Upcoming events
Mobility workshop Apr 2025 - prevent injuries and treat painful joints for runners
Mobility workshop for runners - prevent injuries and treat painful joints
Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Time: 15h00–17h00
Goal
After the course, each participant will be able to:
- Understand basic mobility concepts;
- Know how to mobilize and strengthen 3 major joints of the body (upper back, shoulders and hips); and
- Participate in a mobility routine for the whole body.
Who is this course for
This workshop is primarily aimed at all runners, sport and fitness enthusiasts over the age of 18 who are motivated to learn more on how to move their body efficiently and how to use that mobility in their everyday life. This workshop is for people who are interested in prevention and longevity of their joints. It doesn’t teach how to cure specific medical conditions.
The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good understanding of spoken English.
Content
During the workshop, all participants will learn why mobility is important and what are the key concepts to understand when training mobility. They will undergo a panel of mobility tests to assess their current conditions and will experience a mobility routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes stretching, corrective exercises, active mobility movement, and myofascial release exercises. A segment will be dedicated to a full body mobility routine and manual therapy aiming at restoring mobility.
Schedule
- 14h45: Door opens.
- 15h00: Beginning of the workshop.
- 15h05 - 15h30: Brief presentation on main joints and their biomechanics.
- 15h30 - 16h15: Assessment of main joints and experience a mobility routines and exercises according to their tests results.
- 16h15 - 16h45: Functional Mobility Routine.
- 16h45: Last words and possibility of experiencing manual therapy.
Price
€40.00
Training Venue
Language : English
Registration
Online: https://vauhtisammakko.com/tuote/juoksijan-workshop/
At the office desk at Vauhtisammakko’s office
By email at maria@vauhtisammakko.com
FREE Mobility Challenge February 2025
FREE Mobility Challenge February 2025
Date: 24.02.2025 to 02.03.2025 (daily)
Time: On your own, one daily 5-10 min video.
Location: Online
Goal
This challenge is to initiate you to mobility training. It requires no experience!
More specifically, you will improve flexibility, reduce pain, and feel amazing in just 10 minutes/day!
Who is this course for
This course is for you if:
You want to improve your flexibility and reduce stiffness in your daily movements.
You likely sit for long hours at work, spends time caring for family, or are noticing the natural effects of aging.
You value your health and want to feel more energetic and pain-free, but struggle with finding time for complex workouts.
You seek simple, approachable, and effective ways to improve mobility and overall well-being.
You are motivated by the desire to feel better in your body and maintain independence and ease in daily activities.
How does it work
After you are registered, you only have to wait until the beginning of the challenge on 24.02.
On February 24, 2025, you will receive your first email with the first mobility video in it. Every day, and for 7 days, you will receive a similar email with a new daily routine to complete (every day is a different theme, see below in the schedule). The sessions are NOT live, so you can do them when you wish during the day. You can also save the videos’link to do them later. Each daily routine last 5–10 minutes.
Can you complete all seven days?
Schedule
Day 1 (24.02.2025): Hips Opener
Day 2 (25.02.2025): Solid Lower Back
Day 3 (26.02.2025): Upper Back Release
Day 4 (27.02.2025): Neck Relief
Day 5 (28.02.2025): Shoulders and Arms Reset
Day 6 (01.03.2025): Knees & Ankle Care
Day 7 (02.03.2025): Full Body Flow
Price
FREE
Language : English
Registration
Mobility workshop Jan 2025 - prevent injuries and treat painful joints
Mobility workshop - prevent injuries and treat painful joints
Date: Saturday 25 January 2025
Time: 13h00–15h00
Goal
After the course, each participant will be able to:
- Understand basic mobility concepts;
- Know how to mobilize and strengthen 3 major joints of the body (upper back, shoulders and hips); and
- Participate in a mobility routine for the whole body.
Who is this course for
This workshop is primarily aimed at all sport and fitness enthusiasts over the age of 18 who are motivated to learn more on how to move their body efficiently and how to use that mobility in their everyday life. This workshop is for people who are interested in prevention and longevity of their joints. It doesn’t teach how to cure specific medical conditions.
The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good command of spoken English.
Content
During the workshop, all participants will learn why mobility is important and what are the key concepts to understand when training mobility. They will undergo a panel of mobility tests to assess their current conditions and will experience a mobility routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes stretching, corrective exercises, active mobility movement, and myofascial release exercises. A segment will be dedicated to a full body mobility routine.
Schedule
- 12h45: Door opens.
- 13h00: Beginning of the workshop.
- 13h05 - 13h30: Brief presentation on main joints and their biomechanics.
- 13h30 - 14h15: Assessment of main joints and experience a mobility routines and exercises according to their tests results.
