Bangkok answers
How do I stay fit in Bangkok?
Quick answer
Train early or late to avoid the heat, use the park loops for running, and try Muay Thai — gyms across the city take complete beginners.
Heat is the main constraint. Most residents train before eight in the morning or after sunset, and use park loops such as Lumphini and Benjakitti for running. Condo gyms cover the basics, and boutique studios cluster in Thong Lo, Ari and Sathorn.
Muay Thai gyms are everywhere and used to teaching beginners, and many run drop-in classes so you can try several before committing. Running and cycling clubs meet weekly and are one of the easiest ways to meet people at the same time.