Gold's Gym
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 462-7012
- Cross Street:
- Santa Monica Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5am-12am, Sat, Sun 7am-9pm
Editorial Review for Gold's Gym – by Drew Pisarra
The Scene
Conan the Barbarian and the Incredible Hulk (aka Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno) lifted weights at the Venice, Calif., flagship years ago, but even today, customers frequenting charter locations are bound to encounter serious muscle. Take note: The boys with bulging biceps are the mascots, not the majority.
The Workout
Gold's generally offers Spinning, aerobics and kickboxing classes, yet the core of the program has always been weight training. Dumbbells and barbells, not spa-like amenities, are the rule. Ultimately, stalwarts at this gym (and its trainers) advocate tried-and-true techniques when it comes to getting in shape.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFor $25 a session, join the small Pilates class and get your own Reformer machine. With only six people in each class, members get lots of personal attention.
Know Before You GoIf you forget your water, you can grab a bottle out of the fridge downstairs. The price is $2 for one liter.
Look GoodWow your friends on the dance floor with moves you've picked up in classes like All That Groove, Hip-Hop and Latin Grind.
User Reviews for Gold's Gym
04/02/2008 Posted by sammyrrrr
This is a fine place to work out if you don't mind cold air conditioned air being blown onto your face while you are on any cardio machine . If you are effected by cold air I would not recommend wasting your time or money. Aside from that, it is a moderately maintained and moderately clean. It's nothing fancy but, you do get what you pay for. Parking is available one block away.
Pros: it's cheap
Cons: too cold + serious artificial wind chill factor
11/19/2006 Posted by jrush
I've been at this gym for 3 years and I couldn't be happier. yeah, there is plenty of free-weight, plate-loaded, and traditional machines for pumping iron, as well as numerous cardio contraptions....however, it should be known that the gym has an extensive list of classes, all taught by highly qualified, energetic, and engaging instructors...everything from yoga and pilates to kick-boxing, hip-hop, or spinning. i barely even lift weights at all anymore (i used to live for it!) but i still feel like i'm at the best gym for just about anything i want to do for my workouts! also, the nice tanning beds and delicious smoothie options certainly add to the experience!
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