STYRKUR — a free course for youth at Hitt Húsið Youth Center
Styrkur is a fun, six-week fitness course for youth ages 16-20 that starts Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Hitt Húsið Youth Center.
The Styrkur course is free, and no previous fitness experience is needed. The program focuses on fitness, self-empowerment and goal setting, as well as meeting new people. Instructors Jóna Helga and Margrét, project managers at Hitt Húsið Youth Center, are excited to welcome the group.
Exercise and good company twice a week
On Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m., the group meets at Hitt Húsið Youth Center with Jóna and Margrét. The focus is on creating a supportive, positive and fun atmosphere. The group takes part in a variety of team building activities, exercises and games, and eats dinner together.
On Thursdays from 6-7 p.m., the group works out at Katla Fitness in Urðarhvarf with guidance from Sigga Fanndal, a personal trainer and sports scientist.
What do past participants say?
Hitt Húsið Youth Center has extensive experience working with youth and has offered many courses over the years. Participants in similar courses have shared comments such as:
“What I enjoyed most about the course was meeting other people and getting to know them.”
We recommend STYRKUR to all young people who want to start exercising and meet a fun group of youth!
Registration is now open — limited openings available
The course is supported by the Director of Health's Public Health Fund. For inquiries, email jafningi@reykjavik.is or call 411-5519 or 411-1695.
