Training Paradise
85/18 Soi Saiyuan 9, Rawai, Phuket 83130 Thailand
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Kick off your weight loss journey in our 6-bedroom Villa. Our approach to exercise, eating and relaxing is woven into every facet of personalized health and fitness programs. All aspects of training and nutrition is personalised to the individual with a primary objective of ensuring your fitness and health goals are met, while unwinding in paradise. Our goal is to train you in health and fitness in a positive and safe environment, supported by professionals, that are focused on helping you achieve you training aspirations. We believe that what defines us is the quality found throughout our entire program. Attention to detail and meticulous planning can be expected in every aspect. We have sincere aspirations to teach, support, motivate and create enjoyment for this fitness adventure you will have embarked upon. Training Paradise Villa a great way to kick off your weight loss regime, and create life changing experiences in our 6-bedroom Villa in Phuket.
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Free parking
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Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
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85/18 Soi Saiyuan 9, Rawai, Phuket 83130 Thailand
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The concept of fitness/healthy living holidays is easy, but the end result can often feel quite fabricated and unauthentic. What the guys at Training Paradise have done is combine the very best of all the successful elements of a wellbeing holiday (the location, the gym, the rooms, the food, the staff), and deliver them to you in the most personal and welcoming way. Having myself trained at various centres and locations around the world, I can say that Training Paradise is the gold star in its field. From the moment you wake up in the morning, to when you fall asleep at night, the entire day feels like it has been good for you in some way. Whether it's the incredibly tasty, healthy and plentiful food, or the hours you can spend in the on site gym, the relaxation time by the stunning swimming pool or the peaceful nature of the villa - no hour here is wasted as either your body is getting a work our or your mind is getting a much needed break. From a physical training perspective (which was my reason for visiting), Training Paradise is set up perfectly. The gym is better than any you'll find back home, and not because it's full of expensive equipment, but because it is a space in which you WANT to train. I found myself looking forward to the planned training sessions with Serge, and often spent extra hours in the fitness studio listening to great music and genuinely seeing the difference in my training day to day. I was keen to focus on 2 elements; increasing my strength and adapting my aerobic threshold, 2 elements that were well tracked by Serge and myself using HR zones and measuring output. And of course all training needs to be accompanied by recovery; combining food and rest to optimise your training efforts. This is where Kathleen came into her own, serving up food that not only tasted great, but that fitted perfectly into the plan developed by Serge. By measuring macros and placing emphasis on controlled calorie intake, the meals became a key part of the training. Understanding what you are eating and why is essential, regardless of your end goal (be it weight loss, weight gain, strength). Serge's classroom lessons on nutrition and diet were simply wonderful, and should be taught to anyone who is interested in understanding food and debunking all the myths around diet culture. The villa is a very peaceful space, the pool simply adds to the feel and offers a welcome respite from the daily sun. But if you are seeking a change in environment, everything is within walking distance. I would often go for further, lengthy walks of 5-8km to take in the stunning coastline of Phuket, a walk up to the Giant Buddah also helps to add to the training and gives you some great views. Like many who visit Training Paradise, I was a solo traveller. By the end of my stay, not only had I exceeded my training goals, I had made 2 new great friends in Serge and Kathleen, who I look forward to seeing again very soon. Merci guys :)…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded May 15, 2020
Hi Marc What a lovely review :) We really thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience at Training Paradise. Having you around was great, we had so much fun and we're so proud of what you could achieve during your stay. Of course now you have 2 new friends in Thailand and we'd love to have you back! Stay safe, stay strong and see you soon! Serge (and Kathleen)
