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Title: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: the trainer on September 17, 2014, 01:40:39 PM
Where are the hardcore gyms in vegas that welcome big bodybuilders and where the members wont be intimidated by me grunting while squatting some heavy ass weight.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on September 17, 2014, 01:51:48 PM
I don't think it's the heavy weight you're squatting that's off putting. I think it's the large dildo you're aiming for in the "hole"  :-\
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Howard on September 17, 2014, 01:53:50 PM
Where are the hardcore gyms in vegas that welcome big bodybuilders and where the members wont be intimidated by me FARTting while squatting some heavy ass weight.

fixed- I already tried and got kicked out of 3 different gyms in the area.
I gotta lay off the bean burritos before leg work ;D
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 17, 2014, 02:10:34 PM
Where are the hardcore gyms in vegas that welcome big bodybuilders and where the members wont be intimidated by me grunting while squatting some heavy ass weight.

Just go to a Gold's or Powerhouse and you'll be fine.....here's some addresses



Powerhouse Gym
495 E Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Gold's Gym
1415 E Charleston Blvd (Maryland Parkway)
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: the trainer on September 17, 2014, 02:15:21 PM
Just go to a Gold's or Powerhouse and you'll be fine.....here's some addresses



Powerhouse Gym
495 E Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Gold's Gym
1415 E Charleston Blvd (Maryland Parkway)
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Thanks vince I was thinking of taking the week off but I am going crazy, have not trained since fri so I am off to do some chest.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 17, 2014, 02:21:41 PM
Thanks vince I was thinking of taking the week off but I am going crazy, have not trained since fri so I am off to do some chest.


No problem.  But you're going to have to keep your word to Getbig
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Skeletor on September 17, 2014, 02:46:51 PM
Planet Fitness should serve you well.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: BigRo on September 17, 2014, 02:53:21 PM
cant wait to see what the trannor look like
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Coach is Back! on September 17, 2014, 04:08:56 PM
Where are the hardcore gyms in vegas that welcome big bodybuilders and where the members wont be intimidated by me grunting while squatting some heavy ass weight.

You're more suited for Curves. Don't pull that hardcore bullshit.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Nick Danger on September 17, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
You're more suited for Curves. Don't pull that hardcore bullshit.
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: DroppingPlates on September 17, 2014, 05:15:23 PM
You're more suited for Curves. Don't pull that hardcore bullshit.

You're more suited to play bowling.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: el numero uno on September 17, 2014, 05:18:28 PM
The trannier won't post any pic of him.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: oldgolds on September 18, 2014, 07:24:19 AM
The trannier won't post any pic of him.

He's gonna be the best built Man in the morgue..
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: _aj_ on September 18, 2014, 07:32:15 AM
The trannier won't post any pic of him.

It would be hilarious if the trainer was Frank Mcgrath.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Lobstah on September 18, 2014, 10:02:30 AM
It would be hilarious if the trainer was Frank Mcgrath.
I just imagined this as a reality, and you're right, it would be the biggest everyone-eats-shit moment in getbig history. But also, it would make Frank McGrath look like a wack bitch for posting fake pics of other dudes when he's actually frank McGrath.
Fortunately the Trainer is not even close to that. The trainer and I probably have similar bodies. By which I mean undersized everything and TITS.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: njflex on September 18, 2014, 10:17:58 AM
The trannier won't post any pic of him.
holy hell,,,McGrath..
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: CalvinH on September 18, 2014, 11:56:42 AM
I just imagined this as a reality, and you're right, it would be the biggest everyone-eats-shit moment in getbig history. But also, it would make Frank McGrath look like a wack bitch for posting fake pics of other dudes when he's actually frank McGrath.
Fortunately the Trainer is not even close to that. The trainer and I probably have similar bodies. By which I mean undersized everything and TITS.


You think to much.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: the trainer on September 18, 2014, 12:15:13 PM
It would be hilarious if the trainer was Frank Mcgrath.

hmmm you are getting close but its not frank mcgrath.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Dr.J on September 18, 2014, 12:30:27 PM
holy hell,,,McGrath..

My thoughts exactly!
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Var City on September 18, 2014, 01:18:27 PM
Where are the hardcore gyms in vegas that welcome big bodybuilders and where the members wont be intimidated by me grunting while squatting some heavy ass weight.

