Health-promoting exercise
Health-promoting exercise
Guided exercise, Spring season 2024
8.1.-28.4.2024 (holiday 26.2.-3.3.2024)
The Lappeenranta Sports Services’ physical activity promotion unit offers municipal residents versatile and high-quality sports services throughout the year. The objective is to increase the amount of exercise by the residents and to offer physical activities that promote and maintain health.
Health-promoting exercise groups directed by sports instructors are low-threshold exercise groups aimed at city residents of all ages.
The main objective of our groups is to increase the amount of exercise by the residents and to offer physical activities that promote and maintain health.
You are welcome to join our happy group!
If You need:
- more information about the courses
- help with the registrations
- Information about the Lappeenranta sports services in general
- Individual support by starting to exercise after a long break
Please contact: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or tel. 040 631 7428. Whatsapp messages are also welcome.
Registration for groups
You can enquire about available places and register for groups by calling the sports instructors, tel. 040 631 7428.
Note: some groups, such as wristband water aerobics, do not require prior registration.
Seasonal fees for guided exercise groups
€ 33/season/group: groups starting before 4 pm (aimed especially at seniors, special groups and unemployed people)
€ 48.50/season/group: groups starting after 4 pm (aimed at people of working age) and Korvenkylä gym group
€ 66/season/group: groups at Joutsenohalli
NOTE! In addition to the seasonal fee, water aerobics and gym groups in swimming halls and sports halls pay the swimming hall or gym entrance fee.
Guidance fee for wristband water aerobics €2.50/class/person (see instructions under wristband water aerobics classes)
Guided groups in health-promoting exercise
Spring season 8.1.-28.4.2024 (holiday 26.2.-3.3.2024)
See the class descriptions for health-promoting exercise here.
The guiding language of the health-promoting exercise groups is Finnish. More information on the groups is available from sports instructors.
Water exercise
Water aerobics groups
Water aerobics groups are organised at both the Lappeenranta and Lauritsala swimming halls. The water aerobics groups last the entire guidance season (spring/autumn) and require registration. The seasonal fee for water aerobics groups is €33/group/season + the entrance fee to the swimming pool.
Lappeenranta swimming hall
Tue 9.00 - 9.30 am.
Tue 10.00 - 10.30 am. FULL
Tue 11.00 - 11.30 am.
Wed 10.00 - 10.30 am. FULL
Wed 10.45 – 11.15 am.
Lauritsala swimming hall
Mon 10.45 - 11.15 am.
Mon 11.30 - 12.00 am.
Thu 10.00 - 10.30 am. FULL
Thu 10.45 - 11.15 am.
Wristband water aerobics
Wristband water aerobics groups are organised at both the Lappeenranta and Lauritsala swimming halls. They are suitable for customers who do not want to commit to the same group for the whole season. You do not need to register for wristband water aerobics.
The wristband for water aerobics is claimed when paying the swimming hall fee and given to the instructor at the beginning of the class. The wristband can be claimed for €2.50 at the swimming hall cash desk 40 minutes before the start of the workout.
Lappeenranta swimming hall
Deep pool water aerobics
Mon 6.15 - 6.45 am.
Mon 11.30 - 12.00 am.
Mon 4.45 - 5.15 pm.
Thu 6.15 - 6.45 am.
Thu 10.00 - 10.30 am.
Deep pool water circuit
Wed 4.30 - 5.15 pm.
Thu 4.30 - 5.15 pm.
Lauritsala swimming hall
Wristband water aerobics
Tue 6.15 - 6.45 am.
Tue 5.30 - 6.00 pm.
Fri 12.30 - 1.00 pm Easy water aerobics
(unemployed people and customers with swimming and gym card for special groups: no entrance fee only wristband fee € 2,50.)
Sun 10.30 - 11.00 am.
Water circuit
Wed 4.30 - 5.15 pm.
Exercise peer groups
Peer-guided groups are intended for people of working age who are re-starting a sports hobby and want to exercise in a group.
The peer instructors are sports services’ experts-by-experience in exercise counselling and lifestyle change.
You do not need to register for peer-guided groups.
Further information: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or tel. 040 631 7428
Women only swimming hours at the Lauritsala swimming hall
on Sundays from 6 to 8 pm (swimming time ends at 7:30 pm), spring season 14.1.-28.4.2024 (no session 31.3.)
Entry through the front door until 6:30 pm.
During the women’s swimming hours, the swimming hall can be used freely, just like at normal hours.
The entrance fee for the women’s swimming session is the normal swimming hall fee or the reduced fee that the customer is entitled to.
Note! During the session, tickets can only be bought from the ticket machine with a payment card. Tickets can be purchased in cash in advance during the opening hours of the cash desk.
Gym training
Circuit training groups
Circuit training is guided strength training at the gym using different equipment. Circuit training groups meet at the gyms of the Lauritsala and Lappeenranta swimming halls, the Joutsenohalli gym, the Kahilanniemi health gym and the Korvenkylä association house. The groups require registration.
