Well-known name in physical fitness industry opens shop in Simi Valley

The Gold's Gym of Los Angeles franchise has opened a 50,000square-foot facility at 1357 E. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley.

The gym offers more than 100 weekly group exercise classes, nutrition programs, personal training, men's and women's private steam and sauna rooms, an indoor and outdoor Kids Club and child care facility, more than 125 pieces of the latest cardio equipment with individual television screens, a tanning center, a Gold's Gym Pro Shop, a fullsize nonchlorine pool and Jacuzzi, fullcourt basketball, a regulation box

ing ring, three group exercise rooms, large locker rooms and unlimited free parking.

"We are extremely proud of our newest Gold's Gym facility in Simi Valley," said Angel Banos, CEO of Gold's Gyms of Los Angeles. "This Gold's Gym offers area residents the best fitness experience available. The equipment is state-of-the-art and the amenities are above and beyond what anyone would expect."

The club also features a Cardio Movie Theater where members can watch a full-length feature film while working out. The the

ater-style cardio room has 50 pieces of the latest cardio equipment, a full-sized movie screen and a surround-sound system.

Members of the Simi Valley Gold's Gym also have access to Gold's Gym's international network of 620 gyms.

Memberships can be purchased by calling (805) 581GOLD (4653) or visiting the gym from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends.

Established in Venice in 1965, Gold's Gym is the largest coed gym chain in the world with nearly 3 million members worldwide.