The most expensive gym memberships in Bangkok

The Buddha once said that health is the greatest gift, but the Buddha didn’t have to pay for a gym membership. Let’s check out the most expensive gym memberships in Bangkok.

Every gym isn’t built the same. After all, we pay for what we believe is worth the money. Some places have a variety of classes to choose from. Many have their own pools and saunas, and a lot feature state-of-art equipment and a fitting service to boot. As you look for a new place to work out, let’s see which gym memberships in Bangkok are expensive, and see if they’re worth it.

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The most expensive gym memberships in Bangkok

BASE Bangkok

BASE Bangkok’s classes start at THB 5,000 per month, which entitles you to 16 classes for the whole month, so that’s THB 312.5 per session. That price can be lowered to THB 293.75 per session, but these packages require you to commit twelve months minimum. Don’t want to commit that long? One individual session, without packages, costs THB 1,050.

With that pricing, BASE shines in helping you achieve your personal goals by using instructors and personal trainers that are qualified to train any client. You have a goal body you want to achieve? Sure. A young person in the family interested in being more fit? They have people experienced in coaching young people. Pre and post-natal training? They even have coaches for that.

BASE Bangkok, 92/5 Unit RT1 2nd Floor Sathorn Thani 2 Building North Sathorn Rd, Silom Bangrak, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. +66 02 109 9665. Open daily, 6.30am-8.30pm (different schedules from Sat-Sun).

Training Ground

Training Ground’s individual programme is priced at THB 5,500, and everything is catered to you from day one. They have custom onboarding sessions to guide whatever your level is, then they offer a fully-scalable experience when it comes to exercise. You will get to push yourself to get to your goals, but it can also be more to your pace. Plus, Training Ground has a very positive community that will help boost your enthusiasm when it’s time to get down and dirty. They also offer a price tag of THB 700 per one session of crossfit, or if you want to drop in for a day.

Training Ground, 36, 2 Sukhumvit 69 Alley, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, +66 098 005 6969. Open daily, 7am-9pm (9am-4.30pm from Sat-Sun).

Virgin Active

Famed as one of the more expensive gyms in Bangkok, many go for Virgin’s “Long Termer” package, at THB 899 a week, but prices can go up depending on the location you choose as your home base. The 12-month minimum commitment can certainly run you up. Still, unlimited classes, unlimited access, great facilities — all that does make a difference in making a decision. Plus, that price also includes classes that may be a lot more expensive elsewhere, such as Pilates.

Virgin Active, information varies according to location.

F45 Training

F45 Training is time efficient. A 45-minute session burns up to 750 calories. You get a full body workout, you get results. With that in mind, one week of unlimited training is priced at THB 3,500, and one month is THB 4,900. There’s also the THB 3,700 per month price tag for those who are on a budget or not looking to attend more than 8 sessions a month.

F45 Training, 48 Sukhumvit 16 (10th Flr Parking Building of Foodland, Khlong Tan, Klongtoey, Bangkok. +66 065 954 0095. Open daily, 6am-8pm (varying schedules from Sat-Sun)

Iron Hive Gym

Iron Hive Gym is a community space for enthusiasts and those who want to challenge themselves. Plus, they have all that you need: great setup with clean equipment, lots of space, friendly staff with knowledgable coaches, and an all-around friendly environment. One month of gym use and amenities costs THB 3,400 per month, which goes down to THB 3,000 per month if you purchase 12 months in one go. Gym use, amenities, and unlimited classes, are also available as a package deal for THB 4,600 per month.

Iron Hive Gym, 1022 Soi Sukhumvit 42/1, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. +66 02 077 9487. Open daily, 6am-10pm (8am-6pm on Sat-Sun)