While areas of Thailand like Phuket grow into fitness hotspots, Koh Phangan's gym scene remains reasonably humble in size. When it comes to choosing a gym in Koh Phangan, your choices will be limited to the north-west of the island.
We're currently training at Podium as it's closest to our rental. However, there are a couple of high-quality gyms to choose from that will meet the training needs of most.
You won't be hard-pressed to find Muay Thai classes with a few specialised Muay Thai gyms located on the island. And for all the yogis out there, a couple of the gyms also run yoga classes - I travel with this lightweight travel yoga mat that folds to the size of laptop that I highly recommend for yogi travelers.
AC is a luxury on the island, but if you're looking to train and keep fit on Koh Phangan, these gyms will be more than enough.
Evolve health club - Srithanu
If you're passing through Srithanu you can't miss EVOLVE. The open-air gym has an old-school vibe to it. There are lots of classes on offer here too, like yoga, kettlebell training and Muay Thai.
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Hours: 7am-9pm (weekdays) 7am-6pm (weekends)
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AC: no
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Muay Thai: yes
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Equipment: good
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Supplements: yes (plant protein available)
Podium - Baan tai
Podium is located right off Baan Tai road close to Thong Sala. The gym is cleaner, but smaller than nearby Phangan Muay Thai & Fitness. All equipment is high-quality and clean, especially for Koh Phangan standards.
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Hours: 7am-10pm - 7 days
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AC: Yes
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Muay Thai: No
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Equipment: New & clean
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Supplements: Yes
Phangan Muay Thai & Fitness Gym - Thong Sala
When it comes to experiencing a "real" Thai gym, Phangan Muay Thai & Fitness ticks all the boxes. Probably the biggest gym on the island, so it doesn't get crowded. It's divided: half gym, half Muay Thai. It gets hot in here, so be prepared for a sweaty workout.
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Hours: 7am-8.30pm (mon-sat) 12pm-6pm (sun)
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AC: No
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Muay Thai: Yes
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Equipment: Good/old
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Supplements: Yes (small store at front desk)
The Press Gym & Fitness Club - Chaloklum
A small gym tucked away in Chaloklum. This gym doesn't match up to the others on the island, but could be a good option for those based in the north looking for a basic gym.
*According to The Press facebook Page, the gym was refurbished in May 2020.
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Hours: 8am-11pm (7 days)
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AC: No
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Muay Thai: No
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Equipment: Old
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Supplements: No
Diamond Muay Thai - Thong Sala
A Muay Thai training gym offering a variety of Muay Thai training programs and stay-in camps.
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Hours: Set training schedule
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AC: No
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Muay Thai: Yes
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Equipment: Good
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Supplements: No
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