18 minutes ago, novacova said:

The wife got this little contraption off shopee ~500฿…

 

Cheap, but not as useful as a proper running machine ...

Too many tripping hazards outside.

A leading cause of injuries leading to death such as broken hips in the elderly is falls.

Do you see Thai people walking much on our rough footpaths?

8 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Cheap, but not as useful as a proper running machine

Cheaper still - Get out and run or walk etc.

 

9 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Too many tripping hazards outside.

A leading cause of injuries leading to death such as broken hips in the elderly is falls.

Do you see Thai people walking much on our rough footpaths?

What a wimp!

Look where you are going and find a market or shopping mall to walk round.

 

11 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

 

Cheap, but not as useful as a proper running machine ...

Can’t lug that big chunky thing around with us as we often bounce back and forth between wangnuea and cm. Though as others have mentioned, the only proper running machine is the one outside on the street or whatever.

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Do you see Thai people walking much on our rough footpaths?

Yes, at least in this neighborhood.

8 minutes ago, novacova said:

Yes, at least in this neighborhood.

Not many walk long distances.

14 minutes ago, DezLez said:

What a wimp!

Look where you are going and find a market or shopping mall to walk round.

 

Such compassion for people lacking optimal balance.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falls_in_older_adults

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Such compassion for "

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Such compassion for people lacking optimal balance.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falls_in_older_adults

 

You said nothing about "people lacking optimal balance"!

I am thinking about average people like myself on retirement visas!

58 minutes ago, novacova said:

The wife got this little contraption off shopee ~500฿…

This is more useful and effective not least more solid

 

 

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

This is more useful and effective not least more solid

 

 

Don't you have at least one step in your house you could use?

On 7/25/2025 at 12:12 AM, roger101 said:

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

 

Have you considered gentle swimming as well to strengthen both your legs and your body generally ? 

10 minutes ago, DezLez said:

Don't you have at least one step in your house you could use?

I have a complete gym. 

 

Still the functionality of a step like this Trumf a stair

 

At hotels and condos without gyms I use the emergency staircases 

17 minutes ago, Hummin said:

This is more useful and effective not least more solid

 

 

Can use a stack of bricks instead 

Just now, novacova said:

Can use a stack of bricks instead 

Not so good when you  trippin and falling when you make missteps 

1 minute ago, novacova said:

Can use a stack of bricks instead 

Or as I said earlier just use the door step etc!

9 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I have a complete gym. 

 

Still the functionality of a step like this Trumf a stair

 

At hotels and condos without gyms I use the emergency staircases 

Temple on a hill, many have staircases with handrails and/or the dragon. Personally do three or four different ones a week, and definitely walk in the hills or in the village on other days. In any case, it’s probably a good idea to stay active before it gets too late for those who are able.

13 minutes ago, novacova said:

Temple on a hill, many have staircases with handrails and/or the dragon. Personally do three or four different ones a week, and definitely walk in the hills or in the village on other days. In any case, it’s probably a good idea to stay active before it gets too late for those who are able.

Everything is possible, but as mentioned earlier, it is nice to go to a gym for the social part and see other people, as well establish routines and get out of the house. 

 

To many realize what they should had done years ago to late

29 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Everything is possible, but as mentioned earlier, it is nice to go to a gym for the social part and see other people, as well establish routines and get out of the house. 

Go for a walk around your local park etc and do the same thing.

Most people in Gyms have headphones on and are not interactive!

49 minutes ago, DezLez said:

Go for a walk around your local park etc and do the same thing.

Most people in Gyms have headphones on and are not interactive!

 

This is not about me, but Roger

 

On 7/24/2025 at 4:30 PM, roger101 said:

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.

 

23 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Depends on the gym. A/C is nice when working out, having weights and exercise machines is convenient. Sauna and steam room is fantastic. Big pool for lounging. Mix it up with beach walks.

Did you read the OP. Also what I replied to.

23 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

I'm with you, 71, average 6km a day, take different routes, meet people, most Thais now recognise me, even have coffee stops...why waste time, and money at a boring gym.

555, I got a downvote, wish I knew why.

Downvotes should be forced to say why.

25 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Did you read the OP. Also what I replied to.

What do you want? So many questions......

4 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

What do you want? So many questions......

Yes, I understand 2 questions might prove to much for your tiny brain to respond to....have a good day.

24 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Yes, I understand 2 questions might prove to much for your tiny brain to respond to....have a good day.

What is it with you Aussies always posting about your brain size? The other Aussie is always bragging about his high IQ.