- 14h15 - 14h45: Functional Mobility Routine.
- 14h45: Last words and possibility of experiencing manual therapy.
Price
€10.00
Training Venue
Mentor Kurala
2 Kuralankatu
20540 TURKU
Language : English
Registration
At the office desk in any Mentor’s location (Kurala, Impivaara or Hirvensalo)
By email at asiakaspalvelu@mentorgym.fi
By text message: +358 40 351 0475
Mobility and Functional Training Circuit: Treat soldiers like athletes
Mobility and Functional Training Circuit: Treat soldiers like athletes - an MPK event
Date: Thursday 21 November 2024
Time: 17h00–19h00
Goal
After the course, each participant will be able to:
- Understand basic mobility requirements for military personnel;
- Know how to mobilize and strengthen 3 major joints of the body (upper back, shoulder and hips); and
- Participate in a functional training circuit.
Who is this course for
This cause is primarily aimed at all sport and fitness enthusiasts over the age of 18 who are motivated to learn more on how to move their body efficiently and how to use that mobility in their everyday job and life. Experience in sport and fitness is recommended (variants will be provided for beginners).
While primarily aimed at reservists, space permitting, other individuals over 18 years old can also attend. The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good command of spoken and written English. No translation is provided.
Content
During the workshop, all participants will learn why they should treat their military profession with an athlete mentality. Participants will learn about the 3 main joints and their mechanics. They undergo a panel of mobility tests to assess their current conditions and will experience a mobility routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes stretching, corrective exercises, active mobility movement, and myofascial release exercises. A segment will be dedicated to a functional training session. Check-in starts at 16:30. The course runs from 17:00 to 19:00.
Schedule
- 16h30: Door opens.
- 17h00: Beginning of the workshop.
- 17h05 - 17h30: Brief presentation on main joints and their biomechanics.
- 17h30 - 18h15: Assessment of main joints and experience a mobility routines and exercises according to their tests results.
- 18h15 - 19h00: Functional Training Circuit.
- 19h00: Last words and sauna (for 1h).
Price
€10.00 + VAT 0%. If an accepted participant fails to attend the course without prior notice, the full course fee will be charged. Cancellation is possible up to 7 days before the course start date. Cancellations can be made through your MPK card at koulutuskalenteri.mpk.fi. Closer to the course start, participation cannot be canceled without valid reason (e.g., illness, injury, work commitment). Any such impediments must be reported via email to lounais-suomi@mpk.fi.
Training Venue
Avainn Oy
Pitkämäenkatu 6 A, 3.krs
20250 TURKU
Contact Information
Course Director Samuel Archambault, info@samuelarchambault.com
Course Administration: Training Manager Tuomo Schwela, tuomo.schwela@mpk.fi
Language : English
Registration
By email at info@samuelarchambault.com
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Mobility workshop - prevent injuries and treat painful joints
Mobility workshop - prevent injuries and treat painful joints
Date: Saturday 16 November 2024
Time: 13h00–15h00
Goal
After the course, each participant will be able to:
- Understand basic mobility concepts;
- Know how to mobilize and strengthen 3 major joints of the body (upper back, shoulders and hips); and
- Participate in a mobility routine for the whole body.
Who is this course for
This workshop is primarily aimed at all sport and fitness enthusiasts over the age of 18 who are motivated to learn more on how to move their body efficiently and how to use that mobility in their everyday life. This workshop is for people who are interested in prevention and longevity of their joints. It doesn’t teach how to cure specific medical conditions.
The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good command of spoken English.
Content
During the workshop, all participants will learn why mobility is important and what are the key concepts to understand when training mobility. They will undergo a panel of mobility tests to assess their current conditions and will experience a mobility routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes stretching, corrective exercises, active mobility movement, and myofascial release exercises. A segment will be dedicated to a full body mobility routine.
Schedule
- 12h45: Door opens.
- 13h00: Beginning of the workshop.
- 13h05 - 13h30: Brief presentation on main joints and their biomechanics.
- 13h30 - 14h15: Assessment of main joints and experience a mobility routines and exercises according to their tests results.
- 14h15 - 14h45: Functional Mobility Routine.
- 14h45: Last words and possibility of experiencing manual therapy.
Price
€10.00
Training Venue
Mentor Kurala
2 Kuralankatu
20540 TURKU
Language : English
Registration
At the office desk in any Mentor’s location (Kurala, Impivaara or Hirvensalo)
By email at asiakaspalvelu@mentorgym.fi
By text message: +358 40 351 0475
Strength training workshop for runners - prevent injuries and run with ease with Vauhtisammakko
Strength training workshop for runners - prevent injuries and run with ease (Vauhtisammakko event)
Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024
Time: 18h00–20h00
Goal
After the course, each participant will be able to:
- Understand basic strength training concepts;
- Know how to use strength training to support their running practice; and
- Participate in a full body workout.
