When Was Golds Gym Started?

Gold's Gym International, Inc. is an American chain of international co-ed fitness centers originally started by Joe Gold in Venice Beach, California. Each gym offers a variety of cardio and strength training equipment as well as group exercise programs. Its headquarters have since relocated to Dallas.

Where did Gold's Gym start?

Joe Gold, a Merchant Marine veteran and bodybuilder, opened the first Gold's Gym on Muscle Beach (near the Santa Monica Pier).

What was Gold's Gym called before?

Joe Gold opened the first Gold's Gym in August 1965, in Venice Beach, California, long before the modern day health club existed.