Pictures or
Shut the fuck up

You're on your last leg girl
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: D-Cord on September 18, 2014, 01:37:19 PM
If I had the chance to go to Las Vegas I would have a hard time leaving the casinos !!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on January 05, 2021, 09:19:21 PM
I saw this yesterday on Flex Lewis' facebook. I wonder if his Las Vegas location will be invite only like in Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/Official.Flex.Lewis.FanPage

@the_dragons_lair
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: IroNat on January 06, 2021, 03:30:39 AM
What happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/d6bf46d9c8072cf4823449f290011f6c/tenor.gif?itemid=12825801)
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 06, 2021, 03:50:49 AM
If I had the chance to go to Las Vegas I would have a hard time leaving the casinos !!
When I lived in Vegas I was poor so that wasn't a problem.  I worked out at the Gold's listed.  Now I go to Vegas every year and never leave the casinos.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: IroNat on January 06, 2021, 04:23:33 AM
When I lived in Vegas I was poor so that wasn't a problem.  I worked out at the Gold's listed.  Now I go to Vegas every year and never leave the casinos.

It's like people who live near the beach.  They never go to it. 

Only the tourists go to the beach.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 06, 2021, 08:42:28 AM
It's like people who live near the beach.  They never go to it. 

Only the tourists go to the beach.
Yep, like it's not even there.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on January 24, 2021, 10:47:53 AM
I saw this yesterday on Flex Lewis' facebook. I wonder if his Las Vegas location will be invite only like in Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/Official.Flex.Lewis.FanPage

@the_dragons_lair


It will be open to the public with limited membership.

2021: 10 Questions With Flex Lewis



https://kulturistika.ronnie.cz/c-35434-james-flex-lewis-znovu-zacina-s-treninkem-cilem-je-start-na-olympii.html
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: irishdave on January 24, 2021, 12:14:53 PM

It will be open to the public with limited membership.

2021: 10 Questions With Flex Lewis



https://kulturistika.ronnie.cz/c-35434-james-flex-lewis-znovu-zacina-s-treninkem-cilem-je-start-na-olympii.html

Dresses like a child
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 06, 2021, 03:38:45 PM
FLEX LEWIS BRINGS THE DRAGON'S LAIR TO SIN CITY!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Coach is Back! on February 06, 2021, 05:44:01 PM
Can’t wait to see Flex’s gym but every time I’m in Vegas it’s always been The Lift Factory, still the best gym in Vegas

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: CT_Muscle on February 06, 2021, 05:51:15 PM
Can’t wait to see Flex’s gym but every time I’m in Vegas it’s always been The Lift Factory, still the best gym in Vegas

Coach dwarfing Jay C.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on February 07, 2021, 03:13:59 AM
Can’t wait to see Flex’s gym but every time I’m in Vegas it’s always been The Lift Factory, still the best gym in Vegas
Where is it located in Vegas?
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: IroNat on February 07, 2021, 04:15:59 AM
No gym is hard enough for true Getbiggers.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on February 08, 2021, 11:58:15 AM
COACH, HUMBLE, etal, TOO much info here ... but .....

Flex's new gym is located in the vicinity of Blue Diamond Road (exact address unknown by myself at this time.)

Blue Diamond is the road that runs from the south Las Vegas Blvd to the desert town of Pahrump.

If you know where the Silverton Hotel/Casino is located, Blue Diamond runs along the backside of that facility and you can possibly(?) see the Silverton in the nearby background of one of Flex's videos  while he is talking outside of the gym.

It's interesting that "Dragon's Lair" is also the name of one of the gift shops in one of the Strip Casinos and is also the name of an outfit which specializes in the captive breeding and sales of monitor lizards, Green Tree Pythons and new Calidonian geckos, both of which I have been told are in Vegas but may be closed down due to the pandemic.

I should also say that EOS is open big time here in Vegas and doing great business (parking lots always packed) and the newest EOS gym/club(?) recently opened on Blue Diamond with $10/month  memberships.

My unprofessional guess is that Flex's DRAGON'S LAIR will cater to top notch competitors within any sporting endeavor ..... Local, national, and international as well.

And that EOS will continue to be a big success if their membership fees reamain stable. (Presently $10/month.)

Best of Luck to FLEX and his new business in LV!!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on February 08, 2021, 01:59:48 PM
Thank you.  I love Pahrump.  Art Bell and Heidi Fleiss territory.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 13, 2021, 11:04:51 PM
From Milos' facebook page:

Congratulations @iriskyle and @hideyamagishi. I am looking forward training there 💪🏻👊🏻- #Repost @hideyamagishi

・・・
@powerhousegymlasvegas
Coming soon!
Friends, Fans and Fitness Enthusiasts,
I am thrilled to announce that @iriskyle and I have ownership in a new gym that will be opening in Las Vegas in the upcoming months. The gym will feature top of the line equipment and focus on trainers and members. We want our members to experience positive results and fantastic workouts at a reasonable price.  The equipment is on the way and the renovations have started.

