The first Gold’s Gym opened in August 1965 in Venice Beach, California. Dubbed “the Mecca of bodybuilding”, it was frequented by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dave Draper and featured in the 1977 movie Pumping Iron.
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Opened long before the modern-day health club existed, the original Gold’s Gym featured homemade equipment and an unrivalled dedication to getting results. It was an instant hit. Early fitness enthusiasts flocked to the gym, and in 1977, Gold’s Gym received international attention from “Pumping Iron” – a bodybuilding documentary starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.
With its storied reputation of being THE place to go for the latest training techniques and its legendary history of producing bodybuilding champions, Gold’s Gym Venice became known as “The Mecca Of Bodybuilding.” Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes soon followed, and by 1980 Gold’s Gym began expanding to locations around the globe.
Today Gold’s Gym has evolved and is the most recognized name in fitness, serving more than 800+ locations and 3+ million members in 38 states and 22 countries around the world.
Always at the forefront of the fitness revolution, Gold’s Gym has continually evolved its profile by equipping gyms with the best amenities and the latest in cardio and strength training equipment as well as the most dynamic group exercise programs including Zumba, yoga, group cycling, mixed martial arts, muscle endurance training, and Pilates. At Gold’s Gym, you’ll find an energetic, supportive environment full of all kinds of people who are committed to achieving their goals.
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