Gyms in Udon Thani

[len ames]

The englishmans retreat has a gym nicely equipt
Give that a try they do a deal on entry and you
Can sink a beer after

[Gar]

I heard that there is a gym near Papa Falang's but I'm not sure exactly where.

Sent from my too expensive Samsung tablet.

[BobHelm]

I heard that there is a gym near Papa Falang's but I'm not sure exactly where.

That would probably be The Englishman's Retreat mentioned above by len ames as it is just down the road from there..

[KHONDAHM]

Anyone know of experienced trainers who make house calls? I've got all the right equipment, but lack motivation and know-how.

When I was younger, motivation was easy: hot women. That was 9 glorious years married, two kids, and 10 kg ago, though.

[mak]

Does anyone know where I can purchase a simple weight lifters bench without weights. I have seen Big C has crunching benches but they do not adapt back into a basic bench. Any suggestions where to purchase one will be much appreciated.

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Grandlite Fitness, across the street from UD Town, have a flat bench in their catalog.They can order it. 4k baht. They also have incline and decline benches.

[tudorandpim]

There are at least 8 fitness centers that I know of. The best? Depends on what your needs are. For me the best gym is Big City gym, a weight lifters gym, not much in the way of aerobic exercise equipment.

http://biggymcity.com/Workoutprices.html

1. Big City Gym (located south-east ring road, 50bt a day)
2. Physical Education College (west ring road)
3. UD Fitness (near Soi Sampan & Central, 50bt a day)
4. Army Hospital (Tahan Road)
5. One located between Romyen Village 3 & 4 (east ring road)
6. One behind Wattana Hospital, 60bt daily (not the one in Wattana Hosp.)
7. Wattana Hosp.
8. Southwest corner of Nong Prajak park/lake.
*Some of the bigger hotels also have fitness centers.

The phys Ed college has it all, running track, swimming pool & fitness center, a good value, but I also hear it's a bit of a social club, friend of mine quit going for that reason.

Jogging tracks are popular Nong Prajak park/lake with a 3k track, Nong Boa park/lake is 2k and Nong Sim park/lake is less than 2k.

Advice please on number (5) Of the above list, between Romyen 3 & 4. I can't find it on any map.
Or indeed any other fitness gym within an easy bike ride of there. Otherwise it looks like a trip into town for my daily old guy type shuffle around the gym. By the time I've done that the motivation may have evaporated in the heat.

[papaguido]

There are at least 8 fitness centers that I know of. The best? Depends on what your needs are. For me the best gym is Big City gym, a weight lifters gym, not much in the way of aerobic exercise equipment.

http://biggymcity.com/Workoutprices.html

1. Big City Gym (located south-east ring road, 50bt a day)
2. Physical Education College (west ring road)
3. UD Fitness (near Soi Sampan & Central, 50bt a day)
4. Army Hospital (Tahan Road)
5. One located between Romyen Village 3 & 4 (east ring road)
6. One behind Wattana Hospital, 60bt daily (not the one in Wattana Hosp.)
7. Wattana Hosp.
8. Southwest corner of Nong Prajak park/lake.
*Some of the bigger hotels also have fitness centers.

The phys Ed college has it all, running track, swimming pool & fitness center, a good value, but I also hear it's a bit of a social club, friend of mine quit going for that reason.

Jogging tracks are popular Nong Prajak park/lake with a 3k track, Nong Boa park/lake is 2k and Nong Sim park/lake is less than 2k.

Advice please on number (5) Of the above list, between Romyen 3 & 4. I can't find it on any map.
Or indeed any other fitness gym within an easy bike ride of there. Otherwise it looks like a trip into town for my daily old guy type shuffle around the gym. By the time I've done that the motivation may have evaporated in the heat.

It's been a while since I've been in that area and no idea if the gym still exist. It is/was set up in a converted house and located on small soi's between Romyen 4 & 3 (see map).

Another gym not listed in the above list is at the UD Sports Stadium:

http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/u ... 19322.html

Last time I checked the fee was 30bt a day and opens about noon until 21:00

...and further down the road from Romyen past Big C off the ring road are the Siam Grand hotel and Sittrom housing, both open to the public.

[semperfiguy]

That gym near Rom Yen is now gone and the building has been remodeled for a residence.

