Why Sukhumvit 71 is a hub of healthy living
From Crossfit to yoga, Sukhumvit 71 has a way for everyone to keep fit.
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Whether you’re looking to push yourself competitively or just break a sweat, Phra Khanong has it all. A less-congested area means a quieter place to relax and unwind after a long day of work, while ambitious fitness establishments are taking advantage of the large available spaces.
Training Ground
Equipped with back-to-basics equipment such as Olympiclifting platforms, pull-up bars, bumper plates and Concept-2 rowers inside a 1,200-sq-meter warehouse, this training facility houses East West Crossfit, Asia’s biggest Crossfit affiliate. Apart from Crossfit classes, the gym also offers other services for individuals of all levels, such as personal training, boot camp sessions and yoga classes in its upstairs yoga studio. Because of its large space, the venue has proudly hosted local and international fitness competitions ranging from the
Bangkok Brawl to the Asia Championships. 36/2 Sukhumvit Soi 69, 094-479-6988. Open daily 7am-9pm
Sakolpan Sport Club
Tucked inside a leafy area, this sports club is home to tennis, basketball, badminton courts and a swimming pool. Although most of its members come to recreationally break a sweat, you’ll also spot quite a few competitive athletes of all divisions, ranging from junior to senior, doing their drills with coaches on the clubhouse grounds. There is also a spa offering different types of massages and facials, perfect for a relaxing post-workout treat.
219 Soi Pridi Panomyong 46 (Sukhumvit soi 71), 02-391-0563. Open daily 7am-11pm
The Fight Lab
This martial arts gym has just recently reloca ted from its Soi 36 location onto the Training Ground premises. The place itself isn’t your dingy underground fight club. It’s clean, it’s vast and it manages to feel welcoming to newbies, while having plenty of competitive cred for the aspiring champs out there. They offer training in muay Thai, boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian jiujitsu (submission grappling).
36/2 Sukhumvit Soi 69, 094-479-6988. Open daily 7am-9pm
71 Sports Club
This family-friendly fitness center houses a 25-meter lap pool and six badminton courts. There are also swim and badminton instructors who specialize in teaching children and adults. The facility itself is clean, with lots of open-air space and comfortable locker rooms. From time to time, it hosts friendly but competitive badminton tournaments for club members. Additionally, the club is also home to the poolside Aom Yoga Studio, offering scheduled yoga classes and workshops for all levels, taught by experienced instructors who have been inspired by various spiritual traditions.
1035/12 Soi Pridi Panomyong 41 (Sukhumvit Soi 71). Open daily 6am-10pm
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