Gold’s Gym is one the most widely recognized fitness facilities globally, with state-of-the-art facilities across six continents. Their newest Calgary location is now open at The Shops at Buffalo Run in Taza, offering affordable memberships with premium facility features and unique amenities.

This location is open 24/7 to accommodate all schedules and lifestyles and it is the only gym in Calgary with exclusive access to Gym80 equipment. Gold’s Gym Buffalo Run also has plenty of dining and retail neighbours, offering convenient access to complimentary businesses, including Warrior Supplements, Booster Juice, The Lab Rehab + Performance and Complete Health Chiropractic & Massage. Read on below to explore the future of fitness at Gold’s Gym Buffalo Run, and prioritize your health in 2025!

A RICH HISTORY OF INNOVATIVE FITNESS

When you enter Gold’s Gym in Buffalo Run, you are greeted with a history wall that shares their compelling origin story. The first Gold’s Gym opened in 1965 in Venice Beach, California, and has since grown into one of the world’s best-known fitness centres. Founder Joe Gold was a dedicated bodybuilder and a leader in the bodybuilding and fitness movement, and the original Gold’s Gym was frequented by many bodybuilding icons, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dave Draper, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbo. Fast forward to today, and you can find hundreds of Gold’s Gyms across six continents globally, many of which are locally owned and operated franchises.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKOUTS TO REACH YOUR GOALS

Regardless of your fitness goals - strength, balance, speed, recovery, wellness - Gold’s Gym Buffalo Run offers premium equipment and amenities to support your journey. In our “Live With Taza” video above, Claudia, a Health Specialist and Personal Training Director at Gold’s Gym, takes us on a tour of the new facility and highlights the mixed-use space. Some of the exclusive features include:

• Thoughtfully planned layout
  • The weight machine section is divided into a plate-loaded section and a selectorized weight section, offering the same movements with different methods of set up
  • Colour coding denotes which machines target each muscle group (see diagram below)
• Targeted training areas
  • Turf section for lunges, sprinting or warm-ups
  • Stretching area includes a stretching cage and a stretching machine
  • Boxing section with bags, slam balls, kettle balls and functional training equipment
• Women’s Only Section
  • Private section featuring free weights, cardio, weight machines and a lounge area
  • Buffalo Run is the first Gold’s Gym in Calgary to have a “Booty Builder” machine in this section
• Private platinum section
  • Access to premium equipment that has a drop set mechanism
  • Available only to platinum members
• Group Fitness Classes
  • Members get complimentary access to group fitness classes including spinning and boxing
• Top Tier Cardio
  • Buffalo Run is the first Gold’s Gym in Calgary with premium treadmills
  • One-of-a-kind Stair Master machines have an “overdrive” setting, allowing users to push against the steps using body force to increase the challenge level
• Relax and Recover
  • Members can enjoy the sauna and steam room to help rest and recharge after their workout

PERKS & FEATURES THAT MAKE THIS FITNESS FACILITY UNIQUE

Gold’s Gym is recognized as one of the most reputable fitness brands and facilities worldwide. While every location maintains a high level of quality and care, there are a few unique features that elevate the Buffalo Run facility:

• Buffalo Run is the only Gold’s Gym in Calgary offering exclusive Gym80 equipment. Gym 80 specializes in handcrafted and customizable strength machines made in Germany.
• Dumbells are available in half-weights up to 52.5 lbs to support continued growth.
• Members have access to an exclusive fitness app that serves as a digital personal trainer, featuring customizable workouts and music mixes.
• Members have access to all Gold’s Gyms in Calgary, and 14-day international access if you are travelling outside of the country.

HOW TO GET STARTED IF YOU’RE A BEGINNER

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when you attend a new gym or try a new workout. Gold’s Gym is designed to help you learn, gain confidence and reach your fitness goals. Here are a few tips to consider if you’re a beginner:

1. Start in the selectorized weight section to establish your appropriate lifting weight for each machine.
2. Use the colour coding system highlighted in the video above to establish which muscles each machine targets and strengthens.
3. Scan the QR code stickers located on the equipment for helpful videos on how to perform exercises.
4. Ask anybody at the front desk for support or spotting - their team is happy to help!

STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF FITNESS AT GOLD’S GYM BUFFALO RUN

Kick-off 2025 with an action plan to jumpstart your fitness journey! Right now you can book a free complimentary essential session with Claudia, which will test your weight, body fat, flexibility, cardio and more (book through the app or at the front desk). You can also subscribe to become a member online and get a $25 enrollment deal.

With a huge new space, top-tier equipment, and a great mix of amenities, Gold’s Gym Buffalo Run is a perfect fit for both new and seasoned gym enthusiasts. You can learn more about their offers at https://www.goldsgymyyc.com/buffalo-run. 

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