The surfing-inspired indoor workout studio from the States has arrived in Bangkok. The brainchild of Mike Hartwick, a former American hockey player and long-time surfer, the program combines techniques from surfing with other workout practices.   There are four classes on offer: Balance (yoga-inspired workout, focusing on slow movement and balance), Burn (cardio workout, focusing on fast movement), Build (muscle building using resistance bands) and Blend (a combination of all the workout programs). A drop-in class is B700, while packages start at B3,780/6 classes. There’s also a monthly unlimited pack for B9,000.  

 

Trampolining is the hottest workout trend for 2016. Following the arrival of San Franciscan Rockin’ Jump in 2015 (see below), this year sees the even bigger arrival of Australia’s Bounce Thailand. This trampoline park claims to be Asia’s biggest at a size of 5,600 sq meters on the fifth floor of The Street Ratchada. Here, you’ll find the Bounce Fit zone for exercising, Mini Bounce for kids, and the Free Jumping zone for simply having some fun on huge trampolines and practicing some pro moves. Prices start from B390 per 1 hour (B290 for kids). Minimum age allowed is three years old and the maximum weight is 120kg. 

 

This San Franciscan indoor trampoline park chain has giant trampoline beds interconnected to form bouncy floors and walls that are divided into four zones: the Rockin’ Arena (a freestyle jumping), Rockin’ Splash (jumping from a trampoline into a foam pit), Rockin’ Dodge (for games of trampoline dodgeball) and Rockin’ Dunk (for games of trampoline basketball, equipped with hoops at each end). Prices range from B400 for 30 minutes to B1,000 for two hours, while you can also purchase packages that span three (B1,500), five (B2,250) and 10 hours (B4,000) of jumping. 

 

Had it with crappy gym music? This new gym on Sathorn puts the focus on good beats and builds its workout routines around them. Ommo Studios (or Original Music Movement) pumps out sets by local DJs and even live bands through the latest Bose speakers as you sweat away at your choice of indoor cycling, boxing, yoga or Pilates. Prices go from B450/class, B4,200/10 classes, B3,900/unlimited one-month and B21,000/unlimited six-month membership. Or sign up for the year for B38,400. 

 

The big attraction at this urban water park is its FlowRider, a wave machine that lets you try your hand at standup surfing and bodyboarding. Entry is completely free, while use of the wave machine is charged by the hour including equipment and instruction (from B750/hour walk-in rate). Other facilities include a plunge pool, games like pool, ping pong, darts and foosball, plus an on-site cafe.

 

Bangkok’s parkour community, led by the Ghost Tower-conquering Team Farang, has never been stronger. Now, there’s a gym that harnesses the power of free-running into a movement-based workout. Asia Parkour offers a Ninja Kids course for children aged from 9-15 years old and Parkour Spirit for adults, which builds up from the basics to outdoor classes. You can also start with personal training, or private group classes, to build up your confidence before joining others. Prices start from B500/person for a 45-minute drop-in.

 

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