Who is this course for
This workshop is for runners with any experience who would like to learn more about strength training and understand how to train safely specifically to support their running practice.
The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good command of spoken English.
Content
During the workshop, all participants will learn why strength training is important for running and what are the key concepts to understand when training strength. They will undergo a panel of strength tests to assess their current condition and will experience a full routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes strength training with different techniques and methods. A segment will be dedicated to do a full body workout.
Schedule
- 17h45: Door opens.
- 18h00: Beginning of the workshop.
- 18h05 - 18h30: Brief presentation on key points about strength training for runners.
- 13h30 - 14h15: Assessment of main joints and experience a strength training routine accordingly.
- 14h15 - 14h45: Functional training session
- 14h45: Conclusion
Price
€40.00
Training Venue
Vauhtisammakko Office
Sirkkalankatu 13, 20500 Turku, Finlande
Language : English
Registration
Runner's workshop - corrective & mobility exercises with Vauhtisammakko
Runner's workshop - corrective & mobility exercises
Are you ready to elevate your running game and reducing injury risk? Join our comprehensive workshop designed specifically for runners, where we delve into the essentials of biomechanics, mobility, and corrective exercises to enhance performance and prevent injuries. This hands-on session will guide you through the principles of efficient movement patterns, tailored mobility routines, and targeted corrective exercises to address imbalances in your body. Additionally, experience the benefits of manual therapy micro sessions, offering personalized techniques to relieve tension and improve recovery, ensuring you run stronger and more efficiently.
What you will learn :
Mobility routine for runners
Corrective exercises to support running
Deep dive in running biomechanics
Manual therapy for runners
Price: €40 (regular price €60)
Conducted by: PT and manual therapist Samuel Archambault
Location: Vauhtisammako Office, Sirkkalankatu 13, 20500 Turku
Date & Time: Sept 11th 2024, 17h30-20h
Only 10 participants allowed!
Register via:
Via the following link: https://vauhtisammakko.com/tuote/juoksijan-workshop/
FREE outdoor training session - Kupitta Park outdoor gym
FREE outdoor training session - Kupitta Park outdoor gym
Join us for an active lunch!
Date: Thursday 11 July 2024
Time: 17h00–17h50
Venue:
Blomberginaukio 9, 20720 Turku Kupitta Park outdoor gym
Content
This training session is for all level of fitness. It is organized under a circuit training, using body weight and available outdoor gym equipment to exercise.
Expect to have a short 10-min warm up, a 30-min workout, and 10 stretching period to cool down.
Language : English
Cost: Free
Registration
No registration is required
Contact info : info@samuelarchambault.com
FREE outdoor training session - Kupitta Park outdoor gym
FREE outdoor training session - Kupitta Park outdoor gym
Join us for an active lunch!
Date: Wednesday 19 June 2024
Time: 16h00–16h50
Venue:
Blomberginaukio 9, 20720 Turku Kupitta Park outdoor gym
Content
This training session is for all level of fitness. It is organized under a circuit training, using body weight and available outdoor gym equipment to exercise.
Expect to have a short 10-min warm up, a 30-min workout, and 10 stretching period to cool down.
Language : English
Cost: Free
Registration
No registration is required
Contact info : info@samuelarchambault.com
FREE outdoor training session - Kupitta Park outdoor gym
FREE outdoor training session - Sports Park outdoor gym
Join us for an active lunch!
Date: Friday 07 June 2024
Time: 15h00–15h50
Venue:
Blomberginaukio 9, 20720 Turku Kupitta Park outdoor gym
Content
This training session is for all level of fitness. It is organized under a circuit training, using body weight and available outdoor gym equipment to exercise.
Expect to have a short 10-min warm up, a 30-min workout, and 10 stretching period to cool down.
Language : English
Cost: Free
Registration
No registration is required
Contact info : info@samuelarchambault.com
Mobility workshop: move smarter & pain free - an MPK event
Mobility workshop: move smarter & pain free - an MPK event
Date: Thrusday 6 June 2024
Time: 16h30–19h00
Goal
Understand the basic biomechanics of the body, undergo a mobility test panel, and perform a mobility routine to address muscle imbalances.
Who is this course for
No fitness experience required; this course is beginner-friendly. It's for individuals eager to improve how their body works and want to address muscle imbalances for pain-free movement.
