kuntoon

Kuntoon is a Finnish term meaning “into shape” or “in good condition.” It is formed from the noun kunto, which denotes physical condition, health, or fitness, with the suffix -on that conveys direction toward or attainment of that state. The form kuntoon is used with verbs that describe bringing something into that state or achieving it.

In everyday language, kuntoon is common in health, fitness, and maintenance contexts. For example, saada kuntoon means to recover or to bring someone into fitness, and laittaa kuntoon means to repair or fix up to improve condition. The phrase pitää kuntoa yllä or pysyä kunnossa means to stay in good shape. Kuntoon is also used for non-human things, such as talo kuntoon, meaning to repair a house to proper condition or to get equipment into good shape.

In media and coaching, kuntoon describes goals like improving cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, or overall well-being. The usage is neutral and widely understood in Finland, appearing in sports journalism, health guidance, and lifestyle writing. The term is versatile for both personal training contexts and practical repairs or restorations.

Related terms include kunto (condition), kuntoilu (exercise/fitness activity), and various case-inflected forms such as kuntoon, kunnossa, and kunnon. The expression commonly integrates into idiomatic phrases that indicate achieving or maintaining a desired level of fitness or condition.