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.
Watch: IFBB Pro reacts to Matrix machines in Ubud
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.
Who is Alicia?
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.
What she tested: the Matrix lower-body machines
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.
What a pro-level athlete needs from a gym in Bali
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.
- Machines with reliable resistance. Isolation work for glutes, hamstrings, shoulders and back depends on machines that move smoothly and load evenly. GYMNASIUM uses Technogym and Matrix throughout.
- Enough free weights to run a real program. Squat racks, Olympic barbells, a full dumbbell range and benches, with enough of each that you are not waiting at peak hour.
- Air conditioning on the whole floor. Ubud is humid all year. Training in heavy heat cuts your output and makes water balance harder to manage, which matters during prep. Our 850m² floor is fully air-conditioned.
- Long opening hours. Many athletes split cardio and weights into two sessions. GYMNASIUM is open every day from 6am to 10pm, with a separate cardio deck for fasted morning cardio.
- Recovery on site. Sauna, hammam (steam room) and cold plunge in the same building, so recovery is part of the routine rather than a separate trip. See our guide to sauna and cold plunge in Ubud.
- A way to track progress. InBody body-composition scanning lets you check muscle and body-fat changes over a stay, and the protein bar on the training floor means post-workout nutrition is a few steps away.
Train like a competitor: a sample glute and hamstring session
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.
Visiting Bali during prep: five practical tips
- Drink more than you think. You sweat constantly in Bali, even indoors. Add electrolytes on training days.
- Train early or in air conditioning. Avoid hard outdoor sessions between late morning and mid-afternoon.
- Eat simple, local and high-protein. Grilled chicken, fish, eggs, tempeh and tofu are easy to find in Ubud’s warungs and cafes, and rice is everywhere for carbs.
- Protect your sleep. Keep the room cool and dark, and keep a fixed wake-up time across time zones.
- Plan recovery like training. Two or three heat sessions a week is enough for most people.
How to train at GYMNASIUM
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.
FAQ
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.