Sweat It Out: The Nam Tok Tiny Gym Experience

#getgoing2025 #namtok Who says vacation is all about lounging? In Nam Tok, I stumbled upon the tiniest outdoor gym you've ever seen-because apparently, even the jungle wants you to stay fit! Picture this: a couple of rusty dumbbells, a creaky pull-up bar, and a bench press that looks like it's seen better days. It was less "state-of-the-art" and more "state-of-survival," but hey, it's the effort that counts, right? The best part? The location. Tucked under some shady trees, with a mountain view on one side and chickens casually wandering around on the other. Talk about gym vibes! I decided to give it a go-because just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you can't burn off the pad Thai and mango sticky rice. A few squats, a couple of questionable push-ups, and voilà, fitness goals met. Sure, it's not your fancy gym back home, but the charm of working out in nature, surrounded by the quirks of Nam Tok, makes up for it. Plus, there's something deeply satisfying about pretending to be Rocky Balboa while locals cheer you on — or maybe they're laughing. Either way, I left sweaty, sore, and slightly proud.