Group exercise
Group exercise etiquette
- Work out without strong perfumes
- Wear clean indoor shoes, socks, or go barefoot
- Wash yourself and dress a swimsuit before entering the pool to attend water classes
- Protect the mat with a towel and wipe away sweat drops
- Leave your spot tidy for the next person: return the used equipment back to their places
- Respect others’ workout focus: save personal chats for before or after the class
- Arrive on time – late entry is not allowed
- The instructor is there for you – feel free to ask questions
- Take other participants into account – smiling and greeting is allowed
Group exercise classes
In group exercise classes, you exercise together as a group under the guidance of an instructor. All group exercise classes include a warm-up and cool-down. The same program is usually repeated over several weeks, so you have plenty of time to learn the movements. If necessary, you can ask the instructor for an alternative movement or make your own variation if a movement in the class does not suit you. Usually there are regular drink breaks during the classes, and you are also allowed to take your own breaks.
What to bring to a group exercise class?
- Flexible indoor sportswear / swimwear for water sports
- Indoor sports shoes / clean socks / clean bare feet, depending on the sport
- Sweat towel, which is also good for protecting the mat
- Water bottle
- Shower gel, etc. for washing
- Bath towel
Please remember that for hygiene reasons, you must wash before entering the pool to participate in water exercise. For hygiene reasons, we recommend wearing shoes when moving from the changing room to the sports hall, even if the activity does not require shoes. Please leave all extra items in the changing rooms so that it is safe to move around the gym.
The body care classes are gentle in nature. They are well suited as restorative exercises for both body and mind. You can participate only in the body care class or combine the class with another exercise.
Flow Yoga
Come as you are to this gentle flow yoga class. The class aims to give you a break from the weekday hurries while relaxing and energizing the mind and body. The class is suitable for both beginners and more advanced yogis who seek for a calm workout. You can use your own yoga mat during class or borrow one from the studio. For the final relaxation, you can bring warm clothes or borrow a blanket from the studio.
Pilates
Pilates strengthens the core from the shoulders to the lower pelvis, increases spinal mobility, and improves body control in different positions. The movements originate from the core. The class awakens the deep abdominal muscles, effectively strengthening the core, improving and maintaining posture, and keeping the back healthy. Breathing is an essential part of Pilates classes. The method helps you develop balanced and strong muscles, flexible joints, and good muscle elasticity.
Pilates HIIT
A combination of Pilates-based movements and HIIT (high intensity interval training). The movements are performed at your own pace in intervals, with an active recovery section or break in between. The class maintains or develops muscle endurance, strength, balance, and mobility. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced exercisers.
Muscle conditioning classes maintain or develop muscle endurance and possibly muscle strength. The classes are suitable either as a standalone workout or you can combine them with, for example, a dance and/or body care class.
Instructed Gym Start
In an instructed gym start, movements are performed with both gym machines and free weights against time or the number of repetitions. The movements of the class can develop muscle strength, endurance, mobility and strengthen bones. The goal is to get to know the equipment and tools of the gym in addition to learning the movement techniques and get a good workout feeling. The class is suitable for beginners who need support to start gym training, as well as for those who want to refine their movement techniques or want to experience the power of a group.
Gentle Abs & Glutes
This class focuses on strengthening the core and the large muscles of the legs. The class includes a short warm-up, a slow-paced muscle workout and a final cool-down. The class does not include jumps. The movements are performed to music. Equipment or body weight may be used during the class. The class is suitable for beginners as well as for experienced exercisers.
Abs & Glutes
The abs and glutes class focuses on strengthening the core and large leg muscles. The class includes a warm-up, muscle conditioning exercises, and a cool-down. The movements are performed to music. The class may use equipment or body weight. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced exercisers.
Functional classes often aim for wide ranges of motion. The tempo of the movements varies from slow pace to brisk, often the movements are done at everyone's own pace. The classes are suitable either as a standalone workout or you can combine them with, for example, a dance and/or body care class.
Fitness Kickboxing
Fitness kickboxing class consists of technique training, basic punches and kicks in pairs, and heart rate-raising sprints. You can come to the class with your own partner (both register) or without a partner. The instructor distributes the pairs in cooperation with the participants. The training is carried out in a safe way for everyone, and participation in the class does not require previous experience. During the season, however, a little bit of challenge is added so that even active visitors get new challenges. Every other class focuses on kicking, and every other class focuses on punching.
