Yesterday (and a belated Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!) I went for an interview at Gold's Gym. There are two near me, and my former pilates teacher/mentor teaches at both. Since I'm going to be subbing a couple of classes for her at both locations, I needed to meet with her boss and fill out paperwork. They've also just opened a brand new studio at the location we met at, and it is GORGEOUS!!!!! I will also be teaching once they add more classes, schedule permitting.
The entire gym is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! There's one studio for group exercise, another for Spinning, and the aforementioned pilates/yoga studio. The main room has all the cardio equipment, free weights, and weight machines. Plus track lighting, dimmers, an awesome sound system, and really nice employees.
No, I'm not advertising for Gold's. I'm just amazed, because my previous experiences with Gold's was about 9 years ago, in Venice, CA. Yes, the original. And also in Burbank. Let's just say that the interior design was more cave-dweller than HGTV. Not that there's anything wrong with that! But it was a little intimidating back then, for the rollerblading, yoga-doing, 3 pound weight-lifting chick I was back then. OK, OK, I also did Krav-Maga (Israeli martial arts), but the instructors there were very nice.
What I'm trying to say, is that I was very impressed. I have no decorating skills (thank goodness for Ikea!) and am always blown away by those who do have them. If I could afford it, I'd bring an interior decorator in to re-do our home. (The closest we've ever gotten to that was an episode of "Design On A Dime. " But that was because the executive producer/creator of the show is a friend of ours, and our episode was the first one they ever did. And it was WAY COOL! Unfortunately, we've since moved. Twice.)
Anyway, they also gave me a free 1-week pass. I am SO there!
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It really does seem like Golds' has evolved quite a bit over the years. I've been pretty happy with the ones I've wandered into--when we travel in the van we've often ended up at them, and most of them seem very well designed and maintained.
Good for you girl! Sounds like a fun place. And I am SO JEALOUS that you are taking Krav Maga. I took a few lessons back in Seattle but have had to give up my dream of killing people since there are no certified programs here.
Unfortunately, I'm not able to take krav maga right now, either. There aren't any classes here that I've been able to find. I did see that they have dvds, but they're pretty expensive. And just not the same!
wow -I had a freaking HORRIBLE experience at the only Gold's I've ever been to - in Hawaii of all places. It was dirty, grimy, sweaty, not AC and no towels. I was basically just dripping all over the place, adding to the countless layers of other peoples' waste. I needed to get a workout in, tho. I can't believe how beautiful the one you described sounds! Hope you get it, girl!
Thanks, Leslie!
Each Gold's is owned and operated separately, so I guess it's up to the owner to decide how to run it. It's kind of amazing that the one you went to is still in business! Ick.
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