A Guide to Physical Activity and Workout Classes for Your Kids

One of the various blessings I had as a kid growing up was being raised in an environment where kids weren’t stuck to various displays and the internet, let alone social media. We were fortunate enough to have dial-up in households as a new concept. More importantly, I had parents who encouraged me to play sports or stay fit through other engaging physical activities or competitions. So, what better way to start the new year than by tossing your kids into a similar fitness path? Look at it this way: you’ll keep your kids engaged, teach them healthy habits that will stick with them their whole lives, and, equally important, get much-needed personal time for yourself.

We’ve gathered several popular gyms around town that can lay the groundwork for your kid’s fitness journey, while having fun throughout the entire process. Start them young, they’ll thank you for it later!

We Like to Move It

STRONGKIDDO

This is a child-centric fitness gym that focuses on purposeful movement, coordination, balance, and motor skill development. Their classes include playful exercises, obstacle-style movements, and age-appropriate challenges that keep the fun in fitness. Programs often tailor activities by age and development stage; ideal for ages two to seven.

Instagram: @strong.kiddo

GAB Gymnastic Academy of Bangkok

Here is a gymnastics school that offers structured classes that help kids build strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, which is geared toward more energetic children and those who are interested in tumbling or dance-inspired movements.

Instagram: @gab.gymnasticsbkk

The Little Gym EmQuartier & The Little Gym Thonglor

Part of a global kids’ movement school offering progressive classes spanning infancy to 12 years, these fitness experts mix play, gymnastics, movement skills, and confidence-building games in age-appropriate formats.

Instagram: @thelittlegymemquartier

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Krudam Muay Thai School & Fitfac Muay Thai Ploenchit

Both gyms offer Muay Thai classes where participants get to learn the basics, from technique and endurance to coordination, in a structured environment. Gyms of this type are very welcoming to young beginners and tailor classes for safety and fun.

Instagram: @krudammuaythaischool | @fitfac

Cheeks Thai Boxing Club

For another family-friendly Muay Thai gym with positive reviews, this gym is suitable for kids who want to advance movement skills, discipline, and overall fitness through pad work and safe drills.

Instagram: @cheeksthaiboxing

Ninja Academy Thailand

A ninja-style martial arts and obstacle movement program that builds strength, agility, coordination, and confidence in a fun, non-traditional fitness format, which is great for active kids who love challenges and playful training.

Instagram: @ninja_academy_thailand

Bangkok Kids (Mengjai Rama 9 at Sand Haus) & Bangkok Kids (Krungthep Kreetha)

Swimming pools with lessons for kids are an excellent activity to build stamina, coordination, and face the fears different bodies of water may bring.

Bangkok Kids Ratchapruek

More focused on babies and early childhood swimming, these are fantastic options for parents wanting to introduce water safety and fun aquatic fitness early.

Facebook: @BangkokKids