sabaijai Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Anyone here tried Powerhouse Gym on Nimanhemin, and if so what do you think of the place? Memberships costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBACM Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Yes very nice good equipment Go check it out the first workout is Free. If i recall its a bit expensive on a monthly basis. Its better cardio equipment than fitness Thatiland Only a short time ago the only game in town was the Orchid hotel and what a dump that place is!! There will be a few more opening soon of the same caliber as Powerhouse/Fitness Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yeah, they've got some good equipment and it's a new and spacious building. Price is the drawback which includes an administration fee. Also has saunas in the changing rooms, and the sound system is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 My wife and I have memberships there. It is expensive but the only gym (that we found) that opens at 6:00 am. All the rest seemed to open no earlier than 9:00 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 Thanks, can anyone give me a rough idea what a membership costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Somewhere around 15K I think, sabaijai. The admin fee is about a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Somewhere around 15K I think, sabaijai. The admin fee is about a grand. Thanks, jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 No, it was cheaper than 15k. I think it was about 5000 for the year or you could buy a lifetime membership. I think the lifetime was about 8000 plus a monthly fee of about 800 (guarenteed never to change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 No, it was cheaper than 15k. I think it was about 5000 for the year or you could buy a lifetime membership. I think the lifetime was about 8000 plus a monthly fee of about 800 (guarenteed never to change). Hillside is about 8k and it's crap. They wouldn't make anything on only charging 5k. 800 per month is 9,600 plus the admin etc. I think if you pay per month, 15k would be more realistic. When I enquired just before it opened, the guy there mentioned 12k plus, and there were other charges on top. Aren't you sure what you paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Platinum Fitness on the Mae Rim road opposite Lana Golf Course is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Platinum Fitness on the Mae Rim road opposite Lana Golf Course is better! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Better? Wow, Platinum has just opened, pilfered staff from Fitness Thailand, sauna a good trek from the changing rooms, walk through reception to reach the gym, narrow and cluttered gym, crowded when I went (admittedly only once). better how? I go to FT as I figured it was the best of a bad lot. I'm not particularly happy with it - music from the classes is constant and annoying, locker room, is uncomfortable, sauna a joke, carpet will soon deteriorate - but, as I said best of a bad lot. Platinum a gamble as it's new, Powerhouse out of my budget range, Hillside a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Confusing response to say the least! Pilfered staff from FT....so what? Obviously had more to offer either in cash or benefits. It happens everywhere, everday. Sauna a good trek from the changing rooms....WRONG....there are two changing rooms...one is just outside the sauna door....but heaven forbid you should have to trek in a FITNESS CENTER! Walk through reception to reach the gym.....I don't get that one at all so I can't respond. Narrow and cluttered gym....never seems that way to me. Cluttered with what? I go every night between 7 and 7:30 and I am usually one of less than 10. The sauna is beautiful and seats 30 with a cold plunge pool. The outdoor pool and jacuzzi are beautiful and sparkling clean. They offer yoga, massage, pilates, aerobics, water aerobics, cycling classes and more. Very Professional staff....a cafe, barber shop, full time nurse, snooker, ping pong and foosball. Most important....good equipment and good trainers. Better.....YUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 How much is Platinum and what sort of kit do they have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I bought the most expensive membership because I work and I can't go until evening. I paid 12,000 per year. They offer memberships for people over 50 and also memberships valid only between 7 am and 4 pm. A friend paid 6,000 per year for limited membership. They also offer daily and month to month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Fair enough, just throwing some observations your way. Hadn't realised you loved the place so much. Good for you. I just felt Platinum seemed a bit of a hotchpotch, that's all. Now I understand it is the ultimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBACM Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Check out the Duangtawan I work out there regularly. I paid around 12k for the wife and myself for a year. Its not powerhouse but it has everything you need and a great pool with always nice scenery as your working out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I know where a good cheap one is, but I'm not tellin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambous Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 any idea how much membership at powerhouse would be for 3 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Anyone care to comment on the rumour that Powerhouse is in fact run by an evangelical American Christian organisation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Heard same rumour, but have no evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaiGreg Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I just joined Powerhouse this week. Great equipment, very well designed. Good staff. Great workout view of Doi Suthep. Wish they had a pool. Expensive: Monthly plan is 3000 first month and 2000 after that. Monthly costs are lower for other plans with larger up-front fees. I don't know about the evangelical connection, but this is a larger American corp with a 40+ location presence in China. This location is their first in Thailnd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBACM Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thats around 75 US dollars a month and then 50 dollars Wow ! what a deal!! They should have a pool and a free buffet and get your car washed and your laundry done all while you workout included in for those fees!! Gyms in The US arent that expensive!! No wonder there are only 100 or so members I wonder what Thai's pay? I just joined Powerhouse this week. Great equipment, very well designed. Good staff. Great workout view of Doi Suthep. Wish they had a pool.Expensive: Monthly plan is 3000 first month and 2000 after that. Monthly costs are lower for other plans with larger up-front fees. I don't know about the evangelical connection, but this is a larger American corp with a 40+ location presence in China. This location is their first in Thailnd. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 It is good but way overpriced for this country and city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianhamic Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 off topic, but what are you paying for protein powder in chiang mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiryder Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 bump for some current info... anyone? any elaboration on where to find this place too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 bump for some current info... anyone?any elaboration on where to find this place too? It's just west of Neimanheiman, maybe Soui 8 or 10. There are plenty of signs. I tried Powerhouse on a one day free pass. I wasn't impressed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billfo Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Check out the Duangtawan I work out there regularly. I paid around 12k for the wife and myself for a year. Its not powerhouse but it has everything you need and a great pool with always nice scenery as your working out!!! Does Duangtawan have good free weights and weight machines? Is there normally queues for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Since California Wow opened Powerhouse looks dead - IMHO, it looks like a business in it's death throws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAIJAMES Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yes and California Wow has not fully opened yet! Some of the workout equipment needs repair. Overpriced now considering the competition. The main advantage now is just location for me. I am a lifetime member at both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonbentley Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Check out the Duangtawan I work out there regularly. I paid around 12k for the wife and myself for a year. Its not powerhouse but it has everything you need and a great pool with always nice scenery as your working out!!! Does Duangtawan have good free weights and weight machines? Is there normally queues for them? Been a lazy bugger I haven't been for a while but there were never queues for any of the eqipment when I was using it regularly and the pool is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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