Sports activity for older people
Exercise is important for people of all ages, but for older people it is vital. Appropriate physical activity maintains the ability to function in everyday life and enables people to live independently for as long as possible. Physical activity also has a positive impact on mood, memory and well-being, as well as providing social contacts.
For older people, the city offers, in addition to voluntary outdoor exercise, the possibility of water-based aquatic activities in the swimming pool Vesihovi. Water treadmills and other exercise equipment can be borrowed free of charge from the hall. If you prefer, you can choose a lighter water jump from the guided water jumps.
Other guided exercise groups suitable for older people include Wellbeing Exercises, Chair Jumps and Lavis Lava Dance®. In the gyms, we run regular beginners’ fitness classes.
Free sports groups
Group walks for seniors
Autumn 2025, Tuesdays at 1:00–2:00 p.m
Meet in front of Hirvihovi, Kuusitie 1, 32210 Loimaa.
Let’s get some fresh air together, take a leisurely walk, do some exercises, and catch up with each other. Bring your own walking aids. Walking poles can be borrowed from the instructor. Wear weather-appropriate exercise clothing and sturdy shoes. Minimum temperature – 15*C.
For more information, contact exercise instructor Tarja Mäki at 040 571 8620.
Chair exercises
A lively and cheerful exercise session for older people and those with limited mobility. The exercises are done sitting and/or standing with support from a chair. The aim of chair exercise is to increase mobility and keep large muscles strong and functional. Chair exercise is free of charge.
Hirvikoski, Kanta-Loimaa parish hall
Monday 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Haara, village hall Pääskynpesä
Monday 1:30–2:15 p.m.
Metsämaa, Kalliohovi
Monday 2:30–3:15 p.m.
Keskusta, Heimolinna
Wednesday at 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Alastaro, Alastaro Hall
Thursday at 2:00–2:45 p.m. *NEW GROUP!
Niinijoki, Niinijoki School
Friday at 1:00–1:45 p.m.
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Adaptive exercise (SoveLi)
A fun exercise session for people of all fitness levels. Muscle conditioning, balance, and mobility exercises using equipment, performed on a chair, standing, or on the floor. You can bring your own assistive devices and personal assistant. The groups are free of charge.
City center, Ylistaronkatu 36, exercise hall
Wednesday at 9-10 a.m. *NEW TIME!
Hirvikoski, Hirvihovi exercise hall
Friday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. *NEW TIME!
Paid exercise groups
Feel-good exercise
Add energy to your everyday life, help you cope and lift your spirits. The hour-long exercises maintain mobility and coordination, balance, muscle condition and strength. Wellness exercise involves movements that develop muscle strength, mobility, and balance to music, with and without equipment. Season fee €30, payable at the Vesihovi cash desk.
Alastaro, Alastaro Hall
Monday 9:00–10:00 a.m.
City center, Ylistaronkatu 36, gym
Tuesday 9–10 a.m.
Hirvihovi gym (block 1)
Wednesday 1–2 p.m.
Spring 2026 courses
Registration on the Guided Exercise front page.
Beginners’ course for seniors at the gym, spring 2026 (fee required)
Hirvihovi gym
Thursdays starting January 29, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Pre-registration for the course opens on Tuesday, January 7, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Guided exercise on the front page. Registration closes when the group is full.
The course includes 8 guided sessions and 8 independent sessions. The course has room for 12 participants. The course fee is €30, with a 50% discount for senior citizens (+ travel card).
A new group is planned for the fall. More information later.
Hirvihovi gym
Tuesday xx.yy from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m
The class develops aerobic fitness and muscle endurance. The training is done as a rotational training. The class starts with a joint warm-up and ends with a short final stretch. The class is suitable if you are already familiar with gym training and the equipment, for both women and men. The course includes 8 guided and 8 independent sessions. Price €30, €15 with a Senior card.
There is advance registration for the course, which opens Xx.yy. at 12:00.
Registration
Registration closes when the group is full.
More information: fitness instructor Mrs. Tiina Suokas, phone 050 468 5982.
Contact Information
Sports instructors:
Mrs. Mäki Tarja tel. +358 40 571 8620
Mrs. Suokas Tiina tel. +358 50 468 5982
Mrs. Tytti Häyhä tel. +358 40 154 9676
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