Time
Fri 6.2.2026 EET/EEST09.00–15.00 EET/EESTLocation
Leppävaara Life and Living Centre
Säterinkatu 3, 02600 Espoo
See location on the map(external link, opens in a new window)Languages
Finnish
Price
Free entry
Organizer
City of Espoo Sports and Exercise Services, Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County services for the elderly, and HyTe ry/VESA
Additional information
resurssivaraus.espoo.fi(external link, opens in a new window)Free training helps you understand the basics of gym and balance training. It provides the skills needed to guide other peer exercisers. The training covers the principles of volunteer work and how to take into consideration the gym friend's own resources. The training includes materials, morning coffee, and lunch.
After the course the gym friend knows how to
- encourage seniors to exercise at the gym.
- provide individual guidance to seniors on safe exercise.
- act as a peer instructor for a group of seniors who exercise independently.
- can act as an assistant instructor in groups led by professionals.
Additional information and sign-ups
Sign-up period: 15 January – 2 February 2026
Sign up at espoo.fi/ohjattuliikunta(external link, opens in a new window) (type of course/kurssilaji: other/muu kurssi) or by calling Sports and Exercise Services, tel. +358 9 81660800 on Mon–Thu at 12–13.
Please include the following information with your sign-up: Will you be having lunch and if you have any food allergies