Mon 9.15 - 10.15 am. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym FULL
Mon 10.00 - 11.00 am. Circuit training, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym FULL
Mon 10.00 - 11.00 am. Circuit training 70+, Kahilanniemi gym FULL
Mon 11.30 - 12.30 am. Circuit training 70+, Kahilanniemi gym FULL
Mon 3.45 - 4.45 pm. Circuit training, Lauritsala swimming hall gym FULL
Tue 9.00 - 10.00 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym
Tue 10.15 - 11.15 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym FULL
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am. Circuit training 60+, Kahilanniemi gym FULL
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym FULL
Wed 9.00 - 10.00 am. Circuit training, Korvenkylä association house
Wed 9.00 - 10.00 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym
Wed 10.15 - 11.15 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym
Wed 1.00 - 2.00 pm. Circuit training 60+, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym FULL
Thu 12.15 - 1.15 pm. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym FULL
Thu 2.30 - 3.30 pm. Circuit training 60+, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym FULL
Thu 2.30 - 3.30 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym FULL
Thu 3.45 - 4.45 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym FULL
Sat 12.00 - 1.00 pm. Circuit training with single ticket, Lauritsala swimming hall gym.
No registration for this course. Single tickets can be claimed for €2.50 at the swimming hall cash desk 40 minutes before the start of the workout.
Gym training
The groups have a joint warm-up and after that independent training. The instructor will be there to guide you. The groups require registration.
Mon 10.30 - 12.00 am. Gym training 75+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym
Mon 12.30 - 14.00 pm. Gym trainingi 75+, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym
Tue 10.30 - 12.00 am. Gym training 75+, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym
Wed 10.45 - 12.00 am. Gym training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym
Fri 10.15 - 11.30 am. Gym training 60+, Kahilanniemi gym
Independent gym training hours at Kahilanniemi
There is an opportunity for independent training at the gym.
If necessary, the instructor can assist you in the use of the equipment. A smart card can be claimed for the independent training periods at the swimming hall cash desks. The card entitles the user to use the gym during the independent training periods throughout the guidance season.
Price: €33/season + smart card price €6.60.
Mon 1.00 - 3.00 pm.
Tue 12.00 - 2.00 pm.
Fri 8.00 - 10.00 am.
Body maintenance and keep-fit classes
The sports services organise exercise groups throughout the city. The sports services organise groups focusing on, for example, muscle care, Fascia Method, strength and balance for elderly people, strength and mobility for working-age people and weight management. We also offer chair exercise and light exercise groups as well as various dance classes.
Information on the contents, schedules and prices of the groups is available from sports instructors. The groups require registration.
Circuit training in Kourula sports hall
A versatile guided strength workout. Balance and body control are also practiced in the class. Some of the movements are done at floor level. Some equipment, like kettlebells and light weights may be used in class. Please take your own exercise mat with you.
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am. Kourula sports hall, free of charge for unemployed participants
Thu 11.30 - 12.30 am. Kourula sports hall
Muscle toning and movement class
This group is aimed for people who are starting to move or returning to exercise after a long period. In the group we do strength and movement exercises and have a good time while moving. This group is for working-age people, no matter the state of your condition or sex. Price: € 48,50/season.
Thu 6.00 - 7.00 pm. Muscle toning and movement, Kahilanniemi gym
Body maintenance classes
Mon 9.00 - 9.45 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Mon 10.00 - 10.45 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall FULL
Wed 9.45 - 10.30 am. Lauritsalatalo FULL
Thu 1.00 - 1.45 pm. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Pilates
Wed 10.00 - 10.45 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall FULL
Fascia Method
Mon 3.00 - 4.00 pm. Kourulan sports hall
Wed 11.00 - 12.00 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Thu 10.00 - 11.00 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Keep-fit classes
Tue 9.15 - 10.00 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Tue 3.00 - 3.45 pm. Kourulan sports hall
Fri 10.00 - 10.45 am. Nuijamaa school
Keep-fit class with single ticket
Wed 3.00 - 3.45 pm. Urheilutalo gymnastic hall
No registration for this class. Single tickets can be claimed for €2.50 at the swimming hall cash desk 40 minutes before the start of the workout.
Dance classes
Mon 4.15 - 5.00 pm. DanceMix, Urheilutalo gymnastic hall FULL
Wed 10.30 - 11.15 am. LAVIS, Lauritsala talo FULL
Wed 11.45 - 12.30 am. LAVIS, Rientola, Joutseno
Wed 12.45 - 1.30 pm. LAVIS, Rientola, Joutseno
Wed 2.00 - 2.45 pm Seniordance, Monari 2nd floor FULL
Thu 3.00 - 3.45 pm. DanceMix, Kourulan sports hall
Chair exercise classes
Mon 1.30 - 2.15 pm. Monari 2nd floor
Tue 10.30 - 11.15 am. Sammonlahti church 2nd floor
Wed 9.30 - 10.15 am. Palvelukeskussäätiö, Perillistenkatu 3
Wed 1.15 - 2.00 pm. Lauritsala talo
Movement and weight control classes
Movement and weight control classes are aimed for people whose BMI is over 30. In these groups starting to move or returning to exercise after a long break is easier.
