Easy to Join Exercise 2024
Let's keep moving this fall!
In some of the courses the instruction language is Finnish, but don´t hesitate-the body language is universal!
For questions please contact: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or 040-6317428
Nature Activity day- New fun event!
September 21st from 10am-2 pm
LUT Campus Area. Yliopistonkatu 34
10 am and 11 am. Mushroom picking. Please bring your own basket
10 am-1 pm. Angling+ information about fishing
11 am and 12. Easy orienteering, also for children. Use a map to find fun control points
10 am-2 pm. Orienteering with control points in the nearby forest.
At 11 am instructed orienteering
Welcome all ages. No registratioin or fees.
For families, teens and children
Family Sports events
Monthly, Sundays at 10 am -1 pm
At 9-10 am children with special needs, such as hyper sensibility, movement restriction or attention disorders are welcome for a more peaceful session.
The event offers a big variety of fun sports equipment to be tried by children up to 12 years together with an adult. The children need parental supervision during the whole event. No registration. The fee 2,60 €/child is to be paid on site to the club in charge.
Joutsenohalli, Penttiläntie 17
Sunday 1.9., 20.10., 17.11. and 8.12.
Kourulan palloiluhalli, Katajakatu 12
Please note! Saturday 14.9. at 10 am-1 pm
Sunday 6.10., 3.11., 24.11.. and 15.12.
Family Circus Event
Artschool Estradi, Teollisuuskatu 9
Sunday 29.9. at 10 am -1 pm
Welcome to try easy acrobatics and fun balance challenges.
The fee 2,60 €/child is to be paid on site.
Family Days in the swimming hall
Lauritsala swimming hall. Luukkaankatu 51
Saturdays at 10 am -1 pm
31.8., 28.9., 12.10. and 23.11.
Children with supervision of an adult are welcome to attend.
No registration or fee for the event, but the entrance fee is to be paid.
Free entrance hours for teens and Sampo students
Fridays from 2pm -5 pm
No entrance fee for teens and secondary level students in the following places:
- Lappeenranta and Lauritsala swimming halls
- Joutsenohalli and the swimming hall gyms. Note! Only for 9th graders upwards.
For much more sports and events..
Local sports clubs here
The calender for local sports activities here
The event guide for Lappeenranta here
Activities mainly for adults
Swimming school for adults
Lappeenranta public swimming pool. Pohjolankatu 29.
The course is for absolute beginners.
Arranged by the swimming club Lappeenrannan Uimarit. See course descriptions here
Course registration here
Course fee 85€ + swimming hall entrance
For questions toiminnanjohtaja@lappeenrannanuimarit.fi
or phone: 050 452 1005 (Monday-Wednesday from 9 am-2 pm)
Advanced beginners course for adults
Lappeenranta swimming hall Pohjolankatu 29.
Welcome to improve your swimming skills.
the course is arranged by the sports club Lappeenrannan Kisatoverit. See courses here
Course registration here
Price 60€ + entrance fee
For questions please contact Juho; juho@lrkt.fi or phone 050 512 4389
Individual swim instruction for adults and children- New!
For private swimming lessons, please contact Bettina Blomfelt. Instruction fee from 25€/session
Phone 050-5710004 or bet.blomfelt@gmail.com
Nature events
Biketrips around the city New event!
Let´s get to know the town and the great options for free outdoor exercise by bike.
The length of the routes are about 10 km.
You need a bike (city bike is good enough) and a helmet.
No registration, or fees. Please arrive on time.
For questions: p.040 631 7428
Wednesday 18.9. 2-4 pm. Start from Lappeenranta harbour,market square. Kipparinkatu 1.
Route: Harbour area-Kivisalmi- back
Hiking trip
Ruska trip (Fall colours) to Repovesi natural park
Saturday 21.9.2024
Enjoy the great ruska colours in the famous Repovesi natural park.
Transport by carpool. Organized by Saimaan Latu
Saimaan Latu is a non profit society, that welcomes both members and non members to enjoy nature together.
For questions and registration, please contact Helen Mentula, puh.040-0809847
For more nature experiences, please check here:
Ball games
Easy level football
Wednesday 2.30-4 pm
Ratsumestari sportsfield. Puhakankatu 4.
Please note! The class plays indoors in Pallo
Price €2.50 per session. Please pay by card.
No registration. For questions p. 040-5270267
More football
Please also check non competitive adult teams arranged by local clubs:
Pepo Football Club Plays in Sammonlahti on Sundays nights from 7-8 pm. Summertime:Sammonlahti artificial turf, wintertime: Kielo areena.
Lapa Football Club Team for men. Plays in the city on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Call Vesa, phone: 050-4764774
Lapa Football Club-women Team for women. Plays in the city on Tuesday nights. Call Markku, phone: 050-417680
Weekly courses
Fall season: 2.9.-15.12. (Fall break 21.-27.10.2024)
Fees/season/group
€ 34 groups starting before 4pm
€ 50 groups starting after 4 pm
NOTE! In addition to the seasonal fee, the swimming hall fee must be paid separately on site. Most groups require registration. For help with the registration please contact Stina, phone:040 6317428
or stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Below a selection of courses. For the whole program please check here
Water exercise (shallow water)
Lappeenranta Swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Tuesday 9.15 - 9.45 am, 10.00 - 10.30 am and 10.45 - 11.15 am
Wednesday 10.00 - 10.30 am
Lauritsala swimming hall. Luukkaakatu 51
Monday 10.45 - 11.15 am and 11.30 – 12 am
Thursday 10.00 - 10.30 am and 10.45 - 11.15 am
No registration Water Aerobics
You do not need to register for the so-called wristband water aerobics.
The wristband can be claimed for €2.60 at the swimming hall cash before the start of the workout.