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I attended training Paradise to experience Thailand for the first time and incorporate a fitness aspect to m On arrival I found 'The family' very welcoming. I received a tour of the lovely villa and was introduced to the staff and occupants. On my first day a brief was given on my week which allowed me to plan my stay according to my needs and expectations. As a Muslim, I communicated my dietery requirements and prayer timings, this was quickly taken into consideration and my programme and food was tailored to my needs, this made my stay extremely comfortable. During my stay I always found the food to be enjoyable and 'new', this was a new experience for me and has allowed me to enjoy some amazing dishes (thank you to the team). One of the main reasons I chose Training Paradise was for the daily activities on-site. Serge provided a variety of classes throughout the day starting at 8am before breakfast (my choice) with a high intensity weights class or a relaxing yoga class, finishing at 9pm with a relaxing in house massage (thank you TukTuk) I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Training Paradise especially Kathleen, Serge and Mum... Thank you to mum for the lovely walk after the boat ride on the deserted Island and the collection of the coral and shells, my son absolutely loved them x.. I would like to wish you all the best for the future... Shabir…
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Apr 29, 2020
Hi Shabir Thank you so much for your nice review. It was great to have you with us, even if it was "just" for a week :) We are always happy to receive 1st time visitor to Thailand as we love to show you all the great things this country has to offer. We miss you and we hope to see you again soon. Stay safe and keep up the good work, you're amazing :) Serge and Kathleen
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Honestly I didn't know what to expect when we first booked this kind of holiday, but straight away when we arrived we felt very welcomed and was amazing, the villa with pool, weather and out hosts, Serge, Kathleen and Fin, you guys done amazing all the way from the workouts and food. The workouts were fun and challenging, Fin kicked our butts so thanks for that. Kathleen and the girls with their amazing food all the way from breakfast to the Thai food for dinner(already missing it). Even though I was on a calorie deficit I didn't feel hungry and everything is planed out for you. If you get a chance to go please do, it will help with clearing your mind and body with help from professionals like Serge, Kathleen and Fin. Thank you for having us and we will differently come back for a 2nd round.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Apr 2, 2020
Hi Gabriel It was great to have you and you mum at the Training Paradise Villa. Your positivity and commitment was amazing! We're so glad to read that you had a great time with us, keep up the amazing work and we're waiting for you for round 2! ;) Serge and Kathleen
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The welcome I received at Training Paradise was every bit as good as I anticipated, and the nutritional advice and training insights were as well-researched and explained by Serge as his scientific and evidence-based credentials suggested they would be. This is the ideal place to discover why you actually want to do more exercise and get stronger as the main route to losing weight - not the other way round. Focusing on your health and overall well-being are the keys to all the rest! Kathleen's amazing recipes, and our bespoke Thai dinners each evening also demonstrated just how good - and flexible - healthy eating can be once you accept the inevitable formula that what you consume has to be used as energy, disposed of as waste, or stored as fat. 'Voila!' as Serge might say: so simple, but yet so easy to kid yourself that some other 'magic formula' exists. I never once felt that I was missing anything, but rather learning something new every day: over-coming a fear of gyms and HIIT exercises along with discovering new therapies, Muay Thai boxing and different forms of yoga, along with relaxing in the private pool. The importance of lifting weights/engaging in weight resistant exercises to overall health is nevertheless my biggest take-away from the week, which would not have been possible had the whole programme not been so individually tailored to each guest. And privileged guests we were! The atmosphere of the villa is that of an exclusive and nurturing family retreat, complete with lovely outings, and entirely conducive to reflecting on changing the way you live: I have never stayed in a place, for example, where I could relax so easily and (almost literally!) crawl back to my room to sleep after having one of Nuk-Nuk's amazing massages. The caring approach of all the staff, but above all the very personal touches of Serge and Kathleen make this experience both unique and unforgettable on many levels - and very hard to leave!…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Mar 11, 2020
Hi Claire Thank you very much for your great review! It was so nice to have you around the Villa, your positive energy and constant smile will miss us :) You're stronger than you think so keep up the good work, you've done an amazing job with weight training! Thank you again Claire and come back to visit us soon. Serge and Kathleen
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Training Paradise is in a beautiful villa with pool and gym, run by fabulously warm and friendly Serge and Kathleen who nourished me back to feeling balanced and energetic. With personalised nutrition advice, calorie-counted delicious meals, individual exercise regimes (kindly encouraging me to push myself and try weights as well as HIT workouts), there was so much to do as well as plenty of time to chill. It was a holistic experience, and I had fabulous advice from a life-coach, an intense experience with a sound/breathing therapist, and great massages from NukNuk in a beautiful room about 8 feet from my bedroom, which was brilliant for enhancing a good night's sleep. We had some great trips (long-boat island hopping, jungle trek to a Big Buddha, and a walk to the night market). But the best thing was being with such lovely people who worked so hard to make me feel ready to tackle real life feeling stronger and determined to make exercise and better diet a bigger part of my life. Well worth the money for a really personal experience.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Mar 11, 2020
