Exercise for seniors
Seniors are of course welcome to join all kinds of activities aimed for adults in general.
The events on this site are especially adapted to people with restricted mobility and health issues realted to aging.
Activities during the Summer time
Free Outdoor Exercise
Weekly groups around the town
Easy exercises with focus on muscle strength and balance.
You can join with a walker if needed. No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Tuesday 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM at Kagasvuokko grass area in Joutseno (April 29 - June 24)
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Louhenpuisto (May 7 - August 27) (Pieni Kirkkokatu)
- Thursday 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM at Sammontori (May 8 - June 26) NOTE! No session on May 29.
Adapted Body Maintenance
A calm and relaxing class. After a warm-up, we do easy exercises that improve flexibility, mobility, and strength.
All exercises are done standing, and you can join with mobility aids. No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Monday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Louhenpuisto (May 26 - June 16)
Balance Exercise
Exercises promoting balance. You can join with a walker if needed.
No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Monday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM at Perillistenpuisto (May 19 - June 23) (Perillistenkatu)
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at Kourula, Raitapuisto (May 20 - June 24)
Strength and Balance - Circuit Training
This circuit training class focuses on balance and muscle strength. You can join with a walker if needed.
No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM at Voisalmi, school field (May 28 - June 30)
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at Sammonlahti sports field (May 29 - June 26) NEW!
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at Louhenpuisto (May 22 - June 26) (Pieni Kirkkokatu)
Dance
Joyful and safe dancing to good rhythm music. No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Louhenpuisto (May 27 - June 24) (Pieni Kirkkokatu)
Active Outdoor Exercise groups
Various exercises with a changing program; walking, body care, and light strength training.
Not suitable for those using mobility aids. No registration is required. Sessions will be canceled if it rains.
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Sammontori (April 29 - June 24)
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM at Joutsenon sports field (April 29 - June 24) NEW!
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at Juvakka field (April 29 - May 25)
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM at Ratsumestarin field (May 26 - August 10) NEW
You can find more groups suitable for seniors here