Quick answer: In August 2026, IFBB Pro Alicia trained at GYMNASIUM in Ubud and filmed her honest reaction to the Matrix machines on our 850m² air-conditioned training floor. If you are a competitor, a serious lifter or simply want to train properly while you are in Bali, this is what a pro-level session needs, and how to get it in Ubud on a day pass.
Ubud is best known for yoga, rice terraces and slow mornings. So when a professional physique athlete walks onto the gym floor, we pay attention to what she reaches for first. In the video, Alicia goes straight to the lower-body machines and puts them through a real working set.
An IFBB Pro is an athlete who has earned a professional card by winning at amateur level, which qualifies them to compete in professional shows in the IFBB Pro League. Getting there takes years of structured training, precise nutrition and very consistent recovery, which is exactly why pros are picky about where they train.
The video focuses on glute and lower-body work on our Matrix machines. Matrix machines are built for heavy daily use, with smooth, consistent resistance from the first rep to the last. For an athlete, that consistency is the point: the same machine should feel the same every session, so progress can be measured.
On our floor, the Matrix machines sit alongside Technogym equipment, a full free-weight area with squat racks, Olympic barbells and dumbbells, a large functional rig and a separate cardio deck, all zoned by muscle group so you are not crossing the building between sets.
Whether you are in prep or just do not want to lose progress on holiday, these are the six things that matter most. They are also the reasons competitors choose GYMNASIUM when they are in Ubud.
This is an example session using equipment on our floor. It is not Alicia’s program; adjust the sets, reps and exercises to your own plan or your coach’s.
| Exercise | Sets x reps | Why it is in the session |
| Machine hip thrust | 4 x 8 to 12 | Heavy glute work with a stable, repeatable setup |
| Romanian deadlift (barbell) | 3 x 8 to 10 | Hamstrings and glutes through a long range |
| Bulgarian split squat (dumbbells) | 3 x 10 each leg | Single-leg strength and balance |
| Seated leg curl | 3 x 12 to 15 | Hamstring isolation |
| Cable glute kickback | 3 x 15 each leg | Finishing work for glute shape |
| Hip abduction machine | 2 x 20 | Upper glute endurance |
Finish with 15 to 20 minutes in the sauna or hammam. If muscle growth is your main goal, save the cold plunge for a different time of day, since some research suggests regular cold immersion straight after lifting may reduce gains over time.
Walk in any day between 6am and 10pm. No booking, no contract and no joining fee. Prices exclude 10% government tax.
| Pass | Gym (floor + classes) | Gym + Recovery |
| 1 day | Rp 275.000 | Rp 350.000 |
| 1 week | Rp 890.000 | Rp 1.350.000 |
| 1 month | Rp 1.990.000 | Rp 2.490.000 |
GYMNASIUM is at Onyx Park (formerly PARQ Ubud), Jl. Sri Wedari No. 24, Tegallantang, Ubud, about 10 minutes from Ubud centre. WhatsApp: +62 812-3858-1815.
Is there a gym for bodybuilding in Ubud?
Yes. GYMNASIUM in north Ubud has an 850m² air-conditioned floor with Technogym and Matrix machines, squat racks, Olympic barbells and a full dumbbell range, which suits bodybuilding and physique training.
Do professional athletes train in Bali?
Yes. Bali attracts athletes year-round, and IFBB Pro Alicia trained at GYMNASIUM in Ubud in August 2026, testing the Matrix machines on camera.
What equipment does GYMNASIUM have?
Technogym and Matrix machines zoned by muscle group, free weights, squat racks, a functional rig, a cardio deck, a boxing and MMA area, InBody scanning and a recovery suite with sauna, hammam and cold plunge.
Can I train at GYMNASIUM on a day pass?
Yes. A Gym day pass is Rp 275.000 plus tax, or Rp 350.000 plus tax with recovery. You can walk in from 6am to 10pm without booking.
Is GYMNASIUM air-conditioned?
Yes, the whole training floor is air-conditioned.
Is it good for competition prep?
It has what prep needs: consistent machines, free weights, long opening hours for split sessions, InBody scanning to track body composition and recovery on site.
Ubud is famous for yoga, rice terraces and long, slow mornings. It is less famous for serious training — but that has changed. Whether you are here for a week or settling in for a few months, finding a good gym in Ubud is no longer the hard part. Knowing what separates a good one from a great one is.
Here is a practical checklist for choosing a gym in Ubud, Bali — what actually matters when you train in the tropics, and what to ask before you pay for a pass.
Ubud is humid all year round, and most open-air gyms feel it by mid-morning. Training in heavy, wet heat drains your output long before your muscles are done. If you want to lift properly — or simply train at 11am without regretting it — look for a gym that is fully air-conditioned, not just a fan above the cardio machines.
At Gymnasium Bali, the entire 850m² training floor is climate-controlled, so a midday session feels the same as an early one. See the training floor.
Every gym looks good on Instagram. The difference shows up on rep twelve. Ask which brands are on the floor and whether the machines are maintained. Commercial-grade equipment from brands like Technogym and Matrix is built for precise resistance curves and daily, heavy use — the kind of kit you would expect in a top city club.
Things worth checking on your first visit:
Travel, heat and new routines take a toll. A gym with a proper recovery area — sauna, steam and cold plunge — lets you train harder across a trip without breaking down halfway through it. If you are looking for a gym with a sauna in Bali, check whether recovery is included in your pass or charged as an extra.
Gymnasium’s recovery suite includes a sauna, hammam and cold plunge, available as part of the Gym + Recovery membership. Compare memberships.
If you train better with a coach and a room full of people, look at the class schedule before anything else. Are classes run in English? Do you need to book ahead? Are they open to beginners, or only to people who already know the drills?
Gymnasium runs boxing and Muay Thai classes every day from Monday to Saturday, taught in English by our coaching team. Basic sessions are open to all levels, with advanced drill sessions for those who want light sparring — no booking needed. View the class schedule.
Not everyone in Ubud is here for a year. A good gym should let you train for a day, a week or a month without a contract or joining fee. Look for:
At Gymnasium Bali, there are three membership tiers — Gym, Gym + Recovery and Classes — each with seven durations, from a single day to a full year. No contracts, no joining fee, and you can walk in and start the same day.
The gyms you keep coming back to usually get the small details right: clean changing rooms, towels and showers, somewhere to refuel after training, and a location that is easy to reach by scooter. These are the things that turn a one-off session into a habit.
Gymnasium has a protein bar on the training floor, InBody body-composition scanning to track your progress, and on-site parking inside Onyx Park — with restaurants and co-working on the same site.
Gymnasium Bali is located at Onyx Park (formerly PARQ Ubud), Jl. Sri Wedari No. 24, in north Ubud — around 10 minutes from the centre of town. We are open every day from 6am to 10pm. Get directions.
The easiest way to find out if a gym is right for you is to train there. Come in on a day pass, use the floor, try a class, and decide after. See membership and day pass prices.