JTA

Hi does anyone happen to know a decent gym in Victory Monument area in BKK? I'm looking for a place with just basic weight machines and some iron, no disco-type place with all these pilates and aerobics -things.

reinvented

there used to be a place called rocky gym opposite the asia hotel
looked a proper lifting gym
thai japan center as well at dindeang but might be a bit far out

a cardio gym at soi aree station

all i know in that area

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Silverfox

its important to keep your core stable when lifting weights. A good way to test your core is to suck your navel towards your spine.Then exhale and suck it in a bit more. Now feel around the sides of your stomach - should be tight - thats stable, keep it like that during your lifts. Dont hold your breath though. Try and work more with dumbells than with barbells. Obviously some lifts you cant do as "effectively" (read "impressively") with dumbells but a lot of these lifts are done for show. No need to bench heavier than bodyweight for reps if youre using correct form.With a barbell most people bounce and push out with the elbows- leads to instability in the scapular/rotator muscles - when you get that syndrome thats a new kinda pain, believe me! Also no point squatting if you just end up with a big butt and belly. I guarantee that there are only about 4 or 5 exercises in the gym you need to do with weights, the rest is just ego.

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love2teach

Well, I am in my mid 40'ish!! and workout about 5 times a week. People say I look as if I am in my mid 20ish!! Gotto love that!!!! I am a female and I must tell you this though, Thai women in Thailand are really "too skinny".!! I mean, they look as if they have starved themselves for years. I am very proud of my workout routines. I mean, I use very light weight and lots of reps and also I do cardio daily. My measurements are 36-24-36!! I have been working out for over 20 years and it shows. So for those of you that love to workout, keep it up because It will takecare of you when you get older!

sampdoria

Yes...Supersize She...that girl was unreal.

You should watch The Man With The Exploding Arms...You would not believe the size of this guy's biceps...I think that British guy who tries every weight lifting drug and suppliment known to man is in that one too.

love2teach

I don't workout to get big like a "man"! I just wanted to be 'toned" and "defined" So I am very elegant and sexy at the same time. Check my picture out on here!

tesol student

Power Zone Din Dang is my choice when I want the total body workout the hotel gym cannot provide
all the equipment, free weights + machines
I pay the daily fee .. because I am a ST tourist
Daily: b200 Monthly: b1200

Power zone is 90% Thai, men & women ..
the body building team is present weekdays about 10AM

I could not post a link to Power Zone directions & map due to low my post count
google "Power Zone Bangkok" for map, phone # & special web rates

Lor Ling

Can't say I agree/

A chacun son gout!

(to each his / her own).

Pretentieux? Moi?

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musclegeeks

I have been hitting the gym for over 9 years now (4-5 times/week). Thai people love starring at my bulky body. My only weakness is that I'm unable to talk to all of them, what a shame.

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Cream

Thai people stare at any farrang, don't get a roid head over it mate.

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reinvented

you do have some strange ideas foxy

squats build almost every muscle in the body
are better for your core than crunches etc
are utterly manly

there's no point with leg presses etc. which are indeed for pussies

do a search for rippetoe's starting strength
it may shift your paradigm
dumbells are actually far superior to barbells as they make the muscles move more naturally, and stop one side from compensating for the other
thats right

squat
bench for ego
deadlift
pull/ chin ups
military press

anything else is for the ladeez or boys if thats yer preference

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