Exercise Groups for Immigrants
We organize exercise activities with our partners for immigrants of different ages around the year.
We offer activities in exercise groups and sport trials encouraging immigrants to exercise and find a suitable sport to pursue.
Guided Exercise and Sport Advice
Exercise Counselling
Exercise counselling is free-of-charge guidance on a lifestyle that promotes health. In counselling, you will receive tips on, for example, getting in shape, trying out and finding the right sports and exercise methods for you and improving your sleep and eating habits.
Inquiries and appointments from sanna.ek-keranen@ouka.fi. Appointments can also be made on the online service (pohde.fi).
Exercise Groups
The spring period has ended.
The fall period schedules will be published on June 30, 2026. The fall period begins on August 31, 2026.
Further information and registration on the Sport Services online service.
Fitness gym for women and girls
Linnanmaa Sport Centre’s gym
(Virkakuja 1, Oulu)
Guided session. Previous experience of gym practice is not needed. Suitable for beginners. Efficient gym training for the entire body. Free of charge.
Ball games for men New!
Linnanmaa Sport Centre's gym
(Virkakuja 1, Oulu) Starting from April 15.
Five sessions for men with immigrant background. We play different ball games. No previous experience with ball games is needed. Free of charge.
Nordic walking
Raatti Sport Centre
(Raatintie 2) Starting from April 21.
Free of charge Nordic walking group. Four sessions. We start from the Raatti Sports Centre. We will learn techniques and explore local nature while enjoying the outdoor air.
Dance
Linnanmaa Sport Centre (Virkakuja 1, Oulu).
Join an energetic dance course that is directed especially at immigrant women. This free-of-charge course offers a wonderful opportunity to move with the beat, learn new moves and meet new people in an inspiring atmosphere.
Swimming courses
OYS D Building’s swimming pool (Kiviharjuntie 5, Oulu). Meet in the lobby.