Hi Yvonne What a lovely review :) Thank you so much, we're so happy to hear that your experience at Training Paradise was one of a kind. We're very proud of what you have achieved during your stay with us and to see that you left us feeling relaxed, revitalised and full of energy. Keep up the good work in London and come back to visit us soon! Thank you Yvonne Serge and Kathleen
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Home is where the heart is and I have not been to many places with as much heart as Training Paradise. Kathleen & Serge will make you feel like you're visiting your family that happens to live in an amazing villa right in paradise. I almost instantly felt at home. They genuinely care about every person and want to make sure you're happy, able to reach your goals, and have a great time. This place truly has everything someone could ask for when working on mind, body, and soul. The house itself is straight out of a magazine. I had the coconut suite (the master) and it was huuuge and beautiful! The bright room and sea views were just the way to wake up. I also loved the pool and many spots to relax. The meals were fresh, authentic and just f-ing delicious, no other way to put it, and we got to eat lunch and dinner all together, always exchanging some wild stories :) My main goal going into it was to crank up my fitness intensity again. The daily diverse jungle gym sessions with Serge and Fin were just perfect for that but I also really enjoyed that we got to go on many excursions - whether it was hiking, boating, kayaking, night markets or walking. And since fitness is more than just sweating, the awesome massages, yoga, sound healing, and meditation sessions really rounded out the experience and helped me come down from the stress level I was experiencing when I arrived. Nuknuk, Geek, Anna, Maria, Moo and Jon Snow were all great! There are many fitness holidays out there and I've been to a few, but I am sure there are none like this one. It was individualized, scientific, welcoming, diverse, energetic, genuine, comprehensive, super fun and just special. Serge has been working with people on their health journey for a long time and is in a class of his own when it comes to his dedication, knowledge around nutrition and fitness and warm personality. I came to get in better shape and I left feeling so much stronger, rested, tan and excited to be in love with my fitness journey again. I was sad to leave after 4 weeks, felt like I'm saying goodbye to my friends who have become near and dear to my heart in this short time and I was also just addicted to the healthy lifestyle I was experiencing everyday. Thank you Kathleen, Serge, and Fin for helping me hit pause on my crazy life and experience so much together. I am glad I got to meet you and spend time with you. Each one of you made such a big difference. You're truly the best at what you do and you are changing lives! I really wish I could go back right now!…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded Mar 1, 2020
Nesrin, We are very touched by your very nice and detailed review, thank you so so much. You are part of the Training Paradise family now and we are so glad to read that your time at TP was helpful to manage your busy and stressful daily life. You know you have friends in Phuket now and we'd be happy to see you again soon. Keep up the good work! You're amazing :) XXX Serge, Kathleen, Fin and of Jon Snow ;)
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I was lucky enough to spend a fitness holiday at Training Paradise. The training and diet and assessments are all done in a very scientific way...there is nothing faddish about their weight loss methods here. The villa is lovely, and Serge and Kathleen are marvellous and kind hosts. As other reviews have said the food on offer is excellent, and is all freshly cooked. I never once felt hungry at all. Eating together is very enjoyable, especially if you are travelling alone. The twice daily sessions in the gym are very professionally run by Serge and Fin....they REALLY know their stuff, and they get you to work harder than you could ever do on your own. As one of their older guests it took me a while to get into the circuits and weight training, but it absolutely showed me thatI I could do more than I thought. The swimming pool is also wonderfully relaxing, or good for more fitness work if one chooses. Lovely NukNuk provides superb massages to ease away any aches at the end of the day. I left having lost 3kg and feeling that I was in a good place to continue what I've learnt back at home. Thank you (and Bisous!) Serge, Kathleen, and Fin…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Feb 25, 2020
Hi Clare Merci beaucoup for your nice review :) We loved having you at the Villa and we're very proud of what you could achieve during your stay! Continue the good work at home, don't give and like you said you're stronger than you think :) Thank you Clare and maybe à bientot! Serge and Kathleen
