Personal Training and Coaching
Personal Training Small Group
Personal Training
Book a personal training session
We provide Personal Training services for groups in a course format. Training in a group is more motivating than working out on your own. In a group you are committed to training together with the others, which makes the training session even more efficient. During a group training session you usually hardly notice that you are training. The other group members give you strength and time flies. The ideal size of the group allows the instructor to pay attention to individual differences and needs. Under the guidance of the instructor, you can polish your technique to benefit more from your training.
- PT Group is group training with an instructor.
- There are courses both for beginners and for more experienced fitness-buffs.
- The duration of the course varies from one session to several months.
- The course instructors are our Personal Trainers and sports instructors.
Unless otherwise mentioned these courses are instructed in Finnish. You will find more information on the Finnish pages.
Personal Training Small Group courses
- Gym Start, Exploring Equipment (Courses also in English!)
- Shape
- Pysyvästi kuntoon (Permanently Fit)
Personal training
Personal Training
How to start?
- You must have a membership, 10-visit card, or single visit card for coaching sessions
- Please note, that this service is available for members of the University.
- Learn more about the Personal Trainers and the PTs available times at UniSport at the end of this page,
- Buy a package or service on our webshop
- Book a meeting with the trainer of your choice. Please note, that the personal trainers are divided in two groups based on their work experience.
A professional and motivating Personal Trainer will help you reach your goal! Our trainers can help you lose weight, train for a half-marathon, or increase your muscle-mass - whatever you aim for.
Personal training packages and prices
Personal Training packages may include, for example:
- An initial assessment and interview,
- an exercise plan,
- testing and test feedback to support your goal (10 sessions packages include InBody-measurement),
- exercises that support the goal (gym or running exercises, for example),
- follow-up tests, a conclusive review and a further programme.
You can choose from 3, 6, or 10 sessions packages. Please note! The packages with three appointments must be used up within three (3) months of the purchase date of the package. The packages with six appointments must be used up within four (4) months of the purchase date of the package. The packages with 10 appointments must be used up within six (6) months.
The prices for all Personal training packages and services can be found from the PT price list.
Products
PT Solo
PT Solo package is tailored to you and your needs.
PT Duo
If working out alone isn’t for you and you'd rather train with a friend to reach a common goal, PT Duo is for you. PT Duo is pair coaching, and its contents are the same for both you and your friend. Workout times you agree to with a friend help you commit to your training and, as the price is divided among two people, also saves you money. All Personal training packages are available for pairs in the duo format.
Training Program (60 min)
If You need to refresh Your training program at the gym, or just to get started Your exercising, let UniSport´s Personal Trainer help You. 60 minutes training session and a program for the gym. In this 60 minutes session the Personal Trainer has time for one full body workout program. Book a training programme by browsing the personal training schedules.
Physiotherapy service
Some of our trainers are also trained physiotherapists. If you have a background of injuries or other special ailments, you can benefit from the professionalism and guidance of Aino Haarala.
Under the guidance of a physiotherapist your health and functional ability are promoted by making use of the methods of physiotherapy. This guidance is individually-tailored to take into account the specifics of your sporting background, level of fitness, and any musculoskeletal problems and/or stress injuries or sports injuries you may have.
The physiotherapy guidance is delivered in one of our gyms or sports and fitness facilities. The aim of this service is to achieve the best possible improvements to your everyday functioning, with special attention paid to your background, goals, and specific needs. The physiotherapy sessions do not include manual therapies such as massage.
Please note! The service consists of movement and exercise guided by a physiotherapist and is not the same as physiotherapy. You do not need a referral from your GP to access the service, nor are you eligible for financial support from KELA if you use the service.
This service can include eg.
- Assessing your functional level through exercises and an interview
- Objective tests and test feedback (not InBody testing)
- Rehabilitative support to alleviate physical discomfort
- Follow-up tests, a conclusive review, and a next-step programme.
These packages also include a weekly review with your instructor. This can be done over the phone or via email. You can choose from our 3, 6, 10, or 20-session packages. Whichever best suits you!
Personal Training in a Small Group
Personal Training Small Group are courses that combine the best aspects of group and individual training. PT Group is a group training with an instructor in a form of a course.There are courses both for beginners and for more experienced fitness-buffs. The duration of the course varies from one session to several months. The course instructors are our Personal Trainers and sports instructors.