While primarily aimed at reservists, space permitting, other individuals over 18 years old can also attend. The course is conducted in English, so participants must have a good command of spoken and written English. No translation is provided, and teaching is not translated into Finnish. Instruction is solely in English, and participants must understand both spoken and written language to engage.
Content
Understand basic biomechanics and the range of motion of main joints. During the workshop, all participants will undergo a panel of mobility tests to assess their current conditions and will experience a mobility routine tailored to those needs. This routine includes stretching, corrective exercises, active mobility movement, and myofascial release exercises. A segment will be dedicated to micro treatments for those interested in manual therapy techniques. Check-in starts at 16:30. The course runs from 17:00 to 19:00.
Schedule:
- 16h30: Door opens.
- 17h00 – 17h15: Presentation of the workshop.
- 17h15 – 18h30: Mobility test and routine.
- 18h30 – 19h00: Manual therapy micro treatments.
- 19h00: end of workshop.
Price
€10.00 + VAT 0%. If an accepted participant fails to attend the course without prior notice, the full course fee will be charged. Cancellation is possible up to 7 days before the course start date. Cancellations can be made through your MPK card at koulutuskalenteri.mpk.fi. Closer to the course start, participation cannot be canceled without valid reason (e.g., illness, injury, work commitment). Any such impediments must be reported via email to lounais-suomi@mpk.fi.
Training Venue
Vähä-Heikkilä School
Myllymäentie 42
20810 Turku
Contact Information
Course Director Samuel Archambault, info@samuelarchambault.com
Course Administration: Training Manager Tuomo Schwela, tuomo.schwela@mpk.fi
Language : English
Registration
FREE outdoor training session - Sports Park outdoor gym
FREE outdoor training session - Sports Park outdoor gym
Join us for an active lunch!
Date: Friday 24 May 2024
Time: 12h00–13h00
Venue: 6 NeitsytpolkuTurku, Varsinais-Suomi, 20810 Finland (Outdoor Gym Park)
Content
This training session is for all level of fitness. It is organized under a circuit training, using body weight and available outdoor gym equipment to exercise.
Expect to have a short 10-min warm up, a 40-min workout, and 10 stretching period to cool down.
Language : English
Cost: Free
Registration
No registration is required
Contact info : info@samuelarchambault.com
How to boost motivation and self-confidence with movement and posture
How to boost motivation and self-confidence with movement and posture
Join us for an immersive workshop designed to elevate your self-confidence and motivation through the dynamic interplay of movement and posture. Led by experts in both physical wellness and personal development, this hands-on session promises tangible tools and actionable insights to boost your self-assurance in everyday life.
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
Time: 16h30–19h00
Venue: Avainn, Pitkämäenkatu 6 A, 3.krs 20250 TURKU
Content
In this workshop, you'll:
- Discover the science behind body-mind connection and its impact on confidence and motivation.
- Learn practical techniques to improve your posture and body language instantly.
- Engage in guided exercises to unlock newfound confidence through movement.
- Leave equipped with a personalized action plan to integrate confidence-building practices into your daily routine.
Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, aiming to excel in social situations, or simply seeking greater self-assurance, this workshop offers real-world solutions tailored to your needs. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your confidence from within.
Limited spots available. Reserve your place now and take the first step toward a more confident you!
Schedule:
- 16h15: Door opens.
- 16h00 – 16h15: Presentation of the workshop and its animators.
- 16h15 – 16h30: Survey
- 16h30 – 17h45: Ongoing motivation/body connection testing by Anna + motivation & self-confidence booster activities :
Confidence Yoga routine + breathing exercises
Power Poses and mirror work
Laughing therapy
NSDR and vision meditation
- 17h45 – 18h15: Theory about mind-body connection + survey
- 18h15 – 18h30: Final words
- 18h30 – 19h00: Manual therapy micro treatments
Language : English & Finnish
Cost: €20
Registration
Contact info : info@samuelarchambault.com
Runner's workshop - corrective & mobility exercises
Runner's workshop - corrective & mobility exercises
What you will learn :
Mobility routine for runners
Corrective exercises to support running
Deep dive in running biomechanics
Energy systems and how to train them
Manual therapy for runners
Price: €30
Conducted by: PT and manual therapist Samuel Archambault
Location: Mentor Kurala (Kuralankatu 2, 20540 Turku)
Date & Time: April 13th 2024, 13h-15h
Register via:
At the office desk in any Mentor’s location (Kurala, Impivaara or Hirvensalo)
By email at asiakaspalvelu@mentorgym.fi
By text message: +358 40 351 0475
Stress and resilience building workshop
Explore acute and chronic stress, what is the physiological response to stress and how do we process it. How does our internal perspective on life conditions affects our stress level. What tools can we use to build resilience and how to efficiently manage stress.