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/150592884_5135726073169465_5268867357685936134_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=3&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Jux14Q5t-8sAX_0aPjg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=4d1301183ac5459f2f8ed28de847b308&oe=604E59A8)
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 14, 2021, 05:20:43 PM
There will be a Bodicafe steps away from the Powerhouse as well.

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on February 15, 2021, 04:50:45 PM
GREGZ, Every gym here in VEGAS has a bodybuilding cafe or a tanning salon or a supplement store or all three within the same commercial area merely steps away from the gym's front door but .......  it seems that Dragon's Lair is situated within a big warehouse type complex which may not offer the  small square footage that each of the above requires.



Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on February 15, 2021, 05:03:45 PM
GREGZ, Do you know where in Vegas Milos' Powerhouse Gym will be located. There appears to be no official notice yet on this here net.

It seems that Vegas is getting an abundance of new gyms lately.

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 15, 2021, 07:13:06 PM
GREGZ, Do you know where in Vegas Milos' Powerhouse Gym will be located. There appears to be no official notice yet on this here net.

It seems that Vegas is getting an abundance of new gyms lately.

It's Iris and Hide's gym. Milos is planning to frequent it since he has moved to Vegas.

They haven't given the location but I looked at that tour clip: at 6:11 there's a Midas, a tile store, and trucks marked Genesis Furniture in the background. A little search for Genesis led me to 1950 S. Rainbow off of W. Oakey.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on February 17, 2021, 02:51:06 PM
GREGZ, Thanks for the above info.

We just returned from an attempt to wish FLEX congrats and good luck on his new Las Vegas location no more than 2 miles from my front door.

For you GetBiggers who know Vegas, Dragon's Lair is located in the Safari Park commercial area on Dean Martin Drive with the closest cross-street being Blue Diamond Rd. a great location for a gym.

The Silverton Hotel/Casino is close by and almost directly across Blue Diamond and I-15 is dirextly behind the gym.

I believe that the address is 500 Dean Martin Drive but us locals refer to the whole complex as Safari Park.

We arrived on Wednesday, 17 Feb. around noon but  it was closed so we plan to return tomorrow.



Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 18, 2021, 08:26:58 PM
First complete look at The Dragon's Lair Las Vegas (Gym Tour)

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 20, 2021, 02:31:20 PM
GREGZ, Thanks for the above info.

We just returned from an attempt to wish FLEX congrats and good luck on his new Las Vegas location no more than 2 miles from my front door.

For you GetBiggers who know Vegas, Dragon's Lair is located in the Safari Park commercial area on Dean Martin Drive with the closest cross-street being Blue Diamond Rd. a great location for a gym.

The Silverton Hotel/Casino is close by and almost directly across Blue Diamond and I-15 is dirextly behind the gym.

I believe that the address is 500 Dean Martin Drive but us locals refer to the whole complex as Safari Park.

We arrived on Wednesday, 17 Feb. around noon but  it was closed so we plan to return tomorrow.

The Dragons Lair Gym
7850 S Dean Martin Dr
Unit 506
Las Vegas NV 89139

**Attention Las Vegas Residents**
This Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 2pm the
@the_dragons_lair will be open for Gym Tours.

We are still not officially open but soon will be, we are doing gym tours and in person membership sign ups on the allocated days and times, if you have already purchased your membership we love to see you, and show you around your new gym 💯
-
See you this weekend.... tag your friends.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 23, 2021, 04:30:14 PM
THE DRAGON'S LAIR LAS VEGAS UPDATE!! GYM TOUR-SOFT/GRAND OPENING-HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Hulkotron on February 23, 2021, 05:11:27 PM
August 6
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on February 25, 2021, 04:09:12 PM
MY TOP 5 MOST UNIQUE PIECES AT THE DRAGON'S LAIR LAS VEGAS

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: sway on February 25, 2021, 08:19:08 PM
I live about 5 minutes form Flex’s new gym. On the plus side, it’s in a really convenient location right off the freeway. The bad news is it’s $250.00 down & then $150.00 a month. He was doing a pre-sale where it was $125.00 a month and I think $125.00 down lol.
It’s not even 24hr access and I think for that kind of money it should be. Especially in Vegas

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Dave D on February 25, 2021, 08:46:29 PM
I live about 5 minutes form Flex’s new gym. On the plus side, it’s in a really convenient location right off the freeway. The bad news is it’s $250.00 down & then $150.00 a month. He was doing a pre-sale where it was $125.00 a month and I think $125.00 down lol.
It’s not even 24hr access and I think for that kind of money it should be. Especially in Vegas

Crossfit gyms made commercial gyms believe in outlandish membership prices.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on February 26, 2021, 09:55:21 AM
Thanks, SWAY!