How to start training in a Personal Training Small Group?
- Find out more about the Personal Training groups.
- When you have found a suitable group, check the calendar, when the group starts training and reserve a place in the group.
- Start training in a PT group!
Outside coaches
Do you work outside Unisport as a coach and would like to start working out with your client in Unisport facilities? Before starting your workouts, please contact Mette Veistola (mette.veistola@helsinki.fi).
Nutrition Coaching
Nutrition coaching
Nutrition coaching is beneficial in many different life situations.Talking matters through with a professional often helps you both get a bigger picture and structure your eating habits and lifestyle as well as the factors contributing to them, and see how you can influence them yourself. Through the guidance, it will be easier for you to make the change you want to. You will get the tools and a plan that will help you achieve permanent results and understand and adopt new ideas and behaviour. Nutrition coaching is needed for many different reasons, including:
- challenges related to weight management,
- challenges related to eating habits,
- uncertainty about whether your eating habits and the nutrition content of your diet are healthy,
- interest in your own nutrition intake and gaining a more comprehensive understanding of it or
How to get coaching?
- Please note, that this service is available for members of the University.
- Contact the Nutrition Coach. Leave your contact details, we’ll get in touch with you! The coach can help you with choosing the right package. We´ll contact you within one week.
- Choose and buy a package from the web store.
- Agree the appointments with the coach
The Content of the coaching package
Single-session Nutrition Guidance
The UniSport single-session Nutrition Guidance is for you if you want to learn the basics about the right diet for you or to discuss with a professional if your diet is versatile enough to support your current goals. Nutrition Guidance does not include diets for treating illnesses.
During the virtual appointment, a professional analyses the food diary you have filled out in advance according to the instructions you receive when the coach contacts you. In the single guidance session, the main points of the food diary are analysed, and the coach will give you instructions for any changes in your diet. If you would like more comprehensive information on the intake of nutrients, and you need more guidance in order to find the right kind of diet, the three-session Nutrition Guidance is right for you.
Three-session Nutrition Guidance
The three-session Nutrition Guidance consists of an individual package of three personal guidance virtual sessions (3 x 60 minutes) with a nutrition specialist. The plan is always made with you, and your life situation and abilities are taken into consideration. Nutrition Coaching does not include diets for treating illnesses.
Three-session Nutrition Coaching includes:
- 3 1-hour meetings with a nutrition specialist
- Food diary analysis,
- An initial assessment and discussion about yours goals
- Preparation of a nutrition plan
- Follow-up meeting
- Conclusive review and a further nutrition plan
Body Composition Measurement
InBody body composition measurement
- This service is available for members of the University.
- The popular InBody measurements at UniSport are made by accurate and versatile InBody580 device in our Kluuvi and Kumpula centers.
- You can choose between a measurement conducted by a trainer including feedback or an independent drop-in measurement without booking an appointment.
- Always try to take follow-up measurements in similar conditions, regarding e.g. nutrition, time of the day and menstrual circle.
InBody measurement with a trainer and feedback
- Measurement can be booked from the customer service desk or via the online calendar. The analysis is conducted by a trainer. You will receive a printed report, which the trainer will interpret with you. The trainer will also provide you with personal feedback and advice based on the report.
- The measurement and the feedback session take 15 minutes.
- It is recommended that you take the first body composition analysis with a trainer. This shows you how the device works and how to analyse the report in the future.
Independent drop-in measurement
The drop-in measurement is done independently without an appointment and does not include feedback from a trainer. You cannot book times online in advance.
Measurements can be made at any time during opening hours, when there are no pre-booked measurements taking place. You can see the booked times from the online calendar.
When you want to measure, go to the customer service desk (Kluuvi/Kumpula) and ask for an independent InBody drop-in measurement. When you have paid for the measurement, the customer service representative will turn the device on. You may then conduct the analysis independently. The device will automatically print a measurement report.
In order to prepare for the measurement, make sure to
- Visit the bathroom before the measurement
- Avoid eating and drinking at least two hours before the measurement
- Dress lightly and take off eventual jewelry, including rings
- Avoid intense exercise before the measurement.
You will find rore information on manufacturer's site (in Finnish).
Instructors
Outside coaches
As of January 7, 2025, external coaches will not be allowed to train in UniSport facilities; only UniSport’s own trainers are permitted to provide training in the facilities.