Gold's Gym SoCal Blog

Meet Patrick Gass of Gold's Gym Simi Valley

After a knee injury in 2017, finding it difficult to recover, Patrick began picking up unhealthy eating habits. He gained 20 pounds over a couple months and weighed more than he ever has at 200 pounds. After reading about past Gold's Challenge winner, Tom Bernier (Massachusetts), Patrick felt inspired to make a change to get healthy. Working with personal trainer Rebekah from Gold's Gym Simi Valley, Patrick shed all of the excess weight, gained muscle, and at 54, he says he's never looked better. Here is Patrick's story to become our 1st Place National Winner.

Meet Joe Perales of Gold's Gym North Hollywood

Joe has overcome many obstacles in life to become the model of health and fitness that he is today. Battling depression, coupled with unhealthy eating and low self esteem, Joe was on a downward spiral. After years of this cycle, he decided to make a change after talking to personal trainer, Ariel from Gold's Gym North Hollywood. With support from Ariel and his peers, Joe has transformed his life and his body. Since the Gold's Challenge, Joe is mentally and physically in the best shape of his life. We hope you are just as inspired by Joe's story as we are.

Meet Julie Davis of Gold's Gym North Hollywood

As a child, Julie's relationship with food was one filled with happiness and comfort. As the years progressed, so did Julie's unhealthy eating habits. Determined to change her unhealthy habits, Julie decided to sign up for the 2018 Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge. Now in her 40s, Julie has transformed her body and has never looked better. Empowered, she truly is the best version of herself. Today, Julie is an inspiration to others looking to change their lives. 

If transformation is your goal, you need to know you can’t go it alone! You need community, coaching, and amenities to make your big change. Gold’s Santa Barbara Uptown gym is designed to equip you for this very life season.