Interesting to hear that Flex is charging high membership fees while other gyms in the LV area are presently as low as $10/month.

The closest gym to Dragon's Lair is roughly one-mile away (EOS which I believe bought out all Gold's Gym locations). This is a brand new facility in a new commercial complex on Blue Diamond Road with a pool, decent equipment, and an
aerobics room within a 'movie theater'. Present membership fee is $10/month and the huge parking lot is always crowded.

But......  I am sure that the Dragon's Lair will be of interest  to the more professional group of 'athletes' such as members of the Raider's and other high end heavy lifting enthusiasts.





Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Coach is Back! on February 27, 2021, 08:29:49 AM
MY TOP 5 MOST UNIQUE PIECES AT THE DRAGON'S LAIR LAS VEGAS



I’ll be at the Grand opening on March 27. Should be fun
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: oldtimer1 on February 27, 2021, 08:55:11 AM
Look at Jay Cutler's youtube channel. He changes gym's frequently in Vegas. Gives you a good idea what they look like.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Coach is Back! on February 27, 2021, 06:55:49 PM
Look at Jay Cutler's youtube channel. He changes gym's frequently in Vegas. Gives you a good idea what they look like.

This was a particularly good episode

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 06, 2021, 03:36:41 PM
Almost 100% - Behind The Scenes At The Dragon's Lair Las Vegas

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 08, 2021, 10:03:21 PM
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(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/157737209_275737013924010_2736612154861420365_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=Hoh4YRBpBzUAX8Y9HEk&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=0eac8e380b10875b2554839a1aec8e34&oe=606E0282)
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on March 09, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
Nice forearms. :o
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 09, 2021, 06:09:17 PM
OPEN HOUSE AT THE DRAGON'S LAIR!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: pkaz on March 09, 2021, 06:30:09 PM
Look at Jay Cutler's youtube channel. He changes gym's frequently in Vegas. Gives you a good idea what they look like.

Yes, run into Jay at various LVAC facilities. By the way, these are great gyms as well...
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 13, 2021, 07:27:15 PM
Many people nowadays don't know the details, but Milos is the first one to invite Flex, back in 2005 to come to California, stay in his house, train in his Koloseum Gym, and signed him up to endorse his Supplement Line "Koloseum Nutritional Sciences" (KNS).


Newly opened "The Dragon's Lair" Gym in Las Vegas Tour with Flex Lewis

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 22, 2021, 03:50:03 PM
Opening Weekend At The Dragon’s Lair Las Vegas - Part 2

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 22, 2021, 03:54:28 PM
I don't see how places like this can survive.

So expensive. I've never pay half that to "work out".

Are there really that many hardcore lifters in Vegas?

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on March 22, 2021, 04:24:27 PM
I don't see how places like this can survive.

So expensive. I've never pay half that to "work out".

Are there really that many hardcore lifters in Vegas?

I’m thinking the same

Gyms like planet fitness are smart, they are one of the few that are successful, even 24 hour fitness, LA, lifetime, all struggling

These hardcore gyms, if you are in it for business and success, how many of those are even profitable

Destination Dallas here has switched a few owners already, started off as metro flex originally, but been through a handful of owners and I reckon will go through more in the future
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on March 22, 2021, 07:39:49 PM
Vegas is a tourist draw, it has plenty of strippers that need to keep in shape, fans will make pilgrimages to train around the pros like in Venice, etc.

More bodybuilders are moving there all the time:

SHAWN RHODEN & LAURALIE CHAPADOS UPDATES!



It doesn't hurt that Nevada has no state income tax.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on March 22, 2021, 07:50:18 PM
Vegas is a tourist draw, it has plenty of strippers that need to keep in shape, fans will make pilgrimages to train around the pros like in Venice, etc.

More bodybuilders are moving there all the time:

SHAWN RHODEN & LAURALIE CHAPADOS UPDATES!



It doesn't hurt that Nevada has no state income tax.

Doubt it

Getting saturated already, seems there’s the hardcore gym opening up every other month
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: sway on March 22, 2021, 08:02:12 PM
Flex seems to know what he’s doing. He’s promoting it like it’s the new “Mecca of Bodybuilding”.
It’s not a very big gym at all either. He’s got lots of pro bodybuilders training there daily with more coming. It’s for the dreamers and wanna-bes to pay to train there. Combine that with the tourists and the gym should be just fine.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 22, 2021, 08:28:12 PM
Flex seems to know what he’s doing. He’s promoting it like it’s the new “Mecca of Bodybuilding”.
It’s not a very big gym at all either. He’s got lots of pro bodybuilders training there daily with more coming. It’s for the dreamers and wanna-bes to pay to train there. Combine that with the tourists and the gym should be just fine.

