Joining Gym Bangkok

[Nicco]

Hi

 

I've been able to sort out much of my lower back pain thru mobility exercises (1hr). I walk / jog five days a week about 60k steps total.

 

The exercises I do have been taken from yt and tt mostly. I do a lot and I feel too many different exercises. YT has so much info and different this and that it makes my head swim.

 

I'm thinking about joining a gym. The gyms on Ratchada 7 seem good value and reviews.

 

How do I learn to use the machine/ equipment properly? Will the staff run me thru or do I need to hire a 'trainer' which at my level seems to be just a demo guy.

 

How about free weights? I can get this info from YT probably as much as from someone who has limited English - my Thai language vocab covers nothing in this domain

 

My legs are ok for now. I want to entirely strengthen and build my upper body.

 

Finally, reading a lot of reviews from the big three fitness centers it all just seems so suspect and scammy

 

Super finally...what is a reasonable price for a Thai trainer for super noob and more advanced.

 

Thank you for your help

[CharlieH]

A decent gym should show you how to use the equipment safely.

 

Explain what you want to work on, and they should be able to guide you.You do not need to hire a trainer.

 

The majority of what you need, can be achieved with a good set of dumbells.Plenty of kits that will include dumbells and bars on lazada, then as youve said use YT. For correct exercise and form.If you want a gym for added social angle, choose one of the nulti- nationals like Fitness First, languages wont be an issue there.

[Hummin]

3 hours ago, Nicco said:

Hi

 

I've been able to sort out much of my lower back pain thru mobility exercises (1hr). I walk / jog five days a week about 60k steps total.

 

The exercises I do have been taken from yt and tt mostly. I do a lot and I feel too many different exercises. YT has so much info and different this and that it makes my head swim.

 

I'm thinking about joining a gym. The gyms on Ratchada 7 seem good value and reviews.

 

How do I learn to use the machine/ equipment properly? Will the staff run me thru or do I need to hire a 'trainer' which at my level seems to be just a demo guy.

 

How about free weights? I can get this info from YT probably as much as from someone who has limited English - my Thai language vocab covers nothing in this domain

 

My legs are ok for now. I want to entirely strengthen and build my upper body.

 

Finally, reading a lot of reviews from the big three fitness centers it all just seems so suspect and scammy

 

Super finally...what is a reasonable price for a Thai trainer for super noob and more advanced.

 

Thank you for your help

Hiring a good PT(personal trainer) can be very helpful if he/she also have physiotherapy education background.

 

The gyms I have visited in Thailand have in my opinion and experience very poor background when it comes to show and be consistent to teach the customers good form especially if you have some chronic issues to deal with.

 

Do your research and choose the right place and PT

 

As much there is exercises to improve your status q, there is also a job to do with your diet, what you eat and drink, as well try to eliminate stress to heal inflammation if that is part of your problem.

 

Swimming, rowing and skierg is better for your back than running, as well long walk at the beach if possible 

 

Good luck