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Looking for a chance to reset I hastily booked 6 days at training paradise for a chance to unwind and restart healthy habits. From booking to departure Serge and Kathleen were the ultimate hosts taking care of everything (even the unexpected things you may need)! Breakfasts, lunches and dinners were plentiful and tasty. Dinners round the large outdoor table felt like supper with friends. Training was varied from functional training, HIIT, strength and even for a self confessed non-yogi; a peaceful sunrise yoga session was welcomed. Trips out to the night markets, kayaking and big Buddha allowed a chance to explore the sights of Phuket. I’m gutted to have missed the boat trip on my short stay. Fin and Serge make sure your form is right whilst encouraging you to “Allez, Allez”! Nook nooks massages were a welcome treat and she was determined to see out every knot in my shoulders before I left. A peaceful, personalised boutique villa where the hosts truly look after you and clearly love what they are doing. I’m proud and honoured to head away with my TP t-shirt as part of the gang and hope to be back again soon! #newsmiles …
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from TrainingParadise, Owner at Training Paradise
Responded Feb 13, 2020
Hi Chantalle Thank you for your review, your time with us was definitely too short, you'll HAVE to come back ;) We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and Welcome to the TP family! Can't wait to have you back. Serge and Kath
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I came to training paradise with 3 objectives. To lose weight, improve my health and relax. I can happily say I’ve done all three, losing over 3kg of fat while still enjoying all the amazing food. Honestly, after 2 weeks I feel like I’ve reclaimed my body and had a blast doing it. I felt really comfortable doing classes in the gym in a way I don’t at home. The smaller groups meant I essentially had a personal trainer for the duration of my holiday and with such a strong priority put on warming up and perfecting technique, I’m still going home injury free. The schedule is so varied I’ve tried so many different classes I’ve never done before. Serge and Kathleen are the most accommodating and kind hosts you could ask for and because of the personal nature of Training Paradise I feel like I’m now leaving behind friends. The rooms are lovely, with amazing views, comfy mattresses and good air conditioning. Even on a calorie restricted diet I’ve still eaten better than I would at home, with amazing breakfasts and lunches by Kathleen and a tasty and varied Thai menu to choose from in the evening cooked by their amazing chef. Eating healthily has never been such a delight. As well as training, I also found ample time to relax; be it watching the sunrise on my balcony or reading by the pool surrounded by nature. There is also onsite massage by the lovely nook nook, who really is incredible at what she does. If you are looking for somewhere to go take some time out away from the world or recover from office syndrome, I highly recommend it. I’m definitely planning to come back again already.…
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jan 26, 2020
Hi Jess Thank you very much for your great review :) We're very proud of what you've achieved when you were here, amazing results and strong determination! Thank you for your constant smile, it was so nice to have you around. We hope to see you again and in the meantime keep up the good work, I'm counting on you ;) Serge and Kathleen
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Here with Serge and Kathleen your success is laid out for you. The focus is on the activities and you don't have to worry about all the little things like laundry, food choices, etc. Your focus is only on your success. Then with Serge's help I now have a personalised plan and I can take this, with what I have learned back home with me. I have had an amazing time and it's like a fantasy place! I have been to many other fitness camps in Thailand and the USA and no other place is like Training Paradise. I'm already planning to come back in August.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Responded Jan 21, 2020
Hey Jay! Thank you for your nice review. We're glad to hear you liked your stay with us at Training Paradise. We're very proud of your dedication and commitment, it's just the beginning of your health journey but you're definitely on the right path. Keep up the good work and see you in August :) Serge
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Frequently Asked Questions about Training Paradise
Which popular attractions are close to Training Paradise?
Nearby attractions include Green Leaf Bar (0.3 miles), The Blue Room Sports Bar (0.3 miles), and Phuket Dance Studio (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Training Paradise?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness center.
What food & drink options are available at Training Paradise?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Training Paradise?
Conveniently located restaurants include Raw Cafe & Vegan Bistro, Mangosteen Restaurant & Wine Cellar, and Baan Express.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Training Paradise?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Training Paradise have airport transportation?
Yes, Training Paradise offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Training Paradise?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Thai.
Does Training Paradise have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.