Keeping Fit in Bangkok

People in Bangkok have long recognised that keeping a physical and mental balance is the essence of overall wellness in today's busy urban lifestyle, especially in a hectic setting like the capital. So when it comes to exercise and fitness, Bangkok has it all! From green parks, to high-tech gyms, to dance and yoga studios, to extreme and competitive sports facilities; it's all available in Bangkok. \

At any given time, Bangkok's residents are rigorously exercising somewhere. If you go to Lumpini Park in the early morning hours, you'll see groups of people practicing the ancient arts of T'ai Chi, throughout the day plentiful gyms and fitness centres around town welcome adrenalin-craved members and visitors to workout at their facilities, while public open-air aerobics is very popular among Thais and foreigners alike.

Bangkok's multitude of recreational amenities offers a wide range of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Most five-star hotels and luxury serviced apartment residences have fitness facilities, but if you're not staying in one, there are plenty of hip and fashionable fitness clubs with state-of-the-art equipment available around the city.

While clubs generally operate on a membership basis, most of them offer special promotions or short-term packages for non-residents. (Read More)

What would a city be without parks and greenery? Not only is Bangkok very green, with numerous streets and alleys lined with trees, but the capital boasts a handful of lush and verdant parks. In a hustling and bustling metropolis like Bangkok, where traffic never seems to dwindle, tranquil parks offer an ideal retreat from the city's madness... (Read More)

Everybody practises it nowadays, from Madonna, Geri Halliwell to Ricky Martin, and most likely somebody in your office or circle of friends. For many it has become an essential part of keeping fit and healthy, though it's about more than just physical fitness. Yoga is an ancient and spiritual concept. Through breathing techniques and specific positions, yoga practitioners can enhance and induce meditative states. (Read More)

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Be it for keeping fit and healthy, self-defense, concentration or other reasons, martial arts have several beneficial aspects. One of the most popular martial arts in Thailand of course is Muay Thai, the Kingdom's national sport. This very demanding martial art, considered one of the fiercest contact sports, is practised by professional fighters who begin their rigorous training... (Read More)