Health-promoting exercise

Guided exercise, Fall season 2024

2.9.-15.12.2024 (holiday 21.-27.10.2024)

The Lappeenranta Sports Services’ offers residents versatile sports for all age groups throughout the year.
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 instructor, tel. 040 631 7428 or via email stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi. 
Note: some groups, such as wristband water aerobics, do not require prior registration.

Seasonal fees for guided exercise groups

€ 34/season/group: groups starting before 4 pm (aimed especially at seniors, special groups and unemployed people)
€ 50/season/group: groups starting after 4 pm (aimed at people of working age) 

NOTE!  In addition to the seasonal fee, water aerobics and gym groups in swimming halls pay the swimming hall or gym entrance fee.

Guidance fee for wristband water aerobics €2.60/class/person (see instructions under wristband water aerobics classes)

 

Guided groups in health-promoting exercise

Fall season 2.9.-15.12.2024 (holiday 21.-27.10.2024)

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

The water aerobics groups run weekly during the season (spring/autumn) and require registration.
The seasonal fee for water aerobics groups is €34/group/season + the entrance fee to the swimming pool.

Lappeenranta swimming hall 
Tue 9.15 - 9.45 am.
Tue 10.00 - 10.30 am. 
Tue 10.45 - 11.15 am.

Wed 10.00 - 10.30 am.                                     
 

Lauritsala swimming hall 
Mon 10.45 - 11.15 am.
Mon 11.30 - 12.00 am.

Thu 10.00 - 10.30 am.
Thu 10.45 - 11.15 am.

No registration-wristband water aerobics

Wristband water aerobics groups  are suitable for customers who do not want to commit for the whole season. You do not need to register for wristband water aerobics.
A wristband for €2.60 is claimed when paying the swimming hall fee and given to the instructor at the beginning of the class. The wristband can be claimed  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 4.30 - 5.00 pm.

Wed 4.30 - 5.00 pm.

Thu 6.15 - 6.45 am.  

Deep pool water circuit

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 € 2,60.)

Sun 10.30 - 11.00 am.

Water circuit
Wed 4.30 - 5.15 pm.

Exercise peer groups

Peer-guided group are intended for people of working age who are re-starting a sports hobby and want to exercise in a group.
You do not need to register for peer-guided groups.

Thu 5 - 6 pm. Lauritsala swimming hall. 

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.
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.

Water exercise event

Welcome to try different kinds of water exercise classes in the shallow or deep pool.
Lappeenranta Swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29

Friday 30.8 at 4 -7 pm. 

4.10 - 4.40 pm. Deep water Power Exercise
4.45 - 5.15 pm. Exercise in the shallow pool
5 30 - 6 pm. Shallow pool Dance Exercise
6.15 - 7 pm. Water Circuit using the whole big  pooll

Fee: 2 €/class or 5 € the whole event + swimming hall entrance fee. 

 

Gym training

Circuit training groups

Circuit training is guided strength training at the gym using different equipment. The groups require registration.

Mon 9.15 - 10.15 am. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym
Mon 10.00 - 11.00 am.  Circuit training, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym
Mon 10.00 - 11.00 am. Circuit training 70+, Kahilanniemi gym
Mon 11.30 - 12.30 am. Circuit training 70+, Kahilanniemi gym 
Mon 3.45 - 4.45 pm. Circuit training, Lauritsala swimming hall gym 

Tue 9.00 - 10.00 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym
Tue 10.15 - 11.15 am. Circuit training, Joutsenohalli gym
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am. Circuit training 60+, Kahilanniemi gym 
Tue 10.30 - 11.30 am. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym

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 

Thu 10.30 - 11.30 am. Circuit training 60+, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym
Thu 12.15 - 1.15 pm. Circuit training 60+, Lauritsala swimming hall gym 
Thu 2.30 - 3.30 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym
Thu 3.45 - 4.45 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym 

Fri 9.30 - 10.30 am Circuit training, Lappeenranta swimming hall gym.

 

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 training 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 10.30 - 11.30 am. Gym training 70+, Lappeenranta swimming hall 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.

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 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 exercises are done at floor level.  Equipment, like kettlebells and light weights will be used in class. Please bring your own exercise mat 

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.

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

Wed 9.30 - 10.15 am. Lauritsalatalo

Thu 1.00 - 1.45 pm. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall

Pilates

Wed 10.00 - 10.45 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall

Fri 9.00 - 9.45 am, Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall

 

Fascia Method

Mon 3.00 - 4.00 pm. Kourula sports hall 

Wed 11.00 - 12.00 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall

Thu 10.00 - 11.00 am. Urheilutalo, gymnastic hall
Thu 1.00 - 1.45 pm, Lauritsala community house

Keep-fit classes

Mon 1.15 - 2.00 pm. Lauritsala community house

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 12.30 - 1.15 pm. Urheilutalo gymnastic hall
No registration for this class. Single tickets can be claimed for €2.60 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

Wed 10.30 - 11.15 am. LAVIS, Lauritsala community house
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

 

Chair exercise classes

Mon 1.30 - 2.15 pm. Monari 2nd floor 

Tue 10.30 - 11.15 am. Sammonlahti church 2nd floor  

Wed 9.15 - 10.00 am. Palvelukeskussäätiö, Perillistenkatu 3, entrance by Mutkakatu side
Wed 1.15 - 2.00 pm. Lauritsala community house

 

Outdoor exercise for everybody

Walking and movemet groups

We focus on walking, body maintenance and light muscle exercises. We move throughout the winter. No registration or fees.

Tue 9.15 - 10.00 am. Start from Sammontori (specially for seniors)
Tue 1.00 - 2.00 pm. Start from Juvakka field (for all ages)

Easy moving in Louhenpuisto

We focus on balance, body maintenance and light muscle exercises. We move throughout the winter. No registration or fees.

Wed 1.00 - 1.30 at Louhenpuisto activity park

 

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

 

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

 

Easy  to join football group for teens and adults

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 25 of September.
Price €2,60/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.

Joutsenohalli gym, Penttiläntie 17.
Wed 3.00 - 4.00 pm.

Lauritsala swimming hall gym, Luukkaankatu 51.
Fri 11.00 – 12.00 am.

 

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                      

Body maintenance class in Urheilutalo gymnastic hall
Thu 2.15 - 3.00 pm  
Please take your own exercise mat with you. No registration needed.

Water exercise without entrance fee in Lauritsala swimming hall
Fri 12.30 - 1.00 pm.
Price: instruction fee € 2,60. No registration needed.