Senior wristband – exercise and experiences

Cooperation with private fitness centers continues again this autumn!
Private gyms will be available for senior wristband holders from September 15 to December 19. Come and try out the gym sessions and group exercise classes at private fitness centers. An instructor will be present to guide you during the workouts. No registration is required for the sessions.

Mondays:

• Mentor Kurala (Kuralankatu 2): gym session 11AM–1PM
• Ole.fit Manhattan (Pitkämäenkatu 6A): gym session 11AM–1PM and circuit training 9:45AM–10:30AM (gym opens at 9:30AM; limited spots for circuit training)

Tuesdays:

• Elixia Länsikeskus (Viilarinkatu 4): gym session 10:30AM–12:30PM and Senior Cardio + Strength class 11AM–12PM
• Elixia Skanssi (Skanssinkatu 10): gym session 9:30AM–11:30AM and Power Pilates 10AM–11AM
• Elixia Trivium (Lemminkäisenkatu 32): gym session 12PM–1PM (16.9.-18.11.), plus group exercise on Tuesday evenings (ask the gym for details)
• Mentor Hirvensalo (Meritalontie 2): Pilates 10:45AM–11:45AM
• Mentor Kurala (Kuralankatu 2): Lavaparty 12:00PM–12:45PM

Wednesdays:

• Movet Länsikeskus (Satakunnantie 105): gym session 11AM–1PM, plus virtual group exercise
• Uittamo Gym (Kannuskatu 5): gym session 8:15AM–10:15AM, plus group exercise (ask the gym for details)
• Elixia Jokivarsi (Itäinen Rantakatu 60): gym session 12PM–2PM and Senior Yoga 11AM–12PM

Thursdays:

• Elixia Centrum (Kristiinankatu 8): gym session 11AM–1PM and Pilates 10AM–11AM
• PP Fitness Center (Eerikinkatu 7, 4th floor): gym session 11:30AM–1:30PM

Fridays:

• Fitness24seven Port Arthur (Puutarhakatu 47): gym session 10AM–12PM
• Mentor Hirvensalo (Meritalontie 2): gym session 11AM–1PM

With KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes, you can improve your fitness in good company throughout the summer!

The classes include strength, balance, and mobility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, as the instructor provides alternatives for the exercises. Adapted classes are especially suitable for beginners and those with reduced functional mobility. People using walking aids (cane, walker) can also participate.

No registration is required for the groups. Participation requires a valid senior wristband validation card. Please inform the instructor before the class starts if you have any mobility limitations.

From August to mid-September, 4.8.–12.9.

• Kupittaa Field 5, Blomberginaukio 4
  • Mondays 1PM–2PM (instructor also speaks Swedish)
  • Thursdays 1PM–2PM
• Mannerheiminpuisto, Puutarhakatu 24
  • Wednesdays 11AM–12PM (instructor also speaks Swedish)
  • Fridays 11AM–12PM adapted class, everyone welcome! (instructor also speaks Swedish)
• Teräsrautela Field, Vanha Kuninkojantie 54
  • Mondays 10AM–11AM
  • Wednesdays 10AM–11AM

• Impivaara Swimming Centre
  • The gym on the entrance floor (Jukola) is always open to the public. The gym on the 3rd floor (Männistö) is available during public sessions. You can check public session times in the booking calendar or by asking the customer service at the centre.
• Kupittaa Sports Hall
  • Senior independent training sessions in the reservation gym on Mondays 1PM–2:30PM, Thursdays 11AM–12:15PM, and Fridays 9:30AM–11AM from September 1 to December 19.
• Petrelius Swimming Hall
  • Guided gym sessions for seniors on Wednesdays 3PM–4PM from September 17 to December 10 (not on October 15). Instruktören talar också svenska.
• Aunela Ball Game Hall Gym
  • Available only during senior sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30AM–11:30AM. The autumn season starts Monday, August 11.
    For inquiries and registration, call +358 400 915 100.
• Jäkärlä Gym
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Tuesdays 2PM–3:30PM and Thursdays 11AM–12:30PM from September 16 to December 11 (not October 14 and 16).
• Paattinen Gym
  • New gym (Seuravuorenkatu 2). Open 6AM–10PM. Entrance through the store doors from 8AM–10PM and through the back door from 6AM–8AM. One shower stall available.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Wednesdays 10AM–11:30AM from September 17 to December 10 (not October 15).
• Pansio Gym
  • Senior wristband holders can train when customer service is open.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Thursdays 10:30AM–12PM from September 18 to December 11 (not October 16).
• Varissuo Ice Hall Gym
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Mondays 10AM–11AM from September 15 to December 8 (not October 13).
• Suvituuli Gym, Suvilinnantie 2
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 12PM–1PM and 1PM–2PM, from September 15 to December 11 (not on October 13 and 16).
• Samppalinna Outdoor Swimming Stadium
• Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena
• Kupittaa Skating Rink : Skates and roller skates can be borrowed free of charge from the skate rental.
• Impivaara Ski Rental : Ski equipment can be borrowed free of charge from the ski rental during the winter season.
• Park Field

Starter courses help adults aged 65 and over get started with exercise, especially those who are new to physical activity and need guidance in strength and balance training.

These six-week courses include one guided gym session per week with a professional instructor. If your functional capacity is reduced or you use walking aids (such as a cane or walker), the adapted starter course is designed for you. To participate, you need a valid senior wristband.

The late-2025 courses have begun. The spring 2026 courses will be published at the beginning of January

At KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes, you can improve your fitness in good company. The classes include strength, balance, and mobility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, as the instructor provides alternatives for the exercises. Adapted classes are especially suitable for beginners and those with reduced functional mobility. People using walking aids (cane, walker) can also participate.

No registration is required for the groups. Participation requires a valid senior wristband, so please bring your green validation card with you. Please inform the instructor before the class starts if you have any mobility limitations.

Groups run from September 15 to December 12 (no classes from October 13 to 17). Adapted groups are marked with an asterisk (*).

Monday

• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11AM–11:45AM and 12PM–12:45PM, max 25 participants/group
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11AM–11:45AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 12PM–12:45PM*, max 25 participants
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1:30PM–2:30PM, max 50 participants
• Runosmäki Elderly Care Center / Banquet Hall, 1:30PM–2:30PM, max 40 participants

Tuesday

• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM*, max 25 participants
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM, max 40 participants
• Lehmusvalkama Banquet Hall (Karviaiskatu 7), 1PM–1PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Football Hall, 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Wednesday

• Suikkila School, 10AM–11AM, max 40 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11AM–11:45AM and 12PM–12:45PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 1:15PM–2:15PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 1PM–1:45 PM, max 25 participants

Thursday

• Impivaara Football Hall, 11:30AM–12:30PM, max 50 participants
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM, max 40 participants
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Friday

• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 10:45AM–11:30AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11:45AM–12:30PM*, max 25 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11:15AM–12:15PM and 12:30PM–1:30PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Training Room, 1:15PM–2:15PM, max 20 participants

Senior wristband holders get free weekday admission to museums during opening hours. Remember to bring your valid senior wristband card.

• Pharmacy Museum and the Qwensel House
• Biological Museum
• Kylämäki Village (open and free for all)
• Luostarinmäki Museum Quarter
• Turku Castle

The senior wristband includes seasonal benefits related to culture, exercise, lectures, and sports. The current seasonal benefits are listed below. Benefits are updated and rotated throughout the year. Information about the benefits is also sent via text messages. Unless otherwise stated, the benefits are intended only for senior wristband holders.

Check out more about seasonal benefits on the Finnish turku.fi/senioriranneke page on Kausiedut