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    Default Gym Review - Power Zone Gym (Bangkok, Thailand)

    On my way back to Australia I've stopped of for some bodybuilding fun. Here's a little write up and shots of:

    Power Zone Gym


    Soi 23 Prachasongkroh, Din Dang, Bangkok, Thailand 10400

    Power Zone is owned by Khun Sitthi Charoenrith, 5 time Mr. Thailand, 2 time IFBB World Champion, 2 time Mr. Asia, and twice runner-up in the Mr. Universe. This is a hard-core gym with plenty of BB competitors. Many of the guys here have won their division in the Mr Asia contests.


    Once you make your way through the typical Bangkok backstreets, you arrive at the entrance to the two story facility. Directly as you walk in you see the numerous trophies and medals of the owner and members of the gym. The walls feature photos of Thailand’s best bodybuilders. Even as you take your pre-workout piss you can marvel at shots of Mr Thailand in his earlier years.

    The gym is very well decked out, with everything a serious trainer could need. Prices are very reasonable, I paid 400 Thai Baht for a full weeks membership. There are always a few big guys around with great physiques, very motivating when trying to grow.

    After your workout sit down in the Pro Shop and have a protein shake and a very cheap chicken and broccoli meal. What more could you want? If in staying in Bangkok this place is a must for any bodybuilder.
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    12$ for a week's pass-that's good. What are the costs of other things-food, hotel, etc.?

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    Looks like a nice gym.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacquester View Post
    12$ for a week's pass-that's good. What are the costs of other things-food, hotel, etc.?
    My hotel was for the week was US$170

    A meal like the one in the photo was US$1.50

    Once here everything is very affordable
    www.leighcarmichael.com

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    wow very nice, they need that in the us, but that would never be likely

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Carmichael View Post
    My hotel was for the week was US$170

    A meal like the one in the photo was US$1.50

    Once here everything is very affordable
    Dude, may I ask how you manage all this ? Sponsored ? Luck ? Savings ?

    If it is the 3rd, then majjjjjor props to you. You truly are lving the dream.

    Place looks fantastic. Cardio exactly where I want it to be; upstairs so I can make my excuses and leave .

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    Quote Originally Posted by powergraham View Post
    Dude, may I ask how you manage all this ? Sponsored ? Luck ? Savings ?

    If it is the 3rd, then majjjjjor props to you. You truly are lving the dream.

    Place looks fantastic. Cardio exactly where I want it to be; upstairs so I can make my excuses and leave .
    Mate I just work may ass of and take trips to all the places I want to go.

    My everyday life is very boring, I just work train and eat. Then I save a plan trips. I like it that way

    I've always paid my own way. I don't have much to my name but have had some great experiences.

    Hahaha there is cardio downstairs too lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Carmichael View Post
    Mate I just work may ass of and take trips to all the places I want to go.

    My everyday life is very boring, I just work train and eat. Then I save a plan trips. I like it that way

    I've always paid my own way. I don't have much to my name but have had some great experiences.

    Hahaha there is cardio downstairs too lol.
    Good fella, I deffinitely wana be at that point in the future, but I need to get my training certificates and get my business up and running, and I'll be away.

    The way I've always looked at it, posessions aren't that important, it's what you do and achieve that is important, and you really are living that life. Way to go lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Carmichael View Post
    My hotel was for the week was US$170

    A meal like the one in the photo was US$1.50

    Once here everything is very affordable
    Wow! I'll start saving my money for a ticket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Carmichael View Post
    Mate I just work may ass of and take trips to all the places I want to go.

    My everyday life is very boring, I just work train and eat. Then I save a plan trips. I like it that way

    I've always paid my own way. I don't have much to my name but have had some great experiences.

    Hahaha there is cardio downstairs too lol.
    Same lifestyle, boring but when I want to take a trip, I save than me and the wife is out. Trinadad Tobago this fall.

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    While i was in Thailand i trained in Phuket Gym, Patong. It was decent, not as well equipped as the one youve shown pics of but it was good enough. hardest thing was the heat and no air con, god damn ive never sweated so much just from doing a 50 min weight session!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Carmichael View Post
    My hotel was for the week was US$170

    A meal like the one in the photo was US$1.50

    Once here everything is very affordable
    wowo. Thanx Leigh 4 sharing. I must say the gym is pretty big and neat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ortski View Post
    While i was in Thailand i trained in Phuket Gym, Patong. It was decent, not as well equipped as the one youve shown pics of but it was good enough. hardest thing was the heat and no air con, god damn ive never sweated so much just from doing a 50 min weight session!
    But the best part of it is that you get better results in less time, specially if you're prepping for a show..lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ortski View Post
    While i was in Thailand i trained in Phuket Gym, Patong. It was decent, not as well equipped as the one youve shown pics of but it was good enough. hardest thing was the heat and no air con, god damn ive never sweated so much just from doing a 50 min weight session!
    Ive been training there.. The heat is just too much

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    cool shit, leigh.

    love bangkok. well, most of thailand including pataya.

    next time i go ill have to check this gym out.

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