Elixia is a
Nordic
Nordic most commonly refers to:
* Nordic countries, the northern European countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, and their North Atlantic territories
* Scandinavia, a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern ...
chain of
fitness center
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In recent years, the number of fitness an ...
s that offers everything from
strength training
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,
cardio and
weight training
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to different types of classes, such as
aerobics
Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (Flexibility (anatomy), flexibility, Muscle, muscular strength, and ...
,
dance
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,
fitness,
martial arts
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,
yoga
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and
cycling
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hours.
ELIXIA Holding AS is the parent company ELIXIA's operations, and the majority
shareholder
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is Altor Fund III. In 2010, the turnover of the group was about
NOK
Nok is a village in Jaba, Nigeria, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The village is an archeological site.
Archaeology
The discovery of terracotta figurines at this location caused its name to be used for the Nok culture, ...
930 million. Elixia
Norway
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has 37 centers,
Finland
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14 and
Sweden
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three centers. In total Elixia has about 185 000 members.
ELIXIA's vision is "Keep Members for Life".
References
Health clubs
Medical and health organisations based in Norway
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