Fitness Tips & Travel Guides

April 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand: Programs, Costs, and What You Actually Get

Thailand is one of the top destinations in the world for yoga teacher training (YTT). The costs are much lower than in the West, the scenery is incredible, and there is a huge community of experienced teachers based here

April 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Outdoor Fitness in Bangkok: Parks, Running Routes, and Free Workout Spots

Bangkok is not the first place you think of for an outdoor workout. Between the humidity, the traffic, and the broken sidewalks, it can be a challenge. But the city has actually built some fantastic park spaces over the

April 7, 2026 • 4 min read

Kickboxing in Phuket: How It Differs from Muay Thai and Where to Train

Kickboxing and Muay Thai often get mixed up in Phuket, but they are different sports with different rules and techniques. If you specifically want to train kickboxing instead of Muay Thai, you have to look a bit harder.

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