Gold's Gym

Gold's Gym is an American chain of gyms, founded in California by Joe Gold. Gold's original Venice Beach gym was frequented by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and featured in his 1977 movie Pumping Iron, which brought much attention to the gym as well as body building in general. Although Joe Gold sold Gold's Gym in 1970 to join the merchant marines, his name remained, and his former company's expansion through franchising far outpaced that of Gold's later chain, World Gym.

Related Topics:
American - California - Joe Gold - Venice Beach - Arnold Schwarzenegger - 1977 - Pumping Iron - 1970 - Merchant marine - Franchising - World Gym

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The gym claims to be the largest chain of co-ed gyms in the world, with more than 600 gyms and 3 million members in 25 countries and 43 states.

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They also license their name for products like fitness equipment and clothes.

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