Never have been to Gironda's former gym (think it was torn down when I was a kid), but having spoken to two old timers who had been, it seems there never would have been room for any Nautilus type machines in there, in the first place. Plus the cost, given the rumor that Gironda was very tight with the buck. Probable due, in part, to some of his ex-wife'/girl friends. And not giving the satisfaction that any machine could get more credit than his BB'ing methods. (as Funk51 suggest..I bet Funk's been to that gym). Remembering that Gironda designed and built most of the devices in that gym. Been by the parking lot where the gym once was (Ventura Blvd) just over the pass from Hollywood. Sad , really.
Gionda had excellent body tie-in's, balance and flowing lines. No dis here; but as far as most impressive muscle mass and development, not so much (my view only). But for a small boned man,he had the classic lines that the average man or women could relate too; Greek and Roman classic.
A genius for his time, and even today, no doubt. His thoughts and pamphlets hold idea's of value, even today, for true and pure BB'ing.