The Journal
Gym history & LA stories
Everything we've learned about Muscle Beach, Gold's Gym, the Golden Era legends and visiting Los Angeles as a fitness fan.
Places & landmarks
Los Angeles Bodybuilding Landmarks Every Fan Should See
From Gold's Gym Venice to the Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, these are the Los Angeles places where modern bodybuilding and fitness culture were born, with the history behind each one and what you can actually see today.
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Muscle Beach Venice vs. the Original Muscle Beach: What's the Difference?
Muscle Beach Venice vs. Santa Monica: the Original Muscle Beach is where outdoor fitness began in the 1930s, and the Venice pen carried bodybuilding forward. Here is how the two differ and why both are worth seeing.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk: History and Culture of Ocean Front Walk
The Venice Beach Boardwalk began with Abbot Kinney's Venice of America resort in 1905 and became LA's most famous street-culture strip, home to Muscle Beach, skaters and artists. Here is its history and what to see today.
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