Additionally you pay the swimming hall entrance.
Lappeenranta swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Deep pool water aerobics
Monday 11.30 am - 12.00 and 4.30 - 5 pm
Wednesday 4.30 - 5 pm
Thursday 6.15 - 6.45 am
Deep pool water circuit
Thursday 4.30 - 5.15 pm
Shallow water aerobics
Lauritsala swimming hall
Tuesday 6.15 - 6.45 am and 5.30 - 6.00 pm
Friday 12.30 - 1.00 pm
Sunday 10.30 - 11.00 am
Women only swimming hours
Lauritsala swimming hall, Luukkaantie 51
Sundays evenings (2.9.-15.12.2024)
This event is outside the public hours.
Entry only at 6-6.30 pm, pool time 6.30-7.30 pm.
The entrance fee during the event can only be bought from the ticket machine with a payment card.
Gym work out
Circuit training groups
Circuit training means strength training in a group at the gym.
Lappeenranta swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Monday 10 - 11 am
Friday 9.30 - 10.30 am
Lauritsala swimming hall. Luukkaankatu 51
Monday 4.45 pm-4.45 pm
Kahilanniemi Gym. Valto Käkelän katu 3 D
Thursday 2.30-3.30 pm and 3.45-4.45 pm
Let´s start -group
This group is aimed for people who are starting or restarting to exercise after a longer break.
Kahilanniemi gym. Valto Käkelän katu 3 D.
Thursday 6 – 7 pm
Fascia Method
Body maintenance and balance training. This is a soft but effective class and suits beginners.
Kourula sports hall. Katajakatu 12
Monday 3 - 4 pm
Keep-fit exercise group
Kourula sports hall. Katajakatu 12
Tuesday 3 - 3.45 pm.
DanceMix
Fun and easy movement to different kinds of music. You don't need a partner to join.
Urheilutalo gymnastic hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Monday 4.15 - 5 pm
Outdoor exercise for everybody
We focus on walking, body maintenance and light muscle exercises.
We move throughout the winter. No registration or fees.
Tuesday 9.15 - 10 am. Start from Sammontori
Tuesday 1 – 2 pm. Start from Juvakka field
Body weight control -classes
The classes are aimed for people whose BMI is over 30.
These groups also give an excellent restart to exercising after a longer break.
Kahilanniemi Gym, Valto Käkelän katu 3 D
Tuesday 5.40 – 6.40 pm. Women only
Tuesday 6.45 – 7.45 pm. Men only
Thursday 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Women only
Sports peer groups for men
These group offer support for starting a more active lifestyle.
The classes include workout, muscle toning, floorball and volleyball. The classes are held in Kourula, Kahilanniemi and Huhtiniemi.
For the schedules, please check here or ask Stina p.040 631 7428 or stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Easy to join football
The group is for teens and adults throughout the year.
Ratsumestari outdoor sports field* Puhakankatu 4
*Pallo sports hall from 25.9.-. Tukkikatu 2
Wednesday 2:30 – 4 pm
Price €2,60/session. Payment on site, debit card payment recommended.
No registration. For questions: p.040 5270267
Free entrance and benefits for unemployed people
The groups below can be accessed by showing the job application (TE-toimisto) certificate at either the information point or the cash desk.
Free gym hours
Lappeenranta swimming hall gym, Pohjolankatu 29.
Monday 2 - 3 pm.
Joutsenohalli gym, Penttiläntie 17.
Wednesday 3- 4 pm
Free swimming hours
Lauritsala swimming hall, Luukkaantie 51
Tuesday 3- 4 pm
Lappeenranta swimming hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Thursday 1- 2 pm
Free Body Maintenance class
Urheilutalo gymnastic hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Thursday 2.15 - 3 pm
Please bring your own exercise mat. No registration needed.
For more sports and events
Please also check:
Local sports clubs here
The calender for local sports activities here
The event guide for Lappeenranta here
Activities for seniors
Please note, that seniors are very welcome to all adult activities, and beginners of all ages are welcome to senior groups.
The exercises are adjusted also to suit people who have slight movement restrictions.
Neighbourhood exercise session
Wednesday 10.00–10.30 am Louhenpuisto outdoor gym, Pieni Kirkkokatu 8 (8.5.-28.8.)
Easy exercise suitable for all fitness levels. You can also participate with a rollator.
Circuit training groups
Circuit training means guided strength training at the gym.
We offer tens of groups for people in the age of 60+ and 70+ on all weekdays in the sportshall, Lauritsala, Kahilanniemi and Joutseno gyms.
Please check the schedules here
For help with the registration ask Stina p.040 631 7428 or stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Chair exercise classes
Monari/Lappeenranta Youth Centre 2nd floor. Anni Swanin katu 7
Monday 1.30 - 2.15 pm.
Sammonlahti church 2nd floor. Hietakallionkatu 7
Tuesday 10.30 - 11.15 am.
Lauritsala community house.Hallituskatu 20
Wednesday 1.15 – 2 pm.
Outdoor exercise
The classes include walking, body maintenance and light muscle exercises.
We move throughout the winter. No registration or fees.
Sammontori, Sammontori 2
Tuesday 9.15 – 10 am
Juvakka sportsfield, Juvakankatu 2b
Tuesday 1 – 2 pm
Louhenpuisto activity park. Pieni Kirkkokatu 43
Wednesday 1- 1.30 pm
No walking included in this class, rollator users are also welcome.
Senior dance
Monari/Lappeenranta Youth Centre 2nd floor. Anni Swanin katu 7
Wednesday 2- 2.45 pm
Joyful dance to music that's easy to follow. We learn easy steps and dance in a circle.
Welcome as a couple or on your own.