7 new ways to get in shape while having fun in Bangkok
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Bounce
Asia’s biggest jumping spot boasts a massive 5,600 square meters of vibrantly-colored playgrounds for exercise classes, children and a “Free Jumping Zone” to freestyle across 80 interconnected trampolines. Not interested in trampolining? The space is also home to a Clip ‘n’ Climb wall that features 24 challenging rock climbing walls, parkour-style wall running spaces as well as a fully equipped dodgeball court for groups of friends. Prices start from B390 per 1 hour (B290 for kids).
5/F, The Street Ratchada, New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-014-2446. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre. www.bounceinc.co.th
911byJT
This massive 2,500-sq-meter warehouse offers Thai boxing, dance classes, yoga and an open gym. How much you pay depends on what classes you want to attend, since many of the activities are run by independent operators. Dance classes (Zumba, Urbhanize, Piloxing, Bolly Dazz, Hulax) go from B500 for a single session to B2,400 for eight sessions/month. Kickboxing costs B6,000 for unlimited monthly membership or B550 for a day pass. Packed into the same facility you’ll also find a clean-eating restaurant, coffee shop and a branch of Never Say Cutz barbers.
56 Prasertmanukij Rd., 02-157-1715. www.911byjt.com
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Having traveled all the way from Singapore to Phra Kahnong, this trampoline park joins the upbeat energy of the gym community at Training Ground, Asia’s largest CrossFit center. The 900-sq-meter space is split into a public zone and three private rooms for group sessions or private events. Compared to the city’s other trampoline arenas, this mid-size offering is comparatively cheaper, starting from B240/hr on Monday up to B290/hr on weekend, while the party rooms start from B4,200-B4,700/hr with a maximum of 10 people.
Chavanich Building, 36/3 Sukhumvit Soi 69, 02-136-7858. BTS Phra Khanong. www.fb.com/ampedthailand
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Virgin Active (Siam Discovery)
The latest addition to the chain of Virgin Active gyms finds its home in the newly refurbished Siam Discovery, Facilities include rock climbing, anti-gravity yoga classes, a fully-equipped CrossFit gym, an indoor swimming pool, Thai boxing rings and a host of other workout classes. There are also a series of chill-out lounges for hanging out post-workout. Opens Aug 15.
Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd., 02-017-9777. BTS Siam. www.virginactive.co.th
Rockin’ Jump
The first international branch of San Francisco’s chain of indoor trampoline parks features giant trampoline beds interconnected to form bouncy floors and walls that are divided into four zones: freestyle jumping, foam pit, trampoline dodgeball and trampoline basketball). Aerobics and gymnastics classes are also available. Prices range from B400 for 30 minutes to B1,000 for two hours.
428 Ratchadapisek-Rama 3 Rd., 02-212-0222. www.bangkok.rockinjump.com
GuavaPass
This all-access fitness membership is perfect for people who want to try a variety of workouts. The subscription, with prices starting at B3,199/month, allows access to unlimited classes all over Bangkok including Absolute You, The Edge, Crossfit Ten500 and Flowhouse. The big bonus? You can also end your subscription anytime.
Bodyjam at WE Fitness
For those who love to dance, why not combine it with an energic workout in the form of Bodyjam. Designed by Les Mills, this class guarantees you’ll get a good sweat going while feeling the rhythm inside you. There are branches all over town, including Major Ekkamai, Major Pinklao, Esplanade Rachada, Major Rachayothin and Vie Hotel. Membership starts at B2,100/month.
www.wefitnesssociety.com
With the MTL Six Packs App, Get Rewarded for Getting Fit
Before you dive into your exercise, don’t forget to download the new MTL Six Packs app, which can help you track your goals and earn E-stickers on your journey to getting fit, as well as free or discounted fitness memberships at participating programs such as WE Fitness and GuavaPass. Check out the Power Body pack, where you can collect up to 35,000 E-stickers a year by participating in various fitness-related activities. By syncing the MTL Six Packs app to devices including Fitbit, Jawbone, Apple Watch or the Health app on iPhone, you can earn E-stickers simply for the number of steps you take a day-with up to 120 E-stickers available for more than 10,000 steps a day. You can also collect E-stickers by signing up to fitness classes and sending the receipt of the membership through MTL Six Packs app.
Sign up and you might also win a free ticket to the Muang Thai Marathon Smile at Bangkok 2 on Rama 8 Bridge this Oct 9.
Download the MTL Six Packs app and register now for free and get 2,000 E-Stickers.
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