Exercise for Adults
Our goal is to encourage working-aged (18–74 years old) citizens of Oulu to exercise independently and to participate in guided, low-threshold exercise groups.
Fall period August 31 - December 13, 2026 (not week 43)
Registrations open on August 18 at 9.00.
Guided groups
Body maintenance
Asahi health exercise
A type of body maintaining exercise performed either seated or standing in rhythm with your breathing. It is suitable for everyone, comfortable, easy and it enhances mobility.
FasciaMethod
FasciaMethod is mobility and movement control exercise that aims to promote the locomotor system’s health. The method utilizes dynamic chain mobility exercises, precision stretches, movement control exercises and myofascial treatment with a fascia ball. The exercises are pleasant and simple. The exercises are done in different positions, such as on your feet, on all fours, on your back and on your side.
FasciaMethod Core
Comprehensive body maintenance. Core sessions include thoracic spine maintenance, upper abdomen control, shoulder support, lower abdomen control, as well as back and hip maintenance. These parts of the body are targeted with supporting muscle and control exercises. The FasciaMethod’s dynamic mobility exercises are also done during the session. The exercises are done in different positions, such as on your feet, on all fours, on your back and on your side.
Body maintenance
A relaxed session during which the body is managed, joint and muscle mobility is trained, spine wellbeing is promoted, and the core’s deep muscles are activated gently. The exercises are done in different positions, such as on your feet, sitting, on all fours, on your side and on your stomach.
Pilates
Pilates strengthens core muscles, deepens breathing and maintains mobility and the body. Exercising also has a positive effect on, for example, stamina and posture. The exercises are done in different positions, such as seated, on all fours, on your side, on your feet, on your back and on your stomach.
Some groups are meant for beginners and some for experienced exercisers.
Wonderful Morning Yoga
A relaxed one-hour yoga sessions built around different themes. Themes can be, for example, hips, neck and shoulders, or spine. The goal is to awaken the body and mind for a new day in a relaxed way by combining movement, the rhythm of breathing, and prolonged positions - guided by your breath. We strive to open the biggest tight knots in the body, increase joint and spine mobility, and reinforce balance. The yoga is done on a mat and the session will end with a final relaxation.
Back wellbeing
The session strengthens your back, hips and the neck-shoulder area utilizing yoga and Pilates techniques. Mobility, strength and maintenance exercises are done on your feet and on the floor.
See more detailed information and register on the Sport Services online service
Fitness training, dance, and ball games
Gymnastics + volley ball
A guided 30-minute session including gymnastics and volley ball.
Circuit training
After a shared warm-up, many different muscle and balance exercises as well as heartbeat-intensive exercises are done in a circuit. The exercises utilize your own body weight and different equipment. There will be a wind-down at the end of the session. The sessions are held in the dance studio.
Fitness boxing
Fitness boxing is an effective, fun, and safe exercise using the techniques and movements of boxing. It reinforces your muscle strength and resilience, and often has a positive effect on mental energy.
There is one group for working-aged beginners, and one for people over the age of 65 and mobility impairments.
Walking football
The walking football group is suitable for everyone regardless of gender, age, physical fitness or size. The ball must not rise above shoulder height and there is no tackling. Bring exercise shoes, no other equipment is needed. The session includes guided warm-up exercises.
Free of charge.
Fitness workout
Diverse, guided, aerobic power training for the whole body. Circuit exercise.
Dance and gym session
We explore different types of dance and expressing emotions thorugh movement, dance, and music genres. Wind-down at the end of the session. You do not need any previous dance experience.
See more detailed information and register on the Sport Services online service
Independent badminton
You can reserve badmintion sessions in the Jatuli Sports Centre on Thursdays 15.00-17.00.
Make the reservation at the service desk, tel. 050 410 2161. Single payment or serial ticket.
Fitness gym
See more detailed information and register on the Sport Services online service
Small group gym guidance during public exercise periods
Gym exercise guidance in small groups. The group gathers two to three times. There are groups in different facilities.
Circuit training
The session includes warm-up, circuit training on different gym equipment and a wind-down.
Circuit training and body maintenance
A mixed session which includes a short and easy warm-up, followed with 50 minutes of circuit training with equipment and weights. After the circuit training, the group will move to the dance studio for a 30-minute body maintenance session.
Power training
Guided fitness gym group. Diverse circuit exercise.
Exercise periods in the Vorelli Sports Centre (Tulisijantie 4, Yli-Ii)
The exercise periods are self-directed.
Voitas fitness gym
A strength-balance group with different exercises. The group will learn to use gym equipment and adjust weight. Suitable for chronically ill people of all ages.
Fitness gym guidance during public exercise periods
NB! No guidance is not offered during the summer. Guidance begins on week 36.
An instructor is present to teach you to use gym equipment. No need to register beforehand. Guidance is offered every week unless dates are mentioned. Single payment, serial ticket, Päiväliikkuja Card or Senior Card.
Come on fit (Keskustie 15, Kiiminki)
Inquiries tel. 050 379 6711. You may use Senior Cards.
Tuedays, 10.00-11.00
Jatuli Sport Centre (Jokelantie 20, Haukipudas)
Inquiries tel. 040 514 5028
Thursdays 14.30-15.30
Kimmoke Sport Centre (Viitantie 23, Kiiminki)
Inquiries tel. 050 379 6711. You may also use Päiväliikkuja Cards or Senior Cards.
Fri 8.00-9.00 for seniors
Vorelli Sport Centre (Tulisijantie 4, Yli-Ii)
Inquiries tel. 050 369 2076
Oulu Hall B Building gym (Ouluhallintie 20, Oulu)
Inquiries tel. 044 703 5976, tel. 044 703 8062
Fridays, 9.00-10.00
Raatti Swimming Pool (Raatintie 2, Oulu)
Inquiries tel. 044 703 8152
Tuesdays 9.00-10.00
See small group guidance during public exercise periods in different exercise facilities here.
Water exercise
Weight management
Omaolo coaching
Have you familiarized yourself with Omaolo wellbeing coaching (omaolo.fi)?
The Omaolo service lets you choose a suitable wellbeing coaching programme. They offer, for example, weight management, exercise, diet, and sleep programmes. You can set your own goals and follow your progress.
Omaverkkopuntari
Omaverkkopuntari (in Finnish) is a free-of-charge programme that supports changes in lifestyles. The main themes are diet, exercise, resources, and rest. You may set your own goals and follow your progress. Read more here (in Finnish).
The services is maintained by the Satakunnan sydänpiiri ry. They maintain the programme with the financial suppport of the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations STEA's operational grant.
Calculate your BMI and do the type 2 diabetes risk test via the links below.
Read the exercise recommendations for adults on the UKK Institute’s website. The recommendation encourages people to move one step at a time. Research shows that even light exercise has health benefits, especially for people who do not exercise much. Light exercise can decrease blood sugar and fat content. Additionally, it stimulates blood flow and relaxes muscles and joints. Exercise and punctuating sitting still should be done every day – the more often, the better.