportunities for exercise and wellbeing to their staff in a different way than a few years ago. Companies are increasingly interested in utilizing private group training sessions, Personal Training sessions, and Bootcamp workouts, as well as body composition measurement events to encourage their staff to exercise more.
It doesn't take long to get to the gym when we are here at the Science Park, close to workplaces and educational institutions.
– A more energetic employee is always an asset to a company. Many people have the opportunity to exercise during working hours provided by their employer, and people come to us at lunchtime to make use of this opportunity. It doesn't take long to get to the gym when we are here at the Science Park, close to workplaces and educational institutions, Ketola continues.
Safe training in a great atmosphere
It is safe to train at Elixia Trivium because the staff is present during all opening hours. According to Ketola, safety has been prioritized in all centres.
– Our customers' safety 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.
Our customers' safety is important to us.
– Many of our customers say that there is a homely atmosphere here and always familiar faces around. The advantage of a smaller gym is that our staff know the customers and we can chat about other things as well. Welcome to visit us, wishes Jussi Ketola.
Elixia Trivium
Lemminkäisenkatu 32
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