Nowadays, there is a huge Gym development from spaces, to equipment, to location, and as it is a $76 Billion industry, there is a growing demand for more sophisticated and top level Gyms
The competition is now between Gyms in the old era and new ones, so below we will put down from fifth place to the top Gyms in the world
5th place (LA Fitness)
one of the most popular Gyms in the world, if not the most popular one, due to its being the biggest chain with 633 Gyms across the USA and Canada, and founded in 1984, based in Irvine, California
LA Fitness is not only a gym, but it is a complete club with strength training, free weights, Cardio Machines, group fitness classes, pools, saunas, and jacuzzis
When it comes to ambient, it has very spacious, well-equipped machines for all levels of athletes from beginners to pro level
Cost: $10-$24.99/month,
4th Place (Equinox)
It is hard to have a fair comparison because Equinox is targeting the elite in the industry as it is considered a luxury Gym but we are comparing the overall best chains regardless of the gym society level
The interior is next level, as if you are in a luxury resort with training studios, private changing rooms, top level personal trainers
So if you are from the top 1% and looking for the best luxury fitness club, that is the one you need
Cost: Membership costs are $25,000 annually
3rd Place (24 Hour Fitness)
That chain started in1983,, and they have more than 400 clubs across the USA. It has been marketed from the beginning as a 24-hour gym, which was a huge benefit, especially in the USA were many people need to finish their workout before their early working day or for people work in shifts
The Gym has a huge machine varieties , and cardio equipment, ,from free weights, cardio, also swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi ,They also do offer personal trainers and the gym memebership cost is still affordable
Cost: $20-$50/month depends on the membership tier
2nd World Gym
World Gym International LLC is an American fitness center that was founded by Joe Gold, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1976, during the heyday of “Muscle Beach” in Venice Beach, California
it is older than most of the Gym Chains in USA except Gold’s gym which is also founded by Joe at the same time. It doesn’t have the same scale as 24 fitness or LA fitness but it has a worldwide presence as well
World Gym that always has complete ameneties from free weights, to Cardio, to Yoga and a wellness club
cost: $19.95-$44/month in USA but in every country its slight different
1st Gold’s Gym
The most famous Gym chain in the world, also founded by Joe Gold, has a legacy starting with Arnold Schwarzenneger in the golden era, of bodybuilding with iconic bodybuilders like Frank zane, , Lou Ferrigno, and then later in the 90s Lee priest, Flex Sheeler, Jay cutler and etc.. also you got popular icons like sylvesster stallon and van dam
The most popular gym in the whole world is Gold’s Venice. It is an icon, not necessarily have the best, most sophisticated equipment, but it is a legendary club that extends to very long years. Even most of the celebrities used to train there
The gym got all the facilities you dream of, from an outdoor weights area to all machines. It also has the best trainer in the world (Charles Glass)
Gold’s Gym is also the first to get an international franchise in 1980, so now it is recognized in many countries. It always has the best view, best location, and machines; it is an icon with a steady quality rooted in every branch and every country. There are also different levels of Gold’s gym
