Weekly Exercise Groups organized by the City Sports Department

The groups are open to everybody, but the they are adjusted to people with restrictions and age related health issues. 

 

Autumn Season  2026

31 August – 13 December  (Autumn break: 19–25 October)
Registration opens on Tuesday, 18 August at 9:00 a.m.

Water Exercise Classes

Fee: €36.40 per group + swimming pool admission fee.

Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

Lappeenranta Swimming Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29

• Tue 9:00–9:30 – Light Water Exercise
• Tue 10:00–10:30 – Water Exercise
• Wed 10:00–10:30 – Water Exercise

Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51

• Mon 10:45–11:15 – Water Exercise
• Mon 11:30–12:00 – Water Exercise
• Thu 10:00–10:30 – Water Exercise
• Thu 10:45–11:15 – Water Exercise

Pay-Per-Session Water Exercise

In addition to the swimming pool admission fee, participants must purchase an exercise wristband from the pool reception before the class.Price: €2.80 per session. The wristband is given to the instructor at the beginning of the class. No registration required.

Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51

• Tuesday 12:30–1:00 p.m.
• Sunday 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Circuit Training Groups

Circuit training consists of instructor-led strength training in a gym using a variety of equipment. Fee: €36,40 € per group for the season.For groups held in the gyms at Lauritsala and Lappeenranta Swimming Halls, the gym admission fee is charged in addition to the course fee. Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

Monday

• 9:00–10:00 – Light Circuit Training, Lappeenranta Swimming Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29
• 9:15–10:15 – Light Circuit Training, Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51
• 10:30–11:30 – Circuit Training,  Kahilanniemi Sportshall
• 11:30–12:30 – Circuit Training, Kahilanniemi Sportshall
• 3:45–4:45 p.m. – Vigorous Circuit Training, Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51

Tuesday

• 9:00–10:00 – Circuit Training, Joutseno Hall, Penttiläntie 17
• 9:00–10:00 – Circuit Training, Kahilanniemi Sportshall
• 11:00–12:00 – Light Circuit Training, Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51

Wednesday

• 9:00–10:00 – Circuit Training, Joutseno Hall, Penttiläntie 17
• 10:00–11:00 – Light Circuit Training, Lappeenranta Swimming Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29
• 10:15–11:15 – Circuit Training, Joutseno Hall, Penttiläntie 17

Thursday

• 12:15–1:15 p.m. – Light Circuit Training, Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51
• 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Vigorous Circuit Training, Sammonlahti Gym, Ruskolahdenkatu 5–7

Friday

• 9:30–10:30 – Light Circuit Training, Lappeenranta Swimming Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29

Gym Training 75+

The number in the group name indicates the minimum age of participants.
Each session begins with a group warm-up followed by independent training. An instructor is available to provide guidance.
Fee: €36.40 per season.
For groups at Lauritsala and Lappeenranta Swimming Halls, the swimming pool/gym admission fee is charged separately.
Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

• Mon 11:00–12:00 – Joutseno Hall, Penttiläntie 17
• Mon 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lappeenranta Swimming Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29
• Tue 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Sammonlahti Gym, Ruskolahdenkatu 5–7
• Wed 10:45–12:00 – Lauritsala Swimming Hall,  Luukkaankatu 51

Mobility and Stretching

Fee: €36.40 per season

• Mon 9:30–10:15 – Urheilutalo Sports Hall ,Gymnastic hall ,  Pohjolankatu 29
• Mon 11:30–12:15* – Urheilutalo Sports Hall, Gymnastic hall  Pohjolankatu 29
• Thu 1:00–1:45 p.m. – Urheilutalo Sports Hall, Gymnastic hall,  Pohjolankatu 29

* In this group, exercises are performed mainly while sitting on a chair or standing, without floor exercises. The group is also well suited for people using mobility aids.

Chair Exercise Classes

Fee: €36.40 per season

• Mon 10.00-10.30 Kourula Seurakuntakoti/Parish Hall, Katajakatu 12
  Mon 1:30–2:15 p.m. – Monari Upper Hall (2nd floor), Anni Swaninkatu 7
• Tue 10:30–11:15 – Sammonlahti Church (upstairs),  Hietakallionkatu 7
  Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

Outdoor Exercise Sessions

Louhenpuisto,Pieni Kirkkokatu 43
Wednesday 1:00–1:30 p.m.
Easy standing exercises suitable for older adults.
Participants using mobility aids, such as walkers, are welcome.
Free of charge. No registration required.
Classes are cancelled during rain or when the temperature is below −15°C.

Sammonlahti Outdoor Group

Sammontori and nearby areas.Meeting point: Sammontori
Tuesday 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Outdoor exercise and walking suitable for everyone. Free of charge. No registration required.

Strength, Balance and Mobility

Circuit training designed to improve strength and balance through varied exercises. Includes a group warm-up and cool-down.

• Mon 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Light Strength and Balance, Lappeenranta Sports Hall, Judo Hall,  Pohjolankatu 29
• Wed 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Strength and Balance, Joutseno Hall Athletics Area, Penttiläntie 17
  Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

Light Exercise

• Tue 9:15–10:00 – Urheilutalo Sports Hall ,Gymnastic hall ,  Pohjolankatu 29
• Wed 3:00–3:45 p.m. – New Sports Hall, Valtakatu 63
  Fee: €36.40 per season. Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

No Registration Exercise Class 

• Wed 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Urheilutalo Sports Hall ,Gymnastic hall ,  Pohjolankatu 29
  Fee: €2.80 per session or €36.40 per season. Payment is made at the swimming hall reception.

Gym Group for People with Memory Disorders and Their Loved Ones

• Tue 2:00–3:00 p.m. – Kahilanniemi Sportshall
• Tue 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Kahilanniemi Sportshall
  Fee: €36.40 per season. Registration: +358 40 619 0639

Senior Dance

Wednesday 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Monari Youth Centre Upper Hall (2nd floor), Anni Swaninkatu 7
Enjoyable and safe dancing to music. Fee: €36.40 per season.
Registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428

 

For more weekly sports and exercise groups for people of all ages organized by the City Sports Services,
please see HERE