Sports Activities
Within the wellbeing theme there will be a strong focus on sports. The festival will offer the possibility of learning and participating in sports activities during the four days.
FinnFest 2011 will host a golf tournament in San Diego, so remember to bring your clubs with you. We will also introduce some Finnish specialties like Nordic Walking. There is something for everyone; outdoor games for children and exercise for seniors. Finnish professional skateboarders will have a skateboarding show at FinnFest 2011.
Come and see how Finnish people exercise!
FinnFest 2011 will host a golf tournament in San Diego, so remember to bring your clubs with you. We will also introduce some Finnish specialties like Nordic Walking. There is something for everyone; outdoor games for children and exercise for seniors. Finnish professional skateboarders will have a skateboarding show at FinnFest 2011.
Come and see how Finnish people exercise!
Survival of the Fittest - I Heart Stairs!
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 07:00 - 08:45
Meet outside the Town & Country Atlas Foyer Entrance - transportation to workout location provided
This session is designed for the die-hards who want to sweat, get out of breath, and give their major muscle groups a serious workout. Various methods of climbing San Diego Convention Centersets of stairs will keep you challenged – while...
Benefits of Nordic Walking, Demo and Practice
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 10:15 - 11:15
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:15 - 11:15
Meet in Stratford Room
This session introduces the benefits and technique of nordic walkingto beginners. Nordic walking is an effective and fun mode of cardio exercise, which incorporates dynamic movement of the upper body; burns more calories than traditional walking,...
Fun in the Sun! Pool exercise
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 07:30 - 08:15
Royal Palm Tower Pool
This is an aerobic workout in the water! These sessions are FUN and appropriate for all age and fitness levels. The buoyancy of the water protects joints while allowing enhanced cardiovascular activity. There is less strain...
Stretch It Out
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 08:30 - 08:50
Royal Palm Tower Pool
This session includes traditional, basic stretches for the major muscle groups of the body, to help with muscle control, flexibility, range of motion and circulation. Duration: 15-20 minutes.
Fun in the Sun! - Pool exercise
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 07:30 - 08:15
Royal Palm Tower Pool
This is an aerobic workout in the water! These sessions are FUN and appropriate for all age and fitness levels. The buoyancy of the water protects joints while allowing enhanced cardiovascular activity. There is less strain on...
Stretch It Out - Morning stretches
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 08:30 - 08:50
Royal Palm Tower Pool
This session includes traditional, basic stretches for the major muscle groups of the body, to help with muscle control, flexibility, range of motion and circulation. Duration: 15-20 minutes.
Workshop: Body Control in Stage Acting
$20/person
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 09:00 - 12:00
Royal Palm Salon 2
Work shop leader will be actor Heikki Pirhonen from Lappeenranta City Theatre in Finland. Acting students, amateurs or enthusiasts are all welcome to participate. The aim of the work shop is to demonstrate different physical exercises to train...
Meet & Greet Arto Saari and Marius Syvanen
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 11:15 - 12:00
Royal Palm Salon 6
Meet professional skaters Arto Saari & Marius Syvänen. Hear about their skateboarding careers, see the clips of the movies they are in and discuss about skateboarding and what is it like to be a pro skater.
During this session...
Skateboard fun with Arto Saari & Marius Syvanen
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 13:00 - 15:00
Ocean Beach SkatePark
Come to skate with Finnish pro skaters Arto Saari and Marius Syvanen!
This afternoon show and chill out session is for fun! Everyone are welcomed to join when Arto and Marius are chillin' out in Ocean beach SkatePark. Arto and Marius will...
