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What Is Fitness Street (Soi Ta-iad) in Phuket

Soi Ta-iad is a 1.5 km stretch in Chalong, Phuket that’s become Thailand’s unofficial home of training. Known as Fitness Street, Phuket Health Street, and even Muay Thai Street, it’s lined with gyms, Muay Thai camps, MMA and BJJ facilities, strength-training boxes, and recovery spots.

Over the years it has evolved into a full fitness “village.” Alongside the training camps you’ll find cafés, clean-eating restaurants, massage shops, supplement stores, and plenty of places to stay—everything you need between sessions.

It’s a magnet for fitness travelers, fighters, and anyone chasing a focused “train, eat, sleep, repeat” lifestyle. The energy on the street is high, but the vibe stays relaxed and communal—people come here to put in work.

Highlighted Gyms & Training Spots on Fitness Street

Here are some of the top gyms / camps you can find on Soi Ta-iad:

  • Phuket Singha Muay Thai Gym - traditional muay thai camp

  • SuperFit Phuket — Strength & functional fitness gym. Thai Holiday Guide

  • Titan Fitness Camp — Bootcamp, obstacle courses, Cross-training, yoga, strength. Thai Holiday Guide+1

  • Unit 27 (CrossFit / Conditioning) — High-intensity classes, functional training, strength-conditioning. bradnewtonfitness.com

  • Primal Fitness — Air-conditioned gym with machines, free weights, good for bodybuilders or fitness-focused travelers. Phuket 101

  • Tiger Muay Thai — Very well-known; offers Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, strength training. bradnewtonfitness.com+1

  • Lions MMA Club , more — lots of variety. Phuket 101

Nice Places to Eat / Recover on Fitness Street

Fitness Street isn’t just about training — there are some very good food and recovery spots:

Trooper Eats (Unit 27) — the hardcore refuel station of the soi. Fighters stumble in dripping sweat, craving protein-packed plates after getting smashed in class. Clean food, heavy portions, zero nonsense — perfect for anyone living that “train till you break” lifestyle.

Avocado Café — a chill, open café where half-dead fighters crawl for coffee and carbs between sessions. Big tables, good Wi-Fi, and if you’ve still got strength to post on IG, they’ll throw you a 10% discount for repping them.

Mama’s — the classic no-questions-asked stop for warm food when you’re battered, starving, and can barely raise your hands to order. Cheap, comforting, hits the spot every time.

Ocha Dee — a solid Thai/Western hybrid spot where people slide in after sparring rounds with faces still red and shins still throbbing. Smoothies, bowls, rice plates — whatever keeps you moving to the next session.

Around the soi you’ll also find tiny local restaurants, gear shops stacked with gloves and shinpads, laundry spots rinsing out sweat-soaked training gear, and supplement stores feeding the fight camps.

It’s basically its own savage little ecosystem — a self-contained fight community built for people who live, train, bleed, and repeat.

Why It’s So Popular / Special

  • One-stop fitness hub: Because so many gyms are on the same street, you can easily try different styles (Muay Thai, strength, MMA) without traveling around the island. 

  • Community feel: Many people on the street are there to train for weeks or months, so there’s a real fitness-travel community. You don't feel included to go out partying or drinking as everyone here is focused on fitness goals

  • Recovery built in: With massage shops, physiotherapy, and recovery services, you don’t just train hard — you recover well.

  • Convenience: Accommodation, food, laundry — everything is very accessible on or very near the street. 

Some Things to Watch Out For / Tips

  • The street is quite narrow, and there are scooters / traffic — walking around requires some care. 

  • Don’t overtrain: With so many gyms, beginners often try everything and can burn out. 

  • Cash matters: In the fitness-tourist community, many prefer cash for small services/ shops.

  • Explore a few gyms before committing: Drop-in classes are common, and trying a few helps you pick what’s best for your goals. The trainers will try and rush you into having a fight, but if you are doing a more longer term camp, then it is best to move slowly, pay private lessons until you decide where you want to commit

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