It's hard to imagine since the fitness industry is booming today, but just a few decades ago there weren't that many gyms available to the public. When the first Gold's Gym opened in 1965, there were only three gyms in the LA area. Joe Gold, a Merchant Marine veteran and bodybuilder, opened the first Gold's Gym on Muscle Beach (near the Santa Monica Pier).
April 2019
We've Revamped Gold's Gym SoCal!
Check Out How We've Revamped Several Gold's Gym SoCal Clubs!
For over 32 years, Gold's Gym SoCal has re-defined and revolutionized fitness. With world-class certified personal trainers, energetic class instructors, and innovative fitness programs – we have the coaching, programs, and experience that has transformed millions of lives.
We enjoy staying ahead of the curve and providing the best fitness and wellness experience for our members. That's why over the past year we have enhanced several of our clubs to provide the best programs, equipment and aesthetic that you can't find anywhere else.
You know how much better an experience is when it's shared. Research shows the same is true when you're trying to lose weight. Multiple studies find you lose weight more effectively when you have the support of a tribe of people. It makes such a huge difference that experts say social support can make or break weight loss goals.
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