Hi Flex! ;D

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on March 22, 2021, 09:05:17 PM
Flex seems to know what he’s doing. He’s promoting it like it’s the new “Mecca of Bodybuilding”.
It’s not a very big gym at all either. He’s got lots of pro bodybuilders training there daily with more coming. It’s for the dreamers and wanna-bes to pay to train there. Combine that with the tourists and the gym should be just fine.

Yes, cause pro bbers and “hardcore” gyms are very successful compared to the everyday average gym goers that keep the gym business afloat

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 22, 2021, 09:12:44 PM
Yes, cause pro bbers and “hardcore” gyms are very successful compared to the everyday average gym goers that keep the gym business afloat

Every single one of them in Houston has failed.

There are not enough "hardcore" lifters that are willing to pay a retarded amount of money to keep them afloat.

Strippers go the the cheap 24 hour places, they don't spend money on stupid things like this.

Look at the way the place is decorated. It's for dudes. Women don't like that corny shit.  ;D

Yeah they will have a handful of tourists a day. How much is that going to net them? $20?

Look at all the pros who did the gym thing. Notice they are almost all closed.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on March 22, 2021, 10:13:39 PM
Every single one of them in Houston has failed.

There are not enough "hardcore" lifters that are willing to pay a retarded amount of money to keep them afloat.

Strippers go the the cheap 24 hour places, they don't spend money on stupid things like this.

Look at the way the place is decorated. It's for dudes. Women don't like that corny shit.  ;D

Yeah they will have a handful of tourists a day. How much is that going to net them? $20?

Look at all the pros who did the gym thing. Notice they are almost all closed.



And those pros going to these gyms, they aren’t paying, they are proud “ifbb thong warriors” where’s the money going to come from?

These bbers have an IQ of a box of rocks, should all listen to Vince Goodrum’s advices instead

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: sway on March 23, 2021, 07:58:16 AM
Every single one of them in Houston has failed.

There are not enough "hardcore" lifters that are willing to pay a retarded amount of money to keep them afloat.

Strippers go the the cheap 24 hour places, they don't spend money on stupid things like this.

Look at the way the place is decorated. It's for dudes. Women don't like that corny shit.  ;D

Yeah they will have a handful of tourists a day. How much is that going to net them? $20?

Look at all the pros who did the gym thing. Notice they are almost all closed.

The gym is small.... it’s not designed for lots of people. Its got a cap on memberships and will go private if it  effects Flex and the others training.
You guys act like Flex is opening a huge franchise gym in the suburbs somewhere. He’s also not doing this as his major source of income. You can also cater to a niche group easily in this town. Hardly any gyms ever close here. In fact it’s just the opposite. No matter what side of town you live, there’s numerous options for gyms. But there’s nothing like what Flex is doing.
Hide and Iris are going to be doing the more traditional gym, a powerhouse franchise opening soon. And he’ll have Milos there too. Lift Factory is hardcore and doing just fine here too. You guys are underestimating the dreamers, wannabe pros and tourists. No one is in Cali anymore, they’re all coming here now.
If you don’t live here, you guys just don’t know what you’re talking about.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: gib on March 23, 2021, 08:11:45 AM
Last time I was in Vegas I got straight off the plane from a long overseas trip, from a connect in LA. Had a huge night out, and went to the gym after a big night out and a breakfast with far higher carbs than I am used to (pancakes and other shit).

Anyhow, I went to the gym and was pumped and vascular as fuck! Veins etc popping out all over the place. Very obvious others were looking at me.

Had to pull out the phone and capture some pix which I hardly ever do to capture the moment.

My theory is that I was dehydrated from the flight, and all the alcohol and coke etc the night prior, and then my body just super fast absorbed all the sugars from breakfast. Combine that with good lighting and flattering mirrors and BOOM! So I kind of did a competition peak prep, without even realizing it!
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: G_Thang on March 23, 2021, 08:20:35 AM
Vegas is a tourist draw, it has plenty of strippers that need to keep in shape, fans will make pilgrimages to train around the pros like in Venice, etc.

More bodybuilders are moving there all the time:

SHAWN RHODEN & LAURALIE CHAPADOS UPDATES!



It doesn't hurt that Nevada has no state income tax.

Lauralie must daddy issues.  Either he is still living off of that last O check or she is taking care of him.  I see ZERO benefits for her.  Wasting her youth on this clown.  Where is his wife and daughter?
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: bigkid on March 23, 2021, 08:26:56 AM
Flex had a nice deal going with the Dragon's lair gym down here in Boca.  He would do seminars and people would pay through the nose to attend them. 
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: DerrickRigg.bber on March 23, 2021, 08:56:35 AM
A lot of the hardcore gyms should have applied for one of the many PPP loans that started coming out last year. That might have saved some of them.