Cross Training
Cross Training is a versatile circuit training class. The class maintains/develops muscle endurance, strength, speed, aerobic fitness, and mobility with different emphases depending on the class. The training is carried out in intervals, with active recovery or breaks in between. Various equipment is used in the class. The class is suitable for beginners as well as for experienced exercisers.
Water circuit
At the water circuit everyone can move at their own pace and the class does not include challenging choreography. The water resistance is lighter when moving slowly and heavier when moving fast. Most of the time is used for circuit or battery training against the time. Water sport equipment is used alternately. The class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced water exercisers.
Dance classes develop coordination and memory. They can be quite energetic. The classes are suitable either as a standalone workout or you can combine them with, for example, a muscle conditioning, functional training and/or body care class.
Dance Aerobic
In Dance Aerobics, you do easy and medium level steps on the floor without equipment. The class includes a warm-up, learning the choreography and a cool-down. The class may include jumps. The movements are done to music. The class is suitable for beginners as well as for experienced movers. The instructor gives options, so everyone can choose to stick to the basic pacing or add more rhythm changes, hand movements, spins, et cetera.
Alex Abdelmegid
Hello everybody! I'm Alex, a certified group fitness instructor since 2015. I usually instruct strength, endurance, and mobility classes. My methodology is to deliver the right techniques and push you to the next level. But most importantly is to have fun, challenge ourselves and smile. Waiting to see you all and have fun together. I will instruct you in English. I also can help you in Arabic and a little bit in Finnish.
Cassandra Karjalainen
Hi everyone! I'm Cassandra and I teach water exercise classes. I graduated as a bachelor of sports studies in 2024 and I am also a certified swimming instructor. I have experience in many different sports, both as an athlete and as a coach/teacher. I often incorporate elements from my other sports into the classes I instruct. The aim of my classes is to have fun and feel that you have achieved something. I want to continuously develop myself, so please feel free to give me feedback. I instruct in Finnish and English, but I can also help in Swedish.
Hanna Hänninen
Hello! My name is Hanna and I am a certified Pilates instructor and A Yin yoga instructor. I teach Pilates and Yin yoga at Zone. I have been instructing Pilates since the beginning of 2023 and I started instructing Yin yoga at the beginning of fall 2023. I first got to know Pilates through my dance hobbies, because Pilates has been a great way to strengthen and take care of the body. I attended my very first Yin yoga class in 2013 when I lived in Australia. The main goal in my classes is to get a good feeling physically and mentally. My classes are a safe space for every individual to attend to and enjoy the practises at their own level. I also have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Ibrahim Ghareeb
Hello everyone! My name is Ibrahim, I am a group fitness instructor with over twenty years of experience in Egypt and Finland. Fitness is my passion and a source of great joy for me. My expertise includes muscle training, endurance, cardio classes, stretching, and mind-body disciplines like Yin Yoga, Flow Yoga, Pilates, and Chi Kung. I also teach martial arts, including Kickboxing, Boxing, self-defense, and Capoeira. My goal is to ensure you perform the correct techniques and push your limits while having fun. I guarantee you will leave my classes both sweaty and smiling. Many of my participants have described me as a mental motivator. I provide instruction in English and Finnish, and I can also assist in Arabic, as well as a little French and Italian. I look forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals!
Saija Heinonen
Hey! I'm Saija, I primarily instruct fitness kickboxing at Zone every week. I have experience in different martial arts and active movement for over 20 years, Nuori Suomi instructor training and instructor experience for almost 10 years. As an instructor, I try to be gentle, but firm. It's not always the best training day when you should take it with ease, but I put in effort when the trainer wants to get the most out of the exercises. I hope that everyone will have experiences of success from the class. I also help if the participant wants to develop, especially in technology. I instruct in Finnish, but I also help in English or French.
Sanni Vainio
Hey, my name is Sanni! I am a trained group exercise instructor with years of experience in different classes as well as a long background in competitive sports. I instruct floor classes as muscle and toning, mobility, body conditioning and acrobatics. As an instructor I am passionate and get excited about even the smallest success in my class. There is never too much cheering or laughter when exercising and training. My classes are held in Finnish and English.