World Gym
 | |
| Private | |
| Genre | Physical fitness |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Joe Gold |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Number of locations | 200 (2015) |
| Website | http://www.worldgym.com |
World Gym International is an American fitness center founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory days of “Muscle Beach” in Venice Beach, California. The gym was often frequented by celebrities and famous bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Dave Draper. Since that time, World Gym has evolved into an internationally recognized brand.
World Gym currently has approximately 200 franchises worldwide located across six continents and 19 countries. World Gym's are located in 36 states and in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Egypt, and Russia. Plans include further global expansion of the franchise network and the opening of regional flagship gyms.
Joe Gold Lifetime Achievement Award
The first Joe Gold Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ric Drasin at the 2012 World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1]
| Year | Joe Gold Lifetime Achievement Award |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Mike Uretz |
| 2014 | Jim Brown |
| 2013 | Lou Ferrigno |
| 2012 | Ric Drasin |
References
- ↑ "2012 World Gym Convention". Builders and Lifters. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
External links
- World Gym Official website