Beginner’s Exercise Courses

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Sports instructors guide you to take the first steps in the right direction towards a more active lifestyle. You will receive support and tips on exercise suitable for your health and hear about different hobby opportunities.

Gym equipment guidance

The fitness instructor guides you in using the equipment and gives tips for gym training without an appointment. Guidance in the spring season 8.1.–12.5.2024. Entrance fee to the gym, tickets are sold in the Tesoma swimming hall.

Gym equipment guidance is available by appointment at the Tampere Swimming Center. Appointment during the Swimming Center's opening hours. Sports instructors, tel. 040 800 4999.

Gyms and outdoor fitness equipment

Beginner’s exercise courses

Enrollment for these paid courses is done electronically. See the link below.

Gym beginner`s courses

The course is suitable for those starting gym training. The course includes 7 guided sessions. The instructor guides in the use of the equipment, ensures safe movement performance, and gives tips for gym training. Includes a training program for the gym.

  •   Gym beginner`s course (18.3.–6.5.2024), Tampere Stadium, Mon 11 am–12 pm.
    Registration starts 3 Jan at 9 am.

A beginner's course in exercise

The group gets to know different forms of exercise in the Tesoma area. We exercise by e.g. walking with poles and jogging and moving in water, and we get to know gym training both indoors and outdoors. The group is suitable for those who are starting fitness and are approaching retirement age, as well as those who are already retired. We will initially meet at the Tesoma swimming pool (Tuomarinkatu 7).

  • Exercise beginner`s course, Tesoma swimming pool (14.3.–2.5.2024), Thu 2 pm–3 pm.
    Registration starts 3 Jan at 9 am.

Aquatics beginner`s course

We get to know different forms of water sports in Tesoma's swimming hall. We water jump and practice the basics of swimming and water running techniques according to the skill level of the group. The group is a low-threshold group where the wishes of the participants are taken into account. Gathering at the pools of the swimming hall. The duration of the guidance is 45 min.

  • Aquatics beginner`s course, Tesoma swimming pool (11.1.–7.3.2024), Thu 2 pm–2.45 pm.  Registration starts 3 Jan at 9 am.

FasciaMethod Course

FasciaMethod is a comprehensive body treatment. The aim is to improve mobility through functional active stretching. Movements are performed in a standing, squatting and floor position. You will receive a Fascia Ball at the end of the course.

  • FasciaMethod course, Tampere Stadium, gym 1 (19.3.–23.4.2024), Tue 4 pm–4.50 pm. Registration from 22 Jan.

UKK Walk Tests

The walking test assesses the test subjects' endurance. In the test, you walk a distance of 1 or 2 kilometers on a track or flat terrain as briskly as possible within the limits of your condition and health. You will receive a written fitness assessment from the test. Registration on the spot, participation is free. Walking tests are being updated.

Updated 19.2.2024