Exercise boosts both your fitness and your mood. Physical activity also improves your body's balance and metabolism, and supports weight management. Even light movement is beneficial to your health.
Tampere residents have access to a wide variety of physical activity options offered by different providers. Explore what's available and find the sports and ways of moving that suit you best!
Would you like to ask about sports and exercise opportunities for children, young people, and families? Contact the hobby advisory service!
The city’s volunteer exercise companions can join you for free as a buddy for physical activity. They also organize open walking and gym groups for everyone.
If you're unsure what kind of exercise suits you, seek support from the sports counselling service. The advisors will help and encourage you.
You can also benefit from the free Coaching for beginning exercisers available through the Omaolo.fi service.
Check out the UKK Institute’s physical activity recommendations. Their website includes a questionnaire to help you assess your activity level in relation to your life situation.
Want to track the health benefits of walking and cycling? Use the free activity calculator! Read from the carbon footprint calculator how to start using it.
Photo: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
