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Places, websites and books that can help you move more, in Norway, Poland, Türkiye and beyond.

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This module lists places, websites and books that can help you move more. There are places in Norway, Poland and Türkiye, and some for everyone.

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We checked every place, website and book on 29 September 2026. Services change, so check the website before you go.

Each entry says who can use it, the languages and the cost, when the source says so.

Some are only for women. Some are for everyone. The books and websites are for everyone, and the entries that are only for women say so.

The list is not complete. There may be a good place near you that is not on it.

Find a place near you

  • Some places in this list help you find the nearest one. Try parkrun, or the healthy life centres in Norway.
  • Ask at a community centre, a women's organisation, your doctor or your municipality.
  • Before you go, check who can join, the times and the cost.
  • Ask if there is a group only for women, if you would like that.
  • Write down the places you find, with the date you checked them.
  • If you run a group, share good places with the women in it.

The facilitator guide has more ideas for finding free places and partners.

Norway

  • Organisation

    Frisklivssentral (Healthy Life Centre) (opens in a new tab)

    A health service in many municipalities that helps you become more active. It offers one-to-one advice and group exercise that needs little equipment, for any fitness level.

    Who it is for
    People with a disease or a higher risk of disease. You can contact the centre yourself or be sent by your doctor. Not every municipality has one.
    Languages
    Norwegian, English
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Website

    helsenorge.no (opens in a new tab)

    Norway's official health website. It explains how much adults should move and says that all activity counts.

    Languages
    Norwegian
    Cost
    Free
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    LIN swimming course for women (opens in a new tab)

    Swimming lessons in Oslo for women with a minority background who cannot swim. The teachers are women, and only women are in the pool.

    Who it is for
    Women over 18 with a minority background who live in Oslo. Places fill fast, and there is a waiting list.
    Languages
    Norwegian, English
    Cost
    NOK 1,800 for 8 weeks, plus NOK 100 membership
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    MiRA-Senteret (opens in a new tab)

    A resource centre in Oslo for women and young girls with a minority background. It has an open house every Wednesday and activities such as dance classes.

    Who it is for
    Women and young girls with a minority background.
    Languages
    Norwegian, English
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    Oslo Red Cross (Oslo Røde Kors) (opens in a new tab)

    Stella is a meeting place in Oslo for women, and for minority women in particular. The refugee guide programme also has a walking group, and a football group for adults.

    Who it is for
    Stella: women. The refugee guide programme: refugees and immigrants in Oslo who speak a little Norwegian or English. The football group: people over 18.
    Languages
    Norwegian, English
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    parkrun (Norway) (opens in a new tab)

    A free 5 km event every Saturday morning, with no time limit. You can walk, jog or run.

    Who it is for
    Anyone. You register once before your first time.
    Languages
    Norwegian
    Cost
    Free
    Checked
    29 September 2026

Poland

  • Organisation

    Etnoliga (Fundacja dla Wolności) (opens in a new tab)

    Free football training and games in Warsaw. Women and men from many countries play in the same teams.

    Who it is for
    Everyone is welcome, including refugees and migrants.
    Languages
    English, Polish
    Cost
    Free
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    Klub Ukraińskich Kobiet (Ukrainian Women's Club) (opens in a new tab)

    A women's club in Warsaw run by the Ukrainian House foundation. It offers classes such as zumba, pilates, yoga and Nordic walking.

    Who it is for
    Women over 18 of any nationality. You sign up with the form in each announcement.
    Languages
    Polish, Ukrainian
    Checked
    29 September 2026

  • Organisation

    parkrun (Poland) (opens in a new tab)

    A free 5 km event every Saturday morning, with no time limit. You can walk, jog or run.

    Who it is for
    Anyone. You register once before your first time.
    Languages
    Polish
    Cost
    Free
    Checked
    29 September 2026

Türkiye

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