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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1850 on: June 14, 2013, 11:39:18 AM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1851 on: May 08, 2015, 04:51:46 AM »
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.
Amen, One of my all time favorite threads on Getbig. I was there in 87. Trained with Lyle Alzado, Mike Christian etc.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1852 on: May 08, 2015, 02:07:43 PM »
Great thread..........

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1853 on: May 08, 2015, 02:55:18 PM »
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.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1854 on: May 08, 2015, 04:24:55 PM »
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.

 ;D Love some of those rent controlled pads in Santa Monica. GREAT values still.
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1855 on: May 08, 2015, 05:13:12 PM »
;D Love some of those rent controlled pads in Santa Monica. GREAT values still.
I loved his old place. He moved down the block about 10 yrs ago. The place is bigger I haven't been back there it's even closer to Golds. He told me one of his neighbors did internet porn shoots and was making over Half a million year a few years back.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1856 on: May 09, 2015, 08:07:53 AM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1857 on: May 22, 2019, 06:50:05 PM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1858 on: October 31, 2020, 05:11:22 PM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1859 on: November 01, 2020, 09:41:18 AM »
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ahh the classic benches outside of golds :)

so glad I got to train there many times.


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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1860 on: November 01, 2020, 03:43:45 PM »
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.

I'm actually jealous I never had that experience.
Did you see any of the legends training there during your time at GOLD's?

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1861 on: November 01, 2020, 07:32:06 PM »
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.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1862 on: November 01, 2020, 09:34:39 PM »
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

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1863 on: November 02, 2020, 12:50:20 PM »
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

fuk my life.    i spent my life up here freezing in snowy Canada while that place was like a walking hall of fame for all industries.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1864 on: January 13, 2021, 02:50:57 PM »
We are excited to announce that we will be reopening Gold’s Gym Venice for outdoor workouts starting this Friday, January 15!
Visit us between 6am – 10pm to experience 20,000 square feet of open-air workout space.

https://www.goldsgym.com/veniceca/reopening-faq/?fbclid=IwAR2yIqOFFTWyr7PTIXQNDvVNDJgO3SKb96OU_0t0uuUH8-O311YgNGLk5oQ






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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1865 on: January 13, 2021, 07:14:06 PM »
RONNIE, what is the price of a Venice, rent controlled, rental these days?

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1866 on: January 31, 2021, 05:21:44 PM »
GOLDS GYM VENICE - THE MECCA LIVES ON!


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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1867 on: February 09, 2021, 06:38:40 PM »

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1868 on: February 22, 2023, 06:34:22 PM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1869 on: February 22, 2023, 07:08:04 PM »
Sorry some pics aren`t loading but this an old thread I bump occasionsaly just for motivation and nostalgias sake.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1870 on: February 22, 2023, 07:11:43 PM »
^ Look at Draper's shoulders  :o

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1871 on: February 23, 2023, 02:28:34 AM »
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!   :D

Vince Basile,John Hansen,Maloney,Lurker,Liberty,Spike,ESF,Arvilla,Fortress.....anyone else?

ADD  SOME FUCKING OLD STORIES DAMMIT!!  :D

Hanky,not you please.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1872 on: February 23, 2023, 03:12:39 AM »
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!   :D

Vince Basile,John Hansen,Maloney,Lurker,Liberty,Spike,ESF,Arvilla,Fortress.....anyone else?

ADD  SOME FUCKING OLD STORIES DAMMIT!!  :D

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.

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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1873 on: February 23, 2023, 03:54:55 AM »
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Re: Golds Gym - "The Mecca", when it really was "The Mecca"
« Reply #1874 on: February 23, 2023, 05:05:07 AM »
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.
Cook if you care to,throw in some powerlifting stuff.....I trained in a gym with Carl Snitkin and Glen Chabot and competed in powerlifting myself.