Whether traveling to Yangon or enjoying life in what has been called ‘Asia’ most exotic city’, there are plenty of opportunities to make sure personal fitness doesn’t fall by the wayside. Both hotels in Yangon and modern gyms around the city provide some great options for achieving fitness goals or staying limber on vacation.

Yangon’s charm has attracted a growing number of tourists over the past decade. A once tricky place to get in to is now welcoming the world with open arms and travelers are getting to see one of the most vibrant and unique cities in Asia.

Yangon has also attracted a large number of foreign workers and digital nomads who have fallen in love with the city’s relaxed pace and the warmth of the Burmese people. A growing ex-pat population is helping to drive and expand business to the largest city in Myanmar.

Still under the radar compared with its South-east Asian neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, Myanmar retains a mysteriousness about it. Its reputation as being a "hidden gem" largely holds up for those fortunate enough to have visited the place.

Travelers, locals, and ex-pats can rejoice at the increasing amount of options for gyms in Yangon. Below is a look at some of the top options for travelers and those who call the city home.

Ygn Gym

With ten locations spread across the city, it’s no surprise that Ygn Gym is a favorite for fitness amongst locals. Ygn Gyms may not be the flashiest in Yangon but they are affordable and practical. With yoga and zumba classes offered as well, they are a balanced choice with something for everyone.

Real Fitness/Real Fitness Express

Real Fitness is well known for the quality of its personal trainers and unique classes. Body combat, aerobics, yoga, and the popular ‘Bums and Tums’ are just some of the extensive group classes that can be taken at the self-proclaimed luxury fitness center in Yangon.

Convenient for travelers, a Real Fitness Express is located on the first floor of Hotel G, a boutique Yangon accommodation.

Inya Lake Country Club @ Inya Lake Hotel

Not only is the Inya Lake Hotel a great spot to relax and unwind for on weekends amongst 27 acres of tropical gardens, it also has awesome fitness facilities. Along with one of the most visually stimulating pools in Yangon, the country club boasts two tennis courts and a fully equipped gym. Guests have access to all of the facilities free of charge, and retreat seekers in the city can nab a membership to this swanky club.

Infinity Fitness

Infinity Fitness is open 24 hours, meaning that urge to dead lift and get those crunches in at 3 a.m. won’t be an issue. This fitness center in Yangon is equipped with a rock climbing wall, the first of its kind in the city. Don’t forget to refuel at their in house healthy juice bar on the way out.

Pheonix Myanmar Lethwei Club

Lethwei is a traditional Burmese combat sport with origins in the rural regions of the country. A hybrid of boxing and Muay Thai, Lethwei is starting to gain in popularity throughout the region. The Phoenix Myanmar Lethwei Club near the Thein Phyu Stadium is a prime venue to learn and practice this millennia old tradition of one on one combat.

Yangon has got all fitness needs covered whether on vacation to the exotic city or looking get a work out in after a day in the office. With an ever growing number of quality facilities to choose from, there’s no reason why physical fitness priorities can’t be achieved and maintained in ‘Asia’s most exotic city’.