Tue 5.40 – 6.40 pm. Ladies moving class (ladies only), Kahilanniemi gym
Tue 18.45 – 7.45 pm. Men’s moving class (men only), Kahilanniemi gym
Wed 11.15 – 11.45 am. HEVI- water aerobics, Lauritsala swimming hall
Thu 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Ladies moving class (ladies only), Kahilanniemi gym
Fri 11.15 - 11.45 am. HEVI- water aerobics, Lappeenranta swimming hall
Exercise group for women
Mondays 4.00 - 5.30 pm.
Place: The former Skinnarila school by Visma arena, Ostosraitti 3.
Fun and effective exercise group for women of any age that fits all. You can bring your children with you.
Parents will take turns babysitting (reading books, drawing etc.), while the rest are exercising. We speak simple Finnish or English if needed. No fee.
For questions or registration: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or Whatsapp p.040 631 7428
Men’s groups
Start an active lifestyle in the men’s groups.
Men’s groups are organised in different parts of Lappeenranta and Joutseno.
Men’s groups involve a wide range of exercise, such as ball games and strength training.
Lappeenranta groups:
Mon 4.30 - 5.45 pm. Easy muscle toning class, Kahilanniemi gym
Mon 8.00 - 9.15 pm. Easy muscle toning class, Kahilanniemi gym
Tue 2.45 - 4.00 pm. Floorball, Pallo sports hall
Tue 6.45 - 7.45 pm. Keep-fit class for men, Kahilanniemi gym
Tue 8.00 - 9.30 pm. Floorball Huhtiniemi
Wed 5.00 - 6.15 pm. Easy muscle toning class, Kahilanniemi gym
Wed 6.15 - 7.30 pm. Easy muscle toning class, Kahilanniemi gym
Wed 8.00 - 9.15 pm. Volleyball, Kourula sports hall
Fri 6.45 – 7.45 am. Muscle care class, Kahilanniemi gym
Joutseno groups:
Mon 6.00 - 7.30 pm. Ball sports, Joutsenohalli
Wed 7.30 - 9.00 pm. Alternating schedule, Joutsenohalli
Price:
Price for 1 group €93.50/season*
Price for 2 groups €115.50/season*
Price for 3 groups €137.50/season*
(*unemployed at half price/season price)
Registration and enquiries for men’s groups:
Lappeenranta groups: Markku Timonen, markku.timonen0(at)saunalahti.fi
Joutseno groups: Kari Kinnunen, joutsenonsuomimies(at)gmail.com
Football group for men
The group speaks simple Finnish and English. The group operates throughout the year.
Wed 2:30 – 4.00 pm
Ratsumestari sports field, Pallo sports hall from the beginning of October.
Price €2,50/session. Payment on site, debit card payment recommended.
No registration.
Further information:
Stina Tevajärvi, tel. +358 40 631 7428, stina.tevajarvi(at)lappeenranta.fi
Support for unemployed people’s physical activity
Benefits for unemployed people
The groups below can be accessed by showing the job application certificate at either the information point or the cash desk. The certificate of the validity of the job application can be printed in the E-services of the te-palvelut.fi website or by visiting the TE Office during the opening hours.
The activities are free of charge, low-threshold exercise. You can join the groups at any time.
More information about the groups: Sirpa Pöllänen, sirpa.pollanen(at)lappeenranta.fi
Unemployed persons’ free gym hours
Lappeenranta swimming hall gym, Pohjolankatu 29.
Mon 2.00 - 3.00 pm.
Instruction available: 4.9., 2.10., 6.11., 4.12. Other weeks independent training.
Joutsenohalli gym, Penttiläntie 17.
Wed 3.00 - 4.00 pm.
For instruction please call p. 040 637 0780
Lauritsala swimming hall gym, Luukkaankatu 51.
Fri 11.00 – 12.00 am.
For instruction please call p. 040 637 0780
Swimming hours without entrance fee for unemployed
Lauritsala swimming hall
Tue 3.00 - 4.00 pm.
Lappeenranta swimming hall
Thu 1.00 - 2.00 pm.
Free guided exercise classes for unemployed
Circuit training in Kourula sports hall
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am.
A versatile guided strength workout. Balance and body control are also practiced in the class. Some of the movements are done at floor level. Some equipment, like kettlebells and light weights may be used in class. Please take your own exercise mat with you. No registration needed.
More information: jasmin.mannonen@lappeenranta.fi tai 040 619 0639
Body maintenance class in Urheilutalo gymnastic hall
Thu 2.00 - 2.45 pm
Please take your own exercise mat with you. No registration needed.
More information: jasmin.mannonen@lappeenranta.fi tai 040 619 0639
Water exercise without entrance fee in Lauritsala swimming hall
Fri 12.30 - 1.00 pm.
Price: instruction fee € 2,50. No registration needed.