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- Bangkok News
MFP to lift the curtain: Bangkok gym gear scandal in the spotlight
The Move Forward Party (MFP) called for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to disclose the results of its investigations into alleged corruption within a procurement programme for gym equipment. Suphanat Meenchainan, MFP MP for Chatuchak, Bang Khen, and Lak Si, announced the procurement irregularities came to public attention online in June. The BMA reportedly faced procurement issues at nine of…
- Business News
Virgin Active celebrates 10 years of operation in Thailand
Virgin Active Thailand is celebrating 10 years of operations and is looking to continue boosting the health and wellness of the country. Part of the Virgin Group global portfolio, Virgin Active currently has 8 clubs in Thailand, which deliver nearly 60,000 exercise classes yearly. Country Director for Virgin Active in Southeast Asia, Julien Bera, sees the 10th anniversary as a…
- Health
How different exercises affect your hormones and inflammation
Exercise is known to do wonders for our health, from boosting our mood to improving our strength and endurance. But what happens inside our bodies when we push ourselves to the limit during a workout? Researchers have been curious about the hormonal and inflammatory responses triggered by different types of exercises. A recent study explored how the body reacts to…
- Lifestyle
A guide to the push-pull leg split
The Push Pull Legs (PPL) split is a flexible workout strategy that divides your routine into push, pull, and leg days. It’s perfect whether you’re just starting or you’re already a gym junkie. The cool thing about PPL is that it makes sure that every muscle group gets the right amount of workout and rest. This means you’re all set…
- World News
Brazilian influencer temporarily blinded after freak gym accident
A horrifying incident unfolded in a fitness centre in Brazil, where a gym-goer was temporarily blinded and paralysed after being violently struck in the head by the handle of a chest fly machine. The mishap occurred while 32 year old Abraão Viana was working out at a gym near the city of Fortaleza in the north-eastern state of Ceará. Viana…
- China News
Tragic gym death in China as young man gets trapped under 100kg barbell
A tragic incident unfolded in Wuhan, China, Hubei province when a 25 year old man lost his life during a gym workout. The tragic gym death occurred as Zhang attempted to lift a 100-kilogramme barbell, which unfortunately fell onto his neck, trapping him beneath its weight. Despite his desperate efforts to free himself, Zhang was unable to do so, prompting…
- Things To Do
Top 5 Gyms in Bangkok
Bangkok’s fitness scene is just as lively as its culture, food scene, and nightlife. There is no shortage of excellent gyms in Bangkok to help you stay active amid the hustle of daily life. However, with so many choices, finding the right one to suit your needs can be difficult. More importantly, if you’re going to spend your money and…
- Health
Why put off feeling good, fit and healthy? This fitness center in Phuket will make you want to go to the gym
Press Release For some people being active comes easily, whether it’s walking, cycling, surfing or just general running around, while others find it difficult even to take the first step, such as signing up for a gym. Finding the time and inclination to build a fitness training routine into your daily life can be challenging, and it’s easy to come…
- Travel
City Guide: Top gyms in Bangkok to achieve your fitness goals for 2022
Bangkok’s workout craze has been gaining momentum in recent years. In light of the pandemic, people are more aware of their health and concerned about their fitness than ever before. Now Bangkok is so full of gyms, you might think it’s always been that way. These days you can find one in nearly every shopping centre. But if you’re new…
- Best of
Top HIIT Gyms in Bangkok
If you want to see effective results from your exercise routine, HIIT is a great option. Bangkok has a plethora of HIIT classes on offer that promise to raise your heart rate and boost your post-class endorphins. Never heard of HIIT? Put simply, HIIT is high-intensity interval training; best known for raising heart rates, sweat levels and burning fat quickly.…
- Thailand News
Phuket’s BigGym allegedly closes 2 branches for good, doesn’t reimburse members
Yesterday, in Phuket, a joint complaint was filed by 36 gym goers after the fitness centre, BigGym reportedly closed 2 branches, allegedly without notifying their patrons that they were about to shut down. The complainants say they lost over 3.5 million baht in membership fees. The members filed their complaints against BigGym with the Phuket City Police. One member,” Mr…
- Tourism News
Is THIS the cheapest five star hotel in the world? Right here in Bangkok | VIDEO
Is THIS the cheapest five star hotel in the world? We think it is! It certainly passes all the legal expectations of a 5-star property and it’s smack bang in the middle of a touristy area of Bangkok. It’s ‘of an era’ and it’s easy to imagine this older style Bangkok hotel in its heyday, probably in the late 80s.…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Big Bike licenses, Parliament latest, Zombie saleswoman | October 28
Daily TV news from The Thaiger, the most watched English-language news service in the Land of Smiles, and hosted by Tim Newton. Thailand to introduce separate test for big bike riders from next year From next February, motorbike riders in Thailand will be required to pass a separate driving test and training session if they wish to receive a licence…
- Việt Nam
Đà Nẵng: Ba bệnh nhân Covid-19 được xuất viện
Sáng nay (27/3), bác sĩ Nguyễn Thành Trung, Phó Giám đốc Bệnh viện Đa khoa Đà Nẵng đã trao giấy chứng nhận sức khỏe và giấy chuyển cách ly cho “bệnh nhân 22”, “bệnh nhân 23” và “bệnh nhân 35”. Để đảm bảo an toàn chống lây nhiễm sau khi xuất viện, ba bệnh nhân trên phải tiếp tục cách…
- Covid-19 News
Tình hình Covid-19: Số ca nhiễm virus corona tại Mỹ cao nhất thế giới, vượt Ý và Trung Quốc
Thống kê ngày 26/3, số ca nhiễm virus corona được xác nhận ở Mỹ lên tới 82.404, chính thức là con số lớn nhất toàn cầu, vượt cả Ý và Trung Quốc, theo Đại học Johns Hopkins. Trung Quốc ở vị trí thứ hai với 81.340 ca nhiễm và Ý ở vị trí thứ ba với 80.589 ca. Tổng số…
- Việt Nam
Tình hình Covid-19: Số ca tử vong tại Ý vượt 8.000
Tổng số ca nhiễm và tử vong mới trong ngày 26/3 tại Ý lần lượt là 6.153 và 662 ca, nâng tổng số người nhiễm virus lên 80.539 và tổng số người tử vong là 8.215, theo AFP. Số nạn nhân cao kỷ lục đã buộc thành phố Bergamo, khu vực chịu ảnh hưởng nặng nề nhất ở Ý, phải gửi…
- Việt Nam
Covid-19: Hà Nội vắng tanh sau lệnh đóng cửa hàng dịch vụ
Sau quyết định của Chủ tịch UBND TP Hà Nội nhằm ngăn chặn Covid-19, hàng loạt hàng quán, từ các bar, karaoke, đến cafe, trung tâm thể thao… đều đóng cửa, dừng hoạt động đến hết ngày 5/4, khiến phố phường vắng tanh. Dọc phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng song song với Hồ Hoàn Kiếm: tất cả cửa hàng đóng cửa,…
