Athletes training at Samui Fitness Lab in Lamai, Koh Samui
// About

More than a gym. A community built to Play, Push & Evolve.

At Samui Fitness Lab, fitness should do more than transform your body. It should build confidence, create connection, and help you discover what you're truly capable of.

Built in the heart of Lamai, Koh Samui, for everyone from first-time movers to competitive athletes.

This is not just a gym. This is a sports and fitness destination.

// Our Story

How we got here.

Samui Fitness Lab opened in 2025 with one belief: fitness on the island didn't need to be a compromise. Tourists deserved better than a hotel treadmill. Locals deserved more than cardio machines and commercial-gym noise. Athletes deserved a space that took their training as seriously as they did.

So we built one.

SFL was founded by Helena Falk and Rikard Lanner — two world-class athletes turned coaches with deep roots in competitive CrossFit. After years of competing at the highest level and coaching across Europe and Thailand, they chose Koh Samui. A place where training could meet tropical lifestyle, and where they could build the gym and the community they'd always wished existed.

What started small became something bigger. Today we're a community of athletes from dozens of countries: CrossFitters, HYROX competitors, parents reclaiming their mornings, athletes mid-trip, beginners taking their first deadlift. All training under one roof. All here for the same reason.

9
CrossFit Games appearances
1
HYROX World silver
25+
Years coaching
Helena Falk and Rikard Lanner, founders of Samui Fitness Lab
Helena Falk & Rikard Lanner, founders
// What We Believe

Our philosophy.

Movement is one of the most powerful tools for growth: physical, mental, and social. Fitness should feel challenging, empowering, and fun all at once. So we built an environment where people train seriously without intimidation, push performance without ego, and enjoy the process along the way.

We make every member feel seen and supported, pairing world-class coaching with a premium, high-performance space.
// Three Words

Play · Push · Evolve

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Play

Fitness should feel energizing and enjoyable. PLAY is about embracing movement, building friendships, and unlocking new skills along the way. Hard work and good company in the same room

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Push

Growth happens outside the comfort zone. PUSH is challenge, discipline, and discovering new levels of strength, both physically and mentally. From your first workout to your next competition, we're here to help you rise.

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Evolve

Real transformation comes through consistency. EVOLVE is becoming stronger over time through coaching, accountability, and commitment to the process. Every session is a chance to grow into the strongest version of yourself.

// The Facility

World-class training.
Two training spaces.

We are proud to be a certified CrossFit and Hyrox affiliate, offering world-class training in the heart of Lamai. Every class is led by credentialed coaches whose experience spans decades and continents, bringing diverse expertise to every session.

Our gym is more than just a place to train, It’s a community built on knowledge, challenge, and support. Conveniently located just across from the beach and within walking distance of shops, bars, and restaurants, we combine elite fitness with the vibrant energy of Lamai living.

Affiliated with
CrossFit AffiliateHYROX Training Club
The Box at Samui Fitness Lab — coached CrossFit and HYROX classes
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The Box

Our coached classes, daily CrossFit and HYROX programming, plus Open Gym time during opening hours for members and drop-ins.

The AirCon Gym at Samui Fitness Lab — 24/7 air-conditioned strength facility
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The AirCon Gym

A separate, fully-equipped, air-conditioned strength facility with 24/7 member access. Train when you want, in the kind of climate that doesn't slow you down.

Members training together at Samui Fitness Lab
// Inclusive by Design

Built for every level.

We've coached digital nomads on month-long stays, parents fitting workouts around school runs, athletes prepping for HYROX championships, and members rediscovering strength in their 60s. Everyone trains together. Everyone is guided at their level. That’s the point

No matter your experience level, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where people encourage each other, celebrate progress together, and train side by side.

You don't have to "fit in" before you begin. You just have to start.

// Stronger Together

A community, not a clientele.

200+
Members
30+
Countries
5★
From 80+ Google reviews

We've coached digital nomads on month-long stays, parents fitting workouts around school runs, athletes prepping for HYROX championships, and members rediscovering strength in their 60s. Everyone trains together. Everyone is guided at their level. That's the point.

Come train with us.

Whether you're here for a week, a season, or long-term, you'll become part of something bigger than training alone.

Play. Push. Evolve.