[papaguido]

That gym near Rom Yen is now gone and the building has been remodeled for a residence.

Thanks for the update SFG.
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For anyone interested:

There's another gym located on Soi Jintakharn. Mostly free weights/machines, very little aerobic equipment from what could see street side. Have only seen in passing and have no other details.

[papaguido]

In case anyone is interested...a new gym/fitness is in the works in Nong Sim. It's called individual Kong fitness and located between the Bookhouse and the small round about.

[socksy]

That gym near Rom Yen is now gone and the building has been remodeled for a residence.

Thanks for the update SFG.
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For anyone interested:

There's another gym located on Soi Jintakharn. Mostly free weights/machines, very little aerobic equipment from what could see street side. Have only seen in passing and have no other details.

If you try and drive along this Soi in the school run periods, morning and afternoon, and in the evening you will be pumping iron way beyond your expectations through the anger and traffic madness.

[papaguido]

**Update**

There are at least 8 fitness centers that I know of. The best? Depends on what your needs are. For me the best gym is Big City gym, a weight lifters gym, not much in the way of aerobic exercise equipment.

http://biggymcity.com/Workoutprices.html

1. Big City Gym (located south-east ring road, 50bt a day)...Closed
2. Physical Education College (west ring road)
3. UD Fitness (near Soi Sampan & Central, 50bt a day)
4. Army Hospital (Tahan Road)
5. One located between Romyen Village 3 & 4 (east ring road)....Closed
6. One behind Wattana Hospital, 60bt daily (not the one in Wattana Hosp.)...Status Unkown
7. Wattana Hosp.
8. Southwest corner of Nong Prajak park/lake.....Closed
*Some of the bigger hotels also have fitness centers.

The phys Ed college has it all, running track, swimming pool & fitness center, a good value, but I also hear it's a bit of a social club, friend of mine quit going for that reason.

Jogging tracks are popular Nong Prajak park/lake with a 3k track, Nong Boa park/lake is 2k and Nong Sim park/lake is less than 2k.

A small fitness center with mostly aerobic equipment recently opened across from Nong Sim lake/park not far from The Bookhouse. It's called individual Kong Fitness.

[globalmedia]

is fitness first still in Udon? anyone have idea of pricing please

[socksy]

Fitness First is inside Central Plaza - 2nd floor I believe where all the banks are. No idea on prices though.

[papaguido]

is fitness first still in Udon? anyone have idea of pricing please

*Pay up front for 5mos or 12mos term.
**Monthly payments, direct debit with credit card.

[tudorandpim]

After looking around I joined Your Fitness in UD Town. Top floor in The Next block. German owned, clean, well run and friendly staff. I only use the fitness equipment and it's good. Also a weights gym for the body builders.
Most important, only B800 month for over 55's. Small One off joining fee of B250. Highly recommended.
Life Fitness is a leading international chain, very expensive and too close to all the eating temptations for me. I've not been in but I suspect it's more of a lifestyle thing for the well off.

[papaguido]

FYI...

Price list for "Your Fitness" in UD Town...

[papaguido]

**Updated**

1. Big City Gym---CLOSED
2. Physical Education College (daily, monthly, annual, west ring road)
3. UD Fitness (small, near Soi Sampan & Central mall, 50bt a day)
4. Army Hospital (Tahan Road)
5. One located between Romyen Village 3 & 4---CLOSED
6. Wattana Hospital (small, 60bt)
7. Fitness Corner, Nong Prajak park/lake (relocated west end Phosi Rd)
8. Open air fitness on Aduyadet rd (midway between and opposite 7/11 & Ruysuk inn).
9. Your Fitness (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual) close Mar 3, reopens Mar 12, relocating to Preecha night market.
10. individual Kong fitness, opposite Nong Sim park/lake (50bt)
11. Fitness First, Central mall
12. New fitness due to open soon in in soi Katoy area, south entrance of Hightech Night Plaza
13. Another new fitness in the works by fountain circle.

*Some of the larger hotels also have fitness centers.

[papaguido]

NEU Fitness,(now open, listed #12 in the updated post) located at Tahan rd. entrance to Hightech night plaza. Fee: 50bt/1,200mo, Hrs: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm



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[Lone Star]

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