Gym coaching
Personal trainer in Helsinki – stay strong without the pain
Have you taken a break from gym training because of an old injury or a busy schedule and want to get back into it? Or are you just thinking about starting strength training?
In coaching we build you a foundation that lasts a lifetime. When your coach is also an osteopath, every exercise choice and technique cue is grounded in a solid understanding of anatomy and biomechanics.
Personal training
Welcome to personal training!
Before we start training, we think together about what you want to achieve with coaching. Here are some typical goals of my clients:
- Getting started with gym or home training and getting to know strength training
- Health and more wellbeing
- Better posture and feeling stronger
- Building strength and muscle
- Weight management and nutrition advice
- Improving endurance
- Supporting your own sports
- Starting a lifestyle change
Gym coaching and home programmes are done at R5 Athletics & Health in Metsälä. Our gym has a wide range of training machines and free weights. Gym entry is included in the coaching.
With my training as an osteopath and a Master of Health Sciences (majoring in sports medicine) and more than 30 years of experience, I can promise safe and effective coaching. My philosophy is client-centred: programmes are always based on your wishes and your exercise history. You don’t need previous experience, as I teach you safe technique, and we can refine it for as long as needed.
My clients range from young people to seniors, and I always go through health matters before coaching starts. As we get older, we may develop conditions such as osteoarthritis, which I take into account when choosing exercises. We also go through any medication, injuries and operations.
Coaching is available from a single session to the packages below.
Personal trainer in Helsinki – prices
Prices from 1 January 2026
Sessions last 60 minutes. Payment options: bank cards or ePassi and Edenred mobile payments.
Personal training
per session
€99
Personal training with a friend
per session
€150
Written training programme
programme
€25
Coaching packages
Coaching package 1
5 x 60 min
€450
For anyone who wants to learn to train independently at the gym. Includes an individually designed and coached training programme based on your own goals.
- initial assessment and creating your programme
- coaching of your personal training programme, which can be adjusted during the sessions
- 2 x written training programme
Coaching package 2
2 x 60 min
€220
For more experienced trainees who want new ideas and to learn new ways to build strength.
- initial assessment
- coaching of your personal training programme (e.g. a gym programme, a home programme with bodyweight and the equipment you have, or an outdoor programme)
- 1 x written training programme
Coaching package 3
10 x 60 min, approx. 3 months
€899
Especially for those new to strength training and those aiming for a lasting lifestyle change. Regular coached training makes sure the change succeeds.
- initial assessment and creating your programme
- 10 x coached training at the gym
- 2 x written training programme
- instructions for keeping a food diary
- 1 x dietary recommendations based on your food diary
Booking
Book an appointment online
Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!
Personal trainer Helsinki
Experienced personal trainer in Helsinki
I offer personalised strength training for middle-aged and senior clients—no gimmicks. My coaching is built on solid research and years of hands-on experience.
It’s smart to start strength training between 40 and 60, when muscle mass begins to decline more rapidly. Regular gym-based strength training is the most effective way to slow that loss.
I create a personalised strength program for each client based on their starting level and goals, guiding you toward a stronger body.
Personal training is for you if:
- you want to get back into gym training after a break
- an old injury or pain is affecting your workouts
- you want to learn proper technique for gym exercises
- your goal is to maintain muscle strength and mobility into retirement
Want to talk more about it? Call 040 557 3874 or send a message to jerry@jerryketola.fi.
Why start now?
Healthy into middle age and retirement
Many people start thinking about their health in their fifties. It’s still a great time to regain lost muscle strength.
Staying healthy into retirement is a big deal—and it’s worth planning for early.
Free initial assessment
Book a free initial assessment
If you’re unsure how to get started, book a free consultation call from my calendar. We’ll go over your situation together and find the right way to begin.
You can also drop by Metsälä to chat in person. Send a message and we’ll pick a time that works.
Your coach
Who will coach you?
Jerry Ketola, a 59-year-old certified personal trainer, Master of Health Sciences (sports medicine) and osteopath.
I have over 30 years of professional experience. My work as an osteopath has given me insight into a wide range of ailments and pain conditions, which helps me tailor training programs.
I always design programs around each client’s goals. My coaching philosophy skips unnecessary gimmicks and focuses on getting the basics right.
Your training plan will be delivered either through my mobile app or as a traditional file. I support you during your workouts and answer any questions that come up along the way.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about personal training
Below are answers to the questions most commonly asked about personal training.
I offer individual personal training in Helsinki, especially for middle-aged and senior clients. Training focuses on the fundamentals without unnecessary gimmicks.
All sessions last one hour and include an individual gym programme.
I’m a certified personal trainer, a Master of Health Sciences (sports medicine) and an osteopath.
I have more than 30 years of professional experience.
Sessions take place at the R5 gym in Metsälä, Helsinki. Gym entry is included in the coaching.
You’re also welcome to drop by for a chat before you start. Send me a message and we’ll agree on a time.
You can book a single personal training session, a session with a friend or one of three coaching packages (2, 5 or 10 sessions).
You can also order a written training programme, and there is a free discovery call.
At the start we go through your exercise and health background together. Any injuries or operations are taken into account when your programme is planned.
Because I’m also an osteopath, exercise choices and technique coaching are based on an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics.
Yes. The programme is always planned for your starting level, whether you’re starting for the first time or returning after a break.
We go through the correct technique of the exercises together before training begins.
First we map out your background and goals, and then I put together a personal training programme for you.
The programme is sent to your email as a separate file. I support you in your training and answer your questions along the way.
Personal training costs €99 and training with a friend €150 per session. Coaching package 1 (5 sessions) costs €450, package 2 (2 sessions) €220 and package 3 (10 sessions, about 3 months) €899. A written training programme costs €25.
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.