Had a buddy in Houston with a bar with small restaurant offering who got two PPP loans for the past 14 months.

Do miss my Vegas trips.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on March 23, 2021, 09:54:50 AM
A lot of the hardcore gyms should have applied for one of the many PPP loans that started coming out last year. That might have saved some of them.

Had a buddy in Houston with a bar with small restaurant offering who got two PPP loans for the past 14 months.

Do miss my Vegas trips.
How will they pay them back?  These low margin businesses have trouble making it without more loans to pay back.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Taffin on March 23, 2021, 03:23:00 PM
I know someone who used their gym business front desk cash takings to launder the money they made from drugs... made more money from that than memberships!  ;D

Far be it from me to suggest anything like that still goes on...
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 23, 2021, 03:25:24 PM
I know someone who used their gym business front desk cash takings to launder the money they made from drugs... made more money from that than memberships!  ;D

Far be it from me to suggest anything like that still goes on...

So you know Milos? ;D
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on April 04, 2021, 06:06:11 PM
An Amazing Grand Opening - Dragon’s Lair Las Vegas

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on April 06, 2021, 08:43:22 PM
Iris and Hide update:

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: oldtimer1 on April 07, 2021, 11:52:26 AM
Going to Vegas for a vacation in about four weeks. Thinking about staying at Harrah's. They have a typical crap hotel gym.  Any gyms nearby within walking distance?  Any casino on the strip have a workable gym?

Worst gym I have ever seen was in a small hotel I stayed two years ago in South Beach Miami. Never seen anything like it. It had to be 7 feet by 7 feet if that.  Had a junky all in one gym contraption. Dumbbells to 25lbs and a treadmill.  I made the best of it till another guy came in and I left. Too crowed.  It really was the worst gym I have ever seen in a hotel. The actual hotel was nice though in every other respect.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on April 08, 2021, 03:48:17 AM
Going to Vegas for a vacation in about four weeks. Thinking about staying at Harrah's. They have a typical crap hotel gym.  Any gyms nearby within walking distance?  Any casino on the strip have a workable gym?

Worst gym I have ever seen was in a small hotel I stayed two years ago in South Beach Miami. Never seen anything like it. It had to be 7 feet by 7 feet if that.  Had a junky all in one gym contraption. Dumbbells to 25lbs and a treadmill.  I made the best of it till another guy came in and I left. Too crowed.  It really was the worst gym I have ever seen in a hotel. The actual hotel was nice though in every other respect.
Most if not all hotel gyms are crap but you don't need much to have a great workout and usually you will be the only one there.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: oldtimer1 on April 09, 2021, 12:06:45 PM
Staying at Caesars. I actually changed my hotel because of the gym situation.  Caesars seemed to have a better gym than Harrah's. I will make the best of what they provide.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Humble Narcissist on April 09, 2021, 01:08:23 PM
Staying at Caesars. I actually changed my hotel because of the gym situation.  Caesars seemed to have a better gym than Harrah's. I will make the best of what they provide.
Caesars probably has the better of everything to Harrah's.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on April 09, 2021, 05:38:09 PM
OLDTIMER, How long will you be in Vegas?

I'm supposed to be in Canada to check out some movie locations on the tundra, but would like to meet ya if I'm not up thar.

I don't know how familiar you are with Vegas but here are some suggestions.

#1   I'm not familiar with today's Caesars gym setup, but they used to have one of the finest spa type setups in the universe, but that was when you could fine-dine with Caesar and Cleopatra in Caesar's palace while getting a back massage while eating Steak and Lobster and all the shit that went with it for 30 bucks or thereabouts.

#2.   If you enjoy the slot machines ...   set your ass down at a BUFFELO machine but if you don't get a BONUS within a $40 risk ... get your ass outta there and give WOLF RUN a try. (I seldom lose at either of those machines unless I get greedy.)

#3.   If you want a great meal at a cheap price .... Take a walk one block east along Flamingo and 'fine-dine' where the locals gather in Ellis Island. Ellis has four GREAT dining spots but you should give two of them a definite try. The best is the coffee shop (I forget the name but it isn't the Front Yard .. which is also good but more expensive). In the 'coffee shop ... they serve damn good Fish And Chips but substitute some cole-slaw for the chips for a better meal).

And if you want the best baby backs in town, show up in line before 4:30 at the Baby Back Rib/Chicken place. You ain't gonna regret it .... unless you are a Vegan.

And get a Players Club Card if you want to save a few bucks on your dinner tab.


