U.S. House of Representatives Gets Serious About Its Own Fitness

In a move that signifies Congress's increased efforts to get serious about its own fitness, the U.S. House of Representatives has awarded Gold's Gym International with a fitness contract that makes it the exclusive gym of House legislators and their staffs.

"No matter what your party, it all starts here," stated Gene LaMott, CEO of Gold's Gym International. "Staying in shape is critical to meeting the physical demands of Capitol Hill, and the health of our nation's legislators is important to the country as a whole. We're thrilled that the House has chosen Gold's to help achieve its fitness goals."

Under the terms of the contract, lawmakers and their staffs will have full access to Gold's Gyms throughout the Washington D.C. area. Along with their memberships, lawmakers and their staffs will have access to the most cutting edge equipment and facilities in the industry, as well as a legacy of serious fitness that spans back to 1965.

"Physical fitness is needed to keep our people in good health," said U.S. Representative Robert Ney (R-Ohio), Chairman of the House Administration Committee. "I believe the entire staff of the House of Representatives deserves this."

About Gold's Gym

The original Gold's Gym started in Venice, California in 1965. It was the place for serious fitness. No frills, just the best atmosphere with the best equipment to build your body. Gold's Gym quickly became known as "The Mecca of Bodybuilding." The Gold Rush began as fitness enthusiasts from around the world flocked to Venice. In 1977, Gold's Gym received international attention when it was featured in the movie Pumping Iron that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.

From that first gym in Venice, Gold's has become the largest gym chain in the world with over 650 facilities in 44 states and 23 countries. People still flock to Venice and to the hundreds of Gold's Gyms around the globe. Gold's is the preferred gym to the entertainment industry, amateur and pro athletes, and anyone else who is serious about fitness. Gold's Gym has been the authority on fitness since 1965. With nearly 3 million members worldwide Gold's Gym continues to change lives by helping people achieve their individual potential. For more information about Gold's Gym, please visit www.goldsgym.com or call 800-99-GOLDS.