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Vince Gironda’s Hollywood Gym Helped The Studios Whip Their Stars Into Shape For The Movies

I was friends with Vince Gironda’s son Guy through high school and college and I was fortunate enough to learn about Vince from his son.

I met Vince Gironda in 1968, a true gentleman. he got me a job in the Encino Health Club after I had just arrived from New Zealand.

Kenny Moran and Arnold Schwarzenegger at Vince Gironda’s Gym.

Kenny Moran, Vince Gironda and Robert Blake at Vince’s Gym.

Kenny Moran and Vince Gironda outside Vince’s Gym.

Bill Cunnigham at age 27 next to 42 year old Vince Gironda, in front of Vince’s Gym.

I had the honour of being trained by Vince Gironda and became his friend before the gym closed.

There’s a lot of misinformation on the web about Vince Gironda, here’s the truth.

Last Sunday I was sitting on my big patio thinking about the way a good many of us spend our time just sitting.

I couldn’t believe it when she decided to go to famed Vince’s Gym with me.

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