Fitness Tips & Travel Guides

April 7, 2026 • 5 min read

Gym Memberships for Long-Term Expats in Thailand: What to Watch Out For

Signing up for a gym in Thailand when you are planning to stay for several months sounds simple, but it often is not. The fitness industry here is quite professional, and most gyms use standard contracts. However, the te

April 6, 2026 • 5 min read

Strength Training Gyms in Bangkok: Where Serious Lifters Actually Train

Bangkok has a huge number of gyms, but finding one with proper strength training equipment, enough squat racks, and a culture that tolerates people who actually lift heavy takes some effort. Commercial chain gyms tend to

April 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Training for Triathlon in Phuket: Swim Spots, Cycling Routes, and Running Tracks

Phuket is a surprisingly solid home base if you're training for a triathlon. You've got clean open water for swims, more hills than your legs will probably like for cycling, and enough running routes to keep things from

April 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Detox and Fitness in Koh Samui: What to Expect and Where to Go

Koh Samui is actually one of the few places in Southeast Asia where you can pair a serious detox with real training. It is different from the more "passive" wellness retreats in Bali. In Samui, the fitness scene is deep

April 5, 2026 • 6 min read

Half Marathon Training in Phuket: Routes, Heat Management, and Local Races

# Article 563: Half Marathon Training in Phuket Training for a half marathon in Phuket is feasible, but it requires adapting to the climate and terrain. Standard training plans written for temperate climates don't transl

April 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Muay Thai for Women in Thailand: What to Expect and Where to Train

# Article 562: Muay Thai for Women in Thailand Training Muay Thai in Thailand is no longer just for a few. Camps in Phuket and Bangkok have trained hundreds of women, and the culture has shifted from what it was twenty y

March 31, 2026 • 6 min read

Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness in Phuket: Classes, Studios, and What to Ask

Phuket's fitness scene is not as well set-up for prenatal and postnatal training as it could be. The reality is that most gyms and studios are oriented toward the general adult fitness market, and programming specificall

March 31, 2026 • 6 min read

Water Sports as Fitness in Phuket: Surfing, SUP, and Kitesurfing

Phuket has ocean access on three sides, which should make it an obvious choice for water sports. The reality is more nuanced. The island's coastline changes dra...