IMO, this is an outstanding thread, with, among others, Wes, Basile, Coach, and TommyWishbone killling it with photos, insights and anecdotes. Fucking...BUMP, and about time.
Hi, RR,That's awesome! Seriously, I should imagine that the passion for training was sky-high! Must have felt amazing. That's what I interpret from this thread: incredible, satisfying passion.Best,Kahn
I was on a belated Honeymoon with my first wife. We stayed with my brother who lived in a rent controlled apt in Santa Monica 6 blocks away from Golds. I would wake up go and train from about 10 -12 everyday for a week. It was awesome. My brother was and is a photographer and he still lives in Venice in a rent controlled apt.
Love some of those rent controlled pads in Santa Monica. GREAT values still.
big jay cutler
I'm actually jealous I never had that experience.Did you see any of the legends training there during your time at GOLD's?
Lyle Alzado , Mike Christian, Luis Freitas , Lisa Bonet was there being trained by a personal trainer. off the top of my head.
Late 80s-early 90s, amazing place: James Caan, Keanu Reeves, Hulk Hogan, OJ Simpson, Pierce Brosnan, Gary Shandling, Kevin Nealon, Jimmie JJ Walker, Reggie Jackson, Flex Wheeler, Chris Cormier, Mike Matarrazo, Aaron Baker, Barbarian Brothers, Lyle Alzado, Ultimate Warrior, Achim Albrecht, Demarco Blewett, Gary Strydom, Carl Weathers, Charles Glass, and many more.Dream come true, no ragrats, sad for those who missed out
Sorry some pics aren`t loading but this an old thread I bump occasionsaly just for motivation and nostalgias sake.
Request for Coach,and tommywishbone to add some content.....these two guys have seen and done it all but they piss me off cuz they only post tidbits and nuggets of info which leaves me wanting more. Old thread so add to it if you can.....I know UK Jeff and illuminati as well as a lot of others must have some great stories to share.Is anyone listening....I`ve fallen and I can`t get up! Vince Basile,John Hansen,Maloney,Lurker,Liberty,Spike,ESF,Arvilla,Fortress.....anyone else?ADD SOME FUCKING OLD STORIES DAMMIT!! Hanky,not you please.
Looking forward to whatever these guys can add. I have absolutely nothing except the being old part. I was around some great powerlifters but we only had two competitive bodybuilders at Metro.