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
Fall groups
Fall period, September 1 - December 14, 2025 (not on week 43)
Registration opens on August 18, at 9.00.
More detailed information about fall groups and applications in the Sport Services online system.
Fitness gym for women and girls
Mondays at 14.30–15.30, 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 women
Wednesdays at 16.30– 17.30, Linnanmaa Sport Centre
(Virkakuja 1, Oulu)
Come and play different ball games. No previous experience with ball games is needed. Free of charge.
Dance
Wednesday at 17.00-18.00, 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.
Group 1 at 15.00–15.45 women
Group 2 at 15.45–16.30 women
Registration starts on the Sport Services online service (link on top).
Family sport club
Thursday at 17.00-18.00. Linnanmaa Sport Centre dance studio (Virkakuja 1, Oulu).
The family sport club offers an excellent opportunity for the whole family to participate in sporty activities together with other families.
See the group information and register here.