BlackJack in Ellis pays 3-2 unlike 6-5 on the Strip.

I do not recommend any table  games on the Strip.

#3.  And if you don't mind a possible punch in the nose or two ....give Back Stage Bar a try. It's midway down Flamingo between  the Strip and Koval and worth a visit.

If you were in the Corps, some inebriated souls will cover your tab no matter how many $3 beers you consume.  And if you are the kind of individual who needs to loosen up a bit before entering a den of inequities walk next door fill on up with a couple packs of MJ Gummie Bears.

More advice forthcoming but I don't think you'll really need it as you come from a different time than the vast majority of these hollowed and much younger GB'ers who have yet to experience a lot of shit (good and bad) that life will throw at each of them eventually.

But remember that conceiled carry is legal here ... so if think someone deserves a punch in the nose .... simply ask,"Are you carrying?.

If he or she says, "Yes, it'll be to your advantage to offer the nest round of drinks.!"

Have a great time here! You deserve it!

Amen!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on June 14, 2021, 07:00:26 PM
IRIS KYLE & HIDE YAMAGISHI - BRINGING THE FIRST EVER POWERHOUSE GYM TO LAS VEGAS!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: ThisisOverload on June 14, 2021, 10:09:47 PM
Iris looking jacked and tan.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2021, 02:26:56 AM
IRIS KYLE & HIDE YAMAGISHI - BRINGING THE FIRST EVER POWERHOUSE GYM TO LAS VEGAS!



Did they close down city athletic club? That was a huge gym and was the “go to” gym in Vegas for awhile

No surprise, gym businesses

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: james72766 on June 15, 2021, 07:32:33 AM
Did they close down city athletic club? That was a huge gym and was the “go to” gym in Vegas for awhile

No surprise, gym businesses



City Athletic shut down over a year ago.

And Hide just listed prices for his new Powerhouse Gym. If you pay in advance, $600/year plus $39.99 annual fee. If it's a good gym, that's a fair price. More expensive than the chain gyms, but half the price of Dragon's Lair.

Pricing:

PRESALE 12 MONTHS
Presale Pricing!

12 Month Commitment
$69.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE 18 MONTH
Presale Pricing!

18 Month Commitment
$59.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE MTM
Presale Pricing!

No Committment
$79.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE 1 YEAR PIF
Presale Pricing!

12 Month Commitment
$600/year
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on June 15, 2021, 08:59:33 AM
JAMES, Thanks for the above POWERHOUSE info. To be honest ... I was not aware that they had already opened but their monthly fee of approx $50 sure beats the hell out of Dragon's Lair ... but doesn't come close to the EOS $20/month fee.

EOS is a 24 hour operation with good equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, aerobics theater, showers, etc .... and at $20 a  month ... that's hard to beat and tough competition. It's always full and te parking lot is packed.

And the EOS closest to Dragon's has a decent protein/health-food restaurant right next door.

It will be interesting to see which facilities are still in business next year.

I hope they all do well.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: james72766 on June 15, 2021, 10:57:33 AM
JAMES, Thanks for the above POWERHOUSE info. To be honest ... I was not aware that they had already opened but their monthly fee of approx $50 sure beats the hell out of Dragon's Lair ... but doesn't come close to the EOS $20/month fee.

EOS is a 24 hour operation with good equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, aerobics theater, showers, etc .... and at $20 a  month ... that's hard to beat and tough competition. It's always full and te parking lot is packed.

And the EOS closest to Dragon's has a decent protein/health-food restaurant right next door.

It will be interesting to see which facilities are still in business next year.

I hope they all do well.

I should have mentioned, the gym’s not opened yet. They open July 17 (according to their website). These are the “pre-sale” rates and all rates go up on August 1.

https://phg-las.com/
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2021, 02:30:48 PM
JAMES, Thanks for the above POWERHOUSE info. To be honest ... I was not aware that they had already opened but their monthly fee of approx $50 sure beats the hell out of Dragon's Lair ... but doesn't come close to the EOS $20/month fee.

EOS is a 24 hour operation with good equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, aerobics theater, showers, etc .... and at $20 a  month ... that's hard to beat and tough competition. It's always full and te parking lot is packed.

And the EOS closest to Dragon's has a decent protein/health-food restaurant right next door.

It will be interesting to see which facilities are still in business next year.

I hope they all do well.

I pay 19.95 before tax for a whole year at 24 hour fitness, and I can go to any one of them. I have one of those old memberships that got grandfathered in

Practically free  ;D
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2021, 02:31:29 PM
City Athletic shut down over a year ago.

And Hide just listed prices for his new Powerhouse Gym. If you pay in advance, $600/year plus $39.99 annual fee. If it's a good gym, that's a fair price. More expensive than the chain gyms, but half the price of Dragon's Lair.

Pricing:

PRESALE 12 MONTHS
Presale Pricing!

12 Month Commitment
$69.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE 18 MONTH
Presale Pricing!

18 Month Commitment
$59.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE MTM
Presale Pricing!

No Committment
$79.99/Month
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee
Select
PRESALE 1 YEAR PIF
Presale Pricing!

12 Month Commitment
$600/year
$39.99 Annual Maintenance Fee

Good info

Thanks
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: stuntmovie on June 17, 2021, 08:52:36 AM
I should have mentioned this earlier but .... Your medical insurance may cover in full your gym membership ...  but only at a few fitness 'centers'.

EOS is one such gym and 24 Hour is another ...... both of which accept med plan membership.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: MCWAY on June 17, 2021, 08:32:22 PM
Lauralie must daddy issues.  Either he is still living off of that last O check or she is taking care of him.  I see ZERO benefits for her.  Wasting her youth on this clown.  Where is his wife and daughter?

I guess there's something about adulterers who get a rape charge, after winning a world title, that just lights her fire.

He did have endorsement deals. I see that Schiek gloves has put him back on the ads. They erased him for a year or two.

Then again, the ex-wife is probably taking a good chunk of that dough.

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Taffin on June 19, 2021, 09:39:00 AM
Iris looking jacked and tan.

And Hide looking more and more like this character from the UK 'Mr Men' book/comic series  ;D

(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0194%2F0815%2F8819%2Fproducts%2FMRSTRONGPRINT_8fa7b7cc-585e-43b2-91d1-6cf3a6ed1525_grande.jpg%3Fv%3D1555611941&f=1&nofb=1)
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Taffin on June 19, 2021, 09:39:41 AM
I guess there's something about adulterers who get a rape charge, after winning a world title, that just lights her fire.

He did have endorsement deals. I see that Schiek gloves has put him back on the ads. They erased him for a year or two.

Then again, the ex-wife is probably taking a good chunk of that dough.

Oof!  Brutal
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on July 13, 2021, 06:23:38 PM


IRIS KYLE and HIDETADA YAMAGISHI open a POWERHOUSE GYM in Las Vegas. Grand Opening on July 17th, 9AM
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: The Scott on July 13, 2021, 06:36:18 PM
IRIS KYLE & HIDE YAMAGISHI - BRINGING THE FIRST EVER POWERHOUSE GYM TO LAS VEGAS!



Chris Rock looking weird.  Dat dere bitch be FUGLY.  I would NEVER joing a gym where such a foul, fetid, fucked up feMALE lurked about talking like a midget man on helium.  I hope it goes the way of the Dodo.
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: pkaz on July 13, 2021, 08:41:31 PM
JAMES, Thanks for the above POWERHOUSE info. To be honest ... I was not aware that they had already opened but their monthly fee of approx $50 sure beats the hell out of Dragon's Lair ... but doesn't come close to the EOS $20/month fee.

EOS is a 24 hour operation with good equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, aerobics theater, showers, etc .... and at $20 a  month ... that's hard to beat and tough competition. It's always full and te parking lot is packed.

And the EOS closest to Dragon's has a decent protein/health-food restaurant right next door.

It will be interesting to see which facilities are still in business next year.

I hope they all do well.

Stunt, what about LVAC. I train at the Flamingo and the Sahara locations. Both great...
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Bevo on July 13, 2021, 11:23:19 PM


IRIS KYLE and HIDETADA YAMAGISHI open a POWERHOUSE GYM in Las Vegas. Grand Opening on July 17th, 9AM

Looks like a pretty nice gym, equipment and space is probably better than flex’s gym. Flex’s gym looks like it’s hard to move around with not so much space
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Gregzs on November 13, 2021, 09:34:56 PM
SUCCESSFUL GRAND OPENING OF THE WOLF'S DEN TRAINING CENTER!

Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: Coach is Back! on November 13, 2021, 09:37:02 PM
No doubt LV is the new Mecca of bodybuilding
Title: Re: Hardcore gyms in Vegas
Post by: sway on November 14, 2021, 06:00:35 AM
Really doesn’t seem like it is. There’s just a ton of gyms here. Unless you go to Flex’s place, which is not a big place at all, you don’t see bodybuilders at all the gyms.
Iris and Hides place has a lot of bodybuilders too, but it’s cramped and laid out weird. Traffic is brutal in the area it’s at too.
We do have lots of jacked guys at nearly every gym in town, but there’s way fewer competitors here than IG or YouTube would let you believe.