{"id":74968,"date":"2014-01-17T18:30:53","date_gmt":"2014-01-17T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=46104"},"modified":"2016-04-01T01:23:10","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T16:23:10","slug":"exclusive-pre-open-report-golds-gym-hakata-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/exclusive-pre-open-report-golds-gym-hakata-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive! Pre-open Report &#8211; Gold&#8217;s Gym Hakata Fukuoka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On January 18 the very first branch of the world-famous Gold\u2019s Gym opens in Fukuoka, and today Fukuoka Now was given a special pre-open tour. It\u2019s the first Gold\u2019s Gym in Kyushu, and the 46th in Japan. Gold\u2019s Gym began in California in 1965 and has locations in 30 countries! 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- .photo-galleria -->\n<p>\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013<br \/>\nWe met Koji, who is one of the English speaking trainers. He recently moved from Sasebo to Fukuoka and he\u2019s ranked #4 amongst Kyushu top body builders. He says he looks forward to assisting foreigners who join Gold\u2019s Gym.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-46142\" alt=\"GOLDS GYM\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?w=640\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?w=1388&amp;ssl=1 1388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/GOLDS-GYM.png?resize=1024%2C703&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The gym features 7 kinds of machines, and around 50 in total. There are 11 for back, 7 for chest, 5 for shoulders, 6 for arms, 7 for abs and others. Gold\u2019s is excellent for those who want to use free weights. They currently have weights up to 60 kgs, but will soon get some even heavier ones. There\u2019s also 4 bench presses, 3 power racks, and 1 Smith Machine. In the second basement floor they have a room for martial arts training, sandbags, and weight platforms. Of course there are various cardio machines, locker rooms, sauna, showers, and a shop. This is just a quick rundown of what we noticed &#8211; check it out yourself! And we saved the best for last\u2026 Gold\u2019s Gym Hakata is open 22 hrs\/day! 5am to 3am (Mon. 7am~, Sat. ~8pm) Tel: 092-737-7272, 1F, Fukuoka Sanei Bldg., 1-14-16 Tenjin. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldsgym.jp\" target=\"_blank\">www.goldsgym.jp<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 18 the very first branch of the world-famous Gold\u2019s Gym opens in Fukuoka, and today Fukuoka Now was given a special pre-open tour. It\u2019s the first Gold\u2019s Gym in Kyushu, and the 46th in Japan. Gold\u2019s Gym began in California in 1965 and has locations in 30 countries! 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