Explore Äänekoski in Fitness Steps!

Have you noticed how many fitness stairs there are in Äänekoski? Fitness stairs offer versatile exercise for people of all levels. Make it a goal to explore the fitness stairs around Äänekoski and, at the same time, discover the area's wonderful nature and great exercise opportunities!

Wellbeing from fitness stairs for people of all levels

Fitness stairs enable exercise for people of all levels, whether you want to challenge yourself instead of a normal walk or do an effective, sweat-inducing workout. The stairs follow the shape of the hills, and the rhythm and step frequency vary depending on the conditions. This is especially good for coordination and its development. You don't need anything for the fitness stairs other than gear suitable for jogging. There is always a handrail alongside the stairs for support if needed. Tip! Do a stair workout now and then with a group of friends and challenge one another to an even more effective workout!

Äänekoski's fitness stairs:

In Äänekoski, you'll find fitness stairs in different districts; below are the coordinates for the most popular stairs:

1. Äänemäki fitness stairs, Torpparintie 1, 44100 Äänekoski
2. Suolahti fitness stairs, Satamaraitti 16 , 44200 Suolahti
3. Honkola fitness stairs, Hujakontie 8, 44160 Huutomäki
4. Sumiainen fitness stairs, Sumiaisraitti 46, 44280 Sumiainen

Tips for stair workouts!

Here you'll find tips for a couple of different stair workouts, both a beginner version and a faster-paced one! Remember to do a good warm-up before heading to the stairs, because warm muscles reduce the risk of injury and the workout feels better overall. A good warm-up could be, for example, 15-20 minutes of cycling, walking or easy jogging. At the end of the workout, remember a cool-down and small pulsing stretches, especially the thighs, calves, hip flexors and glutes. 

Beginner stair workout:

1. Walk up the stairs
2. Walk the stairs stepping on every other step
3. Step onto a step, do a controlled squat, then step to the next step; do a squat on every step.
4. High-knee walk/run: weight on the balls of your feet, lift the knee sharply up, alternating onto each step

Repeat three to five times according to your energy level.

Note that you don't have to go all the way up each round, but for example just a shorter section of longer stairs. 

A faster-paced stair workout:

1. Walk up the stairs
2. Walk the stairs stepping efficiently on every other step.
3. Run, stepping on every other step 
4. Do 4 single-leg hops per side, then switch. A few rounds per side is enough; make sure the movement is controlled.
5. Two-footed jumps: jump with both feet for a suitable section, e.g. 15-25 steps.
6. Sprint up the stairs.

Repeat three to five times according to your energy level.

Tip! You can also do strength training on the stairs, for example various squats, and build upper-body strength too; always do push-ups at the top of the stairs. Good luck with your workouts!