Gold's Gym SoCal Blog

Some ladies love the look of bulging biceps complimenting the rest of their curves—but it's safe to say many other females want a more toned, slender body style. That's probably why strength training for women often gets overlooked. But lifting isn't just for bodybuilding femme fatales or bros.

Is a Vegan Diet Right for You?

The diet you follow is a personal choice. Some people choose diets based on their beliefs, others to help reach weight loss goals or live a healthier life. Are you considering going on a vegan diet for any of these reasons?

Meet Shawn Collins

Shawn Collins is a powerbuilding powerhouse who has helped tons of clients reach their fitness goals. Whether that is building muscle, becoming stronger or just improving their overall general health, Shawn guides, motivates and encourages his clients through it all. Excellent personal trainer and instructor of the all new Powerbuilding for Life class at Gold's Gym Downtown Santa Barbara, we are so lucky to have him. 

Part of staying on track with your fitness goals is keeping track of your progress! Fitness classes can be helpful for keeping track of reps since the instructor will count. Personal training can be helpful too, especially because of the customized plan designed to help you reach your goals. But you also need to be able to track your fitness on your own- and that's why wearable tech is amazing!