Cheap gym for walking

[roger101]

I know I have asked this before, but has anything changed? I am 78 and getting slower. I want to play golf again, but I need to walk better. I want a gym that has a running machine (not that I will ever do that), so I can walk gently for a period of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes max to start.

So it needs to be cheap (or at that end of the market) but with something to look at while I'm walking. A TV or even a view of the street to occupy my attention. I used Tony's for years (life membership, best value deal I have ever had), but that was years ago.

I live just off Thepprasit but can travel.

Look forward to your suggestions.

[chickenslegs]

Just a suggestion. You can walk for as long as you like in any of the air conditioned shopping malls. Plenty of places to stop for a rest, and no end of entertainment (people watching).

 

IIRC - the Mike shopping mall (maybe Royal Garden Plaza too) still has stairs, so no need to be lazy and use the escalators.

 

Edit: Forgot to say, I think you are doing a good thing and I wish you luck. Happy golfing!

[DrJack54]

13 minutes ago, roger101 said:

I am 78 and getting slower. I want to play golf again, but I need to walk better

Geez man I'm in 70,s and have mobility issues.. 

Forget the walking machine.. 

Walk outside it's free.. 

Seems lame thread to me. 

[roger101]

The one thing I didn't mention is that I have balance issues, so having hand rails on either sides helps.

[Equatorial]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Forget the walking machine.. 

Walk outside it's free.. 

 

I'll mention two issues with walking outside. 

 

Some parts of Thailand are heavily polluted during certain seasons. During those times it is best to avoid any outdoors exercise, including walking. 

 

Also, hot and humid weather can be an issue for some people. Even if not a health hazard, it's a matter of convenience, and trying to find a way to exercise without overheating is legitimate. 

 

Gyms are good for short time visitors; for expats it may make more sense, financially and otherwise, to purchase a treadmill and an air purifier, and to walk in the comfort of their home. 

[still kicking]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Geez man I'm in 70,s and have mobility issues.. 

Forget the walking machine.. 

Walk outside it's free.. 

Seems lame thread to me. 

Well, I have walking issues, but I am 78, and my problem is in my mind. I am scared of steps or escalators, and even getting into a car is a problem for me

[Hummin]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Geez man I'm in 70,s and have mobility issues.. 

Forget the walking machine.. 

Walk outside it's free.. 

Seems lame thread to me. 

Walking inside at a gym can have other threat's like getting to know people, and also see other people exercise so there is more aspects to it than just walking. Thailand is not especially suitable for everyone to just go outside and make a walk out of many reasons.

 

Surprised you call out someone's else thread for lame

[Nemises]

4 hours ago, Equatorial said:

Also, hot and humid weather can be an issue for some people. Even if not a health hazard, it's a matter of convenience, and trying to find a way to exercise without overheating is legitimate.

Not to mention the added risks of:

 

•being caught in expected tropical storms, downpours and lightning strikes 

•lack of toilet facilities in an unexpected bilious attack
•hit by an errant motorist - or motorcyclist using the footpath 
•attacked/harassed/robbed by one or more of Pattaya’s many druggos,  drunks or other random criminals/lowlifes.

 

A cool, comfortable, safe walking environment at home is by far the most sensible and convenient location for the serious walker/jogger - in addition to / instead of joining/finding a gym. 
 

Home treadmills can be purchased for as little as 1,600 baht.

 

Unlike walking on flat streets/beaches, the incline is easy adjusted on a treadmill to add more intensity, gain more strength and burn more calories for those with inabilities to jog/run. 

 

 

[jacko45k]

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Geez man I'm in 70,s and have mobility issues.. 

Forget the walking machine.. 

Walk outside it's free.. 

Seems lame thread to me. 

Yes, Jomtien beach front looks good for that. Presuming all the construction has been cleared up. 

[Olmate]

Battle and Conquer Gym,  top ofSoi 5 Pratumnak, plenty of walking machines in there, street view, many older guys too.Right on the.street for views, happy place it seems.

[Hummin]

9 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, Jomtien beach front looks good for that. Presuming all the construction has been cleared up. 

Hua HiN have the best beach to walk every morning. You will see many of the same people at the same times, and that’s nice actually. 

 

For home gym I recommend rowing machine and ski-erg and also treadmill, but hard to get any good ones for less than 20k 

[save the frogs]

On 7/24/2025 at 10:30 AM, roger101 said:

Look forward to your suggestions.

 

sorry no suggestions that match your criteria but if you choose a gym, ask to speak to the owner and try to get a discount if you are only planning to use the treadmill and not the weight machines.

 

but also consider reststance training. 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

18 hours ago, roger101 said:

Cheap gym for walking

 

I live just off Thepprasit but can travel.

Top of Pratumnak, opposite Royal Cliff have an outdoor gym. 

 

FREE FREE FREE 

 

[novacova]

15 hours ago, still kicking said:

Well, I have walking issues, but I am 78, and my problem is in my mind. I am scared of steps or escalators, and even getting into a car is a problem for me

Have you